Rainbows & Bullshit

This week, I am joined by Mabinty Esho, friend and fellow changemaker, and Head of EDIB at Comic Relief. We take time out to discuss the terms psychological safety, why leaders are essential to keep EDIB on the table, radical candor and bravery. 

In my penultimate episode of Season 2 I sit down with icon and fellow Influential Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People at British Film Institute. We chat all things change, transformation and desert island goodies!

I was honoured to sit down with a personal inspiration to me, Chris Sherwood, CEO of RSPCA. A powerful chat where we reflected on the history and future of the charity sector, building your coalition, and Chris shared advice for people starting out in their career! Stream now!

After a month off fasting for Ramadan, I am back and joined on the couch by my friend, colleague and all-round superstar Saskia Konynenburg, Executive Director of Strategic Comms & Insights at NCVO.

We talk about fears, why communications and people go hand in glove, and what HR professionals can do to drive collaboration between these 2 critical business functions.

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I am joined by the amazing Neil Hudson-Basing and we have a cracker of a conversation talking amongst other things sober curiosity, the term gaslighting and ageism!

I am so excited to drop this one. I am joined on my actual coach by the brilliant Emma Freivogel, Founder of charity Radical Recruits (which I am now the chair of). We dive deep into the talent market and what employers can do to when looking to diversify by recruiting. 

I sit down with Matt Phelan, Co-founder of the happiness index and we talk all things happiness in the workplace. We discuss the neuroscience of behaviour and feeling, debate the term 'bring your whole self' and I find out which emoji is Matts favourite (spoiler, its pretty meh) 

I'm back!! Kicking off 2024 by launching Season 2 of R&B! And do I have just the episode for you! I recorded this in New York City in November and I am joined by the amazing Emma Palmer as we discuss comfort zones and confidence. A great way to start the season and the year. 

Join me on my next episode where I am joined by the incredible Ann Kiceluk, Executive Director of People for the RSPB! We delve into our experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic, Senior leadership and managing well being, Loneliness and the new world of Hybrid working! 

I also discuss one of my fave reads at the moment: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown - must read if you are looking for a good recommendation!

Ever wondered what Ramadan entails? And the reasons behind fasting? I am joined in this episode by the incredible Aisha Chaudhary, who is a Muslim Woman, and Head of Diversity & Inclusion for NHS England and NHS Improvement. We talk about our Muslim journeys with fasting, how to support Muslim employees during Ramadan and even what we are having for Iftari tonight!

So excited to share my next episode! I am joined by my mentor, the incredible John Handley. We talk about mentoring, the changing face of the world of work and Diversity & Inclusion, where we both agree that Belonging is the goal we should be aiming for! John is Director of People at HC-One.