Leila McKenzie-Delis

Inclusive Leaders & CEO Impact Podcast by DIAL Global

Business EN ↓ 276 episodes

Bi-weekly podcast show featuring conversations with inspiring thought leaders of today, unearthing their unique stories of inclusion, belonging, equity, talent, culture and social impact.

Author

Leila McKenzie-Delis

Episodes

"The question I get asked is, "Do we see the D&I agenda continuing to be prevalent in the way that it is now?" and that question in itself is telling", Winnie Annan-Forson, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion UK, Europe & Middle East at Barclays 20.01.2022 29:23

Leila is joined by Winnie Annan-Forson, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion UK, Europe & Middle East at Barclays. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: *Winnie's inspiring D&I journey, and how she founded a millennials network which went global and inspired others to form network groups. * How Winnie's self identity and sense of belonging has driven her positive change. * Winnie wants to...

"Virtual events, certainly for LGBT+ people who are perhaps not completely themselves at work, they have a little bit of anonymity ": Matt Tudball, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS 13.01.2022 39:39

Leila is joined by Matt Tudball, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT * Matt's journey with ICIS and how he founded the Proud RSG at ICIS * How the RSGs started off as almost a 'hobby' alongside his job role and has evolved into an essential part of the company * The values of peer to peer learning, and the benefits it brings to employees on al...

"The stats across the corporate sector are embarrassing on how slowly things have changed. Now, there is a real appetite to accelerate." Helen Ouseley, Global head of Diversity & Inclusion at Freshfields Bruckhaus 06.01.2022 37:37

Leila is joined by Helen Ouseley, Global head of Diversity & Inclusion at Freshfields Bruckhaus. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT * Helen's journey through D&I and why she is so passionate about driving change. * Why the concepts of diversity and inclusion are vital to future generations, and how their high expectations and demand for change have helped accelerate the change...

"I worked in an industry that was male dominated & a lot of women would say to me "when you're at work, do not mention the children" Shirine Khoury-Haq, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Life Services at Co-Op 16.12.2021 40:02

Leila is joined by Shirine Khoury-Haq, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Life Services at Co-Op IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT * Shirine's multi cultural childhood, before studying her degree in Australia, then moving to America once newly qualified in Finance. * Shirine's early career progression, whilst studying further to get her MBA. * How her name once being m...

"When you let setbacks define who you are, that's what gets in the way of success in life and in work": Vivian Ayuso-Sánchez, Sr. Manager Diversity Networks & Programs at Walgreens 25.11.2021 37:35

Leila is joined by Vivian Ayuso-Sánchez, Sr. Manager Diversity Networks & Programs at Walgreens Happy Thanksgiving! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – Vivian’s personal journey and how her interest in D&I came about How proud Walgreens are of their disability programmes How committed Vivian is to the concept of D&I and more her work with DisabilityIN That who we are, our culture,...

You can't be choosy about equality": Celia Liu, CEO Strategic Transformation at ISS A/S & Regional CFA 18.11.2021 33:47

Leila is joined by Celia Liu, CEO Strategic Transformation at ISS A/S & Regional CFA IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Celia's socioeconomic background and her journey to working in Asia - The 'Yes' mindset to trying new things - It's good to be different and represent something - However, Celie doesn't want her differences to be the reason you employ her - empl...

''Asexuality has always existed, it has just become more essential to have a word'': Yasmin Benoit, Award Winning ASexual Activist, British Model & Creator of #ThisIsWhatASexualLooksLike 11.11.2021 30:50

Leila is joined by Yasmin Benoit, Award Winning ASexual Activist, British Model & Creator of #ThisIsWhatASexualLooksLike IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Yasmin's journey of self discovery and 'coming out' as asexual - Yasmin's role as an activist for supporting asexuality and raising awareness - What is asexuality? - How you express yourself is not representative...

"Within the beauty industry, as a brand, you can either reflect stereotypes or you can break stereotypes": Munnawar Chishty, Global VP & Marketing Director, Beauty Care and Skin Health at Walgreens Boots Alliance 02.11.2021 33:04

Leila is joined by Munnawar Chishty, Global VP & Marketing Director, Beauty Care and Skin Health at Walgreens Boots Alliance IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Munnawar's personal journey and how it's shaped her current roles - Munnawar's family culture and how growing up with a positive, driven family has been influential to her achievements - How D&I shouldn't j...

"We tend to live up to what society has conditioned us to be": Fiona McDonnell, Author of Two Mirrors and a Cheetah 21.10.2021 38:31

Leila is joined by Fiona McDonnell, Author of Two Mirrors and a Cheetah. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Fiona's journey and experiences that led to her current role, including her experiences of DEI roles. - Fiona's passion for diversity and driving change. - What led to Fiona writing Two Mirrors and a Cheetah. - The metaphors used in the book and the journey of self discovery....

"Some people take energy and guidance just from hearing other people": Melanie Vongswang, Chief People Officer at Megaport. 14.10.2021 49:08

Leila is joined by Melanie Vongswang, Chief People Officer at Megaport. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Melanie's journey, starting off working as cabin crew, progressing through HR and discovering her love of all things people. - How Megaport work flexibly to support both parents, to be inclusive. - How Melanie feels the planets are aligning with D&I, that it is a pivotal point...

"We're seeing every day huge skills shortages, if you've got around 55,000 people being released from prison every year, why wouldn't we want to give them a chance?": Christopher Moore FIH, Chief Executive at The Clink Charity 05.10.2021 24:12

Leila is joined by Christopher Moore FIH, Chief Executive at The Clink Charity IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - How Chris came to work for The Clink Charity and how his background in hospitality led to his current position. - Why the work they do is so important to help and support individuals inside and outside of prison. - Statistics - like that 55,000 adults leave prison every year, and...

"I think it will pay for companies to make an investment in becoming more diverse": Steve Kenzie, Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network UK 28.09.2021 24:12

Leila is joined by Steve Kenzie, Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network UK IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – Steve's work with The McKenzie Delis review 2020 as a committee member. The McKenzie Delis review 2021 is extending it's report to the US. The 10 facets, their impact and the challenges faced in achieving goals. Putting your cards on the table - provide evidence of...

"The more you're aligned with what you are - the stronger you are": Anne Thevenet-Abitbol, Prospective & New Concepts VP at Danone Group 16.09.2021 39:24

Leila is joined by Anne Thevenet-Abitbol, Prospective & New Concepts VP at Danone Group IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – Anne's innovative way of working: no budget, no team to begin with, each time Anne has an idea, it is up to Anne to move people and finances to make it happen. Anne describes it as a project mode, intrapreneurial, torture-test way of working which stimulates creat...

''When starting out, you need to see the current reality of your business and not the reality that that you want to create'', Kevin Donnelly, Managing Director at Britvic Softdrinks Ireland 14.09.2021 20:20

Leila is joined by Kevin Donnelly, Managing Director at Britvic Softdrinks Ireland. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – How Britvic encourage their colleagues to be their authentic selves. Britvic want to engage hearts and minds to create a diverse and inclusive movement. Diversity & Inclusion is central to Britvic's culture, vision, values and purpose. Kevin's key lessons for com...

“Almost everyone who’s disabled either haven’t figured out they need to get workarounds, or they need to start developing a plan for it”. Pete Denman, User Experience, Design Researcher at Intel 09.09.2021 35:02

Pete Denman Leila is joined by Pete Denman, User Experience, Design Researcher at Intel. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – Pete’s day to day- thinking of himself as a creative thinker and technologist. Pete’s dyslexic journey, seeking creative ways to get around education and only just barely graduating school. His story from the age of 20 years old, how he navigated breaking his neck in...

" The most important thing we need to do in education is to teach empathy" : Dr Elaine Kim, Co- Founder & CEO at Trehaus 07.09.2021 42:31

Dr Elaine Kim Leila is joined by Dr Elaine Kim, Co- Founder & CEO at Trehaus. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – Dr Elaine singular purpose of wanting to make a positive difference. Dr Elaine - the doctor, a serial entrepreneur and a mother of three. On how Dr Elaine experiences inspired her to start Trehaus and provide a solution for other working parents to find work-life integration,...

"If we coach people to have the right conversations... then that means women have a chance": Dorcas Barry, Associate Trainer at Henpicked 26.08.2021 33:04

Dorcas Barry Leila is joined by Dorcas Barry, Associate Trainer at Henpicked. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · The 'm word' - a taboo topic. · Why Dorcas decided to retrain and work with individuals and companies around the topic of menopause. · Statistics such as 1 in 4 women consider leaving their job due to the symptoms they experience during menopause. · How to break down...

"The way that I look at purpose, for its always been something to help you break through a paradigm that you've created for yourself": Jeroen Wels, Executive Vice President HR - Beauty & Personal Care, Digital & Talent at Unilever 24.08.2021 37:33

Jeroen Wels Leila is joined by Jeroen Wels, Executive Vice President HR - Beauty & Personal Care, Digital & Talent at Unilever. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · Jeroen believes you should unleash the potential in others, and never waste their talents. · He doesn't believe in the classic HR concept. · He believes you should work within a range of cultural environments to deve...

"We have made progress to the point where they [employees] would never expect anything less": Anne Doepner, Director of Inclusion & Employee Investment, Minnesota Vikings 19.08.2021 43:43

Anne Doepner Leila is joined by Anne Doepner, Director of Inclusion & Employee Investment at Minnesota Vikings. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · How Anne started out working for the NFL in 2006 and her journey through a male orientated field. · The Vikings pride themselves on being a leader, not a follower and how they are pushing the norms and stereotypes. · Anne had the first dive...

"Having sponsors & mentors is really finding someone who believes a little bit more in you, than you believe in yourself": Kelly Nagel, President & GM at Jabra 17.08.2021 35:17

Kelly Nagel Leila is joined by Kelly Nagel, President and GM at Jabra. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · How Kelly is campaigning and championing to empower female leaders · How Kelly is pushing Jabra forward with new employee resource groups, such as the Women's Network Group. · Jabra are embracing and encouraging diversity with new hires · Creating safe spaces for employees to tal...

“Reporting directly into the CEO really cements that link that D&I is about driving business results through people.”: Jo Portlock, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at LexisNexis Risk Solutions 12.08.2021 39:36

Jo Portlock Leila is joined by Jo Portlock, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · Running a successful global network of 35 employee resource groups. · Jo’s interesting career journey and why she feels it has been a mix of luck, judgement and opportunities that have come along the way. · Understanding that not all...

''What we see across organisations is that people from black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds tend to sit at the bottom of organisations'': Patricia Chinyoka, Senior Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Business in the Community & Sara Sewell, Global S 10.08.2021 37:07

Patricia Chinyoka & Sara Sewell Leila is joined by Patricia Chinyoka, Senior Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Business in the Community & Sara Sewell, Global Service Line CFO, Observer & Chair of REACH at Ipsos. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · Their experiences through education and employment regarding inequalities · The impact of inequality on those around them, inc...

"If you want young black employees to make a career at your company, the best way is for them to see their older colleagues": Evan Goldberg, Founder & EVP, Oracle NetSuite 05.08.2021 36:21

Evan Goldberg Leila is joined by Evan Goldberg, Founder & EVP at Oracle NetSuite. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · NetSuite's forward thinking: Diverse talent, diverse thought. · NetSuite’s vision is simple – enable our over 26,000 customers to achieve their visions by giving them access to unified information. · How in 2014 Evan started the BRCA Foundation to support research...

"What really made a difference is that we had this bottom-up activism": Michiel Kolman, Senior VP Research Networks & Academic Ambassador, Elsevier 03.08.2021 36:12

Michiel Kolman Leila is joined by Michiel Kolman, Senior VP Research Networks & Academic Ambassador, Elsevier. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – · How Michiel's experiences in the 80s and 90s were influential and impacted on his values and sense of community . · How forward thinking Elsevier are as a company, and how they support their employees. · What led to Michiel working wit...

"I feel my most confident when i'm working where the values of the organisation matches my personal values": Helen Webb, Chief People & Services Officer at Co-op 22.07.2021 27:50

Leila is joined by Helen Webb, Chief People and Services Officer, Co-op IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT – - Helen’s personal connection to disability with her brother, Derek, who despite his despite his disability is a highly respected Professor of Astrophysics - How this experience has shaped her passion for diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging - Hear about the Coop’s internal colleagu...