In this episode I'm joined by Sandra Quince, Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm for Parity

We discuss:

• Sandra’s journey to CEO

• The barriers aspiring female leaders face

• Why self-promotion is a critical element to career success

• Toxic work environment: How to overcome it

• The steps organizations need to take to achieve gender parity

• How to avoid ‘the burnout’

In this episode I'm joined by Jessie Spellman, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Walmart.

We discuss:

In this episode I’m joined by Caroline Berns, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition at Ericsson (Middle East & Africa)

We discuss:

• Caroline’s journey

• What DEI means to Caroline

• Is hybrid working creating a non inclusive culture?

• The DEI projects Ericsson are focused on

• The important step organizations need to take when starting their DEI journey

In this episode I’m joined by Jason Ottley Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Arlington Public Schools

We discuss:

• Jason’s journey to Chief DEI officer

• The importance of DEI in education

• How unconscious bias impacts our decision making

• What level of support do leaders really get to achieve their DEI goals

• Jason’s parting piece of advice for leaders

In this episode I'm joined by Guillermo Gutierrez, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity at Manpower Group

We discuss:

• Guillermo journey to Director of DEI at Manpower

• How do we start building cultures of belonging

• The obstacles facing DEI leaders and how to tackle them

• Creating opportunities for people to connect

• Guillermo’s parting piece of advice for DEI leaders

• Guillermo’s proudest moment working in DEI

• What leaders aren’t talking enough about

In this episode of the I’m joined by Nadine Vogel, CEO of Springboard Global Enterprises & Global Disability Expert

Episode Highlights:

• Nadine’s journey to CEO and her ‘WHY’

• What does disability inclusion mean?

• What key steps should an organisation be taking to be more inclusive

• The challenges organisations are facing on their inclusion journey

• How organisations can be supported in their journey

• Nadine’s advice for future DEI leaders

In this episode I’m joined by Christian Ragland, Director of Talent Acquisition & Diversity Equity and Inclusion at AtlantiCare

Episode Highlights:

• Christian’s journey to where he is today

• What is AtlantiCare doing to embed inclusive culture

• Key steps health organisations should take to build a diverse workforce

• The project Christian is currently working on which he’s most excited about

• How to tackle the push back when implementing change

• Christian’s parting piece of advice for future DEI leaders

In this episode I’m joined by Tara Wilson, Chief Diversity & Operating Officer at Zūm Rails

Episode Highlights:

• Tara’s journey to Chief Diversity and Operating officer

• The reasons Tara started doing the work

• How investing in DEI is going to make a difference

• What organizations need to start doing

• How Tara plans to avoid burnout

• The roadmap for future DEI leaders

In this episode I’m joined by Silke Muenster, Chief Diversity Officer at Philip Morris International

Episode Highlights:

• From mathematician to Chief Diversity officer: Silke shares her journey

• The Art and Science of DEI

• The secret to achieving gender equality

• Advice to organizations starting their journey

• How do you measure inclusivity?

• What happens when leaders don’t stay silent

• Work/Life balance: Is it a myth for women?

In this episode I’m joined by Christopher Thompson Head of Diverse Talent Experience & Diversity Equity and Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Episode Highlights:

• How we can become a society where we bring our best selves to work everyday

• What difference can this work make to a global organisation

• The challenges with inevitable change and what we can do to overcome them

• The power of commonality

• There is no work/life balance

• Chris’s parting piece of advice for passionate leaders

In this episode I’m joined by James Cheng Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Zimmer Biomet.

Episode Highlights:

• James’ purpose driven approach into DE&I

• How a leader can leave a legacy and create a ripple effect

• What makes Zimmer Biomet’s ERGs different from other organizations

• Advice for the DE&I leaders of tomorrow

In this episode I'm joined by Vijay Pendakur, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Zynga.

Episode highlights:

• Vijay’s journey from nonprofit to gaming

• Why you can’t talk about inclusion without talking about excellence

• What DE&I Leaders Don't Talk About Enough But Should

• How Zynga is building diverse talent pipelines

• How to Avoid Burnout in DE&I