The Privilege Eruption

Kami and Ishreen continue their conversation with Andrea Carter about the key barriers to evolving an inclusive culture in your  work organisation. They discuss the parallels and alignment between privilege and belonging and how psychological safety could be an important factor that has to be there for belonging to be recognised along with the importance of  balance and why ultimately it’s about t...

Andrea Carter has just completed  seven years of research on primary belonging and in this episode, she discusses with Kami and Ishreen how belonging and privilege intersect They discuss the misperception of belonging and what the primary indicators are and how being valued, empowered and accepted are based on connection, contribution and comfort within the workplace and how these are all connecte...

In season three of The Privilege Eruption, the focus is on organisational culture and looking at the wider cultural barriers that can potentially impact belonging and inclusion As an introduction to the new season, Kami and Ishreeen discuss what culture is and how the structure and organisation of workplaces support systemic and individual privilege This season is all about how to be ready and hav...

It’s a hidden problem but the privilege survey data shows there is clearly a need to address privilege in the workplace and in this episode hear more about the detailed data along with important insights from the privilege survey that provide a fascinating dialogue about what is happening within organisations. Awareness of privilege and talking about the impact it has on organisations is what will...

In this episode hear about data results from The Privilege Survey and what it means for organisations who want to be equitable The purpose of the survey was to test the hypothesis that privilege is a hidden unconscious problem that has the potential to damage an organisation The insights show that privilege is a hidden menace and if it’s not dealt with can stop an organisation from moving forward...

In part two of the interview with Jag Bassi he shares great tips on how to hack privilege and explains why in the imperfect world we live in there are hacks that can make a difference in creating relationships and building affinity with others In a polarised society, individuals can be reduced to a single dimension of identity but identity is complex and multi-dimensional and can be used as a tool...

Jag Bassi is talking with Ishreen and Kami about how hacking  privilege if you are the person without privilege They discuss privilege as an ancient manifestation in our early human history and how it’s manifested in a different way as part of our modern history and the reality of a world where we are shaped by both the good and the bad This is a fascinating look at changing the world and changing...

If you want to implement change so that there is more belonging in your organisation you need to educate leaders to be open to more behaviours and in this episode, Shareen Qureshi, founder and CEO of Sports Tech Global continues to discuss  the experiences, both positive and negative that she experienced in her career previously She explains why focusing on an individual’s potential is a vital ele...

For many organisations, it can be a challenge to create an environment where there is a sense of belonging and in this episode, Shareen Qureshi discusses her varied experiences of belonging in the workplace Previously Shareen was a Senior Marketing Director at Barclays and is the founder of the Sports Tec global conference and is currently using her banking skills to set up a sports Tec global fun...

In this episode, Ishreen continues her conversation with one of the most influential DEI leaders globally, Asif Sadiq  Asif is driving the agenda on DEI and discusses some of the different ways organisations can work with people to create an authentic culture that respects where individuals have come from  When an organisation has values that reflect DEI and builds a transparent culture based on t...

Asif Sadiq, worldwide DEI leader for Warner Media is passionate about inclusion and developing truly inclusive cultures that are woven throughout an organisation across all levels In this episode, he talks about what a truly inclusive culture looks like and how businesses need to create a strategy supported with resources and planning and implement it with focus and the same level of commitment as...

In this episode, Ishreen continues to talk with Nick James founder of Expert Empires about how he has taken action to make the difference he wants to see in his organisation He explains the practical steps he has taken and why any change has to start with the leadership in any organisation   KEY TAKEAWAYS I asked the question because I wanted someone to validate what I was doing We are all filteri...

Ishreen talks with Nick James founder of Expert Empires about taking action in his organisation to bring more diversity  He discusses that when people are naive and unaware of their own privilege, the conversation of privilege is ignored. This means that privilege isn’t managed and stewarded in a way that presents its importance and impacts on people. Nick also shares the key steps he has taken an...

Hear more about the vital role human connection plays in increasing equity at work and enabling better environmental social governance Giving people a voice and making sure they are heard is the key to a human-centred approach and all organisations need to recognise that if you get the human connection right it changes everything With a powerful global perspective, ultimately linking humans is the...

In this episode hear about what human-to-human connection is and its importance in the workplace With human-to-human connection and equity, a vital element in enabling better environmental social governance understanding the role it plays in the workplace is critical in ensuring that all individuals within all groups are heard and valued   KEY TAKEAWAYS Employee engagement is a key metric and incr...

Continuing with emerging data results from the privilege conundrum research survey that asks the important questions about personal privilege in the workplace Kami and Ishreen share further fascinating data. They look at questions that have particular resonance for leaders, with the emerging data showing that organisations are aware of the need to improve but that there have not been enough of the...

Ishreen and Kami share and discuss the emerging data results from the ‘Privilege Conundrum’ the pioneering research survey about privilege in the workplace There is now more awareness about privilege but as Ishreen and Kami explain change and transformation are too slow, there is talk and some actions but the dial has still not really shifted on diversion, equity, belonging and inclusion They expl...

Roger Williams who worked on the creation of the “Privilege Conundrum” survey talks about how the survey was designed and the importance of the journey from the individual perspective to the collective perspective through to the perspective of others He also explains how the design process was crucial in making sure the survey found the right voice and captured the questions that made the differen...

In this episode, Roger, who has a forty-year career in technology and now specialises in helping organisations create signature experiences, shares his own personal journey to a conscious understanding of his privilege. He has worked with Kami and Ishreen on the creation of the Privilege Conundrum survey and discusses how as he became more conscious of the issues he became very aware of his own po...

In this episode hear about how when you begin by exploring and understanding your own privilege and recognise and own it on a conscious level you have the agency to then work with your organisation by applying the same principles and processes When you move into a position where your team is diverse your organisation will have the creativity, value, and ability to lead in your sector   KEY TAKEAWA...

Ishreen and Kami continue to explore the concept of privilege and how it impacts and influences workplace culture Privilege is a very emotive term but if you want to move beyond invisibility and denial for yourself then you need to explore and learn about your own privilege. When you own the privilege you have you are more able to understand the privilege in your organisation and take steps to mak...

In this episode, Kami and Ishreen continue their discussion about the positive role having a clear purpose and being true to it plays in how organisations work. Including how their culture evolves. They also talk about the danger of taking things too far and inadvertently creating a “culture fit” environment. Trying to get everyone to think and work in the same way and not allowing people to quest...

In this episode, Kami and Ishreen discuss how organisations and leaders can drive change by reviewing their purpose to include EDI. Then use their purpose to inform the decisions that are made on a daily basis.  They also explain why paying lip service to EDI or being pushed by outside forces to do something that looks good but is not genuine is pointless. As well as why EDI starts with the board,...

How deeply have you thought about the concept of power? Maybe it’s situation specific so sometimes it’s there and sometimes not. What is this thing called power? On this episode, the impact of power both in the community and the workplace is explored, how to recognise it in all its guises and use it for the common good.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Power can be achieved in many ways. Positional power can be th...

Have we become a fairer society? Most organisations frown upon the use of race, social standing, religion, sexual orientation or vulnerability to disadvantage another person, and have policies to prevent or act on the use of Privilege. Is this enough to prevent the abuse of privilege? The Privilege Eruption Podcast is here to explore this very subject.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are many organisations...