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In this episode, Chris Keogh is joined by Michael Vermeersch, Digital Inclusion Lead at Microsoft, and Aeron Vale, Data Analyst Consultant for PwC to discuss neurodiversity. This is the concept that neurological differences are recognised and respected as any other human variation. Both Aeron and Michael share their experiences of living with autism and how you can feel empowered to engage in a conversation on neurodiversity and support those around you.

Despite decades of progress towards workplace equality, women remain woefully underrepresented in the UK’s technology workforce. In the first episode of the second series of How to empower, new host Chris Keogh is joined by Jing Teow, Economist at PwC and Wincie Wong, Head of Rose Review Implementation at Natwest to explore PwC's Women in Work Index, as well as discussing what can be done to address the gender balance in technology careers.

In this episode, Suzi Woolfson is joined by Sophie Butler, Social Media Influencer and Gymshark Athlete, and Chris Keogh, Relationship Manager at PwC. Both suffered spinal cord injuries and share their stories of how they received their injuries, some of the challenges they have faced, lessons they have learnt as well as sharing tips on what employers and colleagues can do to help those with a physical disability.

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Graham Allcott, Director and Productivity Ninja at Think Productive and Alastair Woods, Partner in our People and Organisation team at PwC to discuss how to empower your productivity. They share their thoughts on how you can improve your personal productivity, as well as ideas for companies to consider when looking at productivity and engaging the workforce and whether there is a correlation between happiness and productivity.

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Rob Stephenson, Founder of InsideOut and Abhijay Jain, Partner at PwC to discuss how to empower your mental wellbeing. They cover topics such as the InsideOut mental health advocates league table, why it's important to let other people know where you are with your mental health, and checking in with your colleagues on their mental wellbeing.

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Anjali Pindoria, Project Surveyor at Avi Contracts and Michael Otadende, a Marketing Executive at PwC to discuss how to approach conversations on ethnicity. They cover topics such as how you as an individual can feel confident in sharing knowledge about your culture and background to others, the impact of the possible introduction of BAME and ethnicity reporting and why a diverse workforce is good for business.

>Suzi Woolfson is joined by Fran Boorman, CEO & Co-Founder of Goal17 and David Adair, Head of Community Engagement at PwC to discuss social mobility. The issues relating to this are complex, and the solutions are many and varied. But hear why they believe businesses have a major role to play in advancing social mobility and in being part of the solution. As major employers and as influencers in the society we serve, how can business empower and effect positive change?

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Ali Camps, volunteer Co-chair of Pride in London and Deputy Chairman of Customer Consultancy Quadrangle and Dipesh Davadra from our Corporate Affairs, Growth team at PwC to discuss their stories and why they believe it's important to have PRIDE when it comes to LGBT+. They discuss whether the LGBT+ community are still facing challenges in the workplace and what further changes they feel are needed within business to create an inclusive environment.

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Annie Ross, Founder of Exerk and Team52 and Emily Khan, Beyond Brexit Lead at PwC to discuss what you can to help your work/life balance, a key part of your wellbeing. Emily discusses what led her to devise the #MyPromise social media campaign and Annie shares her views on why sustaining a more active lifestyle can create a better work environment. All three share their top tips on attaining a work/life balance that works for you.

Suzi Woolfson is joined by Allyson Stewart-Allen, Founder and CEO of International Marketing Partners and Anne Hurst, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at PwC to discuss topics which have been consistent talking points at our PwC LEAP events. Why should diversity become business as usual? What is the difference between mentoring vs. sponsorship? How can you find a mentor? What are organisations doing to support balance for better? What actions can you take to feel empowered so that you can empower others?