In this episode, hosts Aarti Balakrishnan and Faiza Farooq are joined by Helen Tudor. Helen is a Managing Director at Sheffield Haworth, a Global Executive Search and Talent Advisory Firm. She leads partner-level recruitment for organisations in the consulting and professional services sector and heading up their global diversity, equity and inclusion working group. We are thrilled to have her join us to discuss what it truly means to build diverse teams.

Key questions explored in this podcast:

• What does diversity mean? Is gender diversity comprehensive enough?
• How creatively does the HR team work to source candidates from underrepresented communities?
• Can diverse teams be built in silos, or is the organisational buy in a pre-requisite?
• How do you build a diverse team? What do you look for in people you hire into your team?
• What is the role of a leader at each level in setting up diverse teams?
• How would you approach advocating for a more diverse and inclusive working environment with a colleague/team who struggle to recognise its importance?

In this episode, we explore the concept of building resilience. We consider what it means to each of us and its benefits. We take a deeper dive into the relationship between vulnerability and resilience, how to build it and the role it plays within leadership. We hope you enjoy listening to the discussion.

Key questions explored in this podcast:

• What is resilience? What does it mean to you?
• Is there a demand for women to be more resilient to be leaders? - what is the relationship between vulnerability and resilience –
• How do you show up as a leader knowing that you are fallible?
• How should an organisation design support groups to build resilience at work? What are the benefits of being a resilient workplace/force?
• What is the intersection of resilience in the workspace with diversity that our colleagues bring?
• How does one master resilience when experiencing failure? How do you rebuild resilience?

In our very first episode, we get deep into the core of what drives us – Purpose. We also explore how this is both individual and something that is also a leadership ripple effect. At the heart of the discussion is "Finding your purpose", "Evolution of purpose through ones career", "How your leadership style adapts to this evolution" and finally what you can do to "Find your own purpose".

Key questions explored in this podcast:

• What assets are important to being an authentic leader?
• How do we make others feel proud to work for Deloitte?
• How has Scott's leadership style changed as purpose has evolved?
• What advice do we have for people trying to find or articulate their purpose?
• How can we orchestrate an environment that helps you act in alignment with your purpose?