Inclusion at Work

Curious about impact investing? In this episode of the LFG Podcast we sit down with Shane Nichols - CEO at Good Return, a social purpose organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers to finance and enabling women and those who are marginalised in our region to build financial security. In this wide ranging conversation we touch on: The difference between the microfinance and impact investing Th...

Luli Adeyemo is the Founder & Director of purpose-led strategy consulting firm, Best Case Scenario. Soozey Johnstone an executive team behavioural coach, and co-founder of #TechDiversity. In this episode Luli, Soozey and Kerry deep dive into the topic of diversity in the tech sector, unpacking some of the key challenges and ideas to drive change. LINKS: The 2021 TechDiversity Awards nomination...

Gemma Lloyd is cofounder and CEO of WORK180, who's mission is to raise organisational standards so that all women can choose workplaces where they can thrive. In this episode we discuss how the approach to gender equity differs by country, why a focus on gender is important, quotas vs targets, and what organisations and individuals can do to promote greater equity. LINKS: Work180 PODCAST LINKS: We...

"What does great Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) look like?" "How do you prevent DEI efforts being tokenistic?" "We haven't done anything on DEI before, where do we start?" In this episode of the LFG Podcast we dive into some of the most frequently asked questions we get from clients during our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work. LINKS: Find out more at our DEI work hello@leadersforgoo...

Inclusive leadership is just good leadership. Manisha Amin is the CEO at The Center for Inclusive Design, she a background in strategic marketing, communication, transforming cultures and creativity. She is a thought leader in the power of thinking from the edge. In this episode we discuss why inclusive leadership matters, why so many leaders and organisations are nervous about taking action on di...

Interested in the State of Purpose in Australia today? In this episode we are joined by Rich Hirst , CEO & Founder of Tenfold Australia and Dani Matthews , Chief Impact Officer at Tenfold Australia In this wide ranging conversation, we explore... - What's working in the world of purpose driven business. - The biggest challenges faced by organisations trying to bring purpose to life. - Some exa...

In this episode we are joined by Nicky Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. In this wide ranging conversation we cover: - Some of the surprising benefits of focusing on organisational purpose - Le...

How can businesses and leaders evolve to create more value for all stakeholders? John Lydon is a Senior Partner at McKinsey and was Australia's Managing Director for 6 years. In this episode John unpacks his experience of taking a one year sabbatical from McKinsey to deeply explore the world of purpose-led business. He reflects on how business can work to more fully embed purpose, and the role of...

How can we make real change towards more sustainable living? Lottie Dalziel is the founder of Banish, an organisation focused on giving Australians all of the tools they need to reduce their waste and ecological footprint. We discuss Lottie's personal journey into the world of sustainability, how attitudes towards sustainability have shifted in Australia, particularly during the pandemic, and what...

How do you drive systems change? This episode we talk to Adam Verwey, co-founder and executive director at Future Super, Australia’s first 100% fossil fuel-free ethical superannuation fund. Future Super is one of Australia’s fastest growing super funds and manages over $1 Billion for 40,000 Australians. We dive into how Adam thinks about taking action that creates momentum and drives positive syst...

How do you embed purpose in an organisation? We talk to Paul Sigaloff, Managing Director at Verizon Media about they think about embedding purpose into their organisation through what they call 'the weave'. We dig into how Verizon think about partnerships, how they bring purpose to life for their people, and how Paul and his team navigated the challenges Verizon have faced along the journey. LINKS...

What does it take to run a purpose driven marketing agency? Joel Trethowan is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Alchemy One, a purpose-driven media and partnerships agency challenging an industry to do better. Joel unpacks how Alchemy One's approach to purpose has changed over time. Their journey to becoming a BCorp. How they think about hiring and attracting talent. Lessons from the phenome...

How does The NRMA think about embedding purpose, responsible business and communication during a crisis? In this episode of the LFG Podcast we get a fascinating look inside an iconic Australian Company. This comes courtesy of Tanya Brees, General Manager Communications, Policy and Reputation. LINKS: NRMA Tanta's LinkedIn PODCAST LINKS: Website iTunes Spotify

Do the foundations of effective leadership hold true in a crisis? In this episode we speak with Christopher Paterson, founder of ALCHEMY, to answer that question. We focus on the recent research conducted by ALCHEMY on the impact of Covid-19 on leadership effectiveness. LINKS: Alchemy Research Christopher's LinkedIn christopher@alchemycm.com.au Why We Sleep Google poll on mental health The Infinit...

May House is the Economic Analyst and Campaigner for the Australian Conservation Foundation. May is a former solicitor admitted to practice in New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. In. this episode we delve into the Australian Conservation Foundation's 'RRR' framework - unpacking in a tangible, actionable way how businesses of all sizes can Recover, Rebuild and Renew - helping the Austr...

In this episode we sit down with Annie Stewart. Annie is an expert in the field of leadership development and coaching. She is the author of 2 books on the topics of purpose and finding your career calling. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters Degree in Ergonomics. Her doctoral research focused on how leaders find, follow and sustain their purpose. In this wide-ranging conversatio...

Jason Maggs is Global Head of Good for communications agency Initiative. In this episode we learn how Jason made Good part of his role, unpacking the successes, failures and lessons learned along the way. LINKS: Jason's LinkedIn Jason's Instagram AIME Initiative House of Darwin Theory U Steal Like an Artist Predatory Thinking Whatever You Think Think the Opposite PODCAST LINKS: Our Website iTunes...

We are so excited to be sharing this inaugural episode of the Leaders for Good Podcast. Kicking things off in style, we are joined by Andrew Davies, CEO of B Corp Australia. Through the lens of the B Corp certification we explore the many ways businesses can think about doing more good in the world. From planning, leadership, how businesses can avoid pitfalls on the path, the power of communities...

We are super excited to be launching the Leaders for Good Podcast! We speak to the leaders behind the change, individuals who turned their purpose into action and made lasting change that benefited people, the planet as well as their organisation’s bottom line. We get into the mindset, tools, habits, strategies and practices behind their success. To keep up-to-date, join the community at: https://...