In this episode Natasha is joined by Greg Vargas, Vice President of Talent and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Intersectionality (DEII) at Diligent Corporation.

Episode Highlights:

• Strategies for Overcoming the Challenge of Aligning Diverse Organizational Cultures on DEI

• Why Diligent Has Included Intersectionality in the Job Title for DEI Leadership

• Diligent’s approach to building a more diverse talent pipeline

• Diligent's use of data-driven insights to accelerate progress on critical DEI initiatives

• How companies can respond to concerns about a lack of progress in diversity metrics

• Advice for the Future Leaders of DEI

In this episode Natasha is joined by Christopher Bylone van Sandwyk who is a Global DEI Leader and was named in Diversity Global Magazine’s Top 15 Champions of Diversity.

Episode Highlights:

• How to develop DEI initiatives that are globally consistent while being locally relevant

• How to evaluate your organization's status on DEI

• The benefits of confidential data gathering over anonymous surveys

• The DEI topics that leaders often overlook

• How to determine the appropriate actions to prioritize in your DEI journey

In this episode Natasha is joined by Joseph West, Partner & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Duane Morris LLP

Episode Highlights:

• Joseph's experience working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• The three essential steps for establishing a legal industry that is more inclusive

• The impact of incentives on driving DEI efforts

• Strategies for retaining a diverse workforce

• The obstacles encountered while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Advice for DEI leaders of today and for the future

In this episode Natasha is joined by Rod Mcleod, VP of Social Impact at Braze

Episode Highlights:

• Rod's reasons for pursuing a career in DEI and how he started in this field.

• The challenges organisations are faced with when implementing DEI initiatives and how to overcome them

• How to maintain the engagement of all stakeholders.

• Braze's approach to achieving sustainable and impactful DEI initiatives.

• The importance of DEI metrics: how to measure and track progress.

• Rod’s advice for leaders starting their DEI journey

In this episode Natasha is joined by Sandy Diaz Hayley, Founder and Principle of SDH communications.

Episode Highlights:

• Sandy’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis

• The biggest misconception about people with a chronic illness or disability

• How organisations and individuals can create a supportive Workplace for People with Chronic Illnesses and disabilities

• How to overcome career obstacles and thrive in the workplace with MS

• Sandy’s advice for the next generation

In this episode Natasha is joined by Vanessa Nazario, Chief Diversity Officer at Memorial Healthcare System

Episode Highlights:

• Vanessa’s journey to creating inclusive healthcare environments

• How leaders can create equitable outcomes for all in healthcare

• Memorial Healthcare's LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts

• Actionable Advice for Success in DEI Initiatives and tackling the naysayers

• How to hold leaders accountable and overcoming the challenges in DEI

• Vanessa’s motivation for doing the work

In this episode Natasha is joined by Rohini Anand, former Chief DEI Officer at Sodexo and author of the book “Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”

Episode Highlights:

• Rohini’s inspiration for writing her new book

• How can diversity, equity and inclusion be defined

• The five key principles organizations should apply for global DEI transformation?

• The misconceptions organizations face when implementing their DEI programs on a global scale

• How can leaders address the claim “DEI is a US concept, we don't have those issues here”?

• Advice for the DEI leaders of tomorrow

In this episode Natasha is joined by Jatin Patel, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at England Rugby.

Episode Highlights:

• The biggest challenges facing diversity and inclusion in sports today

• How England Rugby is building a more inclusive environment for its players, staff and fans

• How Data and Insights can be used to Drive DEI

• What does the future of DEI in sports looks like

In this episode Natasha is joined by Chéla Gage, SVP of Talent, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Reformation

Episode Highlights:

• The Power of Inclusion in the Workplace

• What Does a Diverse and Inclusive Organisation Look Like

• The Top 2 Qualities All Effective Organizational Leaders Share

• How to identify the pain points in an organisation

• How Reformation is building an Inclusive Culture

In this episode Natasha is joined by is joined by Jen Mahone-Rightler, Global Chief Diversity Officer at Epsilon

Episode Highlights:

• How Epsilon is Building a System for Change

• The Role of Listening in Achieving Equity and Inclusion

• How DEI Leaders Can Hold Leaders Accountable for Real Change

• The DEI Topics Leaders Aren’t Speaking on Enough and Why

In this episode Natasha is joined by Celeste Warren, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck.

They discuss:

• Celeste's new book, How to Be a Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued

• What it means to be a D&I Ambassador

• How to navigate tough conversations about diversity and inclusion

• How leaders can stay positive and motivated in tough times

In this episode Natasha is joined by George Avery, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Thermo Fisher Scientific

They discuss:

• George’s journey into DE&I work

• The challenges DE&I leaders are faced with

• What DE&I means for Thermo Fisher Scientific

In this episode I’m joined by Hasan Reza, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

We discuss:

• How D&I is impacting the UK healthcare system

• The key steps organisation’s should take to build an equitable workplace

• The importance of disability inclusion in the workplace

In this episode I'm joined by Joanne Conway, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness at EY

We discuss:

• The purpose of DEI and why it matters

• How organisations can use data to meet their DEI goals

• How privilege relates to Diversity & Inclusion?

• The progress EY have made to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

• What DEI leaders aren’t talking enough about but should

• How Joanne avoids the ‘burnout’

In this episode I'm joined by Neil Griffiths, Global Head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at ERM.

We discuss:

• Neil’s journey from PR and Communications to DEI

• Why communication is a key part to a successful DEI strategy

• How ERM is building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

• The challenges leaders are facing which isn't being talked about enough

• Neil’s parting piece of advice for DEI leaders

In this episode I’m joined by Alex Martinez, Senior Director of Diversity Talent Innovation & Strategic Engagements at Nike

We discuss:

• Alex’s journey to a career in DEI

• Nike’s 1 / 10 initiative

• Three things organizations need to start doing to attract and retain diverse talent

• How to balance work and personal life

• Alex’s parting piece of advice for aspiring leaders

In this episode I'm joined by Ama Ocansey, UK Head of Diversity & Inclusion at BNP Paribas

We discuss:

• Ama’s journey to Head of Diversity & Inclusion at BNP Paribas

• Where do we start with DEI?

• What are the challenges of diversity and inclusion?

• How Ama avoids 'the burnout'

• Ama's parting piece of advice for leaders

In this episode I'm joined by Sandra Quince, Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm for Parity

We discuss:

• Sandra’s journey to CEO

• The barriers aspiring female leaders face

• Why self-promotion is a critical element to career success

• Toxic work environment: How to overcome it

• The steps organizations need to take to achieve gender parity

• How to avoid ‘the burnout’

In this episode I'm joined by Jessie Spellman, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Walmart.

We discuss:

In this episode I’m joined by Caroline Berns, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition at Ericsson (Middle East & Africa)

We discuss:

• Caroline’s journey

• What DEI means to Caroline

• Is hybrid working creating a non inclusive culture?

• The DEI projects Ericsson are focused on

• The important step organizations need to take when starting their DEI journey