46 episodes

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

The Equality Conversation Joy Burnford

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    Creating the culture we want to see within the workplace with Dean Curtis CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services

    Creating the culture we want to see within the workplace with Dean Curtis CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    It is a pleasure to welcome Dean Curtis as my guest today. Dean is CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services, and has been recognised for the fourth year in a row on the HERoes role model list, a testament to the great work he and his team are doing to promote inclusion. He joins me today to talk about his passion for diversity and some of the initiatives that have helped create an inclusive culture within the businesses he leads.

    • 27 min
    Building a space where colleagues feel at home with Sonia Astill, Chief People Officer, Wickes

    Building a space where colleagues feel at home with Sonia Astill, Chief People Officer, Wickes

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    It is a pleasure to welcome Sonia Astill as my guest today. Sonia is Chief People Officer at Wickes, a long-standing client of ours at Encompass Equality. She joins me today to talk about making Wickes a more inclusive and diverse place to work where anyone - no matter who they are or where they’re from - can feel at home.

    • 30 min
    The journey to 50%-50% gender parity with Christos Tsaprounis, People & Culture Director, Auto Trader UK

    The journey to 50%-50% gender parity with Christos Tsaprounis, People & Culture Director, Auto Trader UK

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    It is a pleasure to welcome Christos Tsaprounis as my guest today. Christos is People & Culture Director at Auto Trader UK, a company recognised for its brilliant work around inclusivity and gender equality. He joins me today to talk about some of the initiatives that have helped Auto Trader on its journey to 50:50 gender parity, and how these have made a positive impact on the organisation being an equitable place to work.

    • 29 min
    Getting practical: How to move the dial on gender equality in 2024 featuring Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, Hobart UK & Ireland

    Getting practical: How to move the dial on gender equality in 2024 featuring Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, Hobart UK & Ireland

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    I’m delighted to welcome Tracy Southwell as my guest today. Tracy is Managing Director at the Commercial Catering Equipment Manufacturer, Hobart UK & Ireland. She joins me today to talk about the top three things that have made a difference in accelerating gender equality and the retention of women at Hobart. 

    • 38 min
    Coaching to support gender equality with Fahrah Gulamhusein

    Coaching to support gender equality with Fahrah Gulamhusein

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    I’m delighted to welcome Fahrah Gulamhusein as my guest today. Fahrah is the founder of Coaching on Purpose and works with us at Encompass Equality on our coaching programmes. She has also coached me personally, so I know what great insights she has! Fahrah joins me today to talk about coaching, finding your purpose and how coaching can support greater gender equality in organisations.  

    • 26 min
    Celebrating World Menopause Day with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce, Simmons & Simmons LLP

    Celebrating World Menopause Day with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce, Simmons & Simmons LLP

    The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

    I’m delighted to welcome Barbara Hamilton-Bruce as my guest today. Barbara is a partner and Gender Network Co-Chair at law firm Simmons & Simmons and leads on all their menopause activity. She joins me today, on World Menopause Day, to help raise awareness of the menopause and how supporting midlife women in the workplace can result in greater gender equality in organisations. 

    • 24 min

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