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Episodes

Why Inclusion Activity Is Not Inclusion Strategy
March 17, 2026

Why Inclusion Activity Is Not Inclusion Strategy

If your inclusion calendar is full but nothing is measurably improving, here I break down why activity is not strategy. In this episode we cover: Why measuring outputs never proves strategic progress How superficial problems ...
How to Turn Stories into Inclusive Evidence
March 10, 2026

How to Turn Stories into Inclusive Evidence

If inclusion decisions rely on anecdotes, weak claims shape strategy. Here I explain how to convert workplace stories into testable evidence. In this episode we cover: • How anecdotes become testable inclusion hypotheses • Wh...
If Your CEO Says Diversity Is “The Right Thing,” You May Have a Big Problem
March 3, 2026

If Your CEO Says Diversity Is “The Right Thing,” You May Have a Big Problem

If diversity is framed as morality not strategy, credibility weakens under pressure. Here I break down why rhetoric fails organisations. In this episode we cover: How platitudes weaken strategic positioning Why moral argument...
Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews
Feb. 24, 2026

Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews

If inclusion work feels discretionary, it's liable to get cut, here I break down how to avoid this happening to you. In this episode we cover: • How discretionary work becomes budget risk • Why activity without outcomes invit...
Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage
Feb. 17, 2026

Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage

Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage Most inclusion initiatives don’t fail in the boardroom. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion. The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity ...
Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think
Feb. 10, 2026

Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think

9 years ago I got my PhD That’s when I became Dr. Jonathan No one expected it though...but some people did. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think The importance of payin...
Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric
Feb. 3, 2026

Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric

So called Inclusion work is still dominated by fluffy language. Or charismatic, engaging people with no credibility once the lights come on. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhe...
Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You?
Jan. 27, 2026

Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You?

If you weren’t in the room, could someone else explain your business case for diversity or for inclusion? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why your business case for diversity should work without you in the room. Common mi...
How to Make Inclusion Relevant Without New Metrics
Jan. 20, 2026

How to Make Inclusion Relevant Without New Metrics

If your inclusion work is being ignored, it’s probably the numbers. Maybe you should borrow someone else's. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you need to Borrow Other People’s Numbers [Why inclusion teams struggle to ge...
5 Ways Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong
Dec. 23, 2025

5 Ways Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong

It seems that organisations are still getting inclusion wrong. Find out why! Here are some key messages from this episode Why Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong How Others Are Discussing What We Discuss Assumptions That Preven...
Why They Dont Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard
Dec. 9, 2025

Why They Dont Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard

The biggest reporting mistake isn’t your format. It’s assuming leadership cares. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why good metrics still get ignored The 3 filters that link inclusion work to leadership priorities How to pr...
The Authority Series: Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time
Nov. 25, 2025

The Authority Series: Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time

You don’t have to be an expert in everything to be an outstanding leader; but you do need the right mindset. Today, you’ll hear from Fay Wallis , host of the HR Coffee Time podcast. A show dedicated to helping HR professional...
3 Insights To Make Next Year’s Inclusion Plan More Effective
Nov. 18, 2025

3 Insights To Make Next Year’s Inclusion Plan More Effective

I want to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth. You’re heading into 2026 (or whatever next year is depending on when you're tuning in) with questions, uncertainty and if you’re honest ….. fatigue. Key Topics Covered in This Ep...
Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun
Nov. 11, 2025

Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun

I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room. You are under considerable pressure to engage in flags, food and fun. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you need to fight the urge for Flags, Food and Fun Why Leaders Keep...
My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date
Nov. 4, 2025

My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date

I’m so Excited to share a huge update with you. This is the biggest thing I can do to help you on your inclusion journey. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The inclusion problems you’re facing and how to solve them using ev...
Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers
Oct. 28, 2025

Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers

Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers It’s really harming you. I think you need to stop. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers The Proxy Problem of D...
Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey
Oct. 21, 2025

Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey

If you need encouragement on your inclusion journey this message is for you. You’re finding this because you need it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you should keep going on your inclusion journey Why you don’t need ...
How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion
Oct. 14, 2025

How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion

How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion Everyone’s talking a lot about Artificial Intelligence at work. The promise is things will get better but I’ve spoken to a leader who said then when it comes to trust. It makes things w...
Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work?
Oct. 7, 2025

Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work?

To create an inclusive workplace you may need to stop from time to time. Maybe it’s time for you to take a break. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you may need to take a break from inclusion Why charismatic voices with...
The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
Sept. 30, 2025

The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion work is often unsustainable for 1 simple reason. It never makes it into the portfolio of projects that matter to the business. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion] [...
The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
Sept. 23, 2025

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion faces a chicken and egg problem. Leaders want evidence before they act. But the evidence only appears after they act. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and In...
The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
Sept. 16, 2025

The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion isn’t failing because people don’t care. It’s failing because people aren’t incentivised to act inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Why Inclusion Efforts S...