Diversity Archives - Diverse Minds

Visibility with Louise Ndibwirende Goux-Wirth

7th July 2020

Culture, Diversity, Podcast, Race Equality

Visibility and What it Means In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m joined by Louise Goux-Wirth to talk about visibility. Louise shares her insights about visibility and being seen at work. We talk about the positive impact of being visible and how it can help your career trajectory. When and how to make yourself more visible, and why it’s important to do so. Louise also talks about when to keep your head down if you’re underrepresented in the…

Negotiating something better

2nd June 2020

Leyla O

Culture, Diversity, Podcast, Race Equality

Welcome to the 40th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. For some of us things may be getting back to normal. However, if you are anything like me, you’re probably trying to process what’s been happening. Negotiating Something Better Many of us have been finding that we’ve been pedalling hard, but not really getting anywhere. Or not being recognised for the work that has been done during this difficult time. So how do you have the conversation with your manager…

Why bother with Inclusive Language?

12th May 2020

Leyla O

Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Podcast

On today’s episode, I’m talking about inclusive language. Why bother with inclusive language, why it is so important and why language matters so much. I decided to talk about this because inclusive language seems to be a hot topic. One that many organisations, prior to lock down, were asking me to deliver workshops on. In fact, during this period of social and physical distancing, I’ve heard unhelpful expressions around inclusive language. Listen to podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then…

Ramadan and what it means with Omar Salha

21st April 2020

Xavi Umeh

Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Podcast

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it currently isn’t possible for people of any faith to congregate and be together. This is poignant with Easter, Passover, Vaisakhi, and now Ramadan. In this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I am going to be talking about the upcoming annual fast for Muslims called Ramadan. We talk about why it’s important for workplaces and in fact everyone to understand more about it. If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing…

Autism at Work

2nd April 2020

Leyla O

Autism, Blog, Disability, Diversity

World Autism Awareness Week This week’s blog is thanks to Vanda Latchford. Vanda is a Job Coach at the National Autistic Society. In this blog she talks about autism and work, the current landscape. She also provides her five tips for an autism-friendly workplace. Autism at Work I am very proud to be part of the National Autistic Society. I deliver the Autism at Work programme sponsored by the Bloomfield Trust. My work as a job coach is inspired daily…