Hear from best selling author, Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed on her journey from tragedy to creating a global business for good. We talk about period poverty, what it is, who it affects and what we can do about it.

Resources:

The Gift - One woman's journey from tragedy to building a global business for good.

www.periodpoverty.uk

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We explore how D&I can be done better, the differences between issue and identity led approaches and how some organisations are bringing this to life in practice. We also cover unconscious bias and the D&I business case - and discuss whether they are ‘old’ topics now.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannamccloskey/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/fearless-futures/

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We talk to Jamie Golunski about the importance of good mental health and the impact when the balance is skewed. Jamie shares his experience of anxiety and panic attacks and gives advice on how companies can support their employees in similar circumstances.

Resources:

Linked In

https://www.thiscanhappenglobal.com/

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We are joined by Katie Mantwa George, speaker, meditation teacher, author, empathy guide and part of Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place team. Katie shares her thinking behind empathy as an evolution of D&I and how understanding of empathy in the workplace is developing. We also discuss the top traits of an empathetic leader.

RESOURCES:

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Katie’s workplace for conversations and workshops on the topic of Empathy and Wellness here.

Reading list:

Sensitive, The Hidden Strength of Sensitivity & Empathy - Hannah Jane Walker

Total Meditation - Deepak Chopra

Altered Traits - Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind,

Brain and Body - Daniel Goleman & Richard J Davidson

Freedom From The Known - J.Krishnamurti

Human Kind, A Hopeful History - Rutger Bregnan

This Difficult Thing of Being Human - Dodhipaksa

Survival of The Friendliest - Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods

Living In a Mindful Universe - Dr Eben Alexander and Karen Newell

I Am That - Sri Nisargadatte Maharaj

The Power of Now - Eckhart Toll

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Global transformation leader, Jim Rottman, defines belonging and shares how it differs from inclusion. We chat about the modern workplace and how leaders can create workplaces where employees genuinely feel seen, heard, and valued. Of course we then talk about measuring that! Jim also tells us why we should follow our values and NOT our passion.

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We speak to seasoned HR professional, Jenny Barrow about the importance of governance and accountability for DEI work. We discuss what good looks like, and what levers HR and DEI teams can pull to get traction and really move the dial.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-barrow-b64445

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Hear from world renowned author and DEI practitioner, Professor Binna Kandola OBE as we discuss how to rethink diversity, equity and inclusion. We ask what does talent management really mean? And hear how redesigning these systems can have a real impact on outcomes. Also we talk about the difference between common practice and best practice and how these are often mistaken.

RESOURCES:

https://pearnkandola.com/people/binna-kandola/

Order Designing for Diversity

We are joined by Lauren Neal, Founder and Chief Programme Creator of Valued at work to give practical advice on improving the way we communicate. Learn about specific techniques and exercises that can help improve your public speaking and presentation skills.

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We speak with Dionne Bowers, one of the founders of CABIP (The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals) about why there is a need for such an organisation, what their aims are, and how white allies are important.

RESOURCES:

Dionne Bowers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionne-bowers-fcip-crm-58480323/

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We speak with global speaker and thought leader, Jacqueline Gavin about the current state of the DEI profession and function and ask if it's time for the pendulum to swing back, and settle in the middle ground?

RESOURCES:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquigavin