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Episodes

Nov. 21, 2023

A Day In the Life Of Jonathan : 3 Observations From Last Week

Someone asked me what about what my day is like on my Inclusion Journey. Find out  3 unexpected observations from a single day last week Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - An awkward question you may not be ready for - Why...
Nov. 14, 2023

Inclusion in Action : 3 Vital Lessons From Community Driven Leaders

Last week I spent some time with some inspirational Community leaders. Find out the 3 vital lessons they reminded me of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I need to do more because of my privilege - How you can make an impact...
Nov. 7, 2023

The Brutal Truth: Why DEI Leaders Often Go Unheard and Unnoticed

I speak with a lot of DEI Leaders who make a predictable and unforgiving mistake. Find out how this leads to them getting ignored Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why what was acceptable last year is not acceptable this year - Why...
Oct. 31, 2023

The Authority Series: Tara Jaye Frank on Becoming a WayMaker

I spend my time talking about your Inclusion Journey. Find out how leaders can think about their Equity Journey. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What to do if you're trying to encourage others to be Waymakers - Why it's important...
Oct. 24, 2023

The Fear Factor: Why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting Diversity Wrong

People have been asking me how organisations should respond to the horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. Find out why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting it Wrong Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why many leaders are not as...
Oct. 17, 2023

The Authority Series: Doc Jana on Subtle Acts of Exclusion

I spend most of my time talking about Inclusion Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book about how all of us contribute to exclusion Find out what Dr Tiffany Jana : author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion  has to say about the topic....
Oct. 10, 2023

How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace (Part 2)

So much of Inclusion is hindered by Status games within organisations. Find out about why it’s a huge problem outside of organisations too. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I decided not to play a Status Game - When you...
Oct. 3, 2023

The Authority Series: Michael Bach’s Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion

Conversations about gender identity, gender representation and sex are often unclear. Find out what Michael Bach : author of Alphabet Soup has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What this book has to offer that we...
Sept. 26, 2023

How To Solve Your Pay Equity Problem By Listening To The One Person Everyone Ignores

When it comes to pay equity there is one person in your organisation who holds the key. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore this person Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - My personal experience of pay discrimination - Why gender pay...
Sept. 19, 2023

The Authority Series: Minda Harts on Securing A Seat At The Table

Career advice for women often assume all women can follow the same rules to get the same results. Find out what Minda Harts; author of the Memo has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What this book has to offer that...
Sept. 12, 2023

The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion

It’s not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else.   Find out why people will use this to disengage.   Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:   - Why this problem...
Sept. 5, 2023

The Blessings and Burdens of Rhetorical Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

I talk about Rhetoric like it’s a bad thing. Not true Find out why I don’t like it when it’s used against you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad - How Transformational Leaders influence us...
Aug. 29, 2023

Breaking the Silence : Dr. Jonathan Answers 3 Unaired Questions

Every week people send me questions about all sorts of things Find out the answers to the questions I don’t normally answer on air Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my family influences my contribution here - Why I am always...
Aug. 22, 2023

The Matthew Effect: How Privilege Shapes Success

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Find out how this is predicted using the Matthew Effect Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How a Bible verse predicts inequality - Why you need to reconsider your own beliefs on this...
Aug. 15, 2023

From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 30 Books in 30 Weeks

I’ve just finished reading and reviewing 30 books in 30 weeks Find out what I learned Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my agenda influences my reading - Why I want you to make your own mind up - What I ignore when I’m...
Aug. 8, 2023

What Inclusion Research Needs To Do To Stay Relevant To your Needs

Find out why it needs to evolve to stay relevant for you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my bias supports you - The future of research - What obligations do organisations have for inequality? Play the episode for more...
Aug. 1, 2023

Breaking Through  [Book Review]

If you want to get to the top, you’re engaged in a career tournament. Find out why it’s not the same rules for Minority Executives. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How this book influenced my work - Why they chose to study...
July 25, 2023

The Predictable Power of Pilot Projects For Inclusion

Don’t be fooled by big ticket Diversity initiatives and huge investment programmes Find out why it’s smarter to start with a pilot project. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I use pilot projects with clients - Why I used...
July 18, 2023

The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You

Diversity Reports are being used to lie to you. Find out how this is happening! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How high level data is used to obscure reality - Why you need to really trust the people who create the reports - How...
July 11, 2023

My Hero's Journey in Inclusion: How I Overcame Challenges and Discovered My Purpose

14 years ago, an epic experience transformed my life, placing me on a path that brought me to your attention. Find out why it nearly didn’t happen ! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I use a timeless framework to explain my...
July 4, 2023

Evidence-Based Management  [Book Review]

I cover a lot of books on this show. Find out about a book that captures a lot of the way I work with clients. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How this book influences my work with clients - The scientific approach that most...
June 27, 2023

Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the Truth

Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth. Find out how some people have been misleading you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading...
June 20, 2023

Why Evidence Based Inclusion Matters

People misunderstand what I mean when I say Evidence Based Inclusion Find out what I mean by Evidence Based Inclusion and here’s why it really matters to you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I was using the principles anyway...
June 13, 2023

I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300]

This is episode 300 of the show and I’ve realised I let you down Find out how I’m going to make it up to you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The epiphany I had while recording this episode - How you can see behind the scenes...