Insight with HReSource David Laud

Morgan Defre is not your typical passionate Frenchman, the fact is, what these days would be "typical"?  He's an artist, one who cares deeply about those he works with and who believes it's important to find your passion in life and live it.
Just be grateful I didn't take Morgan up on his lingual challenge, my A level French would've been found wanting whilst my guest's lyrical accent draws you into his world of transformation and empowerment.
I loved this conversation I'm sure you will too. Please follow our future episodes and leave a review.
David

Outline
· Early life in France – Realising the Passion
· Career Progression
· Big Break
· Challenges and Attitude
· Examples of Success
· Passions - What fires you up and drives you in your role?
· Do you have any advice for anyone who feels they’ve missed their calling or feel they’ve fallen short of reaching their potential?
· Future Plans
Bio: Morgan Defre
Originally from France, Morgan Defre is a London based professional makeup artist and hair stylist working in the commercial, editorial, high fashion, and television world. Morgan's work has been in many publications including Tatler, Woman’s Health UK, GQ Magazine, OK Magazine, Closer, The Week Fashion Magazine, Dreamingless, Bisous magazine, HuF magazine, This Bitch Magazine, Attitude, Jute Magazine and Digital Photography. Morgan’s experience in television includes working with the BBC, CNN, This Morning, Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor and Impossible Game show as well as working with reality television stars including Joey Essex, Sam Faiers, Gemma Collins, Tiffany Pollard and Gina Rio. Other work includes campaigns with Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin, Direct Sport beauty and has recently appeared as the Makeup Artist expert for One Stop Wedding shop on E4.
All these experiences combined with his years of working in the high-end retail cosmetic industry has allowed Morgan to master his craft. He seeks to celebrate the individual through his work and welcomes any opportunity to push the boundaries of makeup.
(E) makeupbymorgandefre@gmail.com
(W) http://www.morgandefre.com

---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

A brief 2 minute peek into the wonderful conversation with Dr James Cusack - Full Episode - Episode 2 of series 7.



Bio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - ⁠Autistica⁠



In 2015 James became the national autism charity, ⁠Autistica’s, ⁠Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity’s growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and governments around the world.



In August 2020 James became the first openly autistic charity CEO and leads the world-renowned organisation.



Before joining Autistica, James had a successful career working for the ⁠University of Aberdeen⁠ in autism research.



James has a degree in psychology, a PhD in Biological Motion perception and undertook post-doctorate research with the University of Aberdeen before joining Autistica and being recognised as a rising star by the ⁠Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) ⁠and named in ⁠The Shaw Trust 100 Disability Power 100⁠ a list of the most influential disabled in the UK.

Throughout his career as a researcher and with Autistica, James has championed the needs and rights of those diagnosed with autism. James most recently unveiled ambitious goals that aim to transform the future of autistic people by 2030.







Podcast Outline

• Early Years & Influences

• Career Path

• ⁠Dame Stephanie Shirley⁠ - The Autistica Story

• Autism and Leadership

• Neurodiversity in the Workplace

• ⁠The Future - 2030⁠

• Sharing an insight that could help others in a leadership role


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

Bio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - Autistica



In 2015 James became the national autism charity, Autistica’s, Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity’s growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and governments around the world.



In August 2020 James became the first openly autistic charity CEO and leads the world-renowned organisation.



Before joining Autistica, James had a successful career working for the University of Aberdeen in autism research.



James has a degree in psychology, a PhD in Biological Motion perception and undertook post-doctorate research with the University of Aberdeen before joining Autistica and being recognised as a rising star by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and named in The Shaw Trust 100 Disability Power 100 a list of the most influential disabled in the UK.

Throughout his career as a researcher and with Autistica, James has championed the needs and rights of those diagnosed with autism. James most recently unveiled ambitious goals that aim to transform the future of autistic people by 2030.







Podcast Outline

• Early Years & Influences

• Career Path

• Dame Stephanie Shirley - The Autistica Story

• Autism and Leadership

• Neurodiversity in the Workplace

• The Future - 2030

• Sharing an insight that could help others in a leadership role

• Close




---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

Series 7 (Leadership) - Episode 1. 100% Fluff-Free ED&I Sue Johnson



Our guest, Sue Johnson, has had a fascinating and very successful career, from the shop floor, and supply chain to becoming a leading voice in all matters concerning diversity and inclusion.  She’s working with corporations around the world.  Sue has a direct, engaging and highly effective way of covering key aspects, of what can lead to challenging introspection within the boardroom.  She is highly adept at conveying the importance of introducing an effective Equity Diversity and Inclusion strategy within a business.



A podcast that is well worth a listen if ED&I is on your to-do list, for improvement, implementation or review.



Content

·      Early Years & Influences

·      Sue’s Career path Nestle, PwC, Odgers Berndston

·      What is EDI and why is it important for employers?

·      Examples of EDI failures, and how not to do it.

·      A word about being “fluff-free”.

·      Addressing bias, unconscious or conscious  

·      Advantages of a proactive approach

·      Recruiting for success

·      The future – where should we be in 5 years?

·      A lesson learnt/ single insight to share that could help others.



Q&A - A sample of the questions provided by our audience ahead of recording the podcast. A big thank you to all who submitted their questions.



Q1. Holly Marsh, Talent Development Manager in London asks - 

"Many organisations use apprenticeships as a tool to bring in new talent and diversify the workforce. What are the the main challenges associated with this and what solutions can be put in place?" 

 

Q2. Kiera in Birmingham asks "Can you give an example of how you make your direct reports feel a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?"



Bio ⁠– Sue Johnson⁠

 Sue Johnson is the Managing Partner of ⁠Inclusion & Diversity Consulting at Odgers Berndtson⁠. Having spent the first 15 years of her career in Operations and Sales, Sue has first-hand knowledge and experience of how and why Inclusion & Diversity, as an integral part of the organisation DNA, will step change business performance.

 

Prior to joining the Odgers Berndtson group, Sue was the Global Chief Diversity Officer for the Nestle group, and then led the Inclusion client practice at PwC Switzerland. Sue has worked cross-industry and cross-border, with clients from: Private banking, Sporting organisations, Pharma & Life science, Humanitarian sector, FMCG and Life sciences.



Sue is a renowned and passionate advocate for Inclusion and has spoken at the United Nations, Catalyst, women’s forum etc. and specialises on educating Executives, guiding, and challenging them to deliver results as organisations embark on their journey of cultural change.

 

Sue is ensconced into Warwickshire village life, being a School Governor (a much easier task in some ways than running the PTA!), writing grant letters to rebuild the local scout hut (£24k down this year, £41 to go), baking cakes for the local Library café, entering multiple categories in the village show and playing for the local B tennis team - whilst spending as much time as possible on adventures with her kids.



Nestlé: Good food, Good life | Nestlé Global

PwC UK - Building relationships, creating value

Executive Search and Recruitment - UK & International | Odgers Berndtson

IDCN - Home


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

Get a flavour of our fabulous chat with Sue Johnson, covering key aspects and the importance of introducing an effective Equity Diversity and Inclusion strategy within your business.



Full episode release date - 11th September.



·      Early Years & Influences

·      Career path

·      What is EDI and why is it important for employers?

·      Examples of EDI failures, how not to do it.

·      A word about being “fluff free”.

·      Addressing bias, unconscious or conscious  

·      Advantages of a proactive approach

·      Recruiting for success

·      The future – where should we be in 10 years?

·      A lesson learnt/ single insight to share that could
help others.



Bio ⁠– Sue Johnson⁠

 Sue Johnson is the Managing Partner of ⁠Inclusion &
Diversity Consulting at Odgers Berndtson⁠. Having spent the first 15 years of her career in Operations and Sales, Sue has first-hand knowledge and experience of how and why Inclusion & Diversity, as an integral part of the
organisation DNA, will step change business performance.

 

Prior to joining the Odgers Berndtson group, Sue was the
Global Chief Diversity Officer for the Nestle group, and then led the Inclusion
client practice at PwC Switzerland. Sue has worked cross-industry and
cross-border, with clients from: Private banking, Sporting organisations,
Pharma & Life science, Humanitarian sector, FMCG and Life sciences.



Sue is a renowned and passionate advocate for Inclusion and has spoken at the United Nations, Catalyst, women’s forum etc. and specialises on educating Executives, guiding, and challenging them to deliver results as organisations embark on their journey of cultural change.

 

Sue is ensconced into Warwickshire village life, being a School Governor (a much easier task in some ways than running the PTA!), writing grant letters to rebuild the local scout hut (£24k down this year, £41
to go), baking cakes for the local Library café, entering multiple categories
in the village show and playing for the local B tennis team - whilst spending
as much time as possible on adventures with her kids.




---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message

In this special episode we meet hugely experienced and successful business owner and Health & Safety Consultant Sarah Daniels.

Sarah appeared as one of our contributors to offer thoughts on the HReSource survey and our conversation proved one that deserved airing in full...so here it is.

We cover a range of issues from workloads to the Governments response to Covid-19 and the subsequent lessons we should be learning.

BIO Sarah Daniels
Supercharged and pragmatic Risk Management Practitioner, with big hair, she loves chocolate, Cake and Gin & laughs like a Dragon! Sarah is a Chartered Practitioner by profession. She founded the bespoke Health and Safety Consultancy The RedCat Partnership Ltd in 1999, after she found that helping people suited her skill set & personality more than the Enforcement work, she was doing!
As if running one business wasn’t enough, she opened No8 Thorpe Road a shared office space back in 2014 before hybrid working was a real thing! Like RedCat No8 has exceptional sustainability credentials, and a personal service. Enabling Sarah to have the workspace she has always desired.
If Sarah wasn’t helping folks with their Risk Management, she would be a florist, or a gardener preferably living in Northern Portugal.

https://www.redcatpartnership.co.uk/


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message