Diverse & Inclusive Leaders

Kirsty Rogers Leila is joined byKirsty Rogers – Executive Head of Manchester office at DWF, Board Trustee at WeMindTheGap, Board Member at North West Academies Trust (NWAT) and Chair of Board of Governors at Delamere Academy.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· What led Kirsty to move into law for a career· What drives her to manage a very busy law career in addition to various non-exec roles· Kirsty’s own experiences and thoughts on furthering the cause of gender diversity· The importance of accepting everybody for who they are and avoiding unconscious biases as much as possibleRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyrogersemploymentlaw/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Brannan HancockLeila is joined by Brannan Hancock – Technical Induction Manager, Head of Employee Resource Group and Chair of internal LGBTQ+ community at Alfa Financial Software.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·How Brannan has spent his entire career to date at Alfa, going from software development to his current role on the training side·The influence of digital products on every day life, particularly for millennials and zillennials·How he first discovered his bisexuality as an adult·What led him to become involved in Alfa’s LGBTQ+ community and similar inclusion groups·The importance of getting "buy-in" from C-suite level executives for community-focused initiatives RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brannanhancock/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Yulia O’Mahony Leila is joined byYulia O’Mahony – Former Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing at John Lewis Partnership. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  Yulia’s career story to date, which has seen her go from working in the consulting space in Russia to heading up Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing for John Lewis Partnership· The differences in the ‘melting pot’ of nations between different international cultures· The three components essential to improving wellbeing in any organizationRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliaomahony/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Stacey CopelandLeila is joined by Stacey Copeland - Professional speaker, athlete and Founder of Pave the Way. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The barriers that Stacey has had to overcome to practice her sports as a female in a male-dominated environment· The legal struggle to make boxing legal for females (after it had been legal for males to practice for many decades)· What Stacey believes still needs to be done in order to keep progressing and “moving the dial” for female sport· The details of Stacey’s exciting Pave the Way project· “Feeling excluded is a human experience, and everyone has felt it”: the negative impact of exclusionRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDwww.stacey-copeland.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-copeland-431649162/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Ben PageLeila is joined by Ben Page, Chief Executive at Ipsos Mori, Visiting Professor at King’s College London and a Board Member of the King’s Fund and the Centre for Ageing Better.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· “The speed of the shock”: the tough times experienced by Ipsos Mori and many of their clients due to Coronavirus·The new role that technology is playing in Ben’s day to day working life·“I didn’t ever expect to be a Chief Executive”: How Ben went from studying history and not being sure what he wanted to do in life after university to working his way through the ranks to the very top at Ipsos Mori over the last 30 years·The importance of being a leader that employees can relate to (“great leaders selectively show their weaknesses” – Ronald Heifetz)·The link between a company’s a CSR policy and employee motivation/engagement: “People want to be part of something that’s more than themselves”RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDUncharted: How to Map the Future Together by Margaret HeffernanLeade

Paul ClealLeila is joined by Paul Cleal, Non-Executive Director at various FTSE 100 /public sector companies (including Sainsbury’s, PwC and the NHS Guy and St. Thomas’ Foundation Trust)IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The impact of Coronavirus on the public sector institutions where Paul operates as a board member· Paul’s life story, from growing up in London as the son of first generation immigrants and his mother in particular to suffering the difficulties of being “non-white” in the early 1970s and finally achieving partner level at PwC· “I think it helps often to share stories when it hasn’t been easy at all”: the importance of learning lessons from difficult times and previous mistakes· The importance of accepting and promoting diversity in order to encourage inclusion and belonging within organisationsRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-monekosso-cleal-obe-9230415/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Ramcess Jean-LouisLeila is joined by Ramcess Jean-Louis, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Verizon Media.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Ramcess’ personal background, beginning with his upbringing by Haitian immigrants in New York through graduating from law school and then his career move into the D&I space·The ‘Four Cs’ model: Community, Culture, Career and Customer·How allowing time for social interaction can help to combat the negative effects of Coronavirus on employees’ mental health·The importance of collaboration within a company’s community RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ramcess-jean-louis-a8696139/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Jon DuttonLeila is joined by Jon Dutton, Chief Executive at Rugby League World Cup 2021.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Jon has found himself in a very privileged position taking the lead on showcasing Rugby League’s finest athletes· The impact that Coronavirus has had on sport in general, and Rugby League in particular· The various Inclusivity measures being introduced as part of RLWC 2021, with Inclusivity being one of their core values· Their choice to focus on the “power of the North” in the UK geographically, with many of the host cities being in the North of the UKRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-dutton-29a5121a/Twitter @jon-dutton72www.rlwc2021.comContinue the conversation on LinkedIn

Mark ParelloLeila is joined by Mark Parello, Managing Director & Chartered Wealth Manager at King Street Wealth Management.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Mark’s epiphany moment in 2015 when he realised that there was a better way to do wealth management, leading him to co-found his own business· Mark’s difficult experiences as a teenager after being taken into a care home· Mark’s incredible work ethic which is one of his key attributes -- “I have never met anyone that I couldn’t outwork”RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-parello-79974b13/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Mirko SenatoreLeila is joined by Mirko Senatore, Global Supply Chain Lead - European Distributor Markets at Pfizer.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Mirko’s career journey in supply chain to date, which has now taken him to the point of managing supply chain operations across 42 countries in EMEA· His wide range of international experience, which has taken him from Italy, and from living in his relatively small hometown of around 160,000 people to international “melting pots” such as Brussels and London· The benefits of language, not just as a communication tool but as a means of deciphering culture e.g. “the British understatement”!· The Pfizer workstream known as Inclusive Culture, and Mirko’s contribution to this by developing “inclusive measures”RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkosenatore/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Joanne Carlin Leila is joined by Joanne Carlin, Human Resources Director at Fresenius Kabi UK.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The ever-increasing importance of employee engagement· How Joanne fell into the people function by chance, but grew to appreciate its all-encompassing nature in terms of other functions· Joanne’s passion for D&I: “If you have an inclusive environment, then it becomes naturally diverse”· The key role that leadership and management development can play in building company strategy long-term RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-carlin-msc-fcipd-1b23386/Twitter @jomcarlin16Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-PerezTriggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall GoldsmithBlack Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success by Matthew SyedThe Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Steve Pet

Dr. Nyla RajaLeila is joined by Dr. Nyla Raja, Founder and Medical Director of Medispa Cheshire.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Nyla came to find herself in the medical profession, having been inspired to become a doctor by the tragic death of her younger sister in a car accident· How she has been inspired by multiple generations of women, from those behind the Suffragette movement to the modern day business leader Karen Brady· The improvements in gender diversity representation that have seen more women apply to medical school over the last decadeRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://doctornyla.com/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Tasneem Bhopalwala Leila is joined by Tasneem Bhopalwala, Global Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at Oxford University Press.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Tasneem’s career evolved from a wider range of management types to specializing in HR, and from her beginnings in the “entertainment hub” of Bombay in India to working in the UK· Her inspiring story so far, having continued working as a mother part-time as well as funding her university education herself· Tasneem’s keen belief that D&I should not just be driven by the HR function, but by the whole organization· The important role that technology such as AI and new communication platforms now has to play in furthering the cause of D, I & BRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-bhopalwala-cipd-05979059/tasneembhopalwala.hr@gmail.comContinue the conversation on LinkedIn

Michael HickmanLeila is joined by Michael Hickman, Positive Action Manager and Detective Constable at Surrey Police.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The journey that led Mike to his current role in the police force, from his beginnings working in security for a theme park company to then progressing through the ranks at Surrey Police· Mike’s unique cultural and ethnic background as a half-Chinese and half-Japanese individual who was born in Hong Kong and has been living in the UK for a number of years· His experience with reverse mentoring, which he has been involved in trialing for the police with the Surrey Chief Constable· The recent theory of “Tempered radicals” in D&IRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hickman-b77951a6/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Clive MyrieLeila is joined by Clive Myrie, news journalist and presenter.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· What Clive openly acknowledges as a very happy and lucky childhood, during which he attended a grammar school in Bolton after his parents emigrated to the UK from Jamaica· How Clive moved from studying law at university to a career in journalism· The ongoing lack of black front-line TV presenters and correspondents in the UK, and how essential it is to improve this level of representation· Mental health concerns for modern day journalistsRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDTwitter @CliveMyrieBBChttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_MyrieContinue the conversation on LinkedIn

Geoff McDonaldLeila is joined by Geoff McDonald – Co-Founder at Minds@Work, professional keynote speaker and ex-Global VP HR at Unilever.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Geoff’s career journey to date, from starting as a teacher in South Africa to rising through the ranks at Unilever· How a panic attack episode led Geoff to become diagnosed with anxiety fueled depression· How the resulting outpouring of love he received kept him motivated through the darker moments of his recovery· The three aspects of recovery: to have hope, take control of your recovery and to feel like you· The difficulties that men are often believed to have discussing their mental health RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-mcdonald/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Clare Urmston Leila is joined by Clare Urmston - Chief Financial Officer at Mamas & Papas.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Clare’s career to date, from her beginnings as an accountant in audit at KPMG to then progressing her career in industry finance through various roles at companies such as Northern Foods, Wilko and Mamas & Papas· How an interest in numbers and problem-solving led her to considering a career in finance more seriously· Clare’s own experiences of the lack of diversity within finance, such as being the only female in a cohort of 12 on a senior talent development program and networking events where she was the only female in attendanceRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-urmston/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Joseph McGuireLeila is joined by Joseph McGuire – Owner at Clearsight Communications.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· What led to Joseph becoming a specialist in face reading (which is based on the ancient Chinese tradition of Mien Shiang)· How he bridged the gap between therapy techniques based on facial reading and behavioural/family influences· What led Joseph to move from doing mostly personal therapy work to applying his approach in more consultative work with businesses (interviews, negotiation and team training)RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://clearsightcommunications.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearsightcommunications/Twitter @clearsightjFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearsightcommunications/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Lianna BrindedLeila is joined by Lianna Brinded - Head Of Yahoo Finance UK.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The recent launch of Lianna’s ‘Global Change Agents’ programme, where she has been interviewing leaders of her choosing, from CEOs to Heads of D&I· Lianna’s mixed cultural background (she is half-Malaysian/Chinese on her mother’s side) and the time she spent abroad during her childhood· The importance of not following a set viewprint as a leader and instead taking great tips and using them to forge your own path· Lianna’s belief that more inclusive environments can in turn lead to a more joyful and productive environment· The intersectionality of diversity: age, ethnicity, gender, neurodiversityRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/liannabrinded/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Madeleine BlackLeila is joined by Madeleine Black - International speaker, TEDx Speaker, author and psychotherapist.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Madeleine has transitioned from being a career psychotherapist to focusing on public speaking· The challenges of Madeleine’s TEDx talk, where Madeleine publicly forgave the men who had gang raped her at the age of 13· How Madeleine used this TEDx talk to reclaim her power, shatter any lingering shame and the stigma behind sexual violence· “It’s important to realise it’s a journey, it’s not an overnight fix”: how Madeleine had to work to overcome her fears and traumaRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleineblackspeaker444/Madeleine’s TEDx Talk in Glasgow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouhY155398Continue the conversation on LinkedIn