City & Guilds Foundation

City & Guilds Foundation

We've been helping people, organisations and economies to grow since 1878, and in 2018 we're celebrating 140 years of #ForgingTalent.We work with education providers, employers and governments in over 100 countries across the world to help people, businesses and economies grow by shaping skills systems and supporting skills development.The Group is made up of City & Guilds, ILM, Kineo, The Oxford Group, Gen2 and Intertrain. Together, we set the standard for professional and technical education and corporate learning and development around the world.Visit: https://www.cityandguildsgroup.com/

Episodes

  1. Inclusion & Diversity Series: Gender Diversity – a women’s panel

    11/10/2021

    Inclusion & Diversity Series: Gender Diversity – a women’s panel

    As part of the City & Guilds Foundation Inclusion and diversity events series, offering thought-provoking conversations and actionable steps to promote equal opportunities and improve inclusion and diversity in your organisation. In this event we explored gender diversity and women inclusion in male-dominated industries. Women have made substantial progress in business and leadership positions. But many STEM-related fields are still resistant to gender diversity. How can coaching, mentoring and sponsorship help women increase their self-confidence and let their talent become the true driver for career progression? Panel guest include: Sonya Byers ( @veerasamy_sonya ) Chief Executive of Women in Transport Sonya Byers is Chief Executive of Women in Transport. A non-profit membership network which supports the professional development of women working in transport through networking, mentoring, training and volunteering. Women in Transport act as the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary for women in transport which campaigns for gender balance in the transport workforce. Alexandra Evreinoff  ( alexandra-evreinoff ) Managing Director of INvolve Alexandra has worked at INvolve for almost eight years, and has been integral to the development and success of the business as a D&I consultancy and network working across intersectional inclusion. As the first person to join INvolve’s CEO, Suki Sandhu, in creating and growing the OUTstanding LGBT+ network back in 2013, she was responsible for engaging and nurturing an amazing range of clients that INvolve still works with today, and orientating them around positive actions to support diverse talent. This experience of driving inclusive cultures with global clients has helped position Alex as an expert on all things inclusion and allowed her to shape INvolve’s growing portfolio of inclusion initiatives. Charly Young  (  @young_charlotte )   CEO of The Girls’ Network Charly founded The Girls’ Network with Becca in 2013, whilst they were teaching in secondary schools in North West London. Her background is in education that supports the whole child, and the use of networks to facilitate this. Prior to teaching, she worked at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) as an education researcher, and with Whole Education supporting school leadership teams. She is passionate about the use of networks to empower, support and mobilise people, and believes that good mentoring can be transformational, for both mentor and mentee. Carmen Watson  ( carmen-watson ) Chair at Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Carmen Watson has established herself as one of the UK’s most successful recruitment leaders. During her time with Pertemps she has navigated through challenging business climates, implemented a strategy which has helped drive growth and position Pertemps as a market leader in its field, servicing a broad cross section of industry verticals and public sector bodies. Through promoting and delivering best practise in the field of attraction, recruitment and retention of a diverse range of talent, Carmen has ensured Diversity and Inclusion is at the fore. Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/3EtABHm For more about the City & Guilds Foundation, visit: https

    58 min
  2. Inclusion & Diversity Series: Race Inclusion – Supporting Black Talent

    09/17/2021

    Inclusion & Diversity Series: Race Inclusion – Supporting Black Talent

    As part of the City & Guilds Foundation Inclusion and diversity events series, offering thought-provoking conversations and actionable steps to promote equal opportunities and improve inclusion and diversity in your organisation. this episode explores the importance of role models and allies in breaking down barriers at work for all ethnic groups.  Having visible role models at all levels of a company and across different roles provides concrete evidence and inspiration for ethnically diverse talent. Ally and advocate role models are vital in creating a business culture where anyone can succeed and see themselves as future leaders. How can you train employees to become allies and role models? This episodes guest speakers were no other than: Frank Douglas, ( @fdoug23  ) CEO of Caerus Executive, City & Guilds Trustee, People Management D&I Power List 2020, In 2019, he was elected a Non-Executive Director/Trustee of City and Guilds Group. Also, in 2019, Frank was inducted into the HR ‘Hall of Fame’ by HR Magazine, for his advocacy of the Human Resources profession and of diversity and inclusion. In September 2018, Frank was named by the HR Most Influential panel as one of the top five ‘movers and shakers’ for his consulting work in culture and inclusion. He has, also been included in the list of the top 30 ‘most Influential HR Directors’ in the UK. Sophie Williams, Anti-racism advocate, activist, and author. Sophie Williams is a TED Speaker, leading anti-racism advocate, activist, and the author of two books – Anti Racist Ally (October 2020) and Millennial Black (April 2021), both from Harper Collins. Sophie is a regular panelist, speaker, consultant, and workshop facilitator with a focus on anti-racism, and Diversity and Inclusion. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, Bustle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Refinery29, Elle, and Grazia.Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/39dXakS

    57 min
  3. Inclusion & Diversity Series: Empowering LGBTQ+ people to succeed

    09/17/2021

    Inclusion & Diversity Series: Empowering LGBTQ+ people to succeed

    As part of the City & Guilds Foundation Inclusion and diversity events series, offering thought-provoking conversations and actionable steps to promote equal opportunities and improve inclusion and diversity in your organisation.  In this podcast we discussed LGBTQ+ experiences such as inclusion challenges and career progression. What does being LGBTQ+ in the workplace look like today and what type of training do organisations need to ensure their retention and career progression? We explored how we can create workplaces that support LGBTQ+ individuals to stand up and stand out. What does diversity and inclusion mean to me? “Diversity is being asked to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Vernã Myers Dr Ann Limb CBE, Chair of The Scouts, Vice-Chair of the City and Guilds of London Institute, Number 1 Public Sector Executive OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model List 2019, chairs a panel made up of: Tanya Compas, Founder and CEO of Exist Loudly, Jason Sloan, Organisational Development Lead, GSK, INvolve Top 50 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model, Kirstie Donnelly MBE ( @K_DonnellyCEO ), Chief Executive of City & Guilds Group"To be our best selves, our best teams and our best organisations, we must recognise and honour the value we and others bring. This means not simply getting the numbers equal, putting up quotes on websites or simply complying with laws. We must invite everyone to participate, to contribute and to co-create in order to realise our ambition to be creative, innovate and perform at the highest level—to be our best we all must show up completely, open hearted, and we have to invite others to do the same." -  Jason Sloan Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/3EtABHm For more about the City & Guilds Foundation, visit: https://cityandguildsfoundation.org/

    58 min

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We've been helping people, organisations and economies to grow since 1878, and in 2018 we're celebrating 140 years of #ForgingTalent.We work with education providers, employers and governments in over 100 countries across the world to help people, businesses and economies grow by shaping skills systems and supporting skills development.The Group is made up of City & Guilds, ILM, Kineo, The Oxford Group, Gen2 and Intertrain. Together, we set the standard for professional and technical education and corporate learning and development around the world.Visit: https://www.cityandguildsgroup.com/