2025 showed us something uncomfortable: when pressure hits, a lot of equity, diversity and inclusion work disappears. Not because it was wrong, but because it was never strong enough to survive real challenge.

In this video, I share why 2026 has to be different. This isn’t about slogans, statements or performative action. It’s about staying in the work when things get awkward, political or risky. It’s about listening to under-represented voices, understanding the pressures senior leaders face, and holding ourselves accountable for doing what we say we believe in.

If you care about fairness, belonging and building organisations that don’t fall apart when things get tense, this conversation matters.

Thanks for listening - and for staying in the work.