Joy Burnford

The Equality Conversation

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for tod...

Author

Joy Burnford

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.encompassequality.com

Latest episode

Mar 18, 2026

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Episodes

Supporting women with fertility challenges in the workplace with Natalie Sutherland and Emma Menzies 19.07.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

Driving a diversity and inclusion agenda with Dr Julie Humphreys 21.06.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

Engaging men in the gender equality debate with Daniele Fiandaca 24.05.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

Why job-sharing should be more prevalent in the workplace with Will McDonald and Edward Haigh 26.04.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

Attracting top talent through job-sharing with Donna Kennedy, X4 Group 29.03.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

A job-sharing success story with Laura Walker and Chloe Fletcher, ASDA 01.03.2023

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women...

Wellbeing at work with Debbie Bullock 21.09.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today I'm joined by Debbie Bullock, the award winning Wellbeing Lead at Aviva, who shares with me some of the great work the organisation is doing to sup...

Permission to pause with Bethan Gill 05.09.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today's guest is Bethan Gill, Associate Director for Inclusion and Diversity at Grant Thornton. Bethan has personally struggled with overwhelm and burnou...

Time to think with Sophie Stephenson 25.07.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today my guest is the wonderful Sophie Stephenson who is a specialist in The Thinking Environment and who runs her own company The Thinking Project. Our conve...

How to find passion and purpose in what we do with Jennifer Moss 11.07.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today I am delighted to welcome Jennifer Moss to the podcast. Jennifer is the Chief R&D Officer of pladis, the 2nd largest biscuit manufacturer in the wor...

Focus on your own wellbeing with Sarah Tennant 27.06.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today I’m excited to welcome the founder of Coach Matters, Sarah Tennant, as my guest and we’ll be talking about how you can focus on your own wellbeing. The...

How wellbeing can build confidence at work with Helen Ashton 13.06.2022

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.  It is a pleasure to welcome Helen Ashton as my guest today. Helen is the former CFO of ASOS plc and founder of retail consultancy, Shape Beyond. Today we’ll...

Unleashing your potential by giving back (Bonus episode with The Hunger Project UK) 23.05.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. Today I’m excited to welcome one of my mentors, Manda Lakhani, as my guest. Manda has been an incredible support to me over the years and is also a board trustee and acting CEO of The Hun...

Defining career success with Jennifer McGrandle 09.05.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome my good friend Jenny McGrandle as my guest today. Jenny is an employment lawyer at Dechert and I'm delighted she's joining me to talk about...

Understanding yourself, your mindset and your values 25.04.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. I'm delighted to welcome Lin Yue as my guest today. Lin is an executive director at Goldman Sachs, and a multi award winning thought leader on the intersection of diversity, culture...

Increase your visibility, impact and influence with Gail Morgan 04.04.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. I’m excited to welcome Gail Morgan as my guest today. Gail has over 30 years’ experience and is one of only five image consultants worldwide to be certified on both sides of the Atlantic....

How coaching yourself can help you progress with Helen Tupper 21.03.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Helen Tupper as my guest today. Helen is co-founder of Amazing If and together with Sarah Ellis is host of the Squiggly Career podcast and author of...

Gender, bias and confidence at work 07.03.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’m delighted to introduce this special joint episode with Cityparents’ Anna Richards for International Women’s Day 2022. Today, we’ll be talking about progress in gender balance in the workplace, the main issues for women at work today and how corporates and leaders can help to address them. The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burn...

How job sharing can boost your career with Charlotte Cherry and Alix Ainsley 21.02.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. I’m delighted to welcome Charlotte Cherry and Alix Ainsley as my guests today. Charlotte and Alix job-share the role of Director of Talent & Learning at the John Lewis Partnership and...

How to overcome challenges and obstacles with Parv Sangera 07.02.2022

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.  It is a pleasure to welcome Parv Sangera as my guest today. Parv is Managing Director of The Bathroom Showroom and I’m delighted she’s joining me to talk about getting to the top and how...

Put your health first with Lilian Ugwumadu 24.01.2022

Our focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career.   And today I’m excited to welcome Lilian Ugwumadu as my guest. Lilian is a Consultant Gynaecologist at T...

Comeback from maternity with confidence with Jessica Chivers 10.01.2022

Our focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career.   It is a pleasure to welcome Jessica Chivers as my guest today. Jessica is a coaching psychologist, auth...

Regain control of your hormones with Nicki Williams 20.12.2021

Our focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career.   It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Nicki Williams as my guest today. Nicki is an award-winning nutri...

Speaking out about perimenopause at work with Zoe Latimer 06.12.2021

Our focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career.   Today I'm welcoming my good friend Zoe Latimer as my guest. Zoe is Head of Commercial Strategy at...

How to manage your periods at work with Julie Collins Powell 22.11.2021

Our focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career.   I'm delighted to welcome Julie Collins Powell as my guest today. Julie works at Rathbone Brothers...

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