The Green Room: Questions that matter most in business

We all want to belong.

At school. In our friendship groups. Our gym class. At work. It's what makes us human.

Instead, we often settle for fitting in.

We edit who we are. Shapeshift to match the world around us. Or present a version of us that might be more 'acceptable' to others. And if you're black, it's likely that you've spent a big part of your life doing just that.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to belong, the importance of role models and what we can all do to advocate for a greater sense of belonging both in business and wider society.

Tune in to find out:

• What it means to belong both inside and outside of work
• The importance of diversity networks and role models
• The challenges that can arise with belonging and how to overcome them
• Justice and Josh's advice for people who yearn for belonging but haven't quite found it

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Guests: Justice Williams MBE, Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Black Business Magazine and Josh Graham, Director in our Consulting practice, Technology Sourcing and Commercial Management Lead and Co-Founder of the Deloitte Black Network.

Hosts: Ethan Worth and Annie Wong

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

Global life expectancy has risen by over 50% since 1950. And one in three children born in 2016 will live to 100. But what will more of us living for longer actually look like?

It could look amazing. More time to achieve everything we want to achieve. See everything we want to see. Spend time with our loved ones.

But there's lots to consider if we're going to live for a long (and happy) time. How do we look after ourselves? Who looks after us – and who pays the price?

For this episode, we're joined by Professor Tim Spector OBE, an award-winning scientist and author, and Sara Siegel, Global Healthcare Sector Leader at Deloitte.

Tune in to find out:

• Which new technology is already helping to improve our healthcare systems
• What are the biggest factors that influence our health as we age
• How businesses could improve quality of life for an aging workforce
• The healthy habit that both of our guests did before arriving to our studio

Professor Tim Spector is one of Britain's leading nutrition experts, but each individual's dietary needs and restrictions are unique. Our aim with The Green Room is to provide a different perspective and help you think differently, but as with anything we discuss in our episodes, we encourage you to do your own research or consult a qualified health professional before starting a new diet or health programme.

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Guests: Professor Tim Spector OBE, Co-Founder of ZOE and leading epidemiologist and Sara Siegel, Global Healthcare Sector Leader at Deloitte

Hosts: George Parrett and Annie Wong

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

Protests. Megaphones. Cardboard messages. Boardrooms.

When we think of activism, we imagine protestors on the streets – not C-suite executives.

But is that right?

From climate change to inequality, today's challenges have become critical – and so has the role of organisations in them.

In this episode, we explore a new kind of leadership by talking to two people on both sides of the fence on what it truly means to be an activist, inside and outside of business, and how anyone can incite positive change through their ideas and influence.

Tune in to find out:

• Jon's take on the different kinds of activist leaders in the world
• Why more of us might be activists than we thought
• Laura's tips on how to navigate a business and get stuff done
• What leaders of the future will look like and how we can all play our part

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Guests: Laura Grootenboer, Head of Sustainability Engagement for North and South Europe as part of Deloitte's Internal Sustainability Transformation and Co-Lead of the LGBTQ+ employee-resource group for Deloitte Netherlands and Jon Miller, Partner at Brunswick Group and the Founder of Open for Business.

Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

Summer has seen too much rain and too little of The Green Room... we can't do anything about the weather but at least the podcast is back!

After a short break, we're back with an incredible season of content lined up as we continue to explore the topics that matter most in business.

In this special launch episode of The Green Room, we've got the band back together with all our hosts in the studio to look ahead at what's to come... and we've even got a new face joining us. Tune in as we introduce our brand new host, Annie Wong, and get to know her a little bit better ahead of her debut episode in a few weeks' time.

We also look ahead at what's coming up between now and the end of the year in The Green Room where we'll be exploring topics around healthcare, sustainable consumerism, belonging and much more.

And we want to put you, our wonderful listeners, at the heart of The Green Room this year too. Not only will we be popping up at various events, but we'll also be finding new ways to get you involved.

Tune in to find out:

• More about Annie and what we have lined up for her as our new host
• How our hosts have relaxed during their well-deserved break
• What we have coming up on the new season of The Green Room
• How you can get more involved this year

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Hosts: George Parrett, Lizzie Elston, Ethan Worth and Annie Wong.

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

Goodbye Season 6, hello summer break...

As we wrap up Season 6 and get geared up for Season 7, we thought that we would take some time to reflect on some of this season's best bits. And who else better to share their highlights other than our two fantastic hosts, Ethan and George?

From inviting high-profile guests into our studio to having meaningful conversations around the topics that matter most in business - from behavioural science, financial crime and the power of being you, we've had some remarkable episodes this season.

But what moments really stood out to us this season? And what's in the pipeline for Season 7?

Tune in to find out:

· What we learnt from this season's top guests

· Our hosts' top highlights from this season - there were so many!

· What you can expect in Season 7 kicking off in September

· How the search for the new pod host is going...

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Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

Growing up is a tough gig. We're constantly learning about the world around us – and our place in it. What we like. What we don't like. Who we are. Who we are not. But what if our differences feel too… different? What if who we are deep down isn't the mainstream we're seeing in society? And if you identify as LGBTQ+, we know it's anything but easy.

For Episode 52, we're joined by two allies from the LGBTQ+ community – James Barr, host of A Gay and A NonGay, the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ podcast and Mags Scott, CFO advisory partner and a sponsor partner for Deloitte's LGBT+ network, Proud, as we ask: Does being you get easier with age?

Tune in to find out:

• Why James thinks we can all be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community
• The lessons both Mags and James have learnt on their individual journeys
• What we can all do in education and the workplace to foster more inclusive environments
• The importance of LGBTQ+ charities for young people who are still finding themselves

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Content warning: We are aware that the topics addressed in today's podcast may be difficult to hear about and may be upsetting. If you were affected by anything discussed today and need independent confidential support, Deloitte employees can contact our advice line, 24/7 – search the intranet for details. If you are not a Deloitte employee then please visit the NHS website which has support information and advice for everyone.

The Deloitte Global 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work Report mentioned in this episode is available to read on Deloitte's website and is a survey of non-Deloitte employees in various sectors across 13 counties through the lens of both sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Guests: Mags Scott, CFO advisory partner and a sponsor partner for Deloitte's LGBT+ network, Proud, and James Barr, host of A Gay and A NonGay, the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ podcast.

Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

We all have ideas. Even when we say we don't. They pop up in the shower, on a dog walk or just as we're nodding off to sleep.

It could be an innovation that makes serious headway in the fight against climate change. A new piece of tech that opens up a world of possibilities. Or something completely different, that could make the world better for all of us.

But what takes an idea from being something that could change the world, to something that is changing the world?

In Episode 51 we're joined by Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Co-Founder of NotPla and Dr Sadia Ahmed, Sustainability & Climate Lead for Deloitte Ventures to talk about their experiences of growing the seed of an idea into something special.Tune in to find out:

• How to spot an idea that's got what it takes to be a success
• The lessons that Rodrigo and Sadia have learnt from ideas that didn't work out
• Why thinking of the worst possible idea is sometimes the best place to start
• What big businesses and small start ups can learn from each other

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Guests: Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Co-Founder of NotPla and Sadia Ahmed, Sustainability & Climate Lead for Deloitte Ventures

Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

We often think financial crime is victimless. Something that affects big banks. And is mainly about losing money.

Or is it? What if we told you that everyday fraud adds up to something much bigger and darker? That behind every transaction, there's a huge societal and human cost?

Financial crime is on the rise. And thanks to the internet, the scale of the problem is staggering. It will take a network to beat this network, but clearly, it's a fight worth fighting.

Episode 50 sees us speaking to some exceptional guests in the financial sector who have fought to mitigate financial crime in business throughout their professional careers.

Tune in to find out:

• What financial crime actually is – and what drives it
• Real-life cases Rob and David worked on, from drug running to human trafficking
• The role technology can play in addressing the scale of the issue
• Whether thinking like a criminal could be part of the solution…

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Guests: David Fein, Special Counsel in the Litigation Department at Paul Weiss, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul University in Chicago, and Sir Rob Wainright, senior partner at Deloitte North and South Europe.

Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Steve Jobs. Anita Roddick. Yvon Chouinard. Mary Portas. There are many inspiring examples of business leaders who have changed the world through their work.

We admire their successes. Quote them in our presentations. Read about their morning routines. They make us want to make a difference too.

But making real change is easier said than done. On this episode of The Green Room, we speak to two industry titans reflecting on a career of making positive change.

Tune in to find out:

• Whether they ever thought they'd get this far
• The milestone moments that propelled them forwards
• Why all good work starts with a good night's sleep
• Their advice for anyone looking to make change

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Guests: Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever and Sharon Thorne, Deloitte Global Board Chair

Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth

Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

We spend our days reacting, responding, pivoting. To the latest trends, headlines and/or that urgent email in your inbox.

It's not you – it's your brain. It's how we're wired.

But understanding why we all behave the way we do is incredibly powerful. It allows us to align with the things that matter to us most – from personal change to climate change.

So, we thought we'd ask the experts and invited Richard Shotton, author and behavioural scientist and Stuart West, UK net zero lead at Deloitte into The Green Room.

Tune in to find out:

• Why humans dislike change – and simple ways to make it easier
• The behavioural science tricks everyone should know
• How these techniques can help us in the fight against climate change
• Our experts' top tips to help us achieve our personal goals

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Guests: Richard Shotton, author of The Illusion of Choice and The Choice Factory, and Stuart West, UK net zero lead at Deloitte and former COP26 facilitator.

Hosts: Ethan Worth and Lizzie Elston

Technical support: Deloitte's in-house Film Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett