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Episodes

April 16, 2024

From Ilford to Inclusion: 9 Key Milestones to Helping a Million People

I’m going to talk about myself in a way that’s unusual to me. Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How I quit my job to live on a tropical island - …
April 9, 2024

The Authority Series: Charlotte Sweeney on Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot. Find out how to become a change agent through Inclusive Leadership. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How providing space for dissenting views…
April 2, 2024

Help Me Tackle the Awkward: An Evidence-Based Inclusion Offer You Can't Refuse

I’ve got an awkward problem with Evidence Based Inclusion and my business.   Find out how you can help me by accepting an offer you can’t refuse Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The Awkward problem I can’t…
March 26, 2024

The Authority Series: Shakil Choudhury on a Scientific Approach To Racial Justice

Racism is persistent in 21st Century society Find out why “a compassionate, scientific approach to achieving racial justice” is helpful Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How Social Activists can become the …
March 19, 2024

Evidence vs. Empathy : Why Evidence Based Inclusion is Not The Same As Coaching

5 years ago I completed a Professional Certificate in coaching Find out why there’s a tension between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The difference between Evidence…
March 12, 2024

Missing Evidence: The Gap Between Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion

You’ve heard of Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion. Find out why there’s missing evidence that one leads to the other. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The difference between Inclusive Leade…
March 5, 2024

Playing the Infinite Game: Evidence-Based Inclusion in Organisations

Building Inclusion is a task that may never be finished. Find out why it’s useful to think about it as an infinite game. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The difference between being dramatic and theatrica…
Feb. 27, 2024

The Authority Series: Maria Morukian on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

Research says that DEI training is ineffective Here I’m speaking with an author who provides practical tips to make it effective Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How to create opportunities for storytellin…
Feb. 20, 2024

The 'Inclusion Delusion: When The Research Does Not Support The Claims

I’ve just been reminded how obscure Inclusion narratives are Find out when the research does not support the claims Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How the popular press can be misleading - How my trust w…
Feb. 13, 2024

The Authority Series: Dr Nika White on Uncomplicating Inclusion

Too many over complicate Inclusion. Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book to uncomplicate it. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How to simplify DEI - Why DEI needs to be untangled  - The importa…
Feb. 6, 2024

From Debt to Doctorate: Why I Have a PhD in Your Problems

7 years ago this week I become Dr Jonathan Find out what this actually means Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - The traumatic experience I had on my PhD journey - How my triumph benefits you - What I learned…
Jan. 30, 2024

The Authority Series: Dr Lauran Star on Evidence Based Inclusion

My first book may have Evidence Based Inclusion in the title Find out how from an author who already wrote that book Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - What the research really says about the Business Case f…
Jan. 23, 2024

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

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

Reflecting on 2023: Predictions, Progress, and Accountability

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

The Authority Series: Netta Jenkins on Building Inclusive Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inclusion in Action : 3 Vital Lessons From Community Driven Leaders

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

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

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

The Authority Series: Tara Jaye Frank on Becoming a WayMaker

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

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

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

The Authority Series: Doc Jana on Subtle Acts of Exclusion

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

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

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