VENI, VIDI, VICI
STONEWALL WORK CONFERENCE
LindaRiley8: On my way to Manchester for the @stonewalluk #equalatwork Workplace Conference with @Charliecondou https://www.stonewall.org.uk/at_work/workplace_conference_2013__manchester/
stonewalluk: We're very excited that the lovely @Charliecondou will be joining us this afternoon for our Manchester Workplace Conference! #EqualAtWork
Charliecondou: I'm with my mate @LindaRiley8 on the train to Manchester for @stonewalluk workplace conference. 45 mins in I've already bored her to sleep
stonewalluk: Fab father of two @Charliecondou is speaking at our #Equalatwork conference today. What's fab about your dad? #FathersDay
VickenCouligian: Fantastic lunch with @LindaRiley8 & @Charliecondou at @anniesMCR!! Thank you. You are A+ gays because you are such lovely people. Xx
Jamestaylor2: Hearing from @Charliecondou soon at #equalatwork etc..
Glaramara: Can't believe how just told @Charliecondou that I loved his work on twitter. @stonewalluk #equalatwork
stonewalluk: The lovely Mr. @Charliecondou is in the house! #excited #equalatwork
stonewalluk: Delegates about to hear from @ruth_hunt, Stonewall Trustee @LisaPinney and @Charliecondou in our closing session. #equalatwork
simonrodgers: Looking forward to the closing session with @Charliecondou @ruth_hunt and @LisaPinney #equalatwork @LindaRiley8 and no picture!?
CoopRespectLGBT: . @Charliecondou is a keynote speaker at the @stonewalluk conf. He was lovely when we interviewed him http://issuu.com/cooprespectlgbt #equalatwork
Bibbyboz: The fabulous @Charliecondou and @LisaPinney up next at the @stonewalluk WPlace Manchester Conference #equalatwork
LindaRiley8: #equalatwork closing session @LisaPinney @ruth_hunt @Charliecondou
Kagsy: Windingup for the day #equalatwork with special guest speaker @Charliecondou @guardian writer together with @LisaPinney speaker- cool
pennyb: @Kagsy @Charliecondou @guardian @LisaPinney Cool indeed!
stonewalluk: Next up is the lovely @Charliecondou. There was definitely an audible *swoon* in the room... #equalatwork
gary_rae: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou Obvs
SarahLPoole: @guardian columnist, #Corrie actor & #stonewall supporter @Charliecondou (who plays Marcus) talks about being gay in the media #equalatwork
stonewalluk: 'Ive been out all my adult life and to the best of my knowledge it hasn't damaged my career' says @Charliecondou #equalatwork
LindaRiley8: #equal at work @Charliecondou 'I have been out at work all of my adult professional life '
Mikietweets: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou I think they're more respecting because you're being upfront and honest with them #equalwork
gary_rae: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou OK, but what about the mechanic, prof sportsperson, clerk, labourer? Easier in the arts.
AmandaLivo: A reason why I came out; I have a responsibility for doing so @Charliecondou #rolemodel
ruth_hunt: A fantastic day of discussion with delegates. Now listening to moving closing speeches from @LisaPinney and @Charliecondou. #equalatwork
Kagsy: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou could he be the new gay @DrWhoNews ?
streetworker01: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou Or the next Bond, of course...
stonewalluk: Enjoying the tweet we just received suggesting that @Charliecondou should be the next Dr. Who! #equalatwork
keithmarks5: @stonewalluk @Charliecondou that would bring captain jack harness back in an instant
LisaPinney: @Charliecondou Great to meet you today. I really enjoyed your talk, so honest and authentic. #charliefordrwho
Charliecondou: @LisaPinney likewise! See you soon x
lynn_percival: Just found out that I've been hanging out with Jonatton Yeah? from Nathan Barley!! Cool etc. @Charliecondou @stonewalluk #equalatwork
Tomecw78: @Charliecondou Great 2 see you 2day handsome and thanks for inspirational speech.love 2 Cameron xx
Charliecondou: @Tomecw78 you too princess! ;-)
BBCPride: Great to hear @Charliecondou talking about the rise of LGBT characters on screen. He also mentioned our last #BBCPride event :) #equalatwork
stonewalluk: Wow - what an inspirational day! Here's the full story, including moving comments from @Charliecondou: http://bit.ly/11evYKS #EqualAtWork
14 June 2013
Hundreds in Manchester find inspiration at Stonewall Workplace Conference
Charlie Condou: ‘I felt I had a responsibility to come out.’
Assistant Chief Constable Steph Morgan: ‘You can’t be a leader if you can’t be yourself.’
Over 200 delegates from major British employers attending today’s Stonewall Workplace Conference in Manchester heard from inspirational speakers including Coronation Street actor Charlie Condou, Leicestershire Police Assistant Chief Constable Steph Morgan, and the Environment Agency’s Head of Strategic Coordination Lisa Pinney. ITV, the British Army, Accenture, the Co-operative and Ernst & Young were among the employers sharing best practice at the Conference, which was supported by Barclays.
During his speech about being a gay man working in the media, Charlie Condou said: ‘If I’d seen gay role models back in my teens, those years would have been very different. Thank god gay teens today can see dozens of different pictures of gay adulthood, letting them know they can be whoever they want to be – just like their straight friends. It’s not perfect, but we’re getting there.’
During a heartfelt speech about the importance of being a role model, Assistant Chief Constable Steph Morgan said: ‘You can’t be a leader if you can’t be yourself. I had a team, and I couldn’t tell you who was married or much about their lives – I never asked those questions because I didn’t want those questions back. I realised I had to come out, and to show an interest in others if I wanted to lead them.’
Stonewall Head of Workplace Simon Feeke said: ‘People perform better when they can be themselves, and it’s no coincidence that employers who recognise this perform far better than those who don’t. It’s fantastic to see so many great employers taking equality so seriously, and treating it as a major factor in their success.’
Stonewall’s next Workplace Conference is in Cardiff on 8 October. Booking is open online.
M_Struthers: @Charliecondou You were the highlight of the day! Particularly liked your opening line about being Weatherfield's second favourite gay
Charliecondou: @M_Struthers ha! Thanks very much x
Charliecondou: Bloody hell! Level 147 was HARD #candycrush
ruth_hunt: @Charliecondou can't get past level 123. #fail
Thanks for today. You were perfect xxxx
Charliecondou: @ruth_hunt bless you, so were you x
Adrienne65: @Charliecondou I am on 140....not looking forward to 147 now then!
cat2526: @Charliecondou 181 been here almost a month I will not cheat and I will not be defeated on with the game
johnconnellR: @Charliecondou 147?! My god. I got to level 7 and deleted the app due to it's dullness.
Charliecondou: @johnconnellR I wish I had
johnconnellR: @Charliecondou Fruit Mania is so much better. Give it a go. Just one..little..go
Charliecondou: @johnconnellR god, you're like nick-o-teen!
KayBurchett: @Charliecondou Can't get past 135 ready to delete and get my life back
AngieGriffin77: Im still stuck on it, have been for weeks @Charliecondouou
Charliecondou: @AngieGriffin77 anyone would think we have no lives
AngieGriffin77: @Charliecondou haha I haven't got a life since I discovered candy crush!!
STONEWALL MANCHESTER WORK CONFERENCE PHOTO COLLECTION
m_struthers: So the @stonewalluk conference ended with a debate on #corrie #DoctorWho and red wine! Almost like I organised it myself #equalatwork
davidfcastle1: @ruth_hunt @LisaPinney @Charliecondou you were all amazing today @stonewalluk Ruth can you please have your own show! Charlie *swoon* Lisa x
davidfcastle1: @ruth_hunt @LisaPinney @Charliecondou you were all amazing today @stonewalluk Ruth can you please have your own show! Charlie *swoon* Lisa x
A #CANDYCRUSH FOOTE NOTE
georgiafoote: @Charliecondou still stuck in the 30s! Think u may have an addiction there Charlie?! X
Charliecondou: @georgiafoote deffo
georgiafoote: @Charliecondou haha x
MARKET IN YOUR DIARY
Charliecondou: RT @skipnewton: Come to @DentonArtisan Market tomorrow! 11.30-4pm. Denton Civic Sq. Food - Ale - Entertainment.
BUS DRIVERS
caitlinmoran: Our bus driver has left the bus with the hazards on to go to the bank. Amazing.
Charliecondou: @caitlinmoran I was on a bus once when the driver jumped out and ran into McDonald's! In Holborn!! During rush hour!!!
caitlinmoran: @Charliecondou I want to kind of marry him
London LGBT+ Community Pride needs friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic people to be part of our stewarding team on Pride Day on 29th June 2013.
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MAN OF THE YEAR 2012
Oct 2012
Coronation street star, philanthropist and persistent gay rights activist Charlie Condou has been a leading voice in recent years aiming to drive awareness for greater political liberties for gay couples. And so the Attitude Man of the Year award is a timely reward for the hard work Charlie has put in being an advocate for more benefits within the gay community.
Although I have previously blogged Charlie's acceptance speech the following video is making its blog début today:
AWARD CEREMONY
Although I have previously blogged Charlie's acceptance speech the following video is making its blog début today:
AWARD CEREMONY
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