Boardroom and beyond Dipa Mistry Kandola

In this episode of Boardroom and Beyond, host Dipa Mistry-Kandola discusses financial literacy and economic education with guest Steve Chilton from Blackfinch Group. 

 

At a time when it's estimated that nearly three quarters of the UK population fall below financial literacy benchmarks, Dipa and Steve explore the role of business leaders in purposefully creating and delivering products that help society and people. They also take a closer look at how and why employees of UK SMEs continue to be underserved with financial guidance, engagement and access to financial products.

 

The episode also delves into the topics of financial education in schools, individual responsibility and empowerment, and the steps employers and the financial services industry could take to change the narrative around financial products and help people feel more financially empowered in the future.

In this episode of Boardroom and Beyond, host Dipa Mistry-Kandola discusses the power of embracing your uniqueness with guest Will Durden, Director at Momentum.

While strides have been made in diversifying workforces based on race, gender, and disability, the focus now shifts to inclusive strategies. Dipa shares her experience as a brown female CEO and how her unique journey and lived experiences have shaped her leadership.

The episode delves into the topic of class barriers within workplaces, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusivity strategies. Will brings his perspective as someone from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background, discussing the challenges and the
need for acknowledging diverse lived experiences in achieving true inclusivity.

Welcome to Boardroom and Beyond!

In our short trailer, you'll meet our host Dipa and find out more about what the show is all about.

In this episode of boardroom and beyond, host Dipa Mistry-Kandola has a candid conversation with Ruth Johnson, Director of The Ink group diving into the world of remote work and how it's shaping our work lives.

They discuss the challenges and benefits of working from home or going into the office, exploring the idea of communal experience, what it means and why it matters for creativity, teamwork and job satisfaction.  Whether you’re a business leader or an employee trying to find the right balance in the changing work landscape, we’ve got insights for you.

Welcome to Boardroom and Beyond! Host Dipa Mistry-Kandola, Cloud8 CEO welcomes special guest Dean Breyley, an expert in helping leadership
teams build purpose, traction, and alignment in the face-paced world of start-ups. Together they explore the importance of a clear vision and effective
planning in creating a successful organisation.

Dean shares his insight and experience from his own business and working with over 65 leadership teams to build purpose traction and
alignment. They dive into the importance of a vision statement and ensuring that it is communicated through every level of the organisation and influences
daily decision-making.

Welcome to Boardroom and Beyond! In our debut podcast, join Dipa Mistry-Kandola, Cloud8 CEO, and special guest Mark Carman, Head of Sales
at Cloud8, as they dive into how the dot-com bubble, to the Amazon and Google eras, have influenced decisions taken in the boardroom.


Mark Carman shares his first-hand experience of working with HR tech back in the 90s and the lessons learned. They explore the contrasts between then and now with an emphasis on what’s working in the software HR and employee tech space.