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Episodes

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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sept. 21, 2021

The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to distinguish between information about Diversity and Inclusion, and Propaganda? Find out how half curated truths are presented as information Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
Sept. 14, 2021

The Big Inclusion Issue: Your Truth Vs. The Truth

You may have encountered people in the workplace speaking their truth Find out the difference between a person speaking THEIR truth and a person speaking THE truth Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why we have a distorted...
Sept. 7, 2021

Why Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Need to Be Fact Checked

Not all the claims you hear about Diversity & Inclusion are true. Find out why there maybe a need for some fact checking. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The disturbing discovery I made recently A habit I have that you don't...
Aug. 31, 2021

Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don't Happen And What You Can Do About It [Book Review]

We review by Find out why this book claims allyship is the key to unlocking the power of Diversity Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How this book makes you accountable An unanswered question I had from the book An important...
Aug. 24, 2021

Is it Time To Drop Belonging From the Diversity Conversation?

When I talk about the term belonging, generally I’m quite critical Find out if it’s time to drop Belonging from the Diversity conversation Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unpopular opinion about a growing Inclusion trend...
Aug. 17, 2021

Why Leaders Don’t Respect Diversity & Inclusion Where You Work

I’ve been reminded why so many leaders have so little respect for Diversity & Inclusion and the people who promote it Find out 3 reasons why leaders don’t respect Diversity & Inclusion where you work Here are some key topics covered from...
Aug. 10, 2021

Why You’re Being Misled By Diversity & Inclusion Research

The chances are you’re being misled by the “research” people use to support their claims about Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why nearly everyone ignores and I think it’s because most people don’t know any better Here are some key topics...
Aug. 3, 2021

The Crucial Difference Between Information and Insights for Inclusion

Do you know the difference between information and insights? Find out why knowing this is important on your inclusion journey This is the first in a two-part series on how we use information to make decisions about inclusion Here are some key topics...
July 27, 2021

3 of My Personal Inclusion Dilemmas

Every week I talk about what you can do about inclusion, about your inclusion dilemmas Find out what I struggle with, what are my inclusion dilemmas? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 of My Personal Inclusion Dilemmas Here...
July 20, 2021

3 Ways to Address The Free Rider Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

There’s a massive issue with free riding when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion Find out about 3 Ways to Address The Freerider Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An economic approach you...
July 13, 2021

A Career Shortcut that Devastates Inclusion

There’s a common shortcut at work that doesn’t really get talked about Find out about the shortcut that’s devastating to you, your team and inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A common career shortcut that you should...
July 6, 2021

When Diversity Harms Individual Wellbeing

There’s so much talk about why Diversity is good for organisations Find out if Diversity is bad for you as an individual? This is based on a paper called Perceived diversity and employee well-being: mediating role of inclusion By  Akanksha...
June 29, 2021

An Indian Answer To Diversity & Inclusion

We talk a lot about research, but what if I told you that we might all be looking in the wrong place! Find out about an Indian Answer to Diversity and Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The encouragement I’ve received...
June 22, 2021

3 Aspects of Corporate Life That Harm Inclusion

Corporate life isn’t for everyone - but is it for inclusion? Find out about 3 aspects of corporate life that harm Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The best episode of this show that you’ve never heard A fundamental...