Inclusive Leaders & CEO Impact Podcast by DIAL Global

What if the secret to success goes beyond financial achievements? Join us as we explore this concept with our guest, Chris Mouskoundi, Non Executive Director, The Ocean Partnership. Chris takes us along his unique career journey, starting with his upbringing in an immigrant family that instilled in him a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. We get an insider's view into the role his...

Have you ever wondered how a person's humble beginnings can shape their journey to becoming an influential leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion? Join us as we sit down with a phenomenal woman, Joanne Conway, who turns her challenging childhood into a powerful narrative of resilience and success. Joanne, the Head of Inclusion and Culture, International at DLA Piper, shares her story...

Prepare for an insightful conversation with Jon Dutton, the man behind British Cycling.  With his career spanning over 28 years in the sports field, Jon has taken the reins of leadership at illustrious events like the PGA, Rugby League World Cup 2021, and now, British Cycling. We dive into his journey, the power of resilience, the importance of a diverse and supportive culture within an organizati...

Jenny Packwood, a name synonymous with sustainability and leadership, graces our podcast with her inspiring journey. Her story begins in the agency world as a PR professional and segues into her current role as KFC's Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, where she is transforming the global brand. As we navigate through her two-decade career, we delve into the pivotal role she&a...

What would you do to ensure your children have limitless opportunities? Our intriguing guest, Joshua Partridge,  Vice President & Head of EMEA at Yahoo! an Australian-raised father of two living in London, shares his enlightening views on parenting, and how his multicultural upbringing influenced his perspective. He artfully weaves his personal experiences, reflecting on the relationships he b...

How can a single experience mold your identity and shape your destiny? Our conversation with Cesar Wurm, the charismatic and empathetic VP of Commercial and Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, has us grappling with these profound questions. He takes us down the memory lane, revealing a mesmerizing journey from heart-wrenching loss to finding his passion in hospitality, through a path fille...

Ever pondered on the stark reality of a CEO's life or the power of personal branding? Well, you're in for a treat! We're thrilled to welcome Freddie Paxton, the dynamic CEO of the UK's leading personal branding agency, WOAW. Freddie takes us on an inspiring journey, sharing his transition from a university dropout to a C-suite executive. He peels back the layers of the CEO role...

What if, in a heavily male-dominated industry, your gender wasn’t a barrier but a superpower, an asset?  Join us for a captivating conversation with Liz Benison, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland, as she shares her journey from an uncertain 18-year-old to leading a major organization, and how she turned her gender into a superpower in the automotive industry. This episode promises interesting discussions...

Our fourth CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Ben Page , CEO at Ipsos. "People want leadership. That means they want clarity, they want fairness, they want transparency, They want to believe that someone has a plan, even if the world is in turmoil or in chaos." You'll hear about - Ben's 36 year stint wi...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Roisin Mackenzie , Chief People officer at Saga PLC "But ultimately it's it's all about back to listen to your colleagues - How are they feeling? What are they telling you? Because they will tell you if a culture is off, they will tell you if they don't feel like you've got an inclusive...

Our third CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Paul Gerrard , Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at the Co-op Group, Board Director at Co-ops UK and Trustee of the Co-operative Heritage Trust. Paul played a role in shaping what the CEO Activist campaign looks like today especially when it comes to the...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Katherine Griffiths , the City Editor at Bloomberg. "But it is the case still that I think in news in particular, it's a problem. If a parent needs to be out of the office, take time off. And I think it's got something to do with the very nature of the job, which is sometimes things need to be do...

Our second CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Stephanie Mehta, Chief Executive and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures. 'I think that good now in in my new role looks like creating a place where people really do feel like they are empowered to do their best work and empowered to say when there is something that...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Ruben Alejandro Ramirez , the group head of Diversity and Inclusion for Syngenta Group "it all starts by understanding the space. For example, we have a global pride campaign as an entire group. However, we understand that in some places, this is illegal. So what we are trying to do this year is to have a...

Our first ever CEO Activist podcast kicks off with a fascinating conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and  Shirine Khoury-Haq , Group CEO at Co-op. "In terms of activism from a from a CEO perspective it is important to be authentic and to really determine what it is that's important to you, that you feel you can actually stand up and talk about with...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Asif Sadiq , Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Warner Brothers Discovery "At Warner Brothers Discovery, I'm looking at the internal elements. I'm looking at productions. I'm looking at our content. You know, how do we make it more diverse? How do we tell authentic stories? An...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Salma De Graaff , VP People/(CHRO) at Skyscanner "People that have come from the people function that can lead an organization, they're also leading the people in an organization and finding a way to understand and facilitate both what generates great revenue and what are going to be the key elements...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Clare Costello , Chief People and Inclusion officer at the Co-op "How many times have I said to somebody in the last decade, You're a fantastic negotiator. You can pull an RFP together, analyze data in such an immense way, massive thumbs up, humanity, stakeholders, kind of. Okay. But if you can get yo...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Zahoor Ahmad, Head of Social Mobility, Inclusion and Belonging at Coop and Executive Director at Alchemy Performance. "Through emotional intelligence you can create a level of psychological safety and then people are accepting of ideas because they are non-threatening. However, if people enter their fight...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Brendan Vaughan , Editor in Chief of Fast Company. "There are enough organisations that truly do value work-life balance - the idea that you shouldn't have an always, always, always on culture or you will lose people. That's never been more true than it is these days." You'll hear about...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Margaret Johnston-Clarke , Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for L'Oreal. "The most important decision I made at the time which I would recommend highly to anyone moving into this sphere today is to really understand the corporate culture of your organisation but also  what the busi...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Raj Verma , Chief Diversity, Culture+ Ex Officer for Sanofi. " One of the reasons why I put together the function that I lead today around diversity, culture and experience is because they are the reasons people join and they are the reasons people leave an organization." You'll hear about: - Raj...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Clay Johnson , Senior Learning Technologist, University of the West of England. "I think we need to change our educational framework...Modern education needs to address modern societal need. That process is happening within schools at the grassroots. It is happening organically because teachers fundamental...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Scott Walker, CEO of XpertHR, part of the Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Group. "You know Millennials and Gen-Z in the workplace are demanding that their organisations are ethical in the way in which they both interact with the world and their communities around them but also how they treat their employees and...

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell , CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation. "When you're leaving school or university you are bombarded with a repeated 'What are you going to do?' The more interesting questions are 'What do you want your life to look like?' or 'What do you want your...