Diverse & Inclusive Leaders
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Sinopsis
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 she hopes will inspire others to make the world a better place.
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"As soon as we're born, we're born into this amazing model minority": Amazin LeThi - Founder of the Amazin LeThi Foundation, Keynote speaker and LGBT advocate
18/02/2021 Duración: 45minAmazin LeThiPlease note that some racist language is used briefly during this podcast.Leila is joined by Amazin Lethi - Founder of the Amazin LeThi Foundation, Keynote speaker and LGBT advocate.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Amazin recovered from her experiences of bullying in team sports and rebuilt herself as an individual athlete· The cultural challenges that the East Asian community· How Amazin’s international experience has helped shape her personality and knowledge· The portrayal of Asians in popular culture/media productions RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amazinlethi/Other social media: @amazinlethiwww.amazinlethi.comContinue the conversation on LinkedIn
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“Dance is this communication whereby you can just fully be yourself and it just grounds everyone”: Bami Kuteyi – Founder of Bam Bam Boogie Dance Fitness
16/02/2021 Duración: 23minBami KuteyiLeila is joined by Bami Kuteyi – Founder of Bam Bam Boogie Dance Fitness.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· What led Bami to go from working for Google to founding her own start-up business· The positive impact that twerking can have at work on mental health and fitness· Some tips on improving your twerking!RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bamikuteyi/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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“Until we spark something in that person for them to change their mentality… Then we can get the message across”: Kwoklyn Wan - Media Chef and Author of the Chinese Takeaway Cookbook & the Veggie Chinese Takeaway Cookbook
09/02/2021 Duración: 47minKwoklyn WanLeila is joined by Kwoklyn Wan – Media Chef and Author of the Chinese Takeaway Cookbook & the Veggie Chinese Takeaway Cookbook.Please note that some racist terminology is used briefly during this podcast.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How a desire to bring people together inspired Kwoklyn to become a chef· How Kwoklyn creates “the perfect mouthful” through combining different flavours in Chinese cooking· Driving creativity and innovation through melding people’s different individual characteristics together· How it felt growing up in the North of England as a minority for Kwoklyn RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kwoklyn-wan-3630a859/https://www.kwoklynwan.com/about/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"It's very simple that innovation requires cognitive diversity": Heidi Spirgi - Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand
28/01/2021 Duración: 42minHeidi SpirgiLeila is joined by Heidi Spirgi - Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The close links between strategy and marketing functions within businesses· The opportunity/role that business has in creating positive change in the world· The importance of using a “human message” within marketing/communications to drive empathy as a key business priority· How it feels to be the only woman in leadership meetingsRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/heidispirgi/Twitter @hspirgiwww.cornerstoneondemand.comCornerstone Cares: Cares.CSOD.comContinue the conversation on LinkedIn
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“The boundaries of your firm extend to your supply chain, that is a representation in today’s world”: Dr Nneka Abulokwe - Founder & CEO at MicroMax Consulting, International Public Speaker and Board & Non-Executive Director at various companies
25/01/2021 Duración: 52minDr Nneka Abulokwe OBELeila is joined by Dr Nneka Abulokwe OBE - Founder & CEO at MicroMax Consulting, International Public Speaker and Board & Non-Executive Director at various companies.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Nneka built a successful career for herself in the technology sector· How Nneka was given “permission to be different” by her parents during her childhood· Nneka’s aim to practice ‘servant leadership’ in the workplace· The unique position on corporate governance that Nneka developed during her Executive Doctorate· The importance of ‘human capital’RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nneka-abulokwe/https://www.micromaxconsulting.com/Outliers by Malcolm GladwellContinue the conversation on LinkedIn
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“I believe that mentoring creates equality of opportunity”: Herman Stewart - Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Every Child Needs a Mentor
14/01/2021 Duración: 43minHerman StewartLeila is joined by Herman Stewart - Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Every Child Needs a Mentor.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Herman went from playing football for Great Britain Schoolboys alongside famous players such as Paul Scholes and then later recording music to founding Every Child Needs a Mentor· How the birth of Herman’s first daughter changed both his life and his career· The impact that mentoring can have on all companies when set as a strategic objective and applied as a leadership development tool rather than a CSR initiative· The power of resilience and how it has allowed Herman to overcome the challenges in his life RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hermanstewart/https://www.everychildneedsamentor.com/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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“There is good everywhere, it’s just about being able to shine a light to be able to make it possible for people to tell their stories”: David Macdonald - Director of Communications, Global Brands & Retail Pharmacy International at Walgreen Boots Alliance
12/01/2021 Duración: 35minDavid MacdonaldLeila is joined by David Macdonald - Director of Communications, Global Brands & Retail Pharmacy International at Walgreen Boots Alliance.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How the storytelling aspect of communications can help inspire change· How studying foreign languages helped David develop an appreciation for diversity and difference at a young age· The evolution of communications over the last 20 years· How HR and communications can interweave/overlap in order to achieve great things togetherRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-macdonald-135a2b/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"We look at methodologies that produce real results…. like blind auditions": Mark Lomas - Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at High Speed Two (HS2)
07/01/2021 Duración: 45minMark LomasLeila is joined by Mark Lomas - Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at High Speed Two (HS2).IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Mark’s personal career journey to date, from growing up in Bermuda to moving to the UK as a 19-year old aspiring musician and then taking a role in the voluntary sector, which led to him working in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)· The parallels between different sectors and the power of transferable knowledge when working in EDI· How they have used an inclusive procurement model at HS2 in order to encourage supplier diversity, with both commercial and community benefits· The power that internal surveys can have with regard to improving employee engagement RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marklomas1/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"It’s the layers that make us who we are. We all have those intersectional elements”: Marc McKenna-Coles - Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Lloyd’s of London
05/01/2021 Duración: 40minMarc McKenna-ColesLeila is joined by Marc McKenna-Coles - Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Lloyd’s of London.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Marc went from earning a degree in theatre to working with Disney in retail/cruise lines before starting his D&I career journey in financial services· The attributes that Marc believes it takes to succeed in a D&I role· What makes D&I/culture strategic priorities· The layers of intersectionality, and what they mean when looked at both individually and from a more holistic perspectiveRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-mckenna-coles/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"There is something quite freeing in the Menopause”: Midge McCall - Group Head Engagement & Communications at ODEON Cinemas Group
29/12/2020 Duración: 44minMidge McCallLeila is joined by Midge McCall - Group Head Engagement & Communications at ODEON Cinemas Group.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Midge experienced diversity in a person from a very young age thanks to her upbringing in Australia before moving to Japan and then latterly the UK, all the while reinventing her profession several times throughout her career.· What attracted Midge to working in communications and the power of authentic storytelling and communications both internally and externally. · The D&I journey that Odeon Cinema's Group have been on since 2017, and Midge’s role in showcasing this journey though sharing the authenticity of the leaders and the engaging and inclusive company culture. · Bringing real life and authentic stories to others by using inclusive language to modern-day PR and communications. · Normalising discussion of the menopause and challenges women face when going thought this period of life. Reducing taboo and fostering open discussion with all peop
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"I think anyone who’s not having the conversation because they’re worried they’re going to say the wrong thing is someone who really needs to have the conversation”: Tom Fiennes - Commercial Sustainability Director at Britvic PLC
22/12/2020 Duración: 37minTom FiennesLeila is joined by Tom Fiennes - Commercial Sustainability Director at Britvic PLC.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How his personal and professional lives have converged to help him get to where he is today, namely growing up as a straight white male before re-examining his sexuality later in life and then making a number of changes to his life in the workplace as a result· The importance of being able to express vulnerability as a leader· How allyship can make a difference· What still needs to be done in terms of youth education to support the LGBT community in future· The feelings (both positive and negative) that you can experience after ‘coming out’RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-fiennes-6687474/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"If you spend millions on a project and can’t see the difference it’s made, you might feel good but so what?”: Jonathan Freeman Chief Executive Officer at CareTech Foundation and Managing Director at Earlsbrook Consulting Limited
17/12/2020 Duración: 47minJonathan FreemanLeila is joined by Jonathan Freeman FRSA - Chief Executive Officer at CareTech Foundation and Managing Director at Earlsbrook Consulting Limited.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Jonathan’s career journey in the voluntary sector to date· Jonathan’s experience of the 1992 racial riots in Los Angeles· The exciting, powerful and unique contributions that the charity sector can make to further progressive causes which governments and companies cannotRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjonathanfreeman/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"Wear your sneakers and your sequins and anything else that’s crazy and that’s you, then other people will realise that they can be themselves... And that's leadership!": Sandy Gould - VP, Talent at Verizon Media
15/12/2020 Duración: 01h53sSandy GouldLeila is joined by Sandy Gould - VP, Talent at Verizon Media.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Sandy’s passionate interest in comics and superheroes has influenced his career and personal philosophy (“everything is possible”)· Sandy’s career story to date, from initially training as a rabbi to starting his career in recruitment and then expanding to working in HR as well at companies such as Second Life, Disney and Verizon Media· His desire to help others achieve the best they can for themselves and others with their own exciting superpowers· How authentic leadership can lead to the distribution of power within teams and companies and ultimately empower both yourself and everyone around you to make a difference RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-gould-077354/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"Why would you exclude talent from your business? It doesn't make any business acumen sense whatsoever": Loraine Martins - Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail
10/12/2020 Duración: 39minLoraine MartinsLeila is joined by Loraine Martins - Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Loraine’s upbringing as a young black girl in London by two parents from the ‘Windrush generation’ led to her working in the voluntary sector and, latterly, diversity and inclusion· The inherent value that can be found by studying black history for yourself· Loraine’s own personal experiences of racism, and how they have strengthened her belief in the need for equality· The D&I strategy that Loraine has helped implement at Network Rail, and the impact that this year’s events such as the murder of George Floyd have hadRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lorainemartins/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"You’re more powerful as a collective”: Katherine Robinson - Senior Business Development Manager at Boots UK and Vice Chair of Women of WBA-UK Business Resource Group
08/12/2020 Duración: 32minKatherine RobinsonLeila is joined by Katherine Robinson – Senior Business Development Manager at Boots UK and Vice Chair of Women of WBA-UK Business Resource Group.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· The successes and challenges that the Women of WBA-UK Business Resource Group have had since it was first founded 18 months ago· The issues with ‘impostor syndrome’ and salary negotiation issues that women in particular can find themselves dealing with· Katherine’s tips on how to best ensure that a Business Resource Group can effectively support its member employeesRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-robinson-5562ba10a/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"I really hope that a legacy of Covid is an appreciation of a different way of working”: Diane Lightfoot - CEO at Business Disability Forum
03/12/2020 Duración: 38minDiane LightfootLeila is joined by Diane Lightfoot – CEO at Business Disability Forum and Chair Of The Board Of Trustees at the Challenging Behaviour Foundation.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Diane found herself working in the voluntary sector to help people with disabilities at the Business Disability Forum (BDI)· The importance of recognising and developing a strong understanding of both visible and invisible disabilities· The need to be considerate and empathetic regarding the possibility of undisclosed invisible disabilities as a possible explanation for employee performance issues· How working from home and other flexible working possibilities can help overcome the disability employment gapRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-lightfoot-6a357114/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"The huge mistake that every single company is making is failing to hire, value, retain, promote and reward older talent”: Cindy Gallop - Founder & CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn and IfWeRanTheWorld
01/12/2020 Duración: 49minCindy GallopLeila is joined by Cindy Gallop – Founder & CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn and IfWeRanTheWorldIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Cindy went from working in marketing and advertising to founding her own companies and becoming a consultant· Cindy’s unique background as a half-Asian/half-English female, and the impact that she feels this had on her own entrepreneurial streak· Cindy’s own personal tips for maximising the impact of Diversity & Inclusion within your organisation· The importance of implementing strong D&I principles in the advertising industry in particular· How MakeLoveNotPorn highlights ‘real world’ sex issues RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"If one can find out what’s in it for them, it’s more likely that they’re going to pay attention”: Kamel Hothi – Non Executive Director at TLC Lions and Trustee/Advisor on Charity Boards
26/11/2020 Duración: 38minKamel HothiLeila is joined by Kamel Hothi – Non Executive Director at TLC Lions and Trustee/Advisor on Charity Boards.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Kamel went from working in an entry level role that she disliked to building a successful career in banking thanks to her rare language skills and then later on a strong NED portfolio· The story behind the creation of Lloyds Banking Group’s Women’s Network that Kamel took the lead on· The advantages of putting inclusion ahead of diversity RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kamelhothi/ “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” - AristotleContinue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"Sitting on the floor at a refugee camp was when I realised I had the ability to give a voice and to be a voice”: Pauline Miller - Head of Talent Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's of London
24/11/2020 Duración: 37minPauline MillerLeila is joined by Pauline Miller - Head of Talent Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's of London.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Pauline went from becoming pregnant in school to initially working in IT, before transitioning into her childhood dream career within HR, specialising in D&I in more recent times· How Pauline used a ‘four quadrants’ approach to help decide which direction to take her career in from both short to long-term perspectives· Pauline’s personal advice on developing your own career development strategy RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-miller-73ba764/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn
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"A lot of the other diversity strands sometimes are forgotten”: Collette King - Human Resources Director at Studio Retail Limited
19/11/2020 Duración: 43minCollette KingLeila is joined by Collette King - Human Resources Director at Studio Retail Limited.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Collette King went from wanting to work for the police as a child to building a successful career in HR· The strategies that Studio Retail have used to cope with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic· The challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals can face when ‘coming out’· Collette’s own personal ‘coming out’ storyRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/collette-king-5b689613/Continue the conversation on LinkedIn