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Episodes

The Diversity Delusion
March 29, 2022

The Diversity Delusion

What if Diversity is a corrupting influence? Find out about a book that says that Diversity is dividing society and undermining our culture. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Challenges I had reviewing this book My personal bias...
Why You Don’t Need Permission For your Inclusion Journey
March 22, 2022

Why You Don’t Need Permission For your Inclusion Journey

You don’t need anyone’s permission to start contributing to Inclusion right now Find out why you don’t need anyone’s permission to take the next logical step on your Inclusion Journey Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity
March 15, 2022

The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity

Cultural diversity is a key feature of Australia’s national identity Find out how they are managing it. Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity Here are some key topics covered...
How To Check The Diversity Statement On Your Website
March 8, 2022

How To Check The Diversity Statement On Your Website

Does the Diversity Statement on your website make sense? Find out how you can make sense of the Diversity statement on your company website Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A useful framework used on the Top 241 European companies...
The Dark Side of Employee Resource Groups
March 1, 2022

The Dark Side of Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups can solve the 3 Biggest Problems that organisations experience on their Inclusion journey Find out why there is a Dark side to all this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why people weren't happy with me...
4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders
Feb. 22, 2022

4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders

There’s one really strong reason why you should pay ERG Leaders Find out why I’ve got even more reasons why you shouldn’t Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why paying ERG Leaders causes issues with other members Why talking...
Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders
Feb. 15, 2022

Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders

Maybe it’s time to start paying ERG Leaders Find out why I don't have an objective opinion on this! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The central argument for paying ERG Leaders The risk that faces organisations that don’t pay...
Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand
Feb. 8, 2022

Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand

Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Find out the name for this behaviour - it’s not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The difference between acquisitive and...
The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan
Feb. 1, 2022

The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan

In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can...
Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case
Jan. 25, 2022

Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case

Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An...
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Jan. 18, 2022

The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why this could be working against you Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How...
3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round
Jan. 11, 2022

3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round

New Year doesn’t always mean a New Start Find out why I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How you can stand out from the crowd How you can seek Inclusion where you work My...
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
Dec. 14, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022

Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: My Top 3 Predictions for 2022 What I got right in 2021 The...
Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Employees
Dec. 7, 2021

Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Employees

When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Find out why stereotypes about a person’s age, cause more damage than facts about a person’s age Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace?
Nov. 30, 2021

Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace?

Why do Racial Slurs remain prevalent in the workplace? Find out an answer I don’t think you’re going to expect! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The 3 parties commonly involved in racial slurs The unexpected research findings...
3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work
Nov. 23, 2021

3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work

Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work? Find out why our answer may not be what you expect Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Racial Slurs are a classic form of discrimination How to distinguish Racial Slurs from “Banter”...
The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion
Nov. 16, 2021

The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion

Are you emotional at work? Find out my thoughts on why some people are more emotional about their work than others Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An interesting observation from Store Greeters What debt collectors and flight...
Why Diversity & Inclusion Ignore the Formerly Incarcerated
Nov. 9, 2021

Why Diversity & Inclusion Ignore the Formerly Incarcerated

Do you believe in second chances? Find out what the DEI space is Doing for the Formerly Incarcerated Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Stigma Plays a role in excluding the Formerly Incarcerated How the Formerly Incarcerated have...
Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else
Nov. 2, 2021

Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else

Some of you have realised that I’ve been taking you on a meta journey to inclusion the whole time Find out why our Meta Approach to inclusion is like no one else Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Meta Skills I use to serve you...
Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity?
Oct. 26, 2021

Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity?

The business case for Diversity is one of my favourite topics for all the wrong reasons. Find out if it's about the money or is about Justice? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The influence of Milton Friedman on diversity...
Is Your Diversity Approach About Individual or Group Differences?
Oct. 19, 2021

Is Your Diversity Approach About Individual or Group Differences?

When we talk about Diversity are you thinking individual differences or group differences? Find out about Diversity in terms of Individual differences and Group Differences Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unexpected Danish...
The Sameness Difference Dilemma
Oct. 12, 2021

The Sameness Difference Dilemma

Are we all the same? Or all we all different? Find out why this matters when it comes to Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: One of the features of our show that our audience loves A common issue that most people can’t...
Why I'm Looking For Other Inclusion Based Podcasts
Oct. 5, 2021

Why I'm Looking For Other Inclusion Based Podcasts

You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I love a podcast Why I want your help to tell me about other podcasts that our audience should know about Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Our values driven approach to podcasting The...
The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Sept. 28, 2021

The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

One of the accusations that gets thrown around about organisations is that when it comes to inclusion their behaviour is performative Find out if we’re part of the problem. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An increasingly common...