#BITBPodcast

The latest episode of #BITBPodcast is here, featuring the trailblazing and inspirational leader, Steve Forsyth—an episode you won't want to miss, filmed during South Asian Heritage Month.

In this powerful conversation, Steve sits down with our host, Monique Carayol, for an honest and insightful exploration of leadership. Steve opens up about the importance of leading authentically—staying true to your values, integrity, and who you are, even when navigating the most senior levels of leadership.

Steve shares his personal experiences, discussing how embracing his identity has been pivotal to his success and why he believes that true leadership comes from within. With a focus on the importance of representation, he reflects on how inclusive and diverse Boardrooms can better serve the communities and teams they represent.

Tune in to hear Steve's candid advice on how to create meaningful change in leadership, his vision for a more inclusive future, and the steps we can all take to turn the dial on creating Boardrooms that reflect the people they serve.

Turning the dial now on seeing Boardrooms more representative of the communities and staff they serve.

Sal Naseem is a renowned figure in the field of Policing and Inclusive Culture. As the trailblazing first South Asian and Muslim Regional Director for London at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, he has achieved remarkable recognition. His pioneering work has not only earned him numerous awards but also showcases his unwavering commitment to combating discrimination, addressing issues like stop and search, and eradicating racism while fostering an inclusive police culture.

This is a very candid and truly inspiring conversation in which Sal shares his journey and dedication to creating a more inclusive environment within the police force.

He speaks about not continuing to ‘admire the problem’ but how he’s navigated to being in the rooms where big decisions are made, so he can influence directly and advocate for others.

We’re so excited to release this episode and sending a big thank you to our amazing guest Dr Julie Hammond.

Julie is an award-winning Portfolio GP, Founder and CEO at Dr Hammond Aesthetics, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, UN Women UK Delegate, Mental Health and Women's Health Advocate and Educator, co-Founder of the CURA-H Awards and so much more!

This is a very candid and truly inspiring conversation in which Julie shares how her painful experience of a stillbirth galvanised her into driving change and improving maternal health experiences for other women.

She speaks about not continuing to ‘admire the problem’ but how she’s navigated to being in the rooms where big decisions are made, so she can influence directly and advocate for others.

This is a must watch on:

- Using what you have and know to ‘be the change’

- Building a portfolio career

- The art of networking and bouncing back from a ‘no’

- How determination and focus can propel you forward

Julie is a real trailblazer and we know there’s so much more to come! We look forward to welcoming you back to hear more about your exciting developments!

Another great #BITBPodcast episode for you!

Nicola Ellis-Webb, Healthcare Services Director at Acacium Group, joined our host, Monique Carayol, on our latest episode and shared so many gems on her career journey, pivots and growing successful businesses.

We know you’ve told us you want to hear more from clinical leaders who’ve made the transition into senior leadership and wider organisation roles and Nicola has done this and so much more.

Nicola shares the how, why and what powerfully and simply in this great conversation. So many takeaways – 1 of our favourite bits of advice shared re what can support you in taking that next step or career pivot – Stack Your Skills.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-ellis-webb-762668111/

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Monique Carayol is joined by Rishi Bhogal and Jamshaid Hameed, also known as the TechTwo. They are both early in their healthcare career journeys and have a brilliant conversation with Monique about:

- Facing and navigating unexpected challenges as they kicked off their careers

- Making brave, proactive decisions & using their support networks

- Understanding your transferable skills and doing your research when you need to pivot/transition - Why representation matters and what it really means to them

- Why representation matters and what it really means to them – shout out to APNA Network & Mahmud Nawaz

They share many insights - both for you if you’re just kicking off your career, but also for leaders, senior decision makers and business owners re what our emerging, dynamic and highly skilled diverse talent are looking for re career progression/development and being valued for the difference they bring.

Please share this episode with anyone you think will benefit from listening too and do let us know what resonates with you.

In this special episode, to commemorate the dual celebration of International Women’s Day and the #BITBPodcast's first anniversary, our host Monique Carayol welcomes back Emma Challans-Rasool, the Chair of Proud2bOps and our first-ever podcast guest, to the guest seat.

In this episode, they engage in an impactful conversation about their respective journeys and roles as women leaders and change agents.

Monique and Emma delve into the topics of:

- #InvestInWomen

- Their transition journeys

- How to lead as a woman

- The importance of holding the ladder for others.

We learn more about Alex Matheson (she/her) and her journey to her role as Deputy Director - Education at LGBT Foundation, a charity that works to improve health and well-being for the LGBTQ+ community.

Alex speaks about:

• Actively pursuing a role at the Foundation.
• Using her lived experience and passion to drive her career forward.
• Giving voice to those who feel unheard or don’t feel safe to speak up.
• Leading and driving change on a wider scale.
• Enabling and empowering underrepresented leaders; especially when they are ‘the first’.
• Building out the NHS Rainbow Badge Scheme to provide QA assessments and action support for organisations.

Alex also shares more on the inclusion support the Foundation provides and what it is we can all do to understand how to lead more inclusively as individuals, leaders and senior decision-makers.

Manjeet Garcha is a registered nurse and midwife with over 40 years of experience in the NHS and international health systems. She reached the position of Executive Chief Nurse in her NHS career and following retirement has built a credible reputation as a consultant service provider for service improvement, leadership, and transformation.

Manjeet’s career has spanned working in primary, secondary, and international health and social care systems. She also held roles in schools and higher education which have further complemented her experiences gained in the healthcare sector.

Manjeet is the Founder/Director of MKG Healthcare Solutions Ltd which operates globally across the UK, Canada, and UAE.

Peter is the Founder of Cambio, House of Social Change and holds a series of Board and leadership roles across both the private and public sectors.

In this insightful and honest conversation, Peter shares:

• His 15 years of experience in social entrepreneurship and what drives him.
• He uses his influence and privilege to speak up for others who may be underrepresented or feel excluded.
• His journey in leading and showing up authentically.
• Recognising the difference between being tolerated vs. accepted.
• The reality of navigating at Board level and speaking up when it is challenging.
• Being brave enough to step away from Board roles when values were not aligned.
• When inclusivity becomes exclusivity – avoiding this by building coalitions and coming together, without losing focus.
• The ability to listen to people that you may disagree with.

If this conversation inspires, energises or intrigues you, Peter welcomes you to get in touch for a conversation with him: [email protected] 📧

Connect with Peter: http://linkedin.com/in/peter-ptashko-frsa.

Discover more about Cambio: https://cambioconsultancy.uk.

Asma Nafees is truly inspirational for her ability to use her skills to add value across a wide range of organisations in different professional sectors. Having started her professional life as a Commercial Solicitor in private practice, she subsequently carved a career in the NHS. She is the Deputy Customer Account Director for NHS Arden and GEM CSU; she is also a Non-Executive Director with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, and a Trustee with Lisieux Trust (a Birmingham-based social care charity which supports adults with learning disabilities).

Asma's career path includes previous roles as Chief Analytics Officer; a secondment with NHS England looking at digital and workforce for Rehabilitation; Assistant Director of Contracting and Deputy Director of Intelligence, Planning and Performance within a CCG, and she has experience in contracting, transformation, planning, performance and business intelligence in healthcare. She is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusivity at all levels and championing the need for culturally appropriate services. Asma is also the Co-Chair of the APNA NHS network. She was awarded the Equality-X Top 50 Influential Muslims in Europe Award 2023, last week.