“Authenticity” was named one of the buzzwords of the year for 2020. And it hasn’t stopped buzzing. You’re heard it before:“Be your authentic self.”“Bring your whole self to work.”“Dare to be you!”But what does that really mean? What d

Psychological Safety at Work - Episode 37

Nov 17th, 2022 28m 56s

The phrase 'psychological safety' might be a little off-putting for some, perhaps sounding like buzzwordy industry-speak, but it is both important and – actually – pretty common sense.In this episode, Kate Giarchardi, Head of Talent at Invesco

What Does It Mean to Be “Professional?” - Episode 36

Oct 26th, 2022 40m 38s

What does it mean to be professional? There are so many different interpretations of what that entails. For some, it means being impeccably dressed and well-groomed. For others, professionalism means speaking eloquently, behaving in a particula

“I don’t see color.” - Well, you should - Episode 35

Sep 6th, 2022 41m 37s

Have you ever heard someone say the phrase, “I don’t see color”? Although it may be meant to reassure others (or to reassure the speaker) that they are not racially prejudiced, this phrase and others like it are actually problematic. Because as

Challenging Menopause Myths - Episode 34

Aug 9th, 2022 33m 30s

Today we're going to be looking at challenging workplace attitudes to menopause. There is still such a stigma surrounding menopause that women are unhappy about talking about it and line managers – who are quite often men – just don’t know how

Supporting Employee Caregivers - Episode 33

Jul 25th, 2022 38m 41s

One in six U.S. employees are spending an average of more than 20 hours per week providing assistance of some kind to a friend or relative. Caregiving can be beautiful, an honor, and a deeply fulfilling part of our lives. But it can also be a f

Beating Bias Myths - Episode 32

Jun 30th, 2022 37m 50s

Dan Simpson (Siemens Energy) joins our very own Rebecca Hourston to talk about bias in the workplace and what organisations can do to overcome this.Listen on to this exciting episode to learn more about;Factors that shape our biasWhen bia

Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters - Episode 31

Jun 14th, 2022 45m 56s

Does your team feel that the organization supports their well-being?The importance of workplace wellbeing cannot be overstated. Healthy and happy employees make for a more engaged, high-performing, and productive workforce.However, telling yo

The Power of Difference – Role of Technology in Inclusion - Episode 30

Jun 1st, 2022 45m 6s

Sue Black OBE, Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist, Durham Uni joins our very own Donna Herdsman, Managing Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Talking Talent to discuss the importance and role of technology in Inclusi

What Can Companies Do To Support Equal Parenting? - Episode 29

May 16th, 2022 39m 34s

Lou Hemming (Google) and Ian Dinwiddy (Inspiring Dads) join Lucinda Quigley to talk about equal parenting and what needs to be done to ensure it’s supported within organisations.Listen on to this exciting episode to learn more about;Is equa

Jay-Z's Former Lawyer Talks about Women in Business - Episode 28

May 5th, 2022 32m 50s

Despite advances, women still face unique obstacles in the workplace. These include pay inequities, barriers to career progression, difficulty accessing capital and high-potential networking opportunities, balancing work and family responsibili

The Power of Kindness in the Workplace - Episode 27

Apr 21st, 2022 36m 58s

Kindness in the workplace goes beyond the mundane niceties of “Good morning” and “How was your weekend?” There is more intention to it than that. It could be something as simple as offering to help a coworker with a task or taking the time to l

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Apr 19th, 2022 39m 34s

Doing the Work for Workplace Inclusion - Episode 26

Apr 6th, 2022 37m 24s

We all have a responsibility in co-creating inclusive work environments. It’s more than a “good idea.” Workplace inclusion is a business imperative. Organizations that prioritize inclusion (not just diversity) experience exponentially greater i

Neurodiversity in the Workplace – The Power of Difference - Episode 25

Mar 22nd, 2022 43m 55s

Dr Emma Jane O’Leary, Director at Proctor & Gamble talks openly about her experiences as a working mother of a neurodiverse child and how those experiences have sparked her passion to change the way P&G recruits, onboards and supports their neu

The Power of Difference with Donna Fraser - Episode 24

Mar 8th, 2022 35m 6s

A four time Olympian, OBE and now Head of Inclusion & Engagement at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Donna Fraser shares her thoughts, insights and experiences on;Pushing through self-doubt to grasp opportunities with both handsWhy dive

Stop the ‘Great Attrition’ by Building Great Leaders - Episode 23

Feb 22nd, 2022 23m 50s

We've got potentially 40% of employees reporting that they're somewhat likely to quit in the next three to six months, according to the McKinsey report. In the US they've already, apparently had 19 million workers leave the workforce as of Apri

Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) Helping or Harming DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)? - Episode 22

Feb 1st, 2022 47m 16s

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the workplace is becoming more and more common. It’s everywhere and in everything. As businesses adopt advancing technologies, they may have the right intentions: to improve efficiency and inclusion. H

Do company cultures really support working parents, with Jane van Zyl - Episode 21

Jan 25th, 2022 43m 32s

For too long, working long hours has been synonymous with career success and progression. But you know as well as us: that’s not the case. Working every hour in the day can have hugely negative consequences – from burnout to exclusion.And that

Space & Grace in the Workplace - Episode 20

Jan 18th, 2022 23m 56s

Anu Mandapati is the Vice President, Head of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) at Talking Talent, Inc. She’s an expert on DEI, leadership, teams, and organizational development. Anu’s leadership tips, tools and strategies have been featured i

Creating psychological safety with Dr Susan Kahn - Episode 19

Jan 11th, 2022 35m 58s

By now, you probably know just how important psychological safety is to building a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. But what does it look like when businesses do this well? And what are the consequences of not laying this foundation?Ex

Resilience & Wellbeing for Working Parents - Episode 18

Jan 4th, 2022 25m 43s

How much would you say that you have in your “resilience bank” right now? Plenty to keep you going for a while? Enough to get through the week? Or barely enough to make it through the day?Kristen Bonnet, Talking Talent Coach and Content Manage

Exploring perinatal mental health with Smart About Health’s Dr Laura David - Episode 17

Dec 28th, 2021 47m 29s

In the UK, around one in five women and one in ten men are affected by perinatal mental health issues. And we’re not just talking about the baby blues. This overarching term covers all mental health issues for up to two years after the arrival

Creating Your Personal Brand In The Workplace - Episode 16

Dec 22nd, 2021 27m 30s

Whether you realize it or not, your personal brand is speaking for you right now. Our guest, Talking Talent Executive Coach, Robbie Green, says that hopefully it’s proclaiming these four things about you:What you’re great (not good, but grea

The legacy of COVID-19 on working parents with Fairygodboss’s Georgene Huang - Episode 15

Dec 14th, 2021 34m 18s

Think about how much your workplace has changed since March 2020: from new words in our daily vocab – pandemic, furlough, Zoom, lockdown, WFH – to the global near-panic around mass resignations.Now imagine how hard it’d be to adjust if you’d b