Our final episode of Season 3 and what a guest to end our show! I sit down with the inspiring Shane Ashby-Roche, Head of Organisational Development & Culture and we delve into Leadership Shadow, Emotional Intelligence and Innovation. A powerful conversation highlighting the power of leadership.

A soulful, gorgeous and profound chat with friend of the show, confidante and all round good egg, Emma Palmer! Emma is the Race Equity Lead at National Trust but came to the show in her capacity as Ems. We unpacked connections, threads and legacy and the cyclical nature of the world we live in today.

This week I am joined by rising star Michael Thomas Morgan and we talk about developing inclusive workplace events that don't centre around alcohol, discuss pride beyond pride with a particular focus on trans inclusion and discuss what being visible means, and why its so important.

We're back! And we're joined this week by HR inspo James Devine. James was voted Number 1. on HR Magazine's HR Most Influential in 2024 and joined their Hall of Fame in 2025! He has also been awarded Companion Status at CIPD (the most prestigious and exclusive membership awarded by CIPD). Having worked over an illustrious 30 year career which saw him develop his career from an apprentice to taking on the role of CEO of a big NHS Trust and stewarding the organisation through the pandemic we talk about the power of authenticity, what 'being you' means to James and growing a network.

I have the privilege of sitting down with Tiger de Souza - Friend, Mentor and Director of People for Samaritans. We unpack the rapidly evolving world of work, job shares, flexibility and connection and skills. We then delve into one of my favourite topics, being kind vs being nice and then we explore the expectation of work and boundaries. A brilliant chat with an absolute inspiration!

As we kick off South Asian Heritage Month, I sit down with icon, friend and business mentor, Ritika Wadhwa, Founder & CEO of Prabhaav Global, a pioneering cultural intelligence consultancy. In the spirit of the theme of SAHM 2025 we talk about our roots to routes, unpack the power of legacy and impact and discuss why cultural intelligence (or CQ) is one of the most critical skills we as leaders need now more than ever.

In this conversation, Simon Blake, Chief Executive of Stonewall, shares his journey and insights on leadership, courage, and the importance of authenticity in the workplace. He reflects on the challenges of leading in a polarized world, the significance of joy and pride at work, and the intergenerational perspectives on work culture. Simon emphasizes the need for connection, the energy required for courage, and the importance of being true to oneself while navigating the complexities of modern work environments

This week I sit down with Meera Somji, Founder of the organisation, Clusivity. We talk about evidence and how evidence can drive powerful change, we get into it with the term accountability and unpack what courage means to Meera. We also touch on our sliding doors moment, and