Inclusive Growth Show

Is your workplace truly inclusive for neurodivergent employees? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , Toby Mildon sits down with Lekshmi Baburajan , a learning and development consultant and neurodiversity coach. Lekshmi shares her personal journey of being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life and how that experience has shaped her professional path. Together, Toby and Lekshmi exp...

Are organisations truly moving the needle on boardroom diversity, or are they just ticking boxes? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , host Toby Mildon sits down with leadership coach and consultant Monique Carayol , founder of Bravery in the Boardroom . With over 20 years of experience in the NHS and a proven track record in diverse leadership development , Monique shares practical s...

Why do so many leaders struggle with inclusive leadership? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , Toby Mildon speaks with Sharon Amesu , a former barrister turned leadership consultant and founder of She Leads for Legacy . Sharon shares her journey from the legal profession into the world of leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Together, they discuss the key t...

How can organisations create meaningful change that lasts? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , host Toby Mildon is joined by Pritesh Patel , a Learning and Development professional at Colt Technologies . Together, they explore the challenges of workplace culture , inclusive leadership , and how to embed sustainable change in organisations. Pritesh shares his personal and professional ex...

Why is accessible E-learning crucial for inclusive organisations? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon is joined by Susi Miller , E-learning accessibility expert and author of Designing Accessible Learning Content . Together, they dive into the essential steps for creating accessible E-learning materials and the transformational impact it has on individuals and organisations a...

What does it take to build a harassment-free workplace? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , Toby Mildon is joined by Dr. Enya Doyle , also known as The Harassment Doctor . With her expertise in harassment prevention, Dr. Doyle shares actionable strategies to address workplace harassment and cultivate accountability. Discover key insights, including: How the new Worker Protection Act imp...

Are you leading intentionally or just managing? In this engaging episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , host Toby Mildon welcomes leadership expert Kate Waterfall Hill. Kate, known for her humorous TikTok alter ego Linda, shares her insights on how leaders can move beyond superficial values to truly embody inclusivity in their organisations. Key takeaways from this episode include: The power of co...

Are you ready to challenge the status quo in workplace inclusion? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , host Toby Mildon welcomes Suzy Levy, author of Mind the Inclusion Gap and a leading voice in DEI. Suzy shares her journey from a global consulting career to championing human-centric leadership and tackling systemic inclusion challenges. Together, Toby and Suzy dive into essential topic...

How can we build inclusive cultures in industries that traditionally lack diversity? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , Toby Mildon is joined by Monica Mwanje , a consultant making waves in the nuclear industry. With a career rooted in chemical engineering, Monica shares her inspiring journey from graduate engineer to a leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the nuc...

Are you ready for the UK’s Worker Protection Act? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show , host Toby Mildon chats with Raj Ramanandi, co-founder of InChorus , about how organisations can prepare for and adapt to the new Worker Protection Act. Raj explains the role of speak-up platforms in enabling anonymous reporting, fostering inclusivity, and proactively addressing workplace challenges. Ke...

What makes coworking spaces the heartbeat of modern business? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show , Toby Mildon chats with Ed Hobbs, National General Manager at X-Why , about how coworking spaces are evolving into hubs of inclusivity and collaboration. With 11 locations across the UK, X-Why is leading the charge in designing accessible, sustainable, and community-driven workplaces. Key Ta...

“How can businesses better support breastfeeding parents returning to work? Toby Mildon speaks with Ros McFadden, founder of MumPod and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), about the innovative steps organisations can take to foster inclusivity for new parents.” Episode Overview In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , Toby Mildon interviews Ros McFadden, founder of...

Teaser “Why do we make the choices we do, and how does that impact workplace inclusivity? Toby Mildon welcomes Dr Joshua Fullard, Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, for a deep dive into decision-making and the biases that shape our behaviour.” Episode Overview In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , Toby Mildon speaks with Dr Joshua Fullard about: The...

How can businesses unlock the potential of a multi-generational workforce? Join Toby Mildon and Michael O'Reilly, founder of the Age Diversity Network, as they discuss tackling ageism and leveraging the strengths of an age-diverse team. Episode Overview In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast , Toby Mildon speaks with Michael O'Reilly, founder of the Age Diversity Network, about:...

This isn't my usual podcast episode, so you're in for a treat. This one is unique because it's 100% AI-generated. It's a bit cheesy, but I've been experimenting with Google's Notebook LM. One cool feature is that you can upload lots of documents and ask the AI to summarize them and answer questions. It can even create an AI-generated podcast episode that dives deep in...

Discover the secrets to successfully pivoting your career and enhancing workplace inclusivity in this episode of the Inclusive Growth Podcast. Join me, Toby Mildon, as I share my transformative journey from a technologist at the BBC to a diversity and inclusion specialist at Deloitte, before founding my own consultancy. Alongside me is Iesha Small, a dynamic career pivot consultant, who brings the...

Unlock the transformative power of inclusive communication with our special guest, Ettie Bailey-King, an expert in inclusive and accessible communications. Join us as we explore how harmful practices in communication can perpetuate discrimination and how you can counteract this with specificity, accuracy, and respect. Ettie shares practical examples and key principles that underline the importance...

What if fostering a sense of belonging could be the key to overcoming resistance to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in your organisation? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Cordell Carter , the founding director of the Aspen Institute on Belonging , as he shares his invaluable insights and personal journey. From his unique upbringing as a preacher's kid to his extensive...

How does bias shape the healthcare experience for marginalised communities? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ellen Edenbrough, co-founder of Inclusive Health, as we uncover the pressing need for equality in healthcare. Ellen’s diverse journey through various sectors of inclusion and diversity sets the stage for an eye-opening discussion on the unique challenges faced by patients a...

Can a tool originally designed for deep space communication revolutionise inclusivity on Earth? Join us on the Inclusive Growth Podcast as we welcome back Rob, the co-founder of Braided Space, who shares the fascinating journey of transforming a space-age innovation into a groundbreaking tool for inclusive communication. Rob discusses the evolution of Braiding, a tool initially created to overcome...

What if you could create an inclusive workplace strategy that not only aligns with your business goals, but stands resilient against external pressures and anti-DEI rhetoric? We sit down with Grace Mosuro, a distinguished inclusion strategist and founder of Acquaintz Consulting, who reveals the secrets to doing just that. Grace's journey, marked by her experiences as a black woman and a breas...

What if you could access mental health support tailored specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals, no matter where you are in the world - even in places where being LGBTQIA+ is criminalised? Jaron Soh, CEO of Voda, has created a groundbreaking mental health app for the queer community. Jaron opens up about his journey, incuding his personal experience growing up in conservative Singapore, along with t...

Unlock the secret to fostering inclusive and high-performing teams with insights from Nathan Ott, co-founder and Chief Polisher of the Game Changing Index (GC Index). Nathan shares the innovative approach of the GC Index, which categorises individuals into five key roles: game changers, strategists, implementers, polishers, and playmakers, and explaines how embracing different thinking styles and...

Ever wondered how early mediation can transform workplace conflict into a catalyst for growth? Today's episode is with Merry Brown, an experienced Workplace Conflict Restoration Consultant, who explains how managed conflict can yield positive results due to the diversity of opinions of others which encourages psychological safety. Merry and I examine how valuing conflict can drive organisatio...

In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, I was joined by Tony Burnett, Chief Executive of Kick It Out, to learn more about his mission to address racism within football. Tony talked to me about his aim to tackle discrimination within the sport to make it a safer and more inclusive environment. Tony shared his experience of a dual heritage background; leading major diversity initiatives at com...