Inclusion Bites Podcast

Joanne Lockwood
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Conversations about inclusive cultures, belonging, leadership and positive people experiences. Hosted by Joanne Lockwood from SEE Change Happen.

  1. Cultural Agility in Action

    13 hr ago

    Cultural Agility in Action

    In this thought-provoking episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood welcomes Mary Lynn Parnell for an exploration into the real meaning and lived experience of cultural agility. The conversation weaves through Mary Lynn’s extraordinary multicultural upbringing—born in the US to Haitian parents, raised in Montreal, and now settled in Spain—unpacking how her identity has been shaped by embracing the nuance and depth of multiple cultures. Together, they examine the challenges and joys of forging a sense of belonging amidst constant change, grappling with everything from preconceived notions about American identity, to the realities of adapting to European perspectives on collectivity, race, and individuality. Mary Lynn brings an exceptional global perspective as a leadership development consultant, intercultural trainer, and relocation specialist. With roots in Haiti, formative years in Canada, and extensive experience navigating North America and Europe, she exemplifies what it means to bridge worlds through curiosity, empathy, and structure. Mary Lynn’s candid reflections reveal how moving between cultures has informed her adaptable approach to leadership and inclusivity. Her expertise lies in equipping leaders and organisations to build environments where difference is cherished, developing practical frameworks that foster trust and psychological safety in truly diverse teams. The discussion delves into the power of curiosity over defensiveness, the importance of holding space for conflicting emotions in national history, and the complexities of forming new cultural identities—especially for children growing up between worlds. Joanne and Mary Lynn dissect communication styles within multicultural teams, the pitfalls of overlooking cultural nuances during mergers and organisational change, and the importance of consciously cultivating environments where everyone has permission and confidence to contribute.

    59 min
  2. How Acts of Inclusion Tear Down Barriers and Build Belonging

    12 Jun

    How Acts of Inclusion Tear Down Barriers and Build Belonging

    In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Celeste Warren about equity by design and what it takes to build truly inclusive workplaces. Celeste shares formative family stories, including her father’s experience as the first Black teacher and principal in his community, and uses those lessons to explain how trust, resilience, and persistence shape her approach to inclusion. The conversation explores the burden often placed on marginalised people to adapt in order to be accepted, and contrasts that with the responsibility organisations have to remove barriers and create fair access to opportunity. Joanne and Celeste discuss authenticity, dignity, affinity bias, and the common misconception that diversity and equity lower standards. They also examine why equity is not preferential treatment, but a practical way of meeting people where they are so they can thrive. A major thread throughout the episode is culture change: challenging ingrained habits, helping people understand the value of difference, and encouraging active allyship rather than passive awareness. Celeste uses accessible analogies to show how equity works in practice, why it matters for recruitment and progression, and how leaders can support both structural change and mindset shift. The episode closes with a clear message that equity benefits everyone when done well. Listeners are left with a call to action to question outdated assumptions, support inclusion in their own contexts, and help build workplaces where people are valued for who they are.

    51 min
  3. From Comfort to Wellbeing in Modern Workplaces

    1 Jun

    From Comfort to Wellbeing in Modern Workplaces

    In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Andrea D. Carter about belonging as infrastructure and why it must be treated as more than a feel-good concept. The conversation draws a clear distinction between DEI as an accountability framework and belonging as the lived experience that enables people to thrive at work. Andrea explains her five indicators of belonging: comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety, and wellbeing. She explores how clarity, predictability, trust, acknowledgement, speaking up, and sustainable working conditions all shape whether people can do their best work. The discussion also challenges “fitting in” cultures, highlights the limitations of engagement surveys, and stresses the importance of looking beyond averages to understand who is being left out. The episode closes on the idea that belonging is measurable, actionable, and inseparable from organisational performance. Joanne and Andrea argue that leaders who want better retention, innovation, and trust need to build the conditions for belonging rather than rely on initiatives alone.

  4. Navigating Gender, Identity and Fear

    22 May

    Navigating Gender, Identity and Fear

    In this episode of Inclusion Bites, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Dr. Gwen Patrone about fear, resilience and the process of living more authentically. Gwen describes how military training, professional experience and personal reflection helped her learn to slow fear down, analyse it and repurpose it into strength rather than letting it control her. The conversation also explores Gwen’s lived experience as a trans woman, including dysphoria, identity alignment, family support, social acceptance and the challenges of navigating legal and medical systems in Florida. Joanne and Gwen discuss the importance of authenticity, self-acceptance and refusing to live split lives, alongside the loneliness and social pressures that can affect trans people. A major thread throughout the discussion is the value of small acts of kindness, micro-validations and human connection. The episode closes with practical encouragement for people questioning their gender, and for those supporting them, to show tolerance, compassion and respect rather than judgement.

    1hr 1min
  5. From Blind Spots to Superpowers: Unlocking True Inclusion in Team Dynamics

    14 May

    From Blind Spots to Superpowers: Unlocking True Inclusion in Team Dynamics

    In this episode, Joanne Lockwood speaks with leadership advisor Susan Drumm about what it takes to make inclusion truly stick inside organisations. The conversation focuses on blind spots, patterns of thinking, and the way leaders can widen perspective through curiosity rather than resistance. Susan explains how tools such as the Enneagram can help teams understand differing motivations, balance cognitive diversity, and make better decisions. She also explores the role of language, psychological safety, and voice equity in helping people speak up and engage more openly across differences. The discussion moves into the impact of music, neuroscience, and self-awareness on shifting beliefs and rewiring unhelpful patterns. Susan shares examples of how people can recognise limiting narratives, reframe them, and create more empowering habits at work and in life. The episode closes with reflections on leadership, authenticity, AI bias, and the importance of staying grounded in one’s own judgement while remaining open to others. Overall, it is a practical and reflective conversation about inclusive leadership, team dynamics, and long-lasting culture change.

    47 min
  6. Restoring Relationships Beyond the Bedroom

    7 May

    Restoring Relationships Beyond the Bedroom

    In this episode, Jo Lockwood speaks with sex and intimacy educator Xanet Pailet about what it takes to restore intimacy in long-term relationships. The conversation focuses on how emotional disconnection, shame, stress, and routine can cause sex and closeness to fade over time, and why expanding the definition of sex beyond penetration can open up new possibilities for connection. Xanet shares parts of her own experience of a long sexless marriage and explains how trauma, pain, and lack of communication contributed to that disconnect. She also offers a practical, sex-positive approach to helping couples talk about desire, fantasy, and changing needs without blame or judgment. A recurring theme is the importance of emotional safety: if people do not feel safe to speak honestly, intimacy is difficult to rebuild. The episode also explores flirting, playfulness, novelty, and making time for connection outside the bedroom as ways to sustain desire in long-term partnerships. Xanet highlights her Intimacy Equation quiz as a tool for helping couples begin conversations more gently and identify their intimacy style. The overall message is that lasting intimacy depends on communication, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning about one another.

  7. Creating Inclusive Spaces in Learning and Development

    1 May

    Creating Inclusive Spaces in Learning and Development

    In this episode, Joanne Lockwood speaks with learning and development specialist Nikie Forster about how playful methods can make training more inclusive and effective. The conversation centres on LEGO Serious Play, custom activities, and other hands-on techniques that help participants feel comfortable, contribute in their own way, and engage more deeply with learning. Joanne and Nikie explore the limits of traditional one-size-fits-all training and discuss the importance of designing for different learning styles, pacing, and levels of confidence. They talk about setting adult expectations in the room, creating psychological safety, using pre-workshop preparation to understand participants’ needs, and adapting facilitation in the moment based on what the room needs. The episode also reflects on Nikie’s career journey into learning and development, her experience of using creative tools to encourage discussion, and her belief that inclusion is not just about content but about how people are treated in the learning experience. The overall message is that inclusive facilitation can help people feel valued, connected, and able to learn more effectively.

    59 min
  8. How Curiosity and Cultural Difference Ignite Creativity and Problem-Solving

    23 Apr

    How Curiosity and Cultural Difference Ignite Creativity and Problem-Solving

    In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Fredrik Härén about how difference fuels creativity, innovation and better problem-solving. The conversation ranges from cross-cultural travel and multicultural parenting to the value of questioning inherited assumptions and making up your own rules. Fredrik shares stories from living across Asia, returning to Sweden, and noticing how being outside his own cultural defaults helped him see more possibilities. He argues that curiosity comes before knowledge, that openness to other ways of doing things expands thinking, and that creativity is often less about self-expression in the abstract and more about understanding who you are at a deeper level. The discussion also explores how communities of interest connect people across borders, why administrative systems can stifle creativity, and how technology and AI can remove low-value work. The episode closes with a call to look beyond local habits, learn from other cultures and remain open to better ideas wherever they come from.

    57 min
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Conversations about inclusive cultures, belonging, leadership and positive people experiences. Hosted by Joanne Lockwood from SEE Change Happen.

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  • Creator
    Joanne Lockwood
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SEE Change Happen Ltd
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    Inclusion Bites Podcast