Episode #4 – Unconscious bias in publishing

In this episode, we are in conversation with Steve Butler CEO of Punter Southhall Aspire who shares his views intergenerational teams,  flexible working and  the benefits he has observed within his own Organisation by embracing Diversity and Inclusion

4/22/20 • 18:54

Now has never been a more important time to focus on our resilience.  In this episode, we talk with Angela Armstrong Ph.D. author of The Resilience club where she shares her FREEDOM model and talks about the importance of daily success habits.

3/31/20 • 17:26

Great to have affinity groups but how do we include and involve everyone in these discussions.   this was one of the reasons by Brian came up with Confessions of a working father as typically individuals thing about motherhood, maternity leave and the desire for part-time working but parenting affects a lot of men as well.   Men feel less inclined to talk about their concerns but their mental health is just as important and has been neglected and needs a real focus.  Brian highlights that men’s suicide rates are higher than women's.    Brian believes that if we can ignite the conversation and get it out of the ‘women’s network groups or LGBT groups and enable everyone to feel like they belong.    Brian also believes that Diversity and Inclusion should not be divisive and we should open the dialogue up around the concerns which people have otherwise we are unlikely to move forward.   Brian highlights the importance of including Diversity on the mainstream events showing that we are all in this together is where we will start to show progress.    Let's work on it together   [Amazon] are doing work on Unpacking masculinity

2/27/20 • 25:43

In this episode, we talk with Karen Dobres, Director of Lewes Football Club who are the only club in the world to assign equal playing budgets to their men’s and women’s football team

1/28/20 • 30:29

 In this episode, we talk with Heath Gunn – CEO of Enham Trust Enham Trust is a disability charity that provides services to over 6500 disabled people each year that focus on an individual’s abilities, enabling them to live a life of independence, choice, and control. Over almost 100 years Enham Trust have facilitated opportunities for hundreds of thousands of disabled, elderly and vulnerable people to live the lives they choose, as independently as possible.  During this episode, we explore how organisations can become disability confident and how they can create a culture of inclusivity.   You’ll receive practical guidance on ways in which all employees can feel supported and valued for the gifts and talents that they have rather than limited because they have a different kind of ability.  Enham Trust was founded at the end of the first world war and the village, which is owned by the Trust was a gift from the King to support war-wounded soldiers returning back from the first world war.   Enham Trust has three main areas for supporting individuals with a disability this includes housing, care, and employment.   Their philosophy is to:  Support individuals to have a place to live which is suitable for their needs, accessible, enabling them to move around their homes freely.  To receive a level of care which is supplementary yet complementary to an individual’s unique life needs, allowing independence.   To support those with a disability to gain employment or meaningful occupation, providing social and economic independence.  Heath helps to bust some myths regarding sickness absence, he shares some practical steps companies can take when it comes to making reasonable adjustments and highlights that not all disabilities are visible. Contacting Heath  Website www.enhamtrust.org.uk LinkedIn – Heath Gunn Twitter - @Heathgunn Heathgunn.com

11/26/19 • 26:22

In this episode we talk to Lucy McCarraher, co-founder of Rethink Press.   Rethink Press publishes the business books of entrepreneur authors.   Lucy started working with Dent Global in 2013 and mentors hundreds of entrepreneurs worldwide through planning and writing their books on the Key Person of Influence programme.  In 2017, Lucy Founded the Business Book Awards to celebrate the quality and variety of business writing and publishing.  As well as A Book of One’s Own, Lucy is the author of eleven previous books, including How To Write Your Book Without The Fuss, with her business partner Joe Gregory, and How To Write Fiction Without The Fuss. Her first novel, Blood and Water, was short-listed in the Richard and Judy Novel Competition and published by Macmillan New Writing, followed by Kindred Spirits and Mr Mikey’s Ladies. Lucy’s self-help books include A Simpler Life and The Real Secret, both co-authored with social psychologist, Annabel Shaw. In this episode we explore the challenges and unconscious bias women face in business and publishing.  Lucy talks about the Business Book Awards and how she had a special award for an Exceptional Book by a Woman and how next year’s special award will be for an Exceptional Book promoting Diversity and Inclusion. Lucy also shares the importance of writing a book for Entrepreneurs, and how she is on a personal mission to inspire more women to write their business book.  Lucy gives details of the support she offers through mentorship to groups of women through her ‘A book of one’s own’ challenge.  Contacting Lucy www.rethinkpress.com www.abookofonesown.com www.facebook.com/groups/ABOOCircles https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucymccarraher/   About the Inclusion 247 Podcast Show  The Inclusion 247 podcast is for busy professionals who want to know ‘how’ to create an inclusive workplace culture.   Throughout this series, Teresa will speak to some of the most inspiring thought leaders of today, including yourself(!) who will share their knowledge and insight into what it takes to build an inclusive workplace culture.  She will guide listeners through her tribe5 Diversity & Inclusion ® methodology - from taking stock, raising awareness, to inspiring all stakeholders, building  Contacting Inclusion 247 https://www.inclusion247.com/  

11/6/19 • 22:03

In this episode we talk to Daniel Sapuppo, People Advisory Services Manager, Ernst & Young (EY), Australia.   Daniel works as a Manager in the Global Immigration practice at EY in Melbourne, one of the biggest Immigration providers globally, managing the Melbourne team.   Daniel acts for several large ASX 200 and Fortune 500 companies, advising on compliance and strategy for mobility around world. Beyond the technical client deliverables at EY, Daniel acts as a counsellor and mentor.   Daniel is a father to 3 daughters (one tragically stillborn) he describes how he regularly has conversations with his team and openly shares his personal experiences of pregnancy and the premature birth of his children.      Daniel describes in this episode how the flexible working policy, offered at Ernst & Young, was invaluable in enabling him to spend essential time with his family whilst balancing the demands of his job role.     Daniel also shares his experience of parenting his older daughter ‘solo’ whilst managing a full time job, and how male role models, policies and the company culture within EY enabled him to feel safe, supported and valued as he adopted a more flexible working pattern in his role.      Daniel openly describes how he had to manage his own unconscious bias, and how his personal experiences have helped him to challenge the preconceptions of gender which he held growing up in a largely patriarchal culture.  Daniel describes his desire to be a role model for his daughters and colleagues and hopes that his actions will build strong foundations for his daughters and inspire others to break down unconscious bias. Contacting Daniel https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sapuppo-902b5370/ About the Inclusion 247 Podcast Show  The Inclusion 247 podcast is for busy professionals who want to know ‘how’ to create an inclusive workplace culture.   Throughout this series, Teresa will speak to some of the most inspiring thought leaders of today, including yourself(!) who will share their knowledge and insight into what it takes to build an inclusive workplace culture.  She will guide listeners through her tribe5 Diversity & Inclusion ® methodology - from taking stock, raising awareness, to inspiring all stakeholders, building  Contacting Inclusion 247 https://www.inclusion247.com/  

11/6/19 • 30:54

 In this episode we talk to Tony Latter, Head of Happiness and Innovation at The Happiness Index.  Tony Latter is a Co-founder of The Happiness Index. They provide companies with the technology to gather feedback from their people and turn that data into insight which enables companies to build data-driven and people led strategies.  Their vision at The Happiness Index is ‘Freedom To Be Human’ which to them means: People are treated as a human and not a number. They can bring their true self to work and not have to adapt to their workplace culture. They have a voice. Their innovative approach has seen them win numerous awards including New Business of the Year at the European Business Awards and the Innovative Employee Engagement award at the UK Employee Experience Awards 'Always-On' – isn’t about employees being accessible within an organisation 24/7 but more that employees are able to provide in the moment feedback to the company on how they are feeling.   Always-on is fundamentally transforming the way employees provide feedback to their organisations. No longer is feedback controlled by the organization. It puts the power in the employee’s hands by allowing them to: Provide feedback on any topic they wish. At any point in time they want Via a medium that fits around their style of communication. Always on helps employees raise issues in the moment and allows companies the opportunity to address them before they escalate. Always on influences diversity, inclusion and belonging because it helps to frame strategic conversations.  Everything they do at The Happiness Index is linked back to our vision of freedom to be human, and revolves around bringing your true self to work. Contacting The Happiness Index Tony can be contacted via LinkedIn or  Twitter:  @lattertony or @happinessindex1   About the Inclusion 247 Podcast Show  The Inclusion 247 podcast is for busy professionals who want to know ‘how’ to create an inclusive workplace culture.   Throughout this series, Teresa will speak to some of the most inspiring thought leaders of today, including yourself(!) who will share their knowledge and insight into what it takes to build an inclusive workplace culture.  She will guide listeners through her tribe5 Diversity & Inclusion ® methodology - from taking stock, raising awareness, to inspiring all stakeholders, building  Contacting Inclusion 247 https://www.inclusion247.com/  

11/6/19 • 27:56

Inclusion 247 is the Podcast show for busy professionals who want to know how to create an inclusive workplace culture and make a difference in society as a whole.  Inclusion 247 is brought to you fortnightly, where Teresa talk to some of the most inspiring thought leaders of today where they’ll share their experience and knowledge into the work they’re doing to break down barriers.  The Inclusion 247 podcast show will widen the discussion around inclusion, diversity and belonging as well as provide education, and motivation, leaving you feeling inspired to take action. Teresa will also guide listeners through her tribe5 Diversity & Inclusion ® methodology - from taking stock, raising awareness, to inspiring all stakeholders, building for the future and embedding positive Diversity & Inclusion practices. Diversity and Inclusion is around us 247 and not just when people are looking(!)  - Teresa truly believes that progress can only be made when we come together and share the responsibility for creating change.     The format of the Podcast is 30 minutes of conversational-style discussion about ideas relating to all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.   About your host  Teresa Boughey is an Award-Winning Diversity and Inclusivity specialist with over 25 years’ Senior Leadership experience working with large organizations and their executive boards.  Teresa is a TEDx speaker, a UK Female Entrepreneur Ambassador and has been recognised as a Top 100 F:entrepreneur.  She is a business board member of two All-Party Parliamentary Groups, influencing Government on Policy.   She has appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Politics Show and local BBC Radio.  Teresa has also been a judge at the UK Biz Awards and UK Employee Experience Awards. Teresa is the author of the #1 best-selling book Closing the Gap – 5 Steps to Creating an Inclusive Culture.  As an active fundraiser, Teresa has also helps raise funds for various charities and is currently an Ambassador for The Hunger Project – Unleased Women’s Project.     About the Inclusion 247 Podcast Show  The Inclusion 247 podcast is for busy professionals who want to know ‘how’ to create an inclusive workplace culture.   Throughout this series, Teresa will speak to some of the most inspiring thought leaders of today, who will share their knowledge and insight into what it takes to build an inclusive workplace culture.  She will guide listeners through her tribe5 Diversity & Inclusion ® methodology - from taking stock, raising awareness, to inspiring all stakeholders, building  Contacting Inclusion 247 https://www.inclusion247.com/  

11/6/19 • 02:16