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Lucy Hornsby (née Grimwade)

Tech Change + Comms Consultant | Speaker | Author | Hype-woman + Strategist for Women in IT Contracting at Light Spark Group Limited

London, United Kingdom

The "day job" is where...

???? I specialise in the people side of change. As a Change and Comms Consultant, I bridge the gap between technical delivery and user adoption. I ensure your workforce is informed, empowered, and *dare I say* excited about the future.

Beyond the "day job", there is...

???? The Book: I’m the co-author of Allyship Actually. Which is all about enabling women to feel less alone and allowing men to course correct.

? The Advocacy: I’m a feminist on a mission to help more women navigate and dominate + break into the IT contracting market... because the industry is (and will be) better when it's inclusive.

????The Business: *Currently building something to shake up the industry >>> coming Q2 2026*

???? The Skillset: I’m an ex-practicing ICF qualified coach + ex-podcast host. Today, I use those skills to facilitate workshops and stand in a role as a public speaker where I cover topics across allyship, women in tech, IT contracting and portfolio careers.

Want to find out how we can work together? Drop me a message lucy@lightsparkgroup.com

Available For: Authoring, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Marlow, England
Speaking Topics: Allyship, AI, immersive tech, and digital systems shape identity, work, and wellbeing.

Lucy Hornsby (née Grimwade) Points
Academic 0
Author 91
Influencer 0
Speaker 19
Entrepreneur 60
Total 170

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Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Minimum Project Size: $25,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: N/A
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Areas of Expertise

AI 30.03
AI Governance
Behavioral Science
Business Strategy
Careers 52.24
Change Management 32.30
Coaching 31.06
Creativity 30.22
Culture 30.24
Design Thinking
Digital Disruption
Digital Transformation
Diversity and Inclusion
Entrepreneurship 32.52
Future of Work
Innovation
IT Leadership 36.34
Leadership 30.20
Lean Startup 39.07
Personal Branding
Project Management
Security
Startups 31.28

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking
Higher Education & Research
Media
Professional Services
Retail
Telecommunications

Publications & Experience

10 Article/Blogs
The Non-Negotiable Role of Communication in Change & Transformation
IIL
December 03, 2025

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Tags: Change Management, Culture

When AI mirrors us
Substack - Tech & Being
November 03, 2025

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Tags: AI

Tech & Being
Substack - Tech & Being
November 01, 2025

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Tags: AI, Change Management, Creativity

Why Communication is Key in Change and Transformation Programmes
IIL
July 31, 2025

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Tags: Change Management

Building Connections: Cultivate Relationships and Grow your Network
IIL
July 31, 2025

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Tags: Change Management, Culture

How Understanding Personality Types Can Help Embed Change in Organisations
IIL
February 26, 2025

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Tags: Change Management, Culture

How we can all be Agents of Change
IIL
January 22, 2025

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Tags: Change Management

Continual Improvement in IT Processes – The Key to Sustainable Success
IIL
June 24, 2024

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Tags: Change Management

The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!
IIL
April 17, 2024

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Tags: IT Leadership

Understanding the Basics and Benefits of Servant Leadership
IIL
March 13, 2024

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Tags: IT Leadership

1 Book
Allyship Actually – Why it’s ‘We’ and not ‘Me’
ITGP
November 19, 2024
Allyship Actually follows Lucy – a spirited newcomer to the tech industry – and David – a seasoned professional – as their paths and those of other characters cross in unexpected ways, against a bustling London backdrop.

Based on real-life events, the narrative vividly depicts Lucy and David’s frustration with outdated work cultures, and their efforts to support colleagues suffering inequity or harassment.

As the characters launch initiatives to change attitudes, we understand the importance of allyship in our professional lives. Lucy and David show us how allyship, when championed effectively, can advance transformation and inclusion within the workplace.

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Tags: Careers, Change Management, Lean Startup

1 Book Chapter
The Career Confidence Toolkit for Women
trotman
January 01, 2026
Contributor to The Career Confidence Toolkit for Women by Caroline Green.

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Culture

1 eBook
From IT Manger to IT Leader
Self-Publish
April 01, 2024

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Tags: IT Leadership

3 Founders
Lucy Hornsby - Hype-woman + strategist for Women in IT Contracting
© Copyright - LUCY HORNSBY
January 01, 2026
Because when women enter the contracting market, we don’t just break
gender stereotypes... we shatter them. We build high-earning careers, claim our
time back, and create a level of financial freedom that permanent roles rarely offer.

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Tags: Careers, IT Leadership, Startups

Women in IT Contracting
© Copyright - LUCY HORNSBY
January 01, 2026
Connecting talent, opportunity, and confidence - Launching Q2 2026, Women in IT Contracting is a new approach to how women connect, grow, and access opportunities in the IT contracting space.

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship

Co-Founder of Women of ITSM
Women of ITSM (Trade mark pending)
March 06, 2024

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship, IT Leadership

1 Keynote
All you ever wanted to know about allyship but never dared to ask
SITS - The Service Desk & Support Show
April 17, 2024

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Tags: Careers, IT Leadership, Leadership

1 Miscellaneous
An Education in Service Management – A guide to building a successful service management career and delivering organisational success
ITGP
December 07, 2023
Contributed with a circa 500 words.

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Tags: IT Leadership

1 Post
The importance of communications in change & transformation
LinkedIn
September 30, 2025

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Tags: Change Management

2 Webinars
Why people resist change
itSMF Belgium
April 15, 2025

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Tags: Change Management

The art of a Coaching Persona
Self-Published
October 25, 2023

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Tags: Coaching, IT Leadership, Leadership

1 Workshop
Tech to Change
Better Days Recruitment
April 17, 2025

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Tags: Careers, Change Management

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