DEI Will Not Die

Bree Gorman
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Is DEI dead? Not even close. DEI Will Not DIE cuts through the noise with sharp, practical insights for DEI practitioners, people leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Bree Gorman, coach, consultant and trusted voice in DEI strategy and inclusive leadership. This podcast dives into the real work behind impactful equity and inclusion. From building DEI plans that don't gather dust to leading with authenticity, this is your space to reflect, learn and lead with purpose.

  1. 18 juni

    Ripples of Inclusion: Anti-racism as a gateway with Carrie Sawyer

    Bree's first international guest, Carrie Sawyer, joins to talk about her book Ripples of Inclusion. a question-and-answer guide to anti-racism that grew out of the conversations people were having after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Carrie and Bree dig into why "can't we just get along?" is more loaded than it sounds, how privilege becomes harmful through gaslighting rather than its existence alone, and what allyship looks like beyond good intentions. Carrie also shares the story of her six-year-old niece's Black Lives Matter lemonade stand and what happened when the neighbourhood showed up.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast

    32 min

  2. 4 juni

    When Structure Does the Inclusion Work for You

    In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Bree Gorman is joined by Dr. Judy Lundy to explore what becomes possible when organisations build a structure that doesn't rely on a traditional hierarchy. Judy shares her lifelong connection to equity, from being told at 14 that she couldn't train guide dogs because she was a girl, to her current work teaching and researching diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, Bree and Judy unpack how traditional hierarchical workplaces can unintentionally limit inclusion, even when there is a strong intent to do better. The conversation challenges the idea that inclusion can be achieved through surface-level initiatives alone. Instead, it highlights the role of organisational design in shaping equity outcomes, and why leaders need to be willing to share power if they want to see meaningful change. A thoughtful and practical conversation about moving beyond performative DEI, creating environments where people feel safe to contribute, and taking tangible steps toward more inclusive ways of working.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast

    27 min

  3. 21 maj

    ADHD at Work: One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 2)

    In part two of their ADHD series, Dr Bree Gorman shifts from friction points to practical strategies for managers, peers, and people with ADHD themselves. Bree unpacks what actually helps ADHDers thrive at work: redefining productivity away from desk time, building structured flexibility, breaking work into chunks, reducing cognitive load, and normalising different working styles. They also call out the workplace cultures that quietly make things harder from rigid hybrid models and two-hour meetings to glorifying burnout. Grounded in lived experience and six years of focus groups, this episode is a honest, practical guide to designing work that gets the best out of neurodivergent employees and frankly, many other people too.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast

    20 min

  4. 7 maj

    17: Built to Exclude: Why Disabled Leaders Are Still Underrepresented

    In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by leadership coach, speaker, and CEO of the Disability Leadership Institute, Christina Ryan, to explore the barriers disabled leaders face, and what it really takes to design workplaces that work for everyone. Together, they unpack the assumptions that sit beneath traditional leadership development, why disability is so often misunderstood or hidden in the workplace, and the real reasons disabled people are still underrepresented in leadership. Christina shares the top barriers disabled leaders face, and challenges organisations to move beyond surface-level inclusion efforts toward meaningful system change. This conversation goes beyond representation, reframing disability as a powerful lens for rethinking how work is designed — from flexibility and job structure to leadership expectations and performance. Because when we build systems that support disabled people to lead and thrive, we create better, more effective workplaces for everyone.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast

    30 min

  5. 23 apr.

    ADHD at Work: Motivation, Burnout and Better Workplaces (Part 1)

    ADHD isn't just an attention issue and most workplaces still don't understand that. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr Bree Gorman shares their lived experience of ADHD at work and why motivation, regulation and environment matter more than people think. From deadline panic and burnout cycles to admin paralysis and rigid productivity norms, Bree unpacks what gets in the way and what actually helps. Subscribe for Part 2.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast

    21 min

  6. 9 apr.

    Intersex Inclusion at Work: Why Adding the 'I' Isn't Enough

    In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Paul Byrne-Moroney to unpack what meaningful inclusion of the intersex community actually requires. Paul shares his lived experience to challenge common misunderstandings about intersex, including the tendency to conflate biological sex with gender identity. Together, Bree and Paul explore why intersex is not a gender identity or sexuality, and why that distinction matters. This episode calls out the gap between intention and impact when organisations use the full LGBTIQA acronym without engaging the intersex community. Bree and Paul discuss how this shows up in practice, from conference presentations to the use of Pride flags, and why adding the "I" without consultation is not progress. This is a practical and honest conversation about moving beyond performative inclusion, being transparent about your scope, and building approaches grounded in genuine engagement, accountability, and respect.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast   Want to learn more from Bree? Follow me on LinkedIn for weekly insights, updates and behind-the-scenes. Subscribe to our newsletter for tools and practical resources delivered to your inbox. Explore more at breegorman.com.

    29 min

  7. 26 mars

    It's More Than Pronouns: Building Real Trans Inclusion at Work

    In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman explores what meaningful trans and gender diverse inclusion actually looks like inside organisations. Bree challenges the common starting point of "rolling out pronouns" and explains why visibility initiatives alone do not create safer workplaces. Instead, real inclusion requires organisations to examine the systems and structures that shape people's daily experience at work, including HR databases, payroll systems, policies, and the ways identity data is collected and used. Drawing on their experience supporting organisations across multiple sectors, Bree explains why gender affirmation policies are a foundational step for protecting trans and gender diverse employees. This episode is a practical conversation about moving beyond good intentions and building workplaces where trans and gender diverse people are genuinely safe, respected, and supported.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast   Want to learn more from Bree? Follow me on LinkedIn for weekly insights, updates and behind-the-scenes. Subscribe to our newsletter for tools and practical resources delivered to your inbox. Explore more at breegorman.com.

    23 min

  8. 12 mars

    Compliance Won't Save You: The Leadership Accountability DEI Requires

    In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr. Bree Gorman is joined by Belonging and Inclusion Strategist and Founder of Belonging Co, Mantej Singh, to explore how leaders can move beyond compliance and tokenism in DEI work. Together, they unpack seven barriers that Mantej believes stall meaningful progress, including HR-only ownership, compliance mindsets, delegation without accountability, and what role leaders should play in DEI. Mantej challenges leaders to take a proactive stance on anti-racism, build racial literacy, and embrace inclusion into core systems rather than treating it as an add-on. This episode is a clear call for leadership accountability. Because inclusion is not measured by policies written, but by what people actually experience on the ground.   For tools, coaching, and support: breegorman.com   Show notes and resources: breegorman.com/podcast   Want to learn more from Bree? Follow me on LinkedIn for weekly insights, updates and behind-the-scenes. Subscribe to our newsletter for tools and practical resources delivered to your inbox. Explore more at breegorman.com.

    24 min
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Is DEI dead? Not even close. DEI Will Not DIE cuts through the noise with sharp, practical insights for DEI practitioners, people leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Bree Gorman, coach, consultant and trusted voice in DEI strategy and inclusive leadership. This podcast dives into the real work behind impactful equity and inclusion. From building DEI plans that don't gather dust to leading with authenticity, this is your space to reflect, learn and lead with purpose.

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  • Skapad av
    Bree Gorman
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    21
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    © Bree Gorman Consulting Pty Ltd
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    DEI Will Not Die