A Conversation With...Zing Learning Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Irfaan Arif to explore how behavioural science can enhance diversity and inclusion efforts in organisations and society.

Irfaan explains how understanding human behaviour can help avoid common DEI pitfalls and why some diversity initiatives fail.

We delve into the power of incentives and decision-making strategies to promote equity and discuss practical ways to shift cultural norms using behavioura...

In this episode, we speak with Daryl McCollin about his journey in the film and media industry.

Daryl shares how he got his start, the challenges he’s faced as someone from an underrepresented background, and whether he’s seen improvements in diversity during his career.

He reflects on the importance of allies in his journey and offers advice for handling resistance and lack of support in the workplace.

Daryl also discusses what’s ...

In this episode, we chat with Lauralee Whyte, the founder of Spectrum Speakers, a trailblazing agency promoting diverse voices in public speaking.

We explore why diverse representation is crucial, how it benefits both society and businesses and hear examples of the positive outcomes it brings.

Our guest shares tips for organisations looking to diversify their speaker lineups, handle client resistance to diversity, and predict futur...

In this episode, we explore the critical aspects of social impact reporting with a special focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Joined by Fathma Khalid, an expert in social impact measurement and DEI initiatives, we discuss what social impact work entails, methods for measuring it, and the integral role DEI plays in designing and implementing these projects.

We also address the challenges organisations face in quantifyi...

In this special Pride episode, the incredible Mario Bystriansky shares his personal and professional experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Mario opens up about his journey, the lessons he's learned, and his dedication to advocating for others within the community. His story also highlights the power of stepping outside of our comfort zone and how it has shaped him into a better ally. Tune in to hear Mario's inspirin...

In this episode we talk with the INCREDIBLE Spiral Skills where we got chatting to Nicole and Wayne about the inspiring work they do to help create a bridge between young people and employers to help create meaningful work and exciting futures for young people in the South London area.

You'll hear some helpful tips and insights that break myths and help to support employers in creating space for their future talent and har new pers...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Danielle and Ben, who are the co-founders of Found by Few is a fantastic recruitment agency that works within the creative field to place amazing talent into amazing businesses.

We talk about how they approach their recruitment, the way in which they support employers and of course, their candidates and how they do this whilst enhancing diversity in the creative space as well.

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In today's podcast we talk to the incredible Jo and Bims from The Institution of Mechanical Engineers - one of our favourite clients to work with!  In this episode we discuss what it’s like not just building a DEI strategy, what it is like to action it and what we've all learnt along the way. There's also some great advice they give to other organisations thinking of doing the same thing and some really interesting reflection momen...

We have a very special episode for you this week, because we have partnered with the incredible Laura Cruise who runs an amazing coaching business and helps professional women as The Dream Transition Mentor. 

In this episode our founder and director Zoe Holland chats with Laura about their business friendship, how finding your people will help your business to succeed and everything about running your own business for 2 years as a ...

In this episode we talk to Gareth who runs an incredible organisation called Tailor Education, where he and his team provide Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) delivery, training, consultancy and resources, primarily for schools and other organisations working with young people.

We chat about what it's like working in the field, what the biggest barriers are to talking about 'taboo' topics to young people and spend lots of time di...

In this podcast we are very excited to be joined by the amazing Joanne, who has spent her life working for non-profits to help create social mobility and is now a Social Mobility Coach for The Baytree Centre in South London. We discuss the work her and I do at the centre which is a social inclusion charity for women and girls and what we can all do to support organisations like this that give so much to our communities and to women...

'A Conversation With' is our Zing Learning podcast where we speak to real people doing incredible things in their careers, for other people or the world of inclusion.

We will be sharing the ways in which they are enhancing awareness around important topics and get advice and suggestions from our experts in how to enhance inclusion, embed belonging and just generally make the world a better place.

This fortnight we have been speakin...