Diverse & Inclusive Leaders

Leila is joined by Alexandra Watson, Editor In Chief at SHINE UK Magazine, Founder of TRUE Leadership for Women, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author  IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT  ·       Alexandra’s documentary film project about women’s careers at senior level and their representation as icons·       The career challenges facing women in the present day and future·       Alexandra’s passion for the advancement of women and the doors that she can open in the battle against gender pay gaps and gender training gaps·       The behavioral and personality differences between men and women and the impact that this can have on careers·       How to be a commanding leader instead of a demanding one: “Heart and soul leadership”·       Access to leadership training specifically for women via the 2020 Initiative  RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONED http://alexandrawatson.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/happiness/ success@shineukmagazine.comContinue the conversation on LinkedIn

Leila is joined by Davide Moro, Marketing VP at NespressoIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:Davide’s life abroad as an expat in various locations all over the worldThe importance of adapting your approach as a leader to different leadership culturesHow to navigate ‘corporate culture’ at multinational companies compared to more entrepreneurial businessesThe concept of ‘global citizenship’The importance of learning from your failuresHow crucial it is as a leader to maintain communication and open, respectful long-term relationshipsRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davide-moro/   Continue the conversation on LinkedIn

Leila is joined by Sharon Amesu, Chair of the Institute of Directors (loD), founder at SA Consulting and award-winning public speaker.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUTThe need for courage in the context of Diversity & Inclusion.The story of Sharon’s life and career so far, from being born and bred in Whalley Range, Manchester during the 1970s and 1980s to her current passion for D&I.How her father’s social activism inspired her to become a lawyer in order to use her voice to support disenfranchised and marginalised people in society, and later to have an even more positive impact on these people outside of law through coaching and chairing the IoD.How Sharon is making a difference through coaching and professional speaking in the North West community.The importance of engaging future leaders and empowering them to make their own contributions.How important it is to say yes to opportunities and therefore raise the bar to enable your own ceiling to become someone else’s floor.How essential it is to b

In this teaser episode Leila Mckenzie shares her vision for the new podcast series “Diverse and inclusive Leaders” and how it came about. Throughout this series Leila will be speaking to some of the most successful and inspiring thought leaders of today, unearthing their stories of diversity and inclusion and spreading positive thoughts and ideas that she hopes will inspire others to make the world a better place..Continue the conversation on LinkedIn