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Episodes

Jan. 23, 2024

A Better Future : Here’s Your Confident Path to Inclusion

DEI is under comprehensive attack by powerful voices. Find out why you should feel confident about your future. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I’m trying to inspire you rather than instruct you - How…
Dec. 19, 2023

Reflecting on 2023: Predictions, Progress, and Accountability

This is my end of year show Find out how I’m giving you a confidence boost for 2024. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The things I’ve decided to stop doing in 2024 - How I’m helping you make your own mind …
Dec. 12, 2023

The Authority Series: Netta Jenkins on Building Inclusive Organizations

Company surveys are like your corporate Miranda rights. Find out how to make this a thing of the past. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The 3 P Framework to build an Inclusive Organizqtion - How the world …
Dec. 5, 2023

A Letter to My Younger Self: Make Your Mark by Contributing to the Market

Two weeks ago I gave some guidance to my 16 year old self. Find out how you can make a contribution to your marketplace. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Some of my personal backstory - Why I really needed…
Nov. 28, 2023

The Authority Series: Sharon Hurley Hall on Being Tired of Racism

A lot of the narratives around Black racism that I encounter is focused on the US and UK. Find out how you can consider a more multi faceted approach Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What to do if you're s…
Nov. 21, 2023

A Day In the Life Of Jonathan : 3 Observations From Last Week

Someone asked me what about what my day is like on my Inclusion Journey. Find out  3 unexpected observations from a single day last week Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - An awkward question you may not be …
Nov. 14, 2023

Inclusion in Action : 3 Vital Lessons From Community Driven Leaders

Last week I spent some time with some inspirational Community leaders. Find out the 3 vital lessons they reminded me of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I need to do more because of my privilege - How…
Nov. 7, 2023

The Brutal Truth: Why DEI Leaders Often Go Unheard and Unnoticed

I speak with a lot of DEI Leaders who make a predictable and unforgiving mistake. Find out how this leads to them getting ignored Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why what was acceptable last year is not a…
Oct. 31, 2023

The Authority Series: Tara Jaye Frank on Becoming a WayMaker

I spend my time talking about your Inclusion Journey. Find out how leaders can think about their Equity Journey. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What to do if you're trying to encourage others to be Wayma…
Oct. 24, 2023

The Fear Factor: Why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting Diversity Wrong

People have been asking me how organisations should respond to the horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. Find out why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting it Wrong Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why man…
Oct. 17, 2023

The Authority Series: Doc Jana on Subtle Acts of Exclusion

I spend most of my time talking about Inclusion Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book about how all of us contribute to exclusion Find out what Dr Tiffany Jana : author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion  has to say abo…
Oct. 10, 2023

How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace (Part 2)

So much of Inclusion is hindered by Status games within organisations. Find out about why it’s a huge problem outside of organisations too. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I decided not to play a Stat…
Oct. 3, 2023

The Authority Series: Michael Bach’s Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion

Conversations about gender identity, gender representation and sex are often unclear. Find out what Michael Bach : author of Alphabet Soup has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What this boo…
Sept. 26, 2023

How To Solve Your Pay Equity Problem By Listening To The One Person Everyone Ignores

When it comes to pay equity there is one person in your organisation who holds the key. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore this person Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - My personal experience of pay discrimi…
Sept. 19, 2023

The Authority Series: Minda Harts on Securing A Seat At The Table

Career advice for women often assume all women can follow the same rules to get the same results. Find out what Minda Harts; author of the Memo has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What thi…
Sept. 12, 2023

The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion

It’s not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else.   Find out why people will use this to disengage.   Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:   - Why this …
Sept. 5, 2023

The Blessings and Burdens of Rhetorical Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

I talk about Rhetoric like it’s a bad thing. Not true Find out why I don’t like it when it’s used against you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad - How Transformational Le…
Aug. 29, 2023

Breaking the Silence : Dr. Jonathan Answers 3 Unaired Questions

Every week people send me questions about all sorts of things Find out the answers to the questions I don’t normally answer on air Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my family influences my contribution …
Aug. 22, 2023

The Matthew Effect: How Privilege Shapes Success

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Find out how this is predicted using the Matthew Effect Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How a Bible verse predicts inequality - Why you need to reconsider your…
Aug. 15, 2023

From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 30 Books in 30 Weeks

I’ve just finished reading and reviewing 30 books in 30 weeks Find out what I learned Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my agenda influences my reading - Why I want you to make your own mind up - What I…
Aug. 8, 2023

What Inclusion Research Needs To Do To Stay Relevant To your Needs

Find out why it needs to evolve to stay relevant for you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How my bias supports you - The future of research - What obligations do organisations have for inequality? Play the…
Aug. 1, 2023

Breaking Through  [Book Review]

If you want to get to the top, you’re engaged in a career tournament. Find out why it’s not the same rules for Minority Executives. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How this book influenced my work - Why t…
July 25, 2023

The Predictable Power of Pilot Projects For Inclusion

Don’t be fooled by big ticket Diversity initiatives and huge investment programmes Find out why it’s smarter to start with a pilot project. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I use pilot projects with cl…
July 18, 2023

The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You

Diversity Reports are being used to lie to you. Find out how this is happening! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How high level data is used to obscure reality - Why you need to really trust the people who…