Best Leila Mckenzie Delis Podcasts (2024)

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Leading with Authenticity: Sherry Cassano's Journey Through Inclusion & Empowerment in Pfizer 37:00

8h ago37:00

37:00

Imagine stepping into the role of a lifetime, where every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every connection has the potential to change your trajectory. That's the journey Sherry Cassano, Pfizer's Chief Talent Officer and People Experience Lead, shares with us as she recounts her experiences in the corporate realm. She walks us through h…

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The Essence of Authentic Leadership in a Diverse World with Vivien Burnett and Thomas Huscroft 43:13

28d ago43:13

43:13

When Vivien Burnett speaks of her climb from the bustling streets of southeast London to the pinnacle of HR at HH Global, you can't help but feel the strength of her purpose. We bring you a tale of passion, not just for people but for the diversity that makes us thrive. Alongside Vivien, Thomas Huscroft joins us to share his transformation from ban…

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Dancing Towards Diversity: Joslyn Dumas' Journey of Inclusion and Empowerment in Corporate Culture 36:55

28d ago36:55

36:55

Embark on an enriching odyssey with Josyln Dumas, an expert in the realm of Inclusion and Diversity at Elsevier, whose narrative illustrates the profound connection between the vibrancy of her dance background and her professional triumphs in talent development. Joslyn's story is a testament to the transformative potential of the arts, where her ri…

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Revolutionizing HR and Events: Empowerment, Leadership, and the Future of Work with Marc Coleman 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

Prepare to be whisked away on an insightful journey with Leila McKenzie-Delis, as I sit with the unparalleled Marc Coleman of Unleash. Together, we dissect the exhilarating evolution of the HR events industry and the nuanced art of fostering indispensable human connections in today's digital world. From Marc's unexpected shift from science to HR, t…

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Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Black Executives with Dr. Chuck Wallington 38:09

1M ago38:09

38:09

When Dr. Chuck Wallington, a visionary in the corporate realm and a passionate storyteller, graced our podcast, he didn't just recount his journey from a curious child to an illustrious executive at Cone Health, he also illuminated the path for future Black leaders. With a freshly minted book in hand, "A Seat at the Seasweet Table," Chuck offers an…

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The Power of Heritage and Diversity in Leadership: A Conversation with DeShaun Wise Porter 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

The story of DeShaun Wise Porter, VP and Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement at Hilton, always reminds all of us about the profound impact one's heritage can have on their aspirations and achievements. DeShaun's journey from the finance world to the pinnacle of HR leadership is both fascinating and inspiring, embodying the tenacity …

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Driving Equality: How AutoTrader's CEO Nathan Coe Champions D&I for Business Success 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

As a parent, witnessing your child encounter barriers can ignite a passion for change that resonates far beyond the confines of home. That's precisely what happened to Nathan Coe, CEO of AutoTrader, when he saw his daughters confront gender biases. On our show, Nathan walks us through his awakening to the realities of diversity and inclusion, illus…

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From Healthcare to DEI Champion: Melody Moore's Journey of Transformation and Inclusion 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

When Melody Moore took a courageous leap, leaving behind a tenured NHS position to start anew in Canada, little did she know the journey would transform her into a DEI luminary and an inspiring voice for change. This episode peers into Mel's riveting narrative, tracing the pivotal shifts that launched her from healthcare to a champion of diversity,…

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Journey from War-torn Beginnings to Leading the Remote Work Revolution with Tony Jamous 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

From the remnants of a war-torn Lebanon to the zenith of entrepreneurship, Tony Jamous shares the odyssey that led him to champion the remote work revolution with Oyster, a beacon for global job democratization. His tale is one of triumph over personal and professional battles, a testament to the resilience that forges not just successful business …

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Business Growth through Diversity: A Dialogue with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo 47:18

4M ago47:18

47:18

What if diversity wasn't a zero-sum game? What could you achieve if you understood the power of connecting with diverse audiences and truly grasped the value of stakeholder engagement? Join us as we take an in-depth look at diversity and inclusion in the business landscape with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo. …

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Embracing the Power of Uniqueness: Chris Mouskoundi, Non Executive Director, The Ocean Partnership 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

What if the secret to success goes beyond financial achievements? Join us as we explore this concept with our guest, Chris Mouskoundi, Non Executive Director, The Ocean Partnership. Chris takes us along his unique career journey, starting with his upbringing in an immigrant family that instilled in him a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit…

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Our Experiences with Privilege and Inclusion with Joanne Conway, Head of Inclusion and Culture, International at DLA Piper 36:17

6M ago36:17

36:17

Have you ever wondered how a person's humble beginnings can shape their journey to becoming an influential leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion? Join us as we sit down with a phenomenal woman, Joanne Conway, who turns her challenging childhood into a powerful narrative of resilience and success. Joanne, the Head of Inclusion and Culture,…

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Harnessing Honesty and Resilience: A Conversation with Jon Dutton, CEO at British Cycling 40:12

7M ago40:12

40:12

Prepare for an insightful conversation with Jon Dutton, the man behind British Cycling. With his career spanning over 28 years in the sports field, Jon has taken the reins of leadership at illustrious events like the PGA, Rugby League World Cup 2021, and now, British Cycling. We dive into his journey, the power of resilience, the importance of a di…

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Navigating Sustainability, Leadership, and Mental Health in the Workplace with Jenny Packwood, KFC's Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer 43:32

8M ago43:32

43:32

Jenny Packwood, a name synonymous with sustainability and leadership, graces our podcast with her inspiring journey. Her story begins in the agency world as a PR professional and segues into her current role as KFC's Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, where she is transforming the global brand. As we navigate through her two-decade…

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Deconstructing Civilization: The Intersection of Parenting, Leadership, and Diversity with Joshua Partridge, Vice President & Head of EMEA at Yahoo! 46:46

8M ago46:46

46:46

What would you do to ensure your children have limitless opportunities? Our intriguing guest, Joshua Partridge, Vice President & Head of EMEA at Yahoo! an Australian-raised father of two living in London, shares his enlightening views on parenting, and how his multicultural upbringing influenced his perspective. He artfully weaves his personal expe…

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From Heartbreak to Hospitality: The Remarkable Journey of Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial at IHG Hotels & Resorts 33:33

8M ago33:33

33:33

How can a single experience mold your identity and shape your destiny? Our conversation with Cesar Wurm, the charismatic and empathetic VP of Commercial and Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, has us grappling with these profound questions. He takes us down the memory lane, revealing a mesmerizing journey from heart-wrenching loss to finding hi…

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Freddie Paxton, CEO at WOAW: The Hidden World of CEOs and Power of Personal Branding Revealed 33:42

9M ago33:42

33:42

Ever pondered on the stark reality of a CEO's life or the power of personal branding? Well, you're in for a treat! We're thrilled to welcome Freddie Paxton, the dynamic CEO of the UK's leading personal branding agency, WOAW. Freddie takes us on an inspiring journey, sharing his transition from a university dropout to a C-suite executive. He peels b…

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Turning Gender into a Superpower: An In-depth Conversation with Liz Benison, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland 45:31

9M ago45:31

45:31

What if, in a heavily male-dominated industry, your gender wasn’t a barrier but a superpower, an asset? Join us for a captivating conversation with Liz Benison, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland, as she shares her journey from an uncertain 18-year-old to leading a major organization, and how she turned her gender into a superpower in the automotive industr…

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Ben Page, CEO at Ipsos on the importance of cultural competence, organisational diversity and bold leadership 40:02

10M ago40:02

40:02

Our fourth CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Ben Page, CEO at Ipsos. "People want leadership. That means they want clarity, they want fairness, they want transparency, They want to believe that someone has a plan, even if the world is in turmoil or in chaos." You'll hear ab…

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Roisin Mackenzie, Chief People officer at Saga PLC on using D&I as a core pillar of an organisation's people strategy 36:11

10M ago36:11

36:11

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Roisin Mackenzie, Chief People officer at Saga PLC "But ultimately it's it's all about back to listen to your colleagues - How are they feeling? What are they telling you? Because they will tell you if a culture is off, they will tell you if they don't feel like …

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Paul Gerrard, Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at the Co-op on the importance of a partnership between businesses and government to help communities prosper 25:43

11M ago25:43

25:43

Our third CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Paul Gerrard, Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at the Co-op Group, Board Director at Co-ops UK and Trustee of the Co-operative Heritage Trust. Paul played a role in shaping what the CEO Activist campaign look…

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Katherine Griffiths, the City Editor at Bloomberg on what it takes to support female employees to progress to top levels within organisations 38:30

12M ago38:30

38:30

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Katherine Griffiths, the City Editor at Bloomberg. "But it is the case still that I think in news in particular, it's a problem. If a parent needs to be out of the office, take time off. And I think it's got something to do with the very nature of the job, which …

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Stephanie Mehta, Chief Executive and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures on the need for leadership to be purposeful, inclusive and empowering 40:55

12M ago40:55

40:55

Our second CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Stephanie Mehta, Chief Executive and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures. 'I think that good now in in my new role looks like creating a place where people really do feel like they are empowered to do their best work and e…

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Ruben Ramirez, Group Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Syngenta Group on the importance of strategic planning to make a scalable difference in D&I 35:32

12M ago35:32

35:32

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Ruben Alejandro Ramirez, the group head of Diversity and Inclusion for Syngenta Group "it all starts by understanding the space. For example, we have a global pride campaign as an entire group. However, we understand that in some places, this is illegal. So what …

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Shirine Khoury-Haq, Group CEO at Co-op: The need for CEO Activists to speak authentically and credibly about issues that truly matter internally and externally 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

Our first ever CEO Activist podcast kicks off with a fascinating conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Shirine Khoury-Haq, Group CEO at Co-op. "In terms of activism from a from a CEO perspective it is important to be authentic and to really determine what it is that's important to you, that you feel you can a…

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Asif Sadiq, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Warner Brothers Discovery on authenticity, conversation, culture and representation as key D&I elements within organisations 31:23

1y ago31:23

31:23

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Asif Sadiq, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Warner Brothers Discovery "At Warner Brothers Discovery, I'm looking at the internal elements. I'm looking at productions. I'm looking at our content. You know, how do we make it more diverse? How do w…

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Salma De Graaff, VP People/(CHRO) at Skyscanner on using multicultural experiences to build better communities that drive greater engagement 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Salma De Graaff, VP People/(CHRO) at Skyscanner "People that have come from the people function that can lead an organization, they're also leading the people in an organization and finding a way to understand and facilitate both what generates great revenue and …

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Clare Costello, Chief People and Inclusion officer at the Co-op on How to manage and grow diversity and inclusion in procurement and people 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Clare Costello, Chief People and Inclusion officer at the Co-op "How many times have I said to somebody in the last decade, You're a fantastic negotiator. You can pull an RFP together, analyze data in such an immense way, massive thumbs up, humanity, stakeholders…

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Zahoor Ahmad, Head of Social Mobility, Inclusion and Belonging at Coop on How to elevate the narrative around D&I to drive change 47:20

1y ago47:20

47:20

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Zahoor Ahmad, Head of Social Mobility, Inclusion and Belonging at Coop and Executive Director at Alchemy Performance. "Through emotional intelligence you can create a level of psychological safety and then people are accepting of ideas because they are non-threat…

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Brendan Vaughan, Editor in Chief of Fast Company on How to redefine what productivity and work culture look like to retain employees 41:15

1y ago41:15

41:15

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Brendan Vaughan, Editor in Chief of Fast Company. "There are enough organisations that truly do value work-life balance - the idea that you shouldn't have an always, always, always on culture or you will lose people. That's never been more true than it is these d…

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Margaret Johnston-Clarke, Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for L'Oreal: How can organisations communicate about the D&I issues that really matter 37:19

1y ago37:19

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In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Margaret Johnston-Clarke, Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for L'Oreal. "The most important decision I made at the time which I would recommend highly to anyone moving into this sphere today is to really understand the corporate culture of you…

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Raj Verma, Chief Diversity, Culture+ Ex Officer for Sanofi: How to create an organisational culture that makes employees want to stay 33:11

1+ y ago33:11

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In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Raj Verma, Chief Diversity, Culture+ Ex Officer for Sanofi. "One of the reasons why I put together the function that I lead today around diversity, culture and experience is because they are the reasons people join and they are the reasons people leave an organiz…

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Clay Johnson, Senior Learning Technologist at UWE: How to ensure that modern education meets the needs of modern society 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

39:45

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Clay Johnson, Senior Learning Technologist, University of the West of England. "I think we need to change our educational framework...Modern education needs to address modern societal need. That process is happening within schools at the grassroots. It is happeni…

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Scott Walker, CEO of XpertHR: How can an organisation attract and retain the very best talent? 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

34:57

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Scott Walker, CEO of XpertHR, part of the Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Group. "You know Millennials and Gen-Z in the workplace are demanding that their organisations are ethical in the way in which they both interact with the world and their communities around them…

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Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, CEO of the10,000 Interns Foundation: How to challenge the CEO stereotype as a modern leader 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation. "When you're leaving school or university you are bombarded with a repeated 'What are you going to do?' The more interesting questions are 'What do you want your life to look like?' or 'What do …

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Nicholas Petche, Editor in Chief for Yahoo UK: How to create circumstances and narratives that enable opportunities 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Nicholas Petche, Editor in Chief for Yahoo UK. "People are complicated, and we can get blind to this because we think about human relationships in terms of what can and can't be said. What we can do is to create circumstances and the narratives that will enable …

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Ben Bengougam, Senior VP HR for Hilton: How to deserve that proverbial seat at the leadership table 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

34:03

In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis , CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Ben Bengougam, Senior Vice President Human Resources across EMEA for Hilton. "In order to deserve that proverbial seat at the table, you still have to make a credible link between what you do for your people and business success." - Ben's personal and profession…

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"It's about creating a community that works within an organisation" featuring Philip Hoggarth, CEO of Communisis and President of OSG Europe 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

In this week’s podcast, our CEO Leila McKenzie-Delis speaks to Philip Hoggarth, CEO of Communisis and President of OSG Europe Here’s what they discuss: - Philip's background and journey including the factors that led him to his current roles and drive his passion for business for good and the employee experience - How his personal life and journey …

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"Minority experiences, while they may come from different backgrounds, are the same", Kalvinder Dhillon, Vice Chair, Tax, Deloitte UK, NSE Deloitte Board Member 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

This week Leila has a conversation with Kalvinder Dhillon, Vice Chair, Tax, Deloitte UK, NSE Deloitte Board Member What you'll hear about: 💡Kalvinder's personal and professional background, including her heritage as an immigrant and her focus and drive towards success 💡Intersectionality and the fact that it is not a zero-sum game, so there are comp…

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"We want people to think differently about neurodiverse employees" Martin McKay, Chief Executive Officer, Texthelp 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

According to Harvard Health Publishing, neurodiversity includes the many ways that people experience and interact with the world around them - there is no one correct way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not a weakness. This week's podcast features Martin McKay, CEO of Texthelp with our CEO Leila McKenzie-Delis. 🧠 Martin's f…

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"There are little things that employers can do to understand and respect what is going on in someone's life" with Kelly Beaver, Chief Executive, UK and Ireland, Ipsos Mori. 37:38

2y ago37:38

37:38

In this week’s podcast, our CEO Leila McKenzie-Delis speaks to Kelly Beaver, Chief Executive, UK and Ireland, Ipsos Mori. Here’s what they discuss: 📈Kelly's background and work at Ipsos and her non-exec positions in academia and charity work 📈Executive sponsorship, leadership, trickle effect, early intervention when it comes to education 📈The marke…

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''Especially in multicultural marketing, most of the things that brands did were old and traditional'' Serhat Ekinci, Managing Director of Unite, Omnicom Media Group. 41:39

2y ago41:39

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In this week’s podcast, our CEO Leila McKenzie-Delis has a conversation with Serhat Ekinci, Managing Director of Unite, Omnicom Media Group. Here’s what they discuss: 🚀Serhat's professional background in the world of creative, digital, media, advertising and consulting as well as his rich cultural background (Turkish/Kurdish) that influences his wo…

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"It's not just about the learning, it's about the unlearning, too", Astrid Sundberg, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Oda 36:23

2y ago36:23

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This week Leila has a conversation with Astrid Sundberg, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Oda. What you'll hear about: Astrid's story and her personal and professional journey including her work with global companies, early foray into senior leadership, single parenthood, international transitions and lived experiences Gender discrimination a…

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"You really need to tackle this agenda in a multifaceted way", Loren I. Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at The Lego Group 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

Today Leila is talking to Loren I. Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at The Lego Group. Learn more about : Loren's personal and professional story including his journey from a Canadian community to an international life and family and how that has shaped success The blending of different family cultures and how it shapes l…

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"ERG's are one of the key carriers of culture", Zephaniah Chukwudum, Business Manager to CEO at Microsoft UK 46:47

2y ago46:47

46:47

Today Leila is talking to Zephaniah Chukwudum, Business Manager to CEO at Microsoft UK LEARN MORE ABOUT: Zephaniah's personal experiences of culture and racism the power of allyship, from school age the D&I journey at Microsoft and the evolution of their ERG's What does culture mean? What 'normal' values define the meaning of culture and what are t…

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"Recruitment is about people. Being able to see what they can be," Sheri Hughes, UK DE&I Director at PageGroup 32:35

2y ago32:35

32:35

Leila is joined by Sheri Hughes, UK DE&I Director at PageGroup TODAY YOU WILL LEARN: Sheri joined PageGroup in December 2002 as a consultant for Michael Page Sales, Birmingham. In January 2015, after two maternity leaves, she moved across into the Diversity & Inclusion team, working for the Global D&I Director. Sheri’s passion and commitment to D&I…

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"Our mission for the work that we do is pretty simple, which is to make it safe for anybody to talk about Mental Health within Accenture", Jill Hughes, Managing Director, Accenture Song & Executive Sponsor ... 39:31

2y ago39:31

39:31

Leila is joined by Jill Hughes, Managing Director, Accenture Song & Executive Sponsor Mental Health at Accenture UKI Jill believes passionately that creating a strong culture of inclusivity and belonging is key to the success of a business. Jill plays a leading role in Brand Learning. In addition, she leads the Health and Life Sciences squad in Acc…

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"We want our teams to be happy at work, because when you're happy at work, you're vastly more productive", Josh Partridge, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Region at Yahoo 40:26

2y ago40:26

40:26

Today Leila is joined by Josh Partridge, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Region at Yahoo Josh Partridge is the newly appointed Head of EMEA at Yahoo having previously been the MD of the UK, Verizon Media. Josh hails from Brisbane, Australia and has spent the last 18 years living and working in the UK and Europe. Yahoo is one of the most reco…

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"I think around disabilities, it really is one of the last unconscious bias pieces that we see in society": Lorcán Brennan, Policies Oversight Lead at Accenture. 39:13

2y ago39:13

39:13

Leila is joined by Lorcán Brennan, Policies Oversight Lead at Accenture. Lorcán Brennan works as part of Accenture’s Ethics and Compliance function as the Policies Oversight Lead for the organisation. He also leads the Accent on Enablement in group in Accenture Ireland which focuses on disability awareness and inclusion. Over 20 years of IT program…

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"If we think about the work to be done, it can be overwhelming. It's important to have a shared responsibility around it", Magda N Yrizarry, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer SVP - Global DEI ... 53:32

2y ago53:32

53:32

Today Leila is joined by Magda N Yrizarry, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer SVP - Global DEI & Employee Engagement at Verizon LEARN MORE ABOUT: Magda Yrizarry has been a force for change at Verizon for over three decades. As the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, she is tasked with developing strateg…

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