Getting Board

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Getting Board is the podcast that opens up space for honest and relevant dialogue about the societal issues shaping our world - one game at a time. Come and play with The Unmistakables team, the leading relevance consultancy, where we blend expert insight with light-hearted play in a safe and engaging space for conversations around identity, inclusion, and culture. From difficult truths to shared laughs, strategy to storytelling, we bring people together to play with what really matters.

  1. Dr Shani Dhanda | Accessibility & Draughts

    11/27/2025

    Dr Shani Dhanda | Accessibility & Draughts

    In today's episode of Getting Board we will be discussing the topic of Accessibility with Dr Shani Dhanda, an award-winning disability, inclusion & accessibility consultant, broadcaster and author. This conversation will play with how the conversation around accessibility, exploring common misconceptions and what progress should look like in the workplace. Getting Board, brought to you by The Unmistakables. We hope you enjoy our conversation and gained some fresh perspectives on the societal issues shaping our world. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to Getting Board wherever you listen to your podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue these important conversations. You can also find out more about The Unmistakables and our work at www.theunmistakables.com And to our incredible guest, Nathaniel, thank you for joining us and sharing your valuable insights. Join us next time for more expert insight and light-hearted play wherever you get your podcasts!

    40 min
  2. Nathaniel Cole | Masculinity & Jenga

    11/20/2025

    Nathaniel Cole | Masculinity & Jenga

    In today's episode of Getting Board we will be discussing the topic of Masculinity with Nathaniel Cole, workshop facilitator supporting young men & boys and the founder of Swim Dem Crew. This conversation will play with how mindsets have evolved (or not) when it comes to how masculinity shows up in society today. Getting Board, brought to you by The Unmistakables. We hope you enjoy our conversation and gained some fresh perspectives on the societal issues shaping our world. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to Getting Board wherever you listen to your podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue these important conversations. You can also find out more about The Unmistakables and our work at www.theunmistakables.com And to our incredible guest, Nathaniel, thank you for joining us and sharing your valuable insights. Join us next time for more expert insight and light-hearted play wherever you get your podcasts!

    41 min
  3. Amy Kean | Stereotypes & Guess Who?

    11/13/2025

    Amy Kean | Stereotypes & Guess Who?

    In today's episode of Getting Board we will be discussing the topic of Stereotypes with Amy Kean, CEO & Creative Director at Good Shout. This conversation will play with how to break through assumptions, challenge stereotypes and dissecting the impact of labels. Getting Board, brought to you by The Unmistakables. We hope you enjoy our conversation and gained some fresh perspectives on the societal issues shaping our world. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to Getting Board wherever you listen to your podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue these important conversations. You can also find out more about The Unmistakables and our work at www.theunmistakables.com And to our incredible guest, Amy, thank you for joining us and sharing your valuable insights. Join us next time for more expert insight and light-hearted play wherever you get your podcasts!

    36 min
  4. Introducing Getting Board (trailer)

    11/11/2025

    Introducing Getting Board (trailer)

    Welcome to Getting Board, the podcast that opens up space for honest and relevant dialogue about the societal issues shaping our world - one game at a time. This podcast is brought to you by The Unmistakables, the leading and award-winning relevance consultancy where each episode blends expert insight with light-hearted play in a safe and engaging space for conversations around identity, inclusion, and culture. You might remember us from The Speakeasier. Well, we’re evolving it. Get ready to Get Board.

    1 min
  5. The Speakeasier - when will AI do the school run?

    06/26/2025

    The Speakeasier - when will AI do the school run?

    In this episode of the 'Speakeasier', hosts Asad and Shilpa dive into their experiences at the Cannes Lions Festival. Shilpa shares her thoughts on attending Cannes for the first time, discussing highlights such as a panel with Deepak Chopra and AI-facilitated meditation. The discussion shifts to the impact of AI on the advertising industry and its potential to handle tedious tasks, while preserving the need for human creativity. The hosts also touch on the inclusivity of Cannes, the role of content creators, and the evolving industry norms around DEI and drinking culture. Concluding with reflections on the future of the festival, they emphasize the potential rise of quiet, experiential engagements over traditional digital interactions.  00:00 Introduction and Greetings  00:28 Word Association Game  01:13 First Impressions of Cannes 02:13 AI and Its Impact  08:32 Nostalgia and Content Creation  12:57 Cultural Appropriation and Authenticity  15:22 Reflections on Cannes Experience  17:09 Questioning Brand Involvement in Rituals  17:49 Nostalgia and Early Brand Influences  18:36 The Evolution of Media Consumption  19:21 Trust and Misinformation in Institutions  20:16 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenges  22:08 Experiences at Cannes: Fringe vs. Core Events  24:26 Inclusivity and Representation at Cannes  27:21 Future Trends and Changing Norms  33:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

    35 min
  6. The Grow Up - how do Brits really feel about inclusion?

    06/12/2025

    The Grow Up - how do Brits really feel about inclusion?

    The DEI Landscape: Insights from The Grow Up Report In this episode of The Speakeasier, Asad and Eli convene after more than a year since the last episode to discuss the latest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Eli joins to share insights from their new report, 'The Grow Up,' which examines the evolving DEI landscape. The conversation touches on recent shifts in corporate DEI policies, responses from organizations like Target and Deloitte UK, and the challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive work environments.  The episode also explores personal experiences with DEI, complexities of identity, and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives for business growth. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:28 Word Association Game 01:47 Discussion on DEI Landscape 03:52 Insights from the Grow Up Report 05:53 Personal Experiences and Tokenism 14:36 Complexities of Identity and Privilege 20:35 Challenges and Opportunities in DEI 27:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

    28 min
  7. Sonoo Singh – Understanding the power of advertising

    11/29/2023

    Sonoo Singh – Understanding the power of advertising

    With more than two decades of experience reporting on media and marketing, Sonoo Singh is one of the most well-known voices in advertising. Formerly editor at Marketing Week and The Drum, she is known for agenda-setting exclusives and high-profile interviews with industry figures from across the world. Today, Sonoo is the co-founder and editor of Creative Salon, a platform to showcase the power of commercial creativity and help nurture the next generation of diverse talent in advertising and marketing. Sonoo joins us to talk about the power of advertising to influence culture, and how content can be progressive and creative enough to cut through in a world where people pay to skip ads. She also gives her thoughts on how the industry can better position itself as a career option for underrepresented communities, and how the current class of advertising chiefs are creating a ‘new template of leadership’.   Timestamps (01:31) - Sonoo’s Origin Story (06:46) - Creative Salon (11:57) - Advertising’s role in culture (15:30) - How to turn adverts into art (20:09) - Leaders perspective on ED&I (23:11) - Educating communities about advertising (27.05) - Advertising’s shame about selling (29.27) - AI and commercial creativity (35:27) - Rethinking leadership   This episode was hosted by The Unmistakables’ Founder and CEO, Asad Dhunna, and Managing Director, Simone Marquis. This episode is available to watch along with full subtitles on YouTube.

    43 min
  8. Chaka Sobhani - Leading with heart and creativity

    11/22/2023

    Chaka Sobhani - Leading with heart and creativity

    In the third episode of The Speakeasier, we speak to one of the advertising industry's most acclaimed creative leaders, Chaka Sobhani. Chaka Sobhani is the Global Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett. Before joining the ad industry, Chaka spent over a decade as an award-winning filmmaker and in television. She set up ITV’s first in-house creative agency, during which time the network regained the no.1 position in the UK, before spending a number of years leading the independent agency Mother. Earlier this year, under her tenure Leo Burnett London won Campaign’s Agency of the Year and Chaka was named Creative Leader of the Year. In our conversation, Chaka explains why she believes that businesses need to prioritise ED&I as much as new business development, and how leaders can reckon with the time it takes to create meaningful inclusion. Chaka also reveals how her personal origin story drove her to want to tell stories to make others feel represented and connected.   Timestamps (01:57) - Chaka’s origin story (07:34) - Finding connection through storytelling (14:38) - Leading with heart (18:58) - ED&I is as important as new business (21:31) - Are we talking less about diversity? (24:35) - Career growth and self-advocacy (30:53) - How to reflect as a creative leader (36:27) - Inclusive leadership post-pandemic (40:12) - What is the nirvana for ED&I?   This episode was hosted by The Unmistakables’ Founder and CEO, Asad Dhunna, and Managing Director, Simone Marquis. This episode is available to watch along with full subtitles on YouTube.

    45 min
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Getting Board is the podcast that opens up space for honest and relevant dialogue about the societal issues shaping our world - one game at a time. Come and play with The Unmistakables team, the leading relevance consultancy, where we blend expert insight with light-hearted play in a safe and engaging space for conversations around identity, inclusion, and culture. From difficult truths to shared laughs, strategy to storytelling, we bring people together to play with what really matters.

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  • Creator
    The Unmistakables
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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