Mo Kanjilal

🧭 Inclusion Strategist for Bold Leaders | 2026 Top 100 Female Entrepreneur | Founder & Director at Edge Of Difference ⚡ | TEDx Speaker | Author | NED | Trustee | Mentor

Are you a People Leader trying to build an inclusive culture that actually improves performance, retention, and trust?

Not a tick-box strategy. Not another dashboard. Real change.

I work with forward-thinking organisations who know that the future of leadership depends on who is heard, who is developed, and who feels they belong.

As Founder & Director of Edge Of Difference, I help leaders listen to voices at the edges of their organisations and turn those insights into inclusive leadership behaviours, stronger teams, and cultures that last.

We partner with tech-led, fast-moving organisations who want to challenge the status quo and build future-ready leadership.

We get 5 star reviews from our clients for a reason - we create impact

What we do

- Inclusive leadership training for senior and emerging leaders

- Future Talent programmes to develop the leaders you already have

- Practical, human-centred inclusion training and strategies that move beyond intention to action

- Honest conversations that surface risk, unlock potential, and drive performance

Our work is bold, evidence-led, and grounded in real workplace experience. We focus on what leaders do, not just what organisations say.

About me

🚀 Founder & Director, Edge Of Difference
🎤 TEDx speaker and conference speaker on inclusion, leadership, and culture
📖 Co-author of The Inclusion Journey (Kogan Page)
📖 Writing 'Future Talent' to be published by Trotman Publishing
🤝 Non-Executive Director at Here (Care Unbound)
💼 Vice-Chair, The Clock Tower Sanctuary
🌱  Mentor, The Girls’ Network

If you are a Chief People Officer, HR Director, or senior leader looking to build a credible, inclusive culture that delivers results, let’s talk.

Email: mo@edgeofdifference.com

TedX Brighton Speaker

TedX Brighton 2024 Speaker. I spoke about understanding the truth, value and power in our differences.

I am kicking off 2026 with a bang! I have been named as one of the f:Entrepreneur top 100 female entrepreneurs for 2026. 

The ialso100 is a national campaign celebrating inspirational women who are making a powerful impact across the UK economy. Delivered by Small Business Britain, founded in 2017, the campaign celebrates dynamic female founders from across the UK. Recognising women who lead businesses while also making a wider contribution through community work, mentoring, volunteering, and leadership.

Excited to meet the brilliant women on this list during the year ahead.
Edge Of Difference

Mo standing with arms apart and smiling in a bright dress against a blue wall

'Don't read the comments'
That is what everyone tells me about press coverage. It's so hard not to though isn't it?
I made it into the The Brighton Argus, a newspaper I used to read sometimes as a student, and every week as a graduate looking for jobs. So to make it into The Argus felt like true fame. 

There are only two comments, but one of them showed me clearly why I do the work I do. I've met versions of this man (let's call him Nick) so many times. They say 'let's play devils advocate' or refuse to listen to me or talk over me. I was tempted to reply back to his comment, but everyone told me not to. I'm sure I'll meet a version of him soon, in a pub or in a training session. I'll be ready to calmly tell him what I think. He won't care that I volunteer for other charities. He won't listen to anything I say. Then maybe the next day I meet a different version of him who does start to listen a bit. And that's where I get those breakthroughs.

So today I'm celebrating the press coverage and feeling motivated.

Listen to BBC Radio Sussex at 12pm on Tuesday... I'll be on!

What do you ask people in discovery calls? And how do you make sure the conversation keeps going? Thanks Jodie Cook, for featuring my thoughts in this article in Forbes

'What will make you feel this work has been a success at the end of the program?'

Open article: 8 Discovery Call Questions That Separate Serious Buyers From Time Wasters by forbes.com

8 Discovery Call Questions That Separate Serious Buyers From Time Wasters

Have you ever considered becoming a Charity Board Trustee? I had never thought about it until Fabia Bates asked me back in 2021. It's been a brilliant experience being a Trustee at The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton since then. The staff, volunteers and Trustees are all amazing and so committed to their work. We launched our new strategy last year, 'A city where ALL young people have somewhere they call home'.

We are recruiting three new Trustees this year. We are looking for people who will bring different experiences and perspectives, especially those who understand the experiences of the young people we support. 

There is info in this post. If you're interested and have questions, please email, or you can message me here.

View company: The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton

#Recruitment - We’re looking for three new trustees who could bring lived experience and fresh perspectives to our decision-making. At the Clock Tower Sanctuary, we support young people in Brighton & Hove who are facing homelessness - many of the young people we work with are care-experienced, people of colour, refugees, or have faced challenges with mental health, addiction, or housing insecurity. Right now, our board of trustees doesn’t reflect that diversity, and we want to change that.

Click below to find our Trustee Recruitment Pack, including more info about the role, person specification, and how to get in touch:
https://lnkd.in/eXeVMVbi

Your lived experience matters - whether you’ve experienced homelessness, navigated the care system, struggled with addiction or mental health, or come from a community that’s underrepresented in leadership, your insight is invaluable. One of our new trustees will be our Safeguarding Lead, so if you have a background in safeguarding, please let us know.

You don’t need to be an expert or have board experience. If you care deeply about making Brighton & Hove a fairer, safer place for young people, we’ll support you to grow into the role and make sure your voice is heard.

If you’re curious but unsure whether you meet the criteria, or just want to chat about what being a trustee involves, please get in touch with our CEO, Fabia Bates, at fabia@thects.org.uk today. We’ll be accepting applications until Friday 23rd January - we look forward to hearing from you 💙
 
#brightonandhove #homelessness #charity #trustee

Being a Trustee at The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton has been a brilliant experience since I joined in 2021. I had no previous experience as a Trustee so I learnt a lot along the way. It's rewarding, interesting and fun too. From comedy nights to fundraising and making new friends.

The work is brilliant too. For the strategy work last year everyone was involved. The Youth Voice group, staff, volunteers, partners Trustees. It was such a great example of how the charity works.

We are recruiting for 3 new Trustees. One specifically for safeguarding. For all roles we are looking for people who will bring different perspectives. And people who understand the challenges young people face when experiencing homelessness. Full details in the link below. And if you want an informal chat about the role, please message.

*photo from a meeting where we figured out how we would survive a zombie attack 😁

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