I cannot believe that I am saying this, BUT but this is the final guest episode for season one of this podcast! This episode is the celebration of this whole season. So today we will be bringing all those intersections and levels and layers that make us, that we have been dissecting and digging deep into throughout the season, together.

2020 has been a year of finally giving DEI conversations the airtime they deserve, however we cannot always wait for a crisis before engaging in these conversations. But, before we see any progress, we need to come to terms with how we got to where we are today. We need to understand the ineffectiveness of one-off initiatives like hiring a head of D&I and implementing a standalone unconscious bias training. So, what will it take for us to to get where we need to go?

For that, I invited two expectational guests to join me: Stacey Gordon and Dr Shelton Goode. Stacey is a Founder and Chief Diversity Strategist at Rework Work, she is also a highly regarded public speaker, a Linked In Instructor and has just written a book called Unbias, that comes out on 31st March and is available for pre-order.

Dr Shelton Goode is the Founder and President of Icarus Consulting, he has held Chief Diversity Officer roles at various companies, has been named the TOP 10 D&I trailblazer by Forbes and has written a number of books, of which the latest is due to be published.

On this episode you will hear:

1) The current state of D&I: Is there a conscious effort to make an impact?
2) Not 'another thing': How do we mainstream D&I?
3) The D&I training & education
4) The 'diverse' role of a Chief Diversity Officer.
5) Reimagining workplaces: What does the world beyond this look like?

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You can follow and reach out to Stacey via:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/staceygordon
Website: www.reworkwork.com
Stacey's book: unbiasbook.com

You can follow and reach out to Shelton via:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sjgoode
Website: www.icarusconsult.net
Shelton's books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07L7FCGJP

Get in touch with Baiba via:
Twitter: @BaibaZiga and @Consulting_LHC
LinkedIn & Instagram: Baiba Ziga
E-mail: info@lakehouse-consulting.com
Website: www.lakehouse-consulting.com (subscribe to a weekly newsletter with handpicked articles, podcasts, videos and books)

Baiba is a People and Culture Transformation Consultant, with a mission to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces through building cultural intelligence and better equipping organisations and their leaders. Get in touch with Baiba to talk about how she can help your organisation with cultural intelligence and leadership development on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics.

Liked the conversation? Let me know by rating & reviewing this podcast and engage in the conversation on Twitter by using #changeagentpodcast.

You can follow and reach out to Lily via:
LinkedIn: lily-fothergill-24bb64a1/
Website: https://thinkhalf-full.com/

You can follow and reach out to Pranam via:
LinkedIn: pranamlipinski/
Website: https://workwithgenz.com/

Get in touch with Baiba via:
Twitter: @BaibaZiga and @Consulting_LHC
LinkedIn & Instagram: Baiba Ziga
E-mail: info@lakehouse-consulting.com
Website: www.lakehouse-consulting.com (subscribe to a weekly newsletter with handpicked articles, podcasts, videos and books)

Baiba is a People and Culture Transformation Consultant, with a mission to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces through building cultural intelligence and better equipping organisations and their leaders. Get in touch with Baiba to talk about how she can help your organisation with cultural intelligence and leadership development on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics

Thank you so much for tuning in for this special episode as part of Women's History Month. On this episode I am joined by Sally Mousa an international speaker, moderator and a global media presenter. Sally has lived in the Middle East for over a decade now, where she has been a presenter and producer on some of the region’s top platforms. As an Arab-Australian, Sally is passionate about powerful stories that break barriers, explore diverse narratives and are part of wider conversations driving change world-wide.

International Women's Day and Women's History Month in general, dates back to a demonstration at end of February 1908 NYC, after which 3 German delegates proposed such day is organised every year. The following year on March 19, 1911, IWD was marked for the first time, by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Women demanded that they be given the right to vote and to hold public office. They also protested against employment sex discrimination.

In Russia for instance 8th March is a national holiday there. On March 8, 1917 in the capital of the Russian Empire, Petrograd, women textile workers began a demonstration, covering the whole city. It is often said that this marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution. Women went on strike for "Bread and Peace" – demanding the end of World War I, an end to Russian food shortages, and the end of czarism.

This day has more and far broader meaning than just to celebrate women or womanhood. Women back then rose up not only for themselves, but for everyone. So it is important to reflect on the progress made and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Because these women have created an over 100 year old movement for women's rights, civil awareness, anti-sexism, anti-discrimination and promoting equal rights.

Though the world has made unprecedented advances, no country has achieved gender equality.

Women’s full and equal participation in all facets of society is a fundamental human right. Yet, around the world, from politics to entertainment to the workplace, women and girls are largely underrepresented. From access to education and rights to land ownership, to political participation and equal remuneration, women still lag behind men even in countries where there have been significant efforts to address gender inequalities.

On this episode you will hear:

1) "If you think Muslim women are oppressed, you don't know Muslim women!"
2) Being a good girl: The Unentitled Mindset
3) Realising the power of feminine energy
4) What makes a great leader?
5) Choose to challenge - it is a privilege!

Liked the conversation? Let me know by rating & reviewing this podcast and engage in the conversation on Twitter by using #changeagentpodcast.

You can follow and reach out to Sally via:
E-mail:
LinkedIn/Twitter: sallymousa

Get in touch with Baiba via:
Twitter: @BaibaZiga and @Consulting_LHC
LinkedIn & Instagram: Baiba Ziga
E-mail: info@lakehouse-consulting.com
Website: www.lakehouse-consulting.com (subscribe to a weekly newsletter with handpicked articles, podcasts, videos and books)

Baiba is a People and Culture Transformation Consultant, with a mission to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces through building cultural intelligence and better equipping organisations and their leaders. Get in touch with Baiba to talk about how she can help your organisation with cultural intelligence and leadership development on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics.