The Diverse Minds Podcast

Welcome to the 255th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about politics, and in today's episode, I am talking about shifting workplace politics.In today’s show on Shifting Workplace PoliticsAbout my TEDx Talk. [00:43]What is office politics? [01:45]People who are typically at the receiving end of office politics. [03:24]Some negative aspects of office politics. [07:11]How to stop office politics. [08:35]Quotes on Shifting Workplace PoliticsOne of the main reasons I started my business was because of office politics.Certain people are going to be at the receiving end of office politics.People will often play office politics because they want to move ahead.Office politics can be quite insidious.Office politics is a significant source of stress in the workplace.Resources on Shifting Workplace PoliticsThe ultimate guide to office politics for employees and HR professionalsEffect of Politics on Organization and EmployeesThe Intersection of Mental Health and Office PoliticsHow to stop office politics undermining strategic decisions7 Reasons you must watch We Are Lady PartsContact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 254th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about politics, and we will be diving into the complexities of discussing politics in the workplace.In today’s show on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??About my TEDx Talk. [00:49]What I mean when I talk about politics. [01:29]The definition of politics. [02:47]Some statistics about political discussions in the workplace [04:23]What we can do about political discussions in the workplace. [06:36]Quotes on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??Workplaces are very global60% of workers say it’s ok to talk about politics at work.It’s really important to define what we’re actually talking about.You don’t need to ask someone how they voted.In England, generally, we don’t talk about politics that much.Resources on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??Is it OK to talk about politics in the workplace?4 Compelling Reasons To Never Talk Politics At WorkAlmost a fifth of workers have fallen out with colleagues because of opposing political beliefs, poll shows – so should politics be kept out of the office?Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 253rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about politics, and in this episode, we'll be looking at key issues political parties are currently focusing on, what I hope to see from the upcoming election, and why companies should face penalties for unequal pay gaps.Join me as we explore how these topics impact diversity, inclusion, and mental health in our society.In today’s show on Election Special: The Possibilities for EDI?About my TEDx Talk. [00:44]Why I chose this week’s episode. [01:04]Some of the issues the political parties are talking about [02:06]What I think would be great to see from the election. [06:33]Why I’d like to see penalties for companies that don’t equalise pay gaps. [13:31]Quotes on Election Special: The Possibilities for EDI?The issues of equity, equality and diversity have taken the back seat over the last four years.Labour plans to make work pay.LibDems talk a lot about caring statusWe need more strengthening in the workplace around sexual harassment.Personally, I’d love to see a hung parliament.Resources on Election Special: The Possibilities for EDI?Unemployment and inactivity rise as Britain’s jobs market ‘continues to falter’, ONS figures showFour-day work week trial in Spain leads to healthier workers, less pollutionWhat do the General Election 2024 manifestos tell us about work and welfare?Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 252nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we're exploring the theme "Why Pushback?"Last week, we discussed the pushback against diversity initiatives, focusing on the knee-jerk response of "We can't afford that" and the important distinction between cost and value.This week, we're turning our attention to a different form of pushback: the constant need for many of us to correct the pronunciation and spelling of our names.In today’s show on That's Not My Name!About my TEDx Talk. [00:43]What is name pronunciation? [01:45]Colonization's impact on names. [04:44]Examples of name reclamation. [06:00]How to handle name mispronunciation. [12:11]Quotes on That's Not My Name!Name pronunciation is about being able to pronounce someone’s name.Names have a particular meaning.Many people know the meaning of their names and the weight they carry within their culture.We can’t all know every language.Pronouncing people’s names correctly really matters.Resources on That's Not My Name!Anpu's LinktreeUnderstanding the importance of name pronunciationEpisode #51 A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda SnaithContact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 251st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! This month, we're exploring the theme "Why Pushback?" In today's episode, I want to focus on the pushback surrounding budgets and affordability in relation to inclusion and mental well-being.In today’s show on We Can't Afford ThatAbout my TEDx Talk. [00:43]Businesses' current attitude towards EDI training. [01:15]Exploring the idea of cost versus value. [03:59]An example of cost versus value. [04:56]How to determine the effectiveness and value of training. [07:36]Quotes on We Can't Afford ThatEDI training is often the first to be cut when a business experiences a cut in funding.Poorly trained employees are much more likely to feel unappreciated.Value is what a product or service is worth to you.Cost is the price you or an organisation pay for a product or service.In essence, training effectiveness is the degree to which a training program achieves its intended goal and desired outcome.Resources on We Can't Afford ThatWill diversity and inclusion fall down business agendas in 2024?How can I measure the impact of employee training?Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 250th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! This month, we're exploring the theme of "Why Pushback?" In today's episode, we'll delve into this compelling topic by answering the question: Do we have to do mandatory training?In today’s show on Do we have to do mandatory training?About my TEDx Talk. [00:45]Why I decided to create today’s episode. [01:05]What is statutory and mandatory training? [02:13]Why organisations need to provide training for their staff. [06:04]What happens when you make training mandatory? [09:58]Quotes on Do we have to do mandatory training?There’s a difference between mandatory and statutory training.Mandatory training is compulsory training.Statutory training is required to ensure the organisation meets its legislative duties.People often have terrible experiences with training.You can’t just roll out poor-level training.Resources on Do we have to do mandatory training?Statutory & mandatory training: Definitions, differences & guidanceContact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 249th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! As we step into June, I'm excited to introduce a new theme for the month: "Why the Pushback."In today’s show on Why the pushback?About my TEDx Talk. [00:45]Why I chose this month’s theme. [01:10]What is “pushback”? [01:43]3 different categories of pushback. [03:06]Some phrases in the 3 different categories of pushback. [05:20]Quotes on Why the pushback?Pushback is resistance to new ways of doing things.Pushback is different from ascertaining right.Pushback is very different to speaking up for yourselfPushback stifles creativity, innovation and improving things for everyone.Part of the problem we’ve seen is that leadership has been incredibly poor.Resources on Why the pushback?Manager Push Back: Its Meaning and How to Handle ItHow to navigate pushback to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 248th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month/Week.Last week, we explored managing boundaries as a mental health supporter. This week's episode, the final instalment in the series, tackles cultural preferences for mental health recovery.In today’s show on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health RecoveryAbout my TEDx Talk [00:54]How culture impacts mental health recovery. [01:28]The definition of culture. [02:17]What to consider when supporting someone at work. [03:13]How to support someone’s mental health recovery. [06:46]Quotes on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health RecoveryWe all carry cultural capital wherever we are.The way we dress, speak, eat and think is all influenced by cultural factors.Religion, in some cultures, is seen as very helpful when it comes to mental health recovery.Practitioners may not understand cultural nuances and norms, which could be a real barrier.Recovery journeys are far easier when we receive support and empathy from those around us.Resources on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health RecoveryEpisode #247 Managing Boundaries As a Mental Health SupporterCulture and mental illnessesContact me to work together on mental health support at work.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 246th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month/Week, and in this episode, I'll be focusing on setting the framework for positive Mental Health conversations at work.In today’s show on Starting a Mental Health Conversation as a ManagerAbout my TEDx Talk [00:53]3 vital factors to keep in mind when considering how to support others. [03:58]Discover strategies for recognizing mental health challenges among your team members. [05:16]Learn about key indicators to watch for that may signal mental health concerns. [05:48]Find out actionable steps to take when you spot signs or symptoms of mental illness. [08:50]Quotes on Starting a Mental Health Conversation as a ManagerIt’s often much easier to talk about physical ill health.Identifying mental issues with team members can be tricky to spot.You might notice an increase in weight loss or appetite.It’s far more socially acceptable to talk about stress than mental ill health.Be aware of your policies and procedures.Resources on Starting a Mental Health Conversation as a ManagerEpisode #97 The art of listening to support someoneEpisode #124 How to Start Conversations about Mental Health at WorkEpisode #4 Do you wear stress as a badge of honour?Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 245th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme is "Moments for Movement" - all about the powerful connection between physical activity and mental well-being.In this podcast series, we'll be setting the stage for positive mental health conversations in the workplace.In today’s show on What is Psychological Safety at Work?About my TEDx talk. [00:43]Why I decided to kick off this series with psychological safety. [01:25]What you can do to create psychological safety. [03:37]The meaning of challenge. [06:23]The importance of providing support. [07:39] Quotes on What is Psychological Safety at Work?Psychological safety leads to increased engagementPsychological safety also helps with continuous learning and development.You don’t want your workplace to be like a family.This is about challenging certain things in a professional manner.It’s important to provide everyone with training on feedback Resources on What is Psychological Safety at Work?Episode #125 Doing Less Being MoreEnhancing Employee Engagement: Unlocking the 4 Key Elements of Psychological Safety in the WorkplaceJoin my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 244th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation and today for the last episode in the series I am talking about why reparations are key to shifting the colonising dynamic.In today’s show on Why repatriation is vitalAbout my TedX talk [00:43]The definition of reparation [03:09]5 formal categories of reparations. [04:42]Another definition of reparation. [08:02]The meaning of repatriation. [10:03]Quotes on Why Repatriation Is VitalReparation is a big topic, and I could spend days talking about it.Reparation as a concept needs to happen at a higher systemic level.Reparations can be directed to the descendants of enslaved people.Many workplaces are happy to lobby on things like smoking.Equal pay and backdating need to happen.Resources on Why repatriation is vitalWhat Are Reparations And What Forms Can They Take?What Are Reparations?The logic of slavery reparationsEpisode #168 How Nutrition Impacts our HealthJoin my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 243rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation. Today I am talking about decolonising in arts and heritage.In today’s show on Decolonising the CurriculumAbout my TedX talk [00:41]The definition of the arts and heritage sector. [01:23]Why we should care about the arts and heritage sector. [04:33]How decolonisation affects how museums work. [05:26]A breakdown of a Huffington Post article on decolonialisation. [06:10] Quotes on Decolonising the CurriculumHeritage can support human connections, solidarity and resilience.Many museums are part of the legacy of colonialism.Throughout history, museums have helped make the case for colonialism by collecting and cataloguing Empire.Museums can and must play their role in righting past wrongs and creating a better world for all those affected by colonialism.It’s really important to remember that colonialism is just a historical concept referring to the bygone days of the British Empire. Resources on Decolonising the CurriculumEpisode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?Episode #234 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #235 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #106 Cross-Cultural Understanding at WorkEpisode #107 Book Review Culture Map by Erin MeyerEpisode #108 What’s the big deal with Cultural appropriation?Episode #109 8 ways to Create Culturally Inclusive MeetingsDecolonising Museums ResourcesJoin my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 242nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation. Today I am talking about decolonising the curriculum. In today’s show on Decolonising the CurriculumDefinition of the curriculum. [01:34]Why diversifying is part of decolonisation. [02:56]How Decolonisation is integral to an inclusive curriculum. [04:20]The impact of white curricula [07:16]What can be done about decolonisation. [10:47]Quotes on Decolonising the CurriculumIn some sense, decolonisation is flipping things on the head.Decolonisation is integral to an inclusive curriculum.Decolonisation is not about deleting existing knowledge or history.Decolonisation is about embracing knowledge systemsPlease give credit where credit is dueResources on Decolonising the CurriculumEpisode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?Episode #234 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #235 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #65 Why Training isn’t a PanaceaDecolonising SOAS Learning and Teaching Toolkit 8 Reasons the Curriculum is WhiteTokenism in teaching: why is my curriculum white?Decolonising the CurriculumDecolonising the curriculum toolkitDecolonizing the CurriculumJoin my Mailing List and receive white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 241st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation. Today I am talking about decolonising the workplace. In today’s show on Decolonising in the WorkplaceThe apparent fatigue surrounding discussions on racial equity. [02:33]Life during the colonial era. [03:04]Strategies for decolonizing the workplace. [05:02]The importance of evaluating policies and ensuring flexibility. [12:48]Reasons why decolonisation cannot be achieved overnight. [15:13]Quotes on Decolonising in the WorkplaceDecolonisation offers a framework for those wanting to critique positions of power in the dominant culture.Colonialism is a historical and ongoing project.Decolonisation is about reversing the negative impact of colonialism.Decolonisation is about digging into the systems, the damage and making it right.The equivalent of $1 trillion was drained out of India by the British. Resources on Decolonising in the Workplace Episode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?Episode #234 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #235 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #65 Why Training isn’t a PanaceaHow to start decolonising your businessGlasgow University to pay £20m in slave trade reparationsWhite Guilt in the Summer of Black Lives MatterJoin my Mailing List and receive white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 240th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Welcome to April. I hope you had a good Easter and Bank Holiday weekend. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation, beginning by exploring its meaning and significance in today's world.In today’s show on What is Decolonisation?Why am I talking about decolonization? [1:15]Understanding colonisation: An overview [02:05]Decolonisation explained [03:08]Exploring various definitions of decolonisation [04:28]The importance of decolonisation: Why it matters today. [06:50] Quotes on What is Decolonisation?Decolonisation offers a framework for those wanting to critique positions of power in the dominant culture.Colonialism is a historical and ongoing project.Decolonisation is about reversing the negative impact of colonialism.Decolonisation is about digging into the systems, the damage and making it right.The equivalent of $1 trillion was drained out of India by the British. Resources on What is Decolonisation? Episode #217 Colonial legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?Episode #234 Identifying white Dominant NormsEpisode #235 Identifying white Dominant NormsWhat is decolonization, why is it important, and how can we practice it?It’s Time to Decolonize the Decolonization MovementWhy I Say ‘Decolonisation is ImpossibleDecolonization 101: Meaning, Facts and ExamplesJoin my Mailing List and receive white paper on mental health and inclusion hereEverywoman Handout on Women's Network activitiesCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 238th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This week, we're diving into burnout and its impact on South Asian women.To help us navigate this important topic is executive coach and keynote speaker, Neelu Kaur.Neelu has some great insights to share, and if you'd like to learn more about burnout in general, be sure to check out episode #114, Identifying and Combatting Burnout.About my guestNeelu is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach focusing on leadership development, self-advocacy, and burnout management for Fortune 500 Enterprises teams such as Sony Music, Google, Ernst & Young, RBC, and Jefferies to name a few. In 2023, Neelu published ‘Be Your Own Cheerleader,’ which focuses on self-advocacy for underrepresented voices in the workplace. She holds a bachelor's from NYU Stern School of Business, a master's degree in social & organizational psychology from Columbia University, and she is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach from the NLP Center of New York.In today’s show on Women and BurnoutAbout Neelu and what she’s working on. [02:19]Her Journey to becoming an executive coach [03:49]What the term “burnout” means to her. [05:24]Actionable strategies to reduce employee burnout in the workplace. [08:52]Neelu's top three tips for good mental health. [11:24] Quotes on Women and BurnoutI like to stay in my lane, and my lane is in the workplace.I find that South Asians have a very hard time sharing their concerns and needs, and that can lead to burnout.Burnout is managing the day-to-day stresses of life.When we get overwhelmed and can’t focus, that’s an indication of burnout.Do not reach for your phone for the first hour of your morning. Resources on Women and BurnoutListen to Episode #114: Identifying and Combatting BurnoutVisit her websiteCheck out her book Be Your Own CheerleaderFollow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and InstagramJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 238th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s International Women’s History Month. So, this month’s series is about bringing women away from the stereotypes and masks.In today’s show on Shake up your Women's NetworkAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:41]Why I decided to make an episode on this topic [01:18]What can be done to create systemic change. [04:16]Points to consider when trying to create systemic change. [05:24]Quotes on Shake up your Women's NetworkYou have to think about the bigger picture.Try to be as inclusive as possible.Think about core hours.I really think that women’s networks are super important.Having a lovely lunch event doesn’t really move the dial in the right wayResources on Shake up your Women's NetworkEpisode #217 Facing Difficult ConversationsEpisode #185 Imposter Syndrome vs Frustration PhenomenonEpisode #205 Cultural Perspectives on Imposter SyndromeEverywomen handoutCanada Gender Equity Systemic Change Tip SheetThe National Center for Women & Information Technology Systemic Change ModelsWhat is feminist systems change? by Tatiana Fraser on MediumHear my opinion about Imposter Syndrome hereJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 237th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In last week's episode, I discussed the need for systemic change to truly inspire and encourage inclusion.Today, we're exploring the concept of "unmasking the mask" with my fellow coaching colleague, Marie Loney.About my guestMarie is a Wellbeing Executive Coach, who employs a person-centred approach to her practice. With over 20 years of experience in facilitation, training, and executive coaching, she specialises in enhancing mental fitness, productivity, stress management, resilience, and psychological safety.This focus fosters highly collaborative environments, building trust across teams, businesses, clients, and markets.Having personally faced stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout in prior roles, Marie decided to specialise in wellbeing. She supports her clients in developing the mental fitness and wellbeing skills necessary for a sustainable work/life balance.Her proficiency lies in dissecting situations and guiding clients to develop tools that enable them to navigate their journeys in a healthy manner.Marie places wellbeing at the core of her coaching, recognising its pivotal role in improving employee engagement, performance, and overall business success. Her coaching methodology is tailored to support professionals to evolve their mental fitness and foster a culture of wellbeing within their organisations.Her extensive expertise spans leadership, wellbeing, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) across diverse sectors, including beauty, fashion, education, medical communications, pharma, charity, art, banking, and media with a global reach, Marie recently spearheaded an initiative in collaboration with the British Beauty Council for British Beauty Week 2023. The initiative aimed to guide consumers on a transformative journey of self-discovery by prompting them to contemplate the significance of inner beauty.Encouraging individuals to unmask their faces and turn their focus inward, the initiative sparked engaging discussions on the profound connection between inner beauty, outer appearance, and broader aspects of personal identity.In today’s show on Unmasking the MaskAbout Marie and what she’s working on at the moment. [03:12]What the term "inner beauty" means to her [07:32]Challenges global majority women face at work in being true to themselves. [09:11]How workplaces can support the idea of inner beauty. [15:53]Marie's top three tips for good mental health. [19:17] Quotes on Unmasking the MaskThe challenge that we have is that we have these norms of what beauty looks like.I always start my day well.Women of colour are a spectrum of shades, and we should be accommodated.We are all beautiful.External beauty we praise. Internal beauty, not so much. Resources on Unmasking the MaskVisit Marie's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Glow Consultancy London on Linkedin and FacebookJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 236th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s International Women’s History Month. So this month’s series is about bringing women away from the stereotypes and masks.In today’s show on Inspiring InclusionAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:44]One of the key challenges of advancing gender equality. [01:23]The second theme for International Women’s Day. [01:50]One thing we can do to shift patriarchal systems. [04:11]The need to amplify the voices of feminist change-makers. [05:40]Quotes on Inspiring InclusionWe have to think systematically about change.We need to go a lot deeper to shift patriarchal systems.We have to tackle social injustice.Systemic change needs to address and improve social and cultural systemsWe need to have these constant conversations about power.Resources on Inspiring InclusionEpisode #177 Poverty and Mental Health Episode #178 Tackling Social InjusticeEpisode #179 Campaigning against Poverty to support Mental HealthEpisode #193 Anxiety Linked to the Climate CrisisEpisode #194 Parents for FutureEpisode #195 Colonial Legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #196 How Divestment Links to Mental HealthEpisode #206 Making Climate Justice AccessibleJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 235th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Building on last week's discussion on identifying white dominant norms and their impact, this week's episode delves into how we can challenge and shift these norms.In today’s show on shifting white dominant normsAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:45]Exploring Antidotes to White Dominant Norms. [01:43]The Antidote to Power Hoarding. [03:36]Countering Individualism and Separatism. [06:00]Moving Beyond White Dominant Norms. [14:42]Quotes on shifting white dominant normsRacism has many facesThere needs to be this understanding between interdependence and responsibility.I think change is too mild a word.It’s about building relationships both internally and externally.The antidote to power-holding is power-sharingResources on shifting white dominant normsEpisode #234 Identifying white Dominant NormsJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthThe PDF for more information on white Dominant NormsWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 233rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In our last episode, we introduced the topic of white dominant norms and their significance.This week, we will expand upon that foundation by offering a detailed guide on how to discern and identify these prevailing norms in various contexts.In today’s showAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:49]Explaining what white dominant norms entail. [01:38]Methods for measuring and assessing white dominant norms. [02:19]Discussing an email I received that exemplifies white dominant norms. [12:30]Reflecting on my emotional response to the email. [15:34]QuotesIt’s a work-based community and sharing is viewed as weakPoliteness is valued over genuine honestyUseful feedback is often not provided promptly.There’s also superiority to the written word.Focus is placed on protecting power instead of addressing harms.ResourcesEpisode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 233rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Last week marked Race Equality Week, and I had the privilege of speaking with Nzinga Orgill from Avi-Solutions about fostering equity within the aviation industry.In today's episode, we'll delve into the pervasive influence of white dominant norms and their impact on workplace dynamics and culture.In today’s showAbout my TedX Wolverhampton talk. [00:55]The Inspiration Behind This Episode [01:32]Exploring White Dominant Culture [02:39]Some influential Figures in White Dominant Culture [04:27]Beyond Race Equality Week: Four Essential Episodes [06:40]QuotesWhen we tackle or think about one issue, it’s never really in isolationWe know that women’s pain isn’t taken seriously.White dominant culture is not harmful in itself.Conversations about race equality have petered out.Race equality is not just for one week. Resources Episode #68 Still to Scared to Talk about Race?Episode #60 To BAME or not to BAME?Episode #94 Making Change and not Jumping on the BandwagonEpisode #41 Racism and Genuine AllyshipJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 232nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It is Race Equality Week, running from February 5th to 11th.Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This week, I am speaking to Nzinga Orgill, Founder and CEO of Avi-I Solutions to talk about equity in the aviation industry.About my guestNzinga Orgill has redefined the aviation landscape with her pioneering leadership. With nearly two decades of experience, Nzinga has transitioned from frontline roles at Heathrow Airport to reshaping the industry's future through Avi-I Solutions. Her impactful work not only champions accessibility, equity, and inclusion but also delivers substantial financial and reputation benefits for the organisations fortunate enough to collaborate with her.Nzinga's commitment to inclusivity and innovation positions Avi-I Solutions as a trailblazer, not just navigating the skies but creating a future where every passenger's journey is an inclusive, enriching experience. Through her dynamic leadership, Nzinga sparks critical conversations, cultivates financial success, and elevates organisational reputations.In today’s showAbout Nzinga and what she’s working on at the moment. [03:33]What the term “equity” means to her. [09:30]The biggest challenges for passengers accessing support in airports. [14:50]What airports can do to shift the status quo and integrate culture, legal resilience, and inclusion. [19:44]Her top three mental health tips. [28:16]QuotesI love the term equity.We are born different and we should be able to embrace our differences.People deserve to be sent off how they want to be sent off.I know that for many people, travelling can be stressful.Flying can be one of the most nerve-racking things that we do, but it doesn’t have to be.ResourcesVisit Nzinga's websiteFollow her on LinkedInJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 231st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast and the last in the series on the heart and mind connection.So, on today’s episode, I’m going to be reviewing the book Enchantment by Katherine May.In today’s showAbout my TedX Wolverhampton talk. [00:55]A brief overview of the book Enchantment by Catherine May [01:25]What I liked about this book. [03:53]One thing I found frustrating about the book. [06:21]My takeaways from the book. [08:29]QuotesNot many of us have had a great start to 2024.Spending at least 120 minutes in nature is associated with good health and wellbeingThings that once brought me joy, made me feel incredibly flat.What I liked about the book was the accessible chapters on the themes of earth, water, fire and air.I think it was great to have the helpful and interesting insight into what reconnection looked like for her.ResourcesEpisode #89: Connecting with Nature and Mental HealthEpisode #123: Book Review: Wintering by Katherine MayJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 230th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. We welcome the New Year with a series on heart and mind connection. I am speaking with Dr Magdalena Bak-Maier this week about healthy functioning with a heart and mind connection.About my guestDr Magdalena Bak-Maier is a mental health and well-being expert, educator, neuroscientist and leading coach-therapist. Her unique heart, mind, body and spirit approach helps people navigate life, lead and heal by tapping into the full power of their nervous system.Magdalena teaches minds to feel and hearts to think. She believes that talent is not in short supply, but healthy people are! She works to change this through 1:1 clinics, education and consultancy.She is the creator of the Grid method for health, results and success. The crucial insight she made is that healthy people are good at balancing work, life, career and self-care, which we can all learn to do.Grid supports mental health and well-being in students and adults and has been selected for sharing at the Columbia University Coaching Conference, Positive Psychology Congress as well as US National Public Radio and Guardian Masterclass series. Magdalena’s current work explores Grid's use of ineffective habit change and burnout recovery.Her most recent project is a 12-month goal-setting adventure designed to support people in recovering their agency and confidence through tangible results and a training module for Oxford University Press on healthy workplace cultures.To take the Grid method into the world, Magdalena trains other coaches and managers in this powerful approach and offers Grid workshops and keynotes.You can learn more about her work at www.maketimecount.com or via LinkedIn, follow her YouTube channel, or explore her books. Whatever you do, make your health and well-being a key priority. The world needs you.In today’s showAbout and what she’s currently working on [02:41]How she became an author and a changemaker. [03:19]What the term “heart and mind connection” mean to her? [05:20]Frameworks that help people connect heart and mind together. [08:43]Her top 3 mental health tips. [11:38]QuotesMy road to authorship was partly aspirational and accidental.Listening to your heart is important.So often, we talk ourselves out of things using purely rational.Connection is all about team work and linking yourself to other people.Self -care is not just about sleep and good nutrition. It’s also about attending to your mind, heart, body and spirit.Resources for a Career with Heart and MindVisit Dr Magdalena's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn, LinkedIn MTC, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Instagram MBMListen to Episode #210: Writing and Mental HealthCheck out Episode #211: Creative Writing and Mental Health with Jim HallListen to Episode #212: The Power of Journaling with Greta SolomonCheck out Episode #213: Ancestral Legacies and Writing with Jackee HolderJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 229th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. January is focused on heart and mind connection. To join me on this episode is Andréa Watts.About my guestAndréa Watts is the first specialist in coaching with collage and founded UnglueYou®, her coaching business in 2012. Her passion for her subject stems from her belief that we are all creative and hold a wealth of untapped wisdom and intuition in our unconscious. Andréa’s vision is:“To see the Collage Coaching Technique™ used globally as a creative coaching tool for releasing people’s potential”.To enable this ambition, she delivers ICF and AC approved training for coaches on using her 3 stage framework, the Collage Coaching Technique™. She also guest lectures on Coach Psychology programmes at several London Universities, was honorary lecturer at City, University London and the Coaching in Context module lead at Birkbeck University.To further share her knowledge and passion for creativity in coaching Andréa authored ‘Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool: A Comprehensive Resource for Coaches and Psychologists’, published by Routledge in 2022.As an experienced coach, facilitator, trainer and speaker, in addition to her 1-1 coaching, her clients include Google, Imperial College London, Moët Hennessey, The United States Air Force and Jenny Garrett OBE.In today’s showAbout Andrea and what she’s working on at the moment [02:20]What does the term “well-being” mean to her. [06:09]How Collage connects both heart and mind. [08:40]What workplaces can do to introduce collaging into team building practices. [12:33]Her top three mental health tips. [10:20] Quotes The process of collage is an art form.The heart and mind inform each other.Our emotions are really important.It’s important to practice mindfulness.Do something creative. ResourcesTop-Tips for Introducing an Arts-Based Method when Working with TeamsVisit Andrea's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn and YoutubeSign up to her mailing listSend her an emailJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 227th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. We are kicking off the year with a series on the heart and mind connection. On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about what a heart-mind connection is.In today’s showAbout my TedX talk. [00:45]What is the heart and mind connection? [01:31]How the connection between heart and mind is a two-way street. [02:20]The link between head and heart. [03:17]How the heart communicates with the brain. [03:40]QuotesThe connection between heart and mind is a two-way street.The heart is a very sophisticated information centre.Even when we make perceived rational decisions, there will be sensations in our bodies.We feel stressful situations physically.There is an emotional highway between our hearts and minds.ResourcesEpisode #18: Looking Beyond New Year’s ResolutionEpisode #125: Doing Less Being More Karen LiebenguthBrain and Heart: The dynamic connectionJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 226th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. On today’s episode, I’m going to be giving you a round-up of 2023 and the reflections from this year.In today’s showAbout today’s episode. [00:33]Why I chose “ease” as my word of the year. [02:16]A month-by-month recap of 2023. [03:15]My 2024 word of the year. [19:29]QuotesThis has been my 6th full year of business and an unexpected one.You have to choose your word of the year carefully.Things do happen. They just happen differently.I’m honoured to have been listed on the 2024 Diversity Power listThis year has been one of learning and giving myself space. ResourcesEpisode #174: 2022 The Year in ReviewEpisode #91: Elevating Teen Self-EsteemEpisode #180: Intersectionality for LGBTQ+ History MonthEpisode #183: LGBTQ+ Black Health ExperiencesEpisode #181: How to support LGBTQ+ Mental Health at WorkEpisode #182: Transitioning in FamiliesEpisode #186: Celebrating the International Day of HappinessEpisode #188: The Top 5 Inclusion Workplace MistakesEpisode #189: Ensuring People’s Rights at WorkEpisode #190: Improving Gender Diversity in FinanceEpisode #191: The Conscious WorkplaceEpisode #201: Friendship and Mental HealthEpisode #193: Anxiety Linked to the Climate CrisisEpisode #194: Parents for FutureEpisode #195: Colonial legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #196: How Divestment Links to Mental HealthEpisode #197: Building your Personal BrandEpisode #198: Transactional vs Transformational ChangesEpisode #199: Failing ForwardEpisode #200: 200th Episode CelebrationEpisode #202: Intersectional FriendshipsEpisode #203: What kind of South Asian are you?Episode #204: Flipping the Definition of SuccessEpisode #205: Cultural Perspectives on Imposter SyndromeEpisode #206: How to be a Mentally Healthy ProfessionalEpisode #207: Making Climate Justice AccessibleEpisode #24: People of colour, sex and mental healthEpisode #214: Saluting our Sisters Episode #215: Reconnect Retreats Episode #216: Telling the Stories of African Women Episode #217: Facing Difficult Conversations Episode #218: Workplace Behaviour Change Journeys Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 225th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. On today’s episode, I am going to be talking about what I think workplace well-being trends for 2024 will be. In today’s showWhy I decided to make this episode. [02:25]The current state of the workforce in 2023. [03:17]Some stats about workplace dynamics. [03:59]What I believe the trends for 2024 will be. [05:21]About the ageing population in the UK. [15:08]QuotesWork-life balance has gone out the window.2023 seemed much harder than 2020 or 2022 in terms of workplace dynamics.Workplace dynamics is vital and is not going anywhere.The most common cause of stress is work-related stressThere are more women than ever in the UK workforce right now. Resources Champion HealthEngaging and Managing a Multigenerational WorkforceUK workplace diversity and inclusion progress has stalled.Race at Work Charter 2023 reportThe majority of UK workers are motivated by climate changeEpisode #193: Climate change and anxietyEpisode #195: Colonial legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #206: Making Climate Justice AccessibleEpisode #68: Still too scared to talk about race?Episode #111: Black women in MenopauseBonus Episode: Why Resilience Isn’t A Sticking PlasterJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 224th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Disability History Month, so on today’s episode, I am going to be talking about disabled entrepreneurship and its complexities due to the barriers society presents.In today’s showWhy I decided to make an episode on this topic. [01:28]Some statistics about disabled entrepreneurship [02:06]What do the terms “entrepreneurship and disability” mean. [03:50]How disabled entrepreneurs are affected in society. [10:20]What workplaces can do to help disabled entrepreneurs [12:37]QuotesDisabled entrepreneurs have proven themselves to be innovators.25% of small business owners are disabled or have a health condition.At its core, an entrepreneur can be defined as someone who starts their own business.Disabled entrepreneurs face severe funding difficulties.There’s a lack of focus on investment opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs. ResourcesBusiness Without BarriersDisabled entrepreneurs face severe funding inequity resulting in £500 million in missed revenue in the UK.Check out Episode #16: Disability History Month: The Disability MovementListen to Episode #21: How staff networks Shape the cultureCheck out Episode #88: Talking Sense for deaf AwarenessListen to Episode #119: Universal Design and why it’s so importantJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 222nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on cross-cultural parenting and to join me is Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez.About my guestToby Mildon is a Diversity and inclusion Architect who is passionate about creating diverse workplaces and cultures that are inclusive. He has helped some of the UK's largest companies, including the BBC, Deloitte, Sony, and HarperCollins Publishing, improve staff retention, brand innovation, productivity, and performance.Toby's lifelong passion for Diversity and Inclusion stems from his personal and professional experiences with inequality, and his belief that building a culture of inclusive growth is essential for organisational success.Toby's Inclusive Growth Culture Programme helps businesses implement real change and avoid shallow and superficial diversity initiatives. If a company has more than 250 employees or intends to grow to this size, Toby is the right person to help drive the business forward and achieve new heights.He speaks passionately about how moving beyond superficial diversity initiatives and building a culture of inclusive growth is essential. It addresses the underlying issues of inequality and creates a sustainable framework for continued growth and success.Toby's book, Inclusive Growth: Future-proof your Business by creating a Diverse Workplace, provides a practical framework that enables you to deliver a sustainable, diverse and inclusive workplace that allows your organisation to grow.The book helps you understand how to strategically align diversity and inclusion to organisational growth, change the culture and motivate senior leaders to ‘walk the talk’ for inclusivity, design and implement a sustainable inclusivity infrastructure, work as a whole organisation rather than in HR isolation, and celebrate your inclusivity to become an employer of choice in your industry.In today’s showAbout Toby and what he’s working on at the moment. [02:23]How he became a diversity and inclusion architect. [03:40]What the term "disability inclusion" means to him. [06:09]The biggest challenge for people with disabilities when it comes to accessing support. [10:06]His top 3 mental health tips. [18:25] QuotesDisability inclusion is about including disabled people.It’s surprising how many organisations neglect to include disability when they talk about diversity.There’s been an increase in awareness and conversation about invisible disability.The current government don’t have a good track record when it comes to supporting disabled people.I believe that corporations can learn from entrepreneurs. ResourcesFollow Toby on LinkedIn and TwitterVisit his websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.

Welcome to the 222nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on cross-cultural parenting and to join me is Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez.About my guestWith 20 years dedicated to the third sector, I've been a steadfast advocate for human rights, specialising in issues like refugee protection, human trafficking, torture, and access to justice.My academic journey, marked by a focus on Postcolonial Literature and a Post Graduate Diploma in Conflict, Security, and Development, laid the groundwork for my deep understanding of complex challenges.A pivotal achievement in my career was leading the Good Practice and Partnerships Team at Refugee Action—the first infrastructure-dedicated team in the UK to cater to the needs of the refugee and migrant sector.This initiative built capacity within third-sector organisations and integrated collaboration, early action and access to justice whilst driving systemic change. In various roles, from volunteer to board chair, I've gained a holistic perspective on the not-for-profit sector. Fundraising and project development have been integral to my journey, showcasing my commitment to driving meaningful change. My passion lies in co-creating transformative strategies for secure, stable, and agile organisations. Over seven years, I've supported a team working with 300+ organisations across the UK, providing valuable insights into the sector's challenges and opportunities. My mission is to foster change, bringing organisations and funders together for a future prepared and eager to embrace positive transformation. In today’s showAbout Carolina and what being a parent means to her. [02:30]Her thoughts around parenting cross-culturally. [06:36]What the term “anti-racist parenting” means to her. [13:59]Some things workplaces can do to discuss and create safe spaces for cross-cultural parenting. [20:53]Her top three mental health tips. [26:23] Quotes Parenting for me is unique.There are loads of pros and cons of being a solo parent.Language has been very important in bringing up my son.I’m very used to a lot more diversity.There’s still very little employers are doing to support parents. Resources Follow Carolina on LinkedIn and TwitterJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC

Welcome to the 221st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on wellbeing and to join me on the podcast is Dr Naomi Irvine. About my guestDr Naomi Irvine specialises in helping leaders improve their relationships and results in complex organisations, through Fierce Conversations, gender empowerment, personal effectiveness, leadership development, and coaching and mentoring.Her services support organisations to maximise retention of valued staff members, attract a diverse workforce, build resilience and creativity, and promote the advancement of under-represented groups.She has trained in fierce conversations and interventions to support organizational change. She delivers mandatory qualities training and bespoke away days for the third sector as well as leadership development for emergent leaders in the higher education sector and knowledge transfer particularly with research culture in STEM. She's had a career that spans many organizations, with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, followed by being a research associate and working at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Leicester. Now she's the owner of Dr. Naomi Unlimited and I'm delighted to have her on the show to talk more about parenting with well-being in mind as a professional running her own business.In today’s showAbout Dr Naomi and what she’s working on at the moment [01:59]A summary of her parenting journey so far. [03:57]What the term “parenting with wellbeing in mind” mean to her. [06:54]Her biggest challenge when it comes to talking to her kids about mental well-being. [11:12]Her top three mental health tips. [25:12]QuotesI was a great parent until I had kids.I wear different hats.As I’ve become more experienced as a parent, the less I know about parenting.People parent boys and girls differently.Keeping life going is not all for me.ResourcesFollow Dr. Naomi on LinkedInJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 220th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind.Our first guest for the series is the brilliant Prof Keon West! Someone I have known since working at Oxford, and someone I am very proud to know.About my guestKeon West is a Professor of Social Psychology who specialises in bias and bias reduction. A fundamentally international thinker, Keon was born in Trinidad, raised in Jamaica and educated at Macalester (in Minnesota, USA), the Sorbonne (in Paris, France) and Oxford (in Oxford, UK) under a Rhodes Scholarship.He currently works at Goldsmiths, part of the University of London. He's published over 75 empirical articles which have been cited over 2000 times in the wider academic literature.He's served on the governing board of multiple national and international psychological societies including the British Psychological Society and the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (in which he served as president from 2020 - 2021). A deep believer in the importance of good science communication, as well as good science, Professor West appears regularly on television and radio as an expert on prejudice and improving intergroup relations. He's also the author of 2 lay books - (1) Skewed: Decoding Media Bias published by Howes and currently available on audible and (2) The Science of Racism, published by MacMillan with an agreed release date in early 2025. He is and has always been Black. In today’s showAbout Prof Keon and what he’s working on at the moment. [02:10]What the term “anti-racist parenting” means to him. [07:33]The biggest challenge about having conversations about racism with children. [12:05]What workplaces can do to understand the need of parents. [23:15]His top three mental health tips. [28:12] Quotes I grew up as a black person in a black country.I want people to start having new conversations about racism.What really frustrates me is when people flatly claim that racism doesn’t occur.I won’t be one of those people who say personal experiences trump science.I don’t try to take on everything on my own. Resources Visit Prof Keon's websiteCheck out his citationsListen to I Can't Be RacistDownload my new audiobook - SKEWEDHave a media query? Contact his agent, Jo Wander: email | 07771 760 226Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 219th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s series is all about equity and well-being in parenting.In today’s showWhy I decided to make an episode on today’s topic [01:10]About my TEDx talk on the connection between culture, race and mental health. [00:41]Abiding by flexible and agile working. [03:43]The importance of creating safe spaces for parents to talk about equity and parenting. [07:36]Why it’s important to recognise that parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all. [11:57]QuotesParents' priorities are centred around protecting children's health and well-being.Family spaces can be very scary and frightening for most of us.Parenting is not one size fits all.Mothers with children are at work in higher numbers.We’ve got a significant number of people who are working and suffer from mental ill-healthResourcesUK Labour Market statsMental Health Foundation statistics Barnado’s Guide for Parents on White PrivilegeEpisode #135: Recognising Different Ways to Have a FamilyJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 220th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. To wrap up this year's Black History Month, I am talking about Workplace Behaviour Change Journeys, what this means and how to do this.In today’s showAbout today’s topic and why I decided to create it. [01:22]What is race-reciprocal mentoring. [03:32]How to create non-hierarchical relationships in an organisation. [05:35]Why there’s a need for race-reciprocal mentoring. [07:15]Some things you can do to create a behavioural change journey at your workplace. [09:00]QuotesWe have to be open to continuous learning.Think about the clarity of your program.I always train the senior leadership and staff mentors separately.The matching needs to be done carefully.Celebrate the successes you have with your program. Resources 200th Episode CelebrationSetting-up Race Reciprocal Mentoring ProgrammesBlack History Month Resource Pack 2023Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 217th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Black History Month, a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.Black people have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change. However, despite their countless contributions to society, the achievements of Black women, in particular, have too often been overlooked or forgotten. That is why, this year, we will be celebrating the exceptional achievements of Black women.To join me on the show today is Jimi Okubanjo.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.About my guestJimi has successfully led operational transformations across multiple industries and has generated over $250 Million in performance improvements. She's worked in energy, mining, infrastructure, and financial services.Jimi's extensive experience equips her with a deep understanding of leading successful transformations in various industries.Jimi's corporate background influenced her transition to capturing stories that impact leaders' perspectives profoundly, leading to the mission of collaborating with executives and their teams.Her film Arising Firebird Tells the stories of seasoned professional women of Color who left the workplace due to toxic sexism and racism, and how they are rebuilding their lives/careers on their own terms.She’s on a mission to get the message of Arising Firebird to 1 million women of Color (plus any allies) to help us overcome toxic work, and build their careers and lives on their own terms.In today’s showAbout Jimi and what she’s working on at the moment. [02:40]How she got into her line of work. [04:37]Why she made the film, Arise Firebird. [15:30]The biggest challenge for black women in the UK in getting support. [21:53]Her top three mental health tips [35:02]QuotesOne of the great things about being a filmmaker is that there will always be stories to be told.I like doing hard things.Humans are emotional.Leaders set the culture.We need to support people by listening.ResourcesConnect with Jimi on Facebook and LinkedInVisit her websiteEmail herJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 216th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Black History Month, a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.This year's theme of ‘Saluting our Sisters’ highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. This year’s celebration will showcase pioneering black women who have made remarkable contributions to literature, music, fashion, sport, business, politics, academia, social and health care, and more.To join me on the show today is Mukelwa Hlatshwayo.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.About my guestMukelwa Hlatshwayo is an award-winning Nairobi-based journalist, covering general news in East Africa.As a journalist with more than 15 years of experience, she has covered a wide range of news items such as conflict, crime, and climate change. Mukelwa has reported for various international media houses including Sky News, France24, Al Jazeera, New York Times, and is currently the senior producer for Reuters, East Africa. Mukelwa began her career reporting current affairs for one of South Africa’s then flagship current affairs show, 3rd Degree, in 2006. From then she moved to the New York Times in their Southern Africa bureau, a position that initiated her journey reporting to global audiences. The news beat closest to her heart is women and children. This has taken her to the heart of Johannesburg's inner-city reporting on illegal backstreet abortions, hijacked buildings, and stories of survivors of what was called “corrective rape”.In today’s showAbout Mukelwa and what she’s working on at the moment [02:51]The way she copes with the pressures of her work. [07:12]How she became a journalist. [12:40]Mukelwa thoughts on giving black women a platform to be heard globally. [14:28]Her top three mental health tips. [33:14]QuotesI was about 7 years old when I told my mum I wanted to become a journalist.It’s not easy for people to tell you their stories.It’s important to approach people as equals.Oftentimes, we misunderstand why people are angry.Exercise is so important.ResourcesConnect with Mukelwa on Instagram and TwitterJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 215th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Black History Month, a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.This year, we will be celebrating the exceptional achievements of Black women, and joining me on this episode is Abi Osho.About my guestAbi Osho is the founder of Soul Melanin Ltd. She is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and retreat creator. Abi came from humble beginnings, and she made a decision to change her life in order to heal herself and help other people heal from their own childhood trauma.Abi believes that when we are empowered to change our own story from one of self-doubt to unwavering self-belief, this has a ripple effect that will further help other women connect back to their own inner place of personal power. As a holistic leadership coach, Abi supports Black and brown female leaders to reconnect with who they are becoming, cultivating a deeper level of embodiment for expansive leadership within.Abi also creates nature-based retreats for women of colour in the UK (as featured in the Guardian January 2023) and in Africa, she is a keen advocate of holistic health and well-being,Abi travels solo throughout the continent of Africa, meeting with indigenous communities, whilst sourcing the purest holistic indigenous African oils. In today’s showAbout Abi and what she’s currently working on. [02:50]What the term “mental well-being” means to her. [10:02]The biggest challenge for black women in the UK in getting support. [14:24]What workplaces can do to stop playing into the stereotypes [23:20]Her top three mental health tips [27:32]QuotesMindful well-being is about being aware of what you're saying to yourself.We’re trained a lot in the “how we want to be”, but not enough in the “who we want to be”.There are allies and non-allies in every workplace.I think it’s important to listen to people’s language.I’m a big fan of everything nature.ResourcesConnect with Abi on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and InstagramVisit her websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.

Welcome to the 214th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Welcome to October and it is of course Black History Month in the UK. This year’s theme is celebrating our sisters.This year, Black History Month will be dedicated to honouring the achievements of Black women who are often forgotten heroines. The aim is to amplify their voices and challenge the systems that oppress them.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.In today’s showAbout my TEDx talk and booking me as a speaker. [00:44]This year's black history month theme [01:50]Celebrating my black sisters that have been there for me. [03:55]Black women who have led the way around the globe. [06:!5]Some ways to salute black women at the workplace. [10:50] Quotes Black History Month is about placing anti-racism and anti-blackness at the core of what we do.It is about moving from simply listening to constant and consistent actions.Do not ask black women to speak at your organisation for free.There are so many black women who have led the way around the globe.Think about the black women in your area and around the world. Resources Connect with Greta on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and InstagramVisit her websiteStephen Washington Qigong TeacherJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 213th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s our final in the series on writing and wellbeing. Today you are in for a real treat as we're joined by the lovely Jackee Holder.About my guestA well seasoned walker of London streets, parks and green spaces with over 10,000 walking and writing hours under her belt. Jackee describes herself as an urban city walker and enthusiast of the health and well-being benefits of connecting and engaging with trees and nature inside urban environments.Jackee has a portfolio career as a Leadership coach at executive and board levels, on leadership development programmes and as an expert promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of journaling, expressive writing and nature wellness. Jackee has penned three non-fiction titles, two illustrated nature themed writing maps, Writing With Fabulous Trees and Re-Wilding The Page Writing Maps. In 2016 she self published the Inner & Outer Nature Self Discovery card deck, a collection of 49 nature inspired journal writing prompts bringing together the benefits of nature and therapeutic writing. Her work has been featured in several anthologies including; The Big Book Of Journaling, Transformational Journaling For Coaches, Therapists and Clients, The Creativity Workbook For Coaches and Creatives, Inside Creativity Coaching and 101 Coaching Supervision Techniques, Approaches, Enquiries and Experiments. Jackee is regularly featured on a host of podcasts and summits. She currently pens a monthly column for Psychologies Magazine, the UK’s best selling emotional wellbeing magazine.Jackee lives a calm and peaceful life on the edges of the city of London where she embraces the last faint traces of the ancient urban forests and woodlands that once marked this region of South London. Her favourite resilience tip is heading out for an early morning walk amongst the trees and gifting herself whenever she can ten precious minutes of early morning journaling before starting her day.In today’s showAbout Jackee and what she’s working on at the moment [02:49]What the term healing through writing means to her [13:18]Her thoughts on who has the right to write [21:24]How workplaces can support staff in journaling [28:08]Her top three mental health tips [31:07]QuotesI think we can create spaces where people can write togetherThere is nothing more liberating than writing in your own voice.Writing in analogue is so relaxing.My journal is something that is with me 24/7.I love to walk.ResourcesConnect with Jackee on Linkedin, Twitter and InstagramVisit her websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 212th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we are focusing on writing wellbeing and mental health. In this first episode of the series episode 210, I outlined the research evidence on writing and wellbeing, as well as all the types of writing that can support wellbeing. Today, we are focussing on journaling, and joining me in talking about this is Greta Solomon.About my guestGreta Solomon is a journalist and author specialising in mental health, emotional well-being, and the transformative power of journaling. She is also a highly experienced writing teacher and soft skills coach, with 14 years of experience coaching individuals, and delivering workshops for companies, organisations, and universities.She trained as an ICF-accredited coach in 2007, and a lifelong learning teacher in 2008, and her clients include Zalando and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.Greta began her journalism career in 2000, following a degree in psychology. She held deputy editor and features writer positions at Executive Woman and Woman, before going freelance in 2002.Her bylines include Red, Stylist, Forbes, HuffPost, and Psychologies. From 2009-2010, she worked as a journalist and PR at a top 150 consultancy, SE10. Greta is a published poet and songwriter, and the author of Just Write It! (McGraw-Hill, 2013) and the award-nominated Heart, Sass; Soul: Journal Your Way to Inspiration and Happiness (Mango, 2019).Her journal healing course Heal The Shame That Sabotages Self-Expression is enrolling now.In today’s showWhat she’s currently working on. [03:03]How she became a journal healer. [04:06]What the term “well-being” means to her. [06:50]What people can do to incorporate writing into their lifestyles. [15:26]Her top three mental health tips. [17:59]QuotesThere's so much that you can do for yourself, once you know how.Well-being is this intangible feeling of feeling good.Writing for well-being is not about sitting on your desk. It’s about moving and getting out there.People have very deep-seated beliefs that stop them from putting pen to paper.I encourage people to walk and write.ResourcesConnect with Greta on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and InstagramVisit her websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.

Welcome to the 211th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we are focusing on writing wellbeing and mental health.Last week in episode 210, I outlined the research evidence on writing and wellbeing as well as the types of writing that can support wellbeing.Today we are focussing on creative writing and to join me in talking about this more is Jim Hall.About my guestJim is a Derby-based writer, educator, and carer. His published work includes Upon Arrival, Drop Your Cool (2015), Boy (2016), and ELSEWHERE (forthcoming, 2024).He serves as writer-in-residence for various schools and University settings, in which he curates, edits, and publishes anthologies of creative writing by new writers, many of whom have previously never put pen to paper.He has worked as a programme manager for Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature,supporting writers of all ages and backgrounds to read and write for pleasure, and running several young writers’; groups, alongside delivering ongoing email and Zoom courses in poetry and prose.Jim believes firmly in ‘leaving out no-one’ when it comes to accessing creativity, and that everyone has a story to tell.In today’s showAbout Jim, and what he's working on at the moment [01:55]What led him to become a full-time writer. [06:28]What the term "well-being" mean to him. [11:29]What workplaces can do to encourage employees to use creative writing for their well-being. [22:03]His top three mental health tips. [32:52]QuotesI have always been someone who feeds massively off other humans and individuals.I was a very reluctant reader for a long time.Well-being is a term that I'm very guilty of not reflecting on.I saw well-being as a meal that I knew was good for me, but would never order it.I love the challenge of shifting people's perspectives about creative writing.ResourcesConnect with Jim on Linkedin.Visit his websiteCheckout My Skin, My Story on InstagramListen to Episode #87 Why Dancing is Good for Mental HealthJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 210th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Welcome to September, a new month and podcast series. This month, we are focussing on writing and wellbeing.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.In today’s showAbout my TEDx talk and booking me as a speaker. [00:44]Why I chose to do an episode on writing and mental health. [01:15]How emotional writing affects mental health. [02:01]The broad context of writing. [04:15]Different ways of writing for well-being. [05:04] QuotesWriting is a really broad word and encompasses a number of ways that we can do this.Bottling up emotions can lead to distress.Writing in a diary or journal can be free-form or guided by certain questions.All writing is an incredibly personal and individualised experience.Writing reflectively involves critically analysing an experience. Resources linked to Happy 4th BirthdayDownload the 200 Episode Podcast GuideLeave me feedback anonymously via SpeakPipeListen to Episode #86: 5 Ways Reading Benefits your Mental HealthCheck out Episode #51: A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda SnaithListen to Episode #159: 6 Reasons Why Personal Development is Important HBR Writing Can Help Us Heal from TraumaThis is how writing can improve your mental healthJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC

Welcome to the 209th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, to finish off our series on Telling Your Story, I have a really special guest for you, Sathya Bala.About my guestSathya is an energetic leader, business owner and community builder fueled by building a more equitable world through her work. She brings her experience as a senior influencer and on-the-ground changemaker starting at Deloitte in Risk and Audit, and moving on to Data Governance at Sainsbury's, Barclays, HSBC and Deutsche Bank.Sathya then moved into diversity, equity and inclusion sponsoring these initiatives in her last role at Chanel as Head of Global Data Governance. Now Sathya is a consultant entrepreneur, thought leader, board advisor and speaker focused on using data and stories to make organisations more equitable.She is the founder and community organiser for My Skin My Story which empowers women of colour all around the world, and in three years she has run 30 events and built a membership of over 500 people.Sathya also sits on the board of a national cancer charity and dance company and speaking she demystifies identity bias intersectionality inclusion and how to champion equity by tapping into stories and humanising data.Sathya embraces her lived experience as a Sri Lankan Tamil woman born in Singapore, who grew up in Sydney and moved to London as a young adult. She inspires others with her story and is proud to amplify underrepresented voices, and was awarded top 100 ethnic minority executives by Yahoo Finance and has been recognised by the UK National Diversity Awards, and Juno Freelancer awards.In today’s showAbout Sathya, and what she's working on at the moment [02:15]Her career journey to becoming a diversity and inclusion advocate. [04:56]What the term "embracing identity" means to her. [13:27]What workplaces can do to create safe places for employees. [22:03]Her top three mental health tips. [29:23]QuotesI've had to be a bit more intentional about taking care of my mental health.The number one thing is to find places that are safe for you to be vulnerable in.We subconsciously hide parts of ourselves.I remember trying to distance myself from my brownness.For me, it's about carving out time when you are able to switch off from work.ResourcesConnect with Sathya on Linkedin.Visit her websiteCheckout My Skin, My Story on InstagramJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 208th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Today's episode is all about celebrating the fourth birthday of the podcast, and 208 full episodes of the show.In this episode, I want to share with you key things I have learned over the years from episodes 158 to today's episode.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.In today’s showAbout my TEDx talk and booking me as a speaker. [01:04]Themes we covered last year. [02:01]The most popular episodes for last year. [03:46]10 Countries with the most downloads. [06:04]What to expect in the new year. [09:48]QuotesThank you to everyone who listens to the podcast!The path of least resistance is still a path.The podcast is all about giving you access, if you can't afford to work with me or purchase training.I try to provide tools, tips and support so that anyone can access the information.Engaged followers make a huge difference.ResourcesListen to Episode #110: Tackling Anti-Blackness in South Asian CommunitiesCheck out Episode #146: Work-Life Balance 2: Mood Check-InListen to Episode #126: Book Review: The Body Keeps the ScoreCheck out Episode #109: 8 ways to Create Culturally Inclusive MeetingsListen to Episode #111: Black women in MenopauseCheck out Episode #100: 7 Reasons you must watch We Are Lady PartsListen to Episode #107: Book Review Culture Map by Erin MeyerCheck out Episode #37: Why bother with Inclusive Language?Listen to Episode #39: Resilience and mental health.Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1

Welcome to the 207th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This episode is the final in our series on South Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse stories that shape the South Asian community. This year's theme is "Tell Your Story", and it encourages individuals to share their personal journeys and the pivotal moments that have shaped their identities. Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. In today’s show onHow our stories make us unique. [00:58]About my TEDx talk and booking me as a speaker. [01:11]Why we should consider other awareness days and history months. [01:46]How telling your stories authentically, can something about what it means to be human [02:58]Why we don't have to lay everything on the table. [03:34] QuotesEveryone has a story to tell, but sometimes it's not easy to tell our stories.Stories draw upon our universal need for connection, and to be human is to tell stories.It can be really reassuring to hear other people's experiences and stories.Telling your stories authentically says something about what it means to be human.We don't have to lay everything on the table. ResourcesWhy You Need to Tell Your Story to the WorldWhy is it so important to tell your story?Listen to Episode #149: Using Lived Experience to shape better workplacesJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for Organisations Complete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.

Welcome to the 206th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s South Asian Heritage Month, and this year’s theme is all about celebrating the stories that make up our diverse and vibrant community.To join me today to discuss this further is Pooja Thilvawala.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.About my guestPooja (she/her) is an Indian-American climate justice advocate, opportunity curator, and youth engagement expert with 5 years of experience in the global climate movement. She has degrees in Economics and International Studies with a focus on Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights from American University in Washington, DC. Since 2020, she has served as the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Climate Collaborative (YCC) which aims to create a more just, inclusive, and intergenerational climate movement that allows young people to take meaningful climate action while sustaining themselves and their initiatives. She is also the CEO of Jaali.io and an Advisor to Rivet, which is creating the world's largest microgrant fund for youth-led action by harnessing youth purchasing power through brand/company partnerships. She is an active member of YOUNGO (the children and youth constituency of the UNFCCC), a member of the United Nations Major Group on Children and Youth, and most recently, was double-nominated to serve as the North America youth advisor to the UN Secretary General for climate change. Her purpose in life is to nurture her curiosity and creativity, encourage herself and others to challenge the status quo, and unite people to improve the quality of life for all. In today’s showAbout Pooja, and what she's working on at the moment [02:49]How she got into her line of work. [05:39]On navigating the grey-white campaigning space of climate change [09:31]What the term "climate justice" means to her. [14:09]Her top three mental health tips. [26:19] Quotes I love being outside.In the US, rural communities suffer and they don't get enough attention.I really like paddleboarding, and I want to restart doing dance classes.if you're trying to address problems in a community, you should have the solution design be community-led and driven.I also like taking action with friends. Resources Connect Pinky on Instagram and LinkedInLinkedin.Visit her website and LinkTreeFollow Youth Climate Collaborative on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.