Think Big. Take Small Steps. Build the Future You Want.

Global public speaker, LSE professor, and author Dr. Grace Lordan inspires individuals and organisations to unlock potential, embrace inclusion, and thrive in the future of work.

About Grace Lordan

LSE professor, global public speaker and thought leader

Dr Grace Lordan is a LSE professor, global public speaker and thought leader. She is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and the creator of the MSc in Behavioural Science at the LSE. Grace is an expert on labour market skills, building productive organisations, inclusive leadership, women’s progress in the workplace, the future of work and individual success.

Grace served as an expert advisor to the UK government sitting on their skills and productivity board. She currently leads the £2 million ESRC funded diversity and productivity from education to work (DAPEW) project. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the Financial Times, Fortune, Fast Company, MIT Sloan Management Review , Reuters and Harvard Business Review. Grace is a regular speaker, educator and advisor to blue chip finance and technology firms.

Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future you Want, is her first book.

Speaking

An outstanding motivational speaker, Grace has delivered keynote addresses, fireside chats, and panel discussions for some of the world’s leading organisations.

Her speaking topics include:

The Future of Work and Skills
Inclusive Leadership Toolkit
How to Get Teams Working Productively
Resilience at Work
Behavioural Science for Business
How to Make Better Decisions

Her sessions are tailored, practical, and memorable, leaving audiences motivated to take action.

Grace regularly contributes to top international outlets including: Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, MIT Sloan Management Review, Reuters

Her research and commentary have also been featured in BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, The Guardian, The Times, and more.

The Book – Think Big

A Blueprint for Success Through Small Steps

Grace’s book Think Big transforms cutting-edge behavioural science into practical strategies for achieving your goals. With clarity and impact, it helps readers commit to long-term success—one small step at a time.

Praised in Financial Times, Fast Company, MIT Sloan Management Review and more.

Inside the book, you’ll discover:

How to overcome bias and barriers holding you back
Simple, science-backed steps to stay focused on your long-term goals
Strategies to make better decisions, build resilience, and lead with confidence
Inspiration to unlock your potential and build a future you truly want
Behavioural Science for Business
How to Make Better Decisions

“Insights from behavioural science are being used around the globe for a variety of purposes, but never until now for career building — something Grace Lordan does systematically, eloquently, and instructively in ‘Think Big’.”

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What People Are Saying About Grace Lordan

Grace’s work has inspired leaders, transformed organisations, and challenged the way people think about workplace wellbeing and inclusion. Here’s what thought leaders and industry experts say about her.

On your journey to thinking big - about yourself and about the world - Grace Lordan is a wise and winning guide. She's written the ultimate primer on enlisting modest changes to achieve monumental goals

Insights from Behavioural Science are being used around the globe for a variety of purposes but never, until now for career building-something Grace Lordan does systematically, eloquently, and instructively in 'Think Big'.

This is a rare self-help book that's actually informed by evidence. Drawing on her knowledge of behavioural economics and psychology, Grace Lordan shares a host of perceptive, practical tips for getting out of your own way and making progress toward your career goals.

Work FORCE Podcast by Dr. Grace Lordan

Discover the behavioural science behind success and wellbeing at work.

Hosted by Dr. Grace Lordan, Work FORCE unravels the real stories and science behind workplace behaviour. Each episode blends academic evidence with real-life experiences to help you understand what drives success, inclusion, and productivity.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re organizing an event, seeking expert insights, or exploring collaboration opportunities, Grace would love to hear from you.