The Element Of Inclusion

Two weeks ago I gave some guidance to my 16 year old self. Find out how you can make a contribution to your marketplace. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Some of my personal backstory - Why I really needed the advice - What my motivation was Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Develop rare and valuable skills   " Find something that you are wi...

A lot of the narratives around Black racism that I encounter is focused on the US and UK. Find out how you can consider a more multi faceted approach Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - What to do if you're seeking to educate your child in a racialised environment - Why racism feels different in a Black majority environment - How thinking of race in a Global context is insightful P...

Someone asked me what about what my day is like on my Inclusion Journey. Find out   3 unexpected observations from a single day last week Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - An awkward question you may not be ready for - Why managing your psychological contracts is vital - The devastating evidence that the DEI Bubble has burst Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways fro...

Last week I spent some time with some inspirational Community leaders. Find out the 3 vital lessons they reminded me of. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I need to do more because of my privilege - How you can make an impact with your work - How we can aspire to make a net positive contribution Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  It's usef...

I speak with a lot of DEI Leaders who make a predictable and unforgiving mistake. Find out how this leads to them getting ignored Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why what was acceptable last year is not acceptable this year - Why DEI leaders need to think in reporting cycles - How decision makers in organisations think Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from th...

I spend my time talking about your Inclusion Journey. Find out how leaders can think about their Equity Journey. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - What to do if you're trying to encourage others to be Waymakers - Why it's important to be seen, respected, valued and protected - How you can apply Tara's framework for practical development Play the episode for more Here's some key t...

People have been asking me how organisations should respond to the horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. Find out why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting it Wrong Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why many leaders are not as prepared as they should be - Why you should exercise caution engaging your employee resource groups - How you can address the Rhetorical Problem of Diversi...

I spend most of my time talking about Inclusion Here I'm speaking with an author who wrote a book about how all of us contribute to exclusion Find out what Dr Tiffany Jana : author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion  has to say about the topic. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - What this book has to offer that we can't get anywhere else - What people often get wrong about this book - Ho...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by Status games within organisations. Find out about why it's a huge problem outside of organisations too. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I decided not to play a Status Game - When you think Status games are unfair - the connection between Status and Privilege Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode: Status Gam...

Conversations about gender identity, gender representation and sex are often unclear. Find out what Michael Bach : author of Alphabet Soup has to say about it Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - What this book has to offer that we can't get anywhere else - What people often get wrong about this book - How you can use the book to learn more about LGBTQ2+ Communities Play the episode...

When it comes to pay equity there is one person in your organisation who holds the key. Find out why you shouldn't ignore this person Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - My personal experience of pay discrimination - Why gender pay gaps can be misleading - How you can use payroll professionals to improve transparency Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this epi...

Career advice for women often assume all women can follow the same rules to get the same results. Find out what Minda Harts; author of the Memo has to say about it Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - What this book has to offer that we can't get anywhere else - What people often get wrong about this book - How you can use the book to enhance your own career Play the episode for mor...

It's not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else.   Find out why people will use this to disengage.   Here's some key topics covered from this episode:   - Why this problem is more common than you think   - How this differs from the classic "bait and switch" scam.   - What I learned from my clients' experiences   Play the episode for more...

I talk about Rhetoric like it's a bad thing. Not true Find out why I don't like it when it's used against you. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad - How Transformational Leaders influence us - What I do to benefit from Rhetorical Leadership Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Rhetoric is the essence of leadersh...

Every week people send me questions about all sorts of things Find out the answers to the questions I don't normally answer on air Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How my family influences my contribution here - Why I am always taking a course - Where I think Inclusion work is headed Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  My family influence my c...

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Find out how this is predicted using the Matthew Effect Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How a Bible verse predicts inequality - Why you need to reconsider your own beliefs on this topic - What my Economics Teachers that helps me to address this Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  The Matthew Effect...

I've just finished reading and reviewing 30 books in 30 weeks Find out what I learned Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How my agenda influences my reading - Why I want you to make your own mind up - What I ignore when I'm reading books Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I read books to benefit from the professional expertise of others   "I re...

Find out why it needs to evolve to stay relevant for you Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How my bias supports you - The future of research - What obligations do organisations have for inequality? Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Research follows a pattern " You know why so many people talk to you about research proving the business case fo...

If you want to get to the top, you're engaged in a career tournament. Find out why it's not the same rules for Minority Executives. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How this book influenced my work - Why they chose to study the "winners" - What you can learn to improve your own career Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  There's a separator Car...

Don't be fooled by big ticket Diversity initiatives and huge investment programmes Find out why it's smarter to start with a pilot project. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I use pilot projects with clients - Why I used pilots in my own business - How you can work with me to create a pilot where you work Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode: ...

Diversity Reports are being used to lie to you. Find out how this is happening! Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How high level data is used to obscure reality - Why you need to really trust the people who create the reports - How accountancy provides clues for increased transparency Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Diversity reports contai...

14 years ago, an epic experience transformed my life, placing me on a path that brought me to your attention. Find out why it nearly didn't happen ! Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I use a timeless framework to explain my Inclusion Journey so you can understand your own. - Why your journey may be a non linear experience - How I faced my insecurities in order to grow as a pe...

I cover a lot of books on this show. Find out about a book that captures a lot of the way I work with clients. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How this book influences my work with clients - The scientific approach that most Diversity experts don't use - The nature of the evidence you need to nurture Inclusion Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episod...

Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth. Find out how some people have been misleading you. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading you astray - The reason "Diversity experts" are able to deceive you so easily - Some insights from Indiana Jones Play the episode for more Here's some...

People misunderstand what I mean when I say Evidence Based Inclusion Find out what I mean by Evidence Based Inclusion and here's why it really matters to you Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I was using the principles anyway - The epiphany I had that made me commit - The evolution of my personal working practices Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this...