Inclusive Growth Show
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -I love talking about diversity and inclusion - and that’s exactly what I do in this podcast, ‘The Inclusive Growth Show’. Each week, I interview diversity and inclusion experts, thought leaders and senior business leaders making an impact in the working world - all to help you cultivate your own culture of inclusive growth!
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Because Pronouns Can Save Lives
August 01, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis insightful conversation was with Nate Shalev, an expert in workplace inclusivity based in the USA. Nate talked me through how we can make others feel safe by learning to use more inclusive language. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Assistive Tech: Essential For Some, Useful For All
July 23, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this conversation, I spoke with Rich Purcell, who is a medical doctor and the founder of the assistive technology Caption.Ed, a company which keeps the user’s voice at the heart of their innovation. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Hiring for Diversity: From Intent to Impact
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this conversation, I spoke with Arthur Woods, an author and co-founder of the company Mathison which is on a mission to build organisations that are representative of the communities they employ and serve. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Bespoke Hotels: Design Values Delivering Accessibility
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this conversation, I talked with Robin Shephard, President of Bespoke Hotels. Robin came in to tell me about why the company is pioneering an approach to accessible design-led spaces showcased in properties like the Brooklyn Hotel in Manchester. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Growing the Inclusion Pie
June 28, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMy guest Jody Day is the British founder of Gateway Women, a global friendship support and advocacy network for childless women with a social reach of about 2 million people. Jody came in to talk to me about the implications of diversity and inclusion in the workplace for non-parents. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Challenging the Talent Management Process in the NHS
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBNazir Makda works as a Diversity and Inclusion Lead in the NHS. He came in to talk to me about the incredible results he has had in shifting the equality dial throughout the organisation by taking a systemic approach. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Intentional Inclusive Leadership
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFiona Daniel is a diversity and inclusion consultant and an experienced HR professional with a range of experience in blue-chip financial services companies. Fiona came in to talk to me about her take on inclusive leadership as both an opportunity for developing everyone in the workforce and for self-improvement too. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
The Importance of the M Word
June 07, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAfter her own bad experience with the menopause, Katie Taylor founded The Latte Lounge to support other women. Katie came in to talk to me about the importance of the topic. With an estimated 1 in 6 women in the workforce now aged 50 and over and 1 in 5 leaving employment because of menopause symptoms it’s critical that HR and diversity and inclusion practitioners are aware of the challenges women face. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit ou...
D&I Learning the Language of Business
May 31, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this conversation, I spoke to Aggie Mutuma about the importance of HR practitioners being fully conversant in the language of their business. Aggie gained her senior HR experience in a range of businesses that are household names. She is also an executive coach and the founder of Mahogany Inclusion Partners. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Invest to Get the Best from Disabled Employees
May 24, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBHelen Cooke is the founder and chief executive of MyPlus. Helen joined me for this brilliant conversation about her company which specialises in employment and disability. I met Helen years ago while working at the BBC whilst running the BBC's disabled staff forum, BBC Ability. I was interested in the employment of disabled people within the corporation and reached out to Helen for some support and advice. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visi...
Cyber intelligence consultancy tackling inequalities
May 18, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this conversation, I spoke with Emily Taylor, CEO of Oxford Information Labs, known as Oxil. The company is a cyber intelligence consultancy working at the intersection of different disciplines. It is also notable for its own culture of inclusion and a female CEO. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Technology Transforming the Recruitment Funnel
May 10, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHelen McGuire, founder and CEO of Diversely, came in to talk to me about how their product uses technology to help organisations bake in diversity from the very top of the recruitment funnel. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Making a Dent in Inequalities
April 11, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAlfred Nelson is the Integration Co-ordinator and chair of the Embrace network at the Growth Company. I was excited when I came across Alfred’s work and the Growth Company because it is very much in alignment with the approach that I take to diversity and inclusion in the book that I wrote, Inclusive Growth. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Achieving Diversity and Inclusion Goals with Disability Connect
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBSteven Jones set up Disability Connect which runs a reverse mentoring programme with disabled people that helps organisations achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. In this conversation, we talk about Steven’s reasons for setting up Disability Connect and the range of benefits employees bring back to their organisations from getting involved as a mentee on the programme. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Shining a light on Women in eSports
March 29, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBMeg Sunshine is an university student and eSport pro gamer who has set up a Women in eSports Network. Through this network and her Diversity and Inclusion Officer role, Meg hopes to help change the toxic culture in this space as well as provide positive role models for upcoming girls and women who want to get into eSports. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Supply Chains
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this conversation, I spoke to Mayank Shah of MSDUK. The company supports ethnically diverse business owners to create amazing impacts in their communities through diversifying supply chains. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
The GC Index: an Organisational Game Changer
March 15, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this conversation Dr John Mervyn-Smith talked me through The GC Index which is the world’s first Organimetric connecting people and business with data that organisations have never had before. Dr John Mervyn-Smith is one of the Co-Creators and Chief Psychologist of the GC Index, also known as the Game Changing Index. The GC Index is an organisational metric system that empowers organisations to drive performance and achieve innovation by creating game changing teams and cultures. The GC ...
Brave Conversations Opening the Door to the Unsaid
March 05, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHelen Farmer is a diversity and inclusion and social mobility consultant, activist and speaker. In this episode of the Inclusive Growth show, Helen and I talked about the need to be brave and have frank conversations when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Respect and Inclusion for Ukrainian and Russian colleagues
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBAs diversity and inclusion practitioners, HR leaders, and business leaders, we must step up again (like we have done during the pandemic). It is imperative that we create an environment of respect and inclusion for Ukrainian, Russian and Eastern European colleagues in our organizations. As employers, it is our duty to support these colleagues during this extremely difficult time. In this episode I reference the Help Ukrainians with Disabilities campaign that I am donating to and also the BB...
A is for Acceptance
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this conversation, I spoke with gender identity speaker, consultant and specialist Cynthia Fortlage. We spoke about her lived experience, how it brought her to this work and she shared her insights and unique method, not only of seeing the world, but making it a more inclusive space for all marginalised groups of people. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Leading with Pride – the Gay Leadership Dude
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDr Steven Yacovelli is the author of Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of Their Jungle. Our conversation covered his take on diversity and inclusion and we took a close look at the six key areas he covers about leadership in his book. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Brilliant Reasons to Employ Disabled People
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBJane Hatton is an author who runs Evenbreak which is a jobs site, career service and consultancy for disabled people and employers. I talk to her about why and how to recruit disabled people and we take a deep dive into her latest book covering four key areas that employers really should be thinking about to get more disabled talents into their organisation. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Breaking The Silence on Domestic Abuse
January 11, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this eye-opening interview, I spoke to Josh Munro, COO of Break the Silence UK about different types of domestic abuse. Josh shone a light on the groups of people who are equally affected by this but sometimes overlooked by services. We discussed how organisations can support employees to safely access support and other useful signposts to resources. Trigger warning: this article contains references to domestic abuse and descriptions of emotional and psychological abuse. If you want to ...
From Onboarding to Belonging
December 09, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode I talk to Chris Jones from Enboarder. Chris explains how the Enboarder digital platform creates a great onboarding experience and is crucial to creating that sense of belonging on an employee journey. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Creating Wiggle Room for Inclusion
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWilliam Wildridge runs a tech start-up that has developed an innovative digital product called WiggleDesk. The product has harnessed user-led design to help organisations manage hybrid working in a more inclusive way. For further details about Wiggle Desk including a trial go to https://wiggledesk.com/ If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Tackling imposter syndrome through diversity and inclusion
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode of Inclusive Growth I spoke to Lea Sellers and Ros Adler the co-founders of Confidence People and experts on impostor syndrome, which affects a lot of people. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Targeting Diversity
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBLeana Coopoosamy-Pearson is a diversity and inclusion practitioner at the global law firm Clifford Chance. In this conversation we discussed how the firm uses data to set specific but nuanced targets and how they never rest on their laurels when the goal is reached. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Bringing Good Vibes in D&I
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis conversation features Bernadette Smith, who is an author, keynote speaker and D&I advisor to top companies. She also finds time to send out the 5 Things newsletter every Saturday morning, which is packed with good news diversity, equity and inclusion stories to inspire organisations and individuals. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Groupthink and the Silver Bullet
October 27, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBRobert Hopkin is a former management consultant who has spent a lot of time in meetings over the years. Through his experience he realised that many meetings aren’t inclusive or effective. With his co-founders he has set up Axis, a digital platform to help people run meetings that make the most of diversity and let everyone have a voice. Learn more about Axis at https://www.getaxis.co/ Connect with Robert on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hopkin-9952b61/ If you want to bui...
Everyday Actions to Become Better Ally at Work
August 10, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this interview I spoke to Karen Catlin author, speaker and leadership coach about her book “Better Allies” and everyday actions people can take in the workplace towards being a better ally. Sign up to Karen's weekly newsletter. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Musicians on an Inclusive Mission
August 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this interview I speak to the founders of Digit Music and creators of Control One, a device that removes the restrictions to music creation for disabled artists. You can listen to Jess' soundtracks on Sound Cloud If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Changing Cultures to Create Inclusion
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEmma Codd, the Global Inclusion Leader at Deloitte, talked to me about inclusion, changing organisational culture through everyday behaviours and the importance of leaders being accountable for change. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Changing Cultures to Create Inclusion
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEmma Codd, the Global Inclusion Leader at Deloitte, talked to me about inclusion, changing organisational culture through everyday behaviours and the importance of leaders being accountable for change.
Inclusive Growth: No-one is Left Behind
June 17, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBKamran Mallick is the chief executive of Disability Rights UK. In this conversation we discuss inclusion in the context of the workplace and the pandemic and the importance of keeping intersectionality in mind for any diversity and inclusion initiatives. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Inclusive Growth: No-one is Left Behind
June 17, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBKamran Mallick is the chief executive of Disability Rights UK. In this conversation we discuss inclusion in the context of the workplace and the pandemic and the importance of keeping intersectionality in mind for any diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Getting Data Savvy about Diversity
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBNicola Paul is a diversity and inclusion practitioner and founder of Good Work Life. In this interview we talked about good governance, looking at the same data through a different lens and personal actions around inclusion that everyone can commit to. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Inclusive travel by design
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJosh Wintersgill is an entrepreneur whose love of travel led to him developing a product to make other disabled travellers' lives easier which also won him the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs. I chatted to him about his career so far and future plans. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
The Inclusion Initiative: Evidencing the Bottom Line
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBFreddie Herbert talked to me about The Inclusion Initiative. The team is based at the London School of Economics and is working to create a valid evidence base for inclusive companies and the impact of that on the balance sheet. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
How to Serve Humanity with Business
March 15, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIyas AlQasem set up Beyond the Quarter to help business grow in line with their purpose and values. In this interview he eloquently explains the approach and how it links with diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Iyas work and contact him at https://beyondthequarter.com/ If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
March 02, 2021 15:52 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBRikia Birindelli-Fayne is a Director at Catalyst, a global non-profit that works with leading organisations to build workplaces that work for women. Rikia has particular expertise in creating psychological safety which was the focus of our conversation. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Harnessing the Power of Inclusive Language
February 22, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBJenifer Clausell-Tormos is on a mission to close the gender and diversity gap at speed. Her company Develop Diverse is achieving staggering results with its technology that leverages language to increase the diversity of the talent pipeline and more besides. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
The inclusive entrepreneur
February 16, 2021 09:17 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this interview I learned how my friend Srin Madipalli keeps inclusion at the heart of everything he has done in his diverse career. It’s a fascinating journey that’s taken him from genetics to law to coder to Airbnb in San Francisco and now back to the UK. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Content Builds Community with d&i Leaders
February 09, 2021 14:30 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBMark Baker, Founder of d&i Leaders, has created a purpose-led organisation dedicated to providing high-quality content, training and events which helps D&I professionals deliver positive change within their organisations. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Women Transforming Tech
February 02, 2021 18:32 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToby speaks with Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First Girls, an organisation dedicated to transforming tech. Code First Girls provide the skills, space and inspiration for women to become developers and future leaders in the tech industry. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Rip it Up and Start Again
January 26, 2021 16:49 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBToby talks to Darren Burns, the National Recruitment Ambassador at the Timpson Foundation. He finds out why the Timpson Group is at the forefront of ex-offender employment and why other employers might want to rip up their HR policies and do the same. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Ep. 33: Rip it Up and Start Again
January 26, 2021 16:49 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBToby talks to Darren Burns, the National Recruitment Ambassador at the Timpson Foundation. He finds out why the Timpson Group is at the forefront of ex-offender employment and why other employers might want to rip up their HR policies and do the same.
Inclusion for Customer Experience
January 12, 2021 16:14 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBChristine Hemphill talked to me about her consultancy Open Inclusion and the tools and impact of their work with clients to create better, more inclusive products and services for every customer. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Ep. 32: Inclusion for Customer Experience
January 12, 2021 16:14 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBChristine Hemphill talked to me about her consultancy Open Inclusion and the tools and impact of their work with clients to create better, more inclusive products and services for every customer.
Diversity in the DNA
December 22, 2020 17:16 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this Inclusive Growth conversation I caught up with Nick Davis, the Director of Engagement and Inclusion at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Nick shared both his experiences of embedding diversity in the organisation’s DNA and the impact of racial discrimination in his life. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.
Ep. 31: Diversity in the DNA
December 22, 2020 17:16 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this Inclusive Growth conversation I caught up with Nick Davis, the Director of Engagement and Inclusion at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Nick shared both his experiences of embedding diversity in the organisation’s DNA and the impact of racial discrimination in his life.