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Inclusive Growth Show

163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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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Episodes

Inclusion in the boardroom

December 15, 2020 10:37 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This conversation is with Dr Alice Maynard, an expert on inclusion and diversity in senior leaders and within non-exec directorships on a range of boards. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 30: Inclusion in the boardroom

December 15, 2020 10:37 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This conversation is with Dr Alice Maynard, an expert on inclusion and diversity in senior leaders and within non-exec directorships on a range of boards.

Ep. 29: Shaping Cultures with Diversity and Inclusion

December 08, 2020 12:11 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode I had a great catch up with the business psychologist Dr Sylvana Storey Eisenecker who talks about the importance of leadership, and diversity and inclusion for successful organisational culture change.

Shaping Cultures with Diversity and Inclusion

December 08, 2020 12:11 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode I had a great catch up with the business psychologist Dr Sylvana Storey Eisenecker who talks about the importance of leadership, and diversity and inclusion for successful organisational culture change. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Diversity and Inclusion - Not Just The Right Thing To Do

December 01, 2020 09:43 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

I talk to Mark Dearlove, chairperson of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK, who has experience of the benefits of diversity and inclusion in both the not-for-profit and the banking and finance sector. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 28: Diversity and Inclusion - Not Just The Right Thing To Do

December 01, 2020 09:43 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

I talk to Mark Dearlove, chairperson of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK, who has experience of the benefits of diversity and inclusion in both the not-for-profit and the banking and finance sector.

Tomorrow's Best Work Today

November 24, 2020 10:03 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

For this conversation the author of ‘The Human Workplace’ Andy Swann came and talked about the link between diversity and inclusion and enabling people to do good work 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.

Ep. 27: Tomorrow's Best Work Today

November 24, 2020 10:03 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

For this conversation the author of ‘The Human Workplace’ Andy Swann came and talked about the link between diversity and inclusion and enabling people to do good work in the workplace.

Ep. 26: Freshest Thinking for Diversity and Inclusion

November 03, 2020 18:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode I talk to Mitzi Wyman about using the Thinking Environment to transform the quality of people’s listening and capture their freshest thinking by adopting its inclusive tools and techniques.

Freshest Thinking for Diversity and Inclusion

November 03, 2020 18:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode I talk to Mitzi Wyman about using the Thinking Environment to transform the quality of people’s listening and capture their freshest thinking by adopting its inclusive tools and techniques. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Taking a team approach to diversity

October 28, 2020 19:38 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this interview I spoke to the Paralympian, Andy Barrow, about the importance of teamwork, feedback and training when growing an inclusive business culture. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 25: Taking a team approach to diversity

October 28, 2020 19:38 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this interview I spoke to the Paralympian, Andy Barrow, about the importance of teamwork, feedback and training when growing an inclusive business culture.

Diversity at the Heart of the Innovation Engine

October 19, 2020 18:23 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Riccardo Weber talks to me about the Three Ts and how his company True Innovation keeps diversity and inclusion at the heart of all successful innovation. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 24: Diversity at the Heart of the Innovation Engine

October 19, 2020 18:23 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Riccardo Weber talks to me about the Three Ts and how his company True Innovation keeps diversity and inclusion at the heart of all successful innovation.

Ep. 23: Learning the Language of Diversity

October 13, 2020 15:37 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode I talk to Joanne Lockwood about speaking the language of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Learning the Language of Diversity

October 13, 2020 15:37 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode I talk to Joanne Lockwood about speaking the language of diversity, inclusion and belonging. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 22: Design for Life

October 06, 2020 16:17 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this interview with Mei-Yee Oram I find out why designing with the whole community in mind not only makes more inclusive spaces but also saves money and improves wellbeing. To learn more about the work that Mei’s team does on inclusive design, visit their team page on https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/buildings/accessible-environments where their contact details are listed.

Design for Life

October 06, 2020 16:17 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this interview with Mei-Yee Oram I find out why designing with the whole community in mind not only makes more inclusive spaces but also saves money and improves wellbeing. To learn more about the work that Mei’s team does on inclusive design, visit their team page on https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/buildings/accessible-environments where their contact details are listed. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn m...

Ep. 21: Equipped for Inclusion

September 30, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this interview discover why staff satisfaction isn’t rocket science and how Michael Vela’s company Aequip can help companies to listen inclusively and improve their workforce experience.

Equipped for Inclusion

September 30, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this interview discover why staff satisfaction isn’t rocket science and how Michael Vela’s company Aequip can help companies to listen inclusively and improve their workforce experience. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

The Digital Accessibility Journey: From Good to Great

September 15, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Best practice in global digital accessibility has now been brought together in one International Standard. Learn how an organisation can use this learning to get better at digital accessibility, wherever they are starting from. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 20: The Digital Accessibility Journey: From Good to Great

September 15, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Best practice in global digital accessibility has now been brought together in one International Standard. Learn how an organisation can use this learning to get better at digital accessibility, wherever they are starting from.

Ep. 19: Designing for Diversity

August 18, 2020 09:37 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Find out how David O’Coimín has used inclusive design principles to give every office worker who needs some quiet time a nook to call their own.

Designing for Diversity

August 18, 2020 09:37 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Find out how David O’Coimín has used inclusive design principles to give every office worker who needs some quiet time a nook to call their own. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 18: Speaking Truth to Power in the Music Industry

August 09, 2020 17:56 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this podcast interview I talk to Ammo Talwar MBE about his diverse career building bridges between local communities and the music industry as well as his role as chair of the UK Diversity Task Force.

Speaking Truth to Power in the Music Industry

August 09, 2020 17:56 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this podcast interview I talk to Ammo Talwar MBE about his diverse career building bridges between local communities and the music industry as well as his role as chair of the UK Diversity Task Force. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 17: Facing up to the issue of race in the workplace

July 29, 2020 13:49 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey reflects on his workplace diversity and inclusion doctoral research and the importance of understanding a range of privileges to create a true meritocracy.

Facing up to the issue of race in the workplace

July 29, 2020 13:49 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey reflects on his workplace diversity and inclusion doctoral research and the importance of understanding a range of privileges to create a true meritocracy. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Working on Trust

July 20, 2020 17:04 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Find out why Ursula Tavender from Taking Care of Business believes offering flexible working in every job role is the primary mechanism for building an inclusive workforce. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 16: Working on Trust

July 20, 2020 17:04 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Find out why Ursula Tavender from Taking Care of Business believes offering flexible working in every job role is the primary mechanism for building an inclusive workforce.

Shining a 'Purple' Light

July 15, 2020 16:43 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this conversation, I talk with Kate Nash about PurpleSpace and her illuminating book "Secrets & Big News" which enables people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 15: Shining a 'Purple' Light

July 15, 2020 16:43 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this conversation, I talk with Kate Nash about PurpleSpace and her illuminating book "Secrets & Big News" which enables people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace.

Nurturing high-performing and inclusive teams

July 09, 2020 16:49 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Colin Campbell-Austin tells us about nurturing high-performing and inclusive teams in his British Airways Talent Garden If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 14: Nurturing high-performing and inclusive teams

July 09, 2020 16:49 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Colin Campbell-Austin tells us about nurturing high-performing and inclusive teams in his British Airways Talent Garden

Employee Experience = Employer of Choice

June 30, 2020 11:39 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Employee experience is critical to building inclusive growth within an organisation. In this interview Miles Skelton of MVMNT shares how it's done. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 13: Employee Experience = Employer of Choice

June 30, 2020 11:39 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Employee experience is critical to building inclusive growth within an organisation. In this interview Miles Skelton of MVMNT shares how it's done.

Doubling Down on Diversity and Inclusion

June 24, 2020 18:05 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode I talk to Stephen Frost, CEO, author and lecturer about the possibilities that doubling down on diversity and inclusion create for business. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 12: Doubling Down on Diversity and Inclusion

June 24, 2020 18:05 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode I talk to Stephen Frost, CEO, author and lecturer about the possibilities that doubling down on diversity and inclusion create for business.

Ep. 11: Tuning in to Microaggressions

June 19, 2020 16:58 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MB

Microaggressions might appear to be an individual problem, but over time they can affect the health, wellbeing and productivity of the whole workforce. In this interview Rosie Turner tells me how InChorus can provide data to target emerging issues.

Tuning in to Microaggressions

June 19, 2020 16:58 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MB

Microaggressions might appear to be an individual problem, but over time they can affect the health, wellbeing and productivity of the whole workforce. In this interview Rosie Turner tells me how InChorus can provide data to target emerging issues. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 10: Belonging - Stronger Together

June 10, 2020 10:24 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

I interview Isabel Collins who is a specialist in culture and belonging. In it she speaks eloquently about developing organisational belonging and her strong belief that we always achieve more together.

Belonging - Stronger Together

June 10, 2020 10:24 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

I interview Isabel Collins who is a specialist in culture and belonging. In it she speaks eloquently about developing organisational belonging and her strong belief that we always achieve more together. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 9: The Pulling Power of the Purple Pound

May 31, 2020 17:46 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this interview the founders of a new influencer marketing agency Purple Goat talk about the power of the disabled community’s purple pound and how brands are missing a trick when it comes to advertising.

The Pulling Power of the Purple Pound

May 31, 2020 17:46 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this interview the founders of a new influencer marketing agency Purple Goat talk about the power of the disabled community’s purple pound and how brands are missing a trick when it comes to advertising. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 8: The Power of Belonging

May 26, 2020 08:42 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

It might feel counterintuitive, but for some organisations, diversity and inclusion and a sense of belonging is even more important during the challenges of working through a global pandemic. To find out more, I spoke with Sally Bucknell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusiveness for EY in the UK.

The Power of Belonging

May 26, 2020 08:42 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

It might feel counterintuitive, but for some organisations, diversity and inclusion and a sense of belonging is even more important during the challenges of working through a global pandemic. To find out more, I spoke with Sally Bucknell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusiveness for EY in the UK. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 7: Articulating the Vision for Diversity and Inclusion

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

To help future-proof business by creating a diverse workplace, I had a great conversation with Loraine Martins Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail. Having spent the last twenty years understanding how we implement diversity and inclusion throughout organisations, Loraine is one of the top D&I practitioners in the country.

Articulating the Vision for Diversity and Inclusion

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MB

To help future-proof business by creating a diverse workplace, I had a great conversation with Loraine Martins Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail. Having spent the last twenty years understanding how we implement diversity and inclusion throughout organisations, Loraine is one of the top D&I practitioners in the country. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

Ep. 6: Inclusive Procurement at HS2

May 11, 2020 15:16 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Find out how HS2 is embedding equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation to deliver its vision. Inclusive systems and processes are integral to becoming both the ‘backbone’ of the railway network and a catalyst for growth across Britain.

Inclusive Procurement at HS2

May 11, 2020 15:16 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Find out how HS2 is embedding equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation to deliver its vision. Inclusive systems and processes are integral to becoming both the ‘backbone’ of the railway network and a catalyst for growth across Britain. If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.