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On this episode we’re exploring the challenges and headwinds that are facing organizations when it comes to being inclusive. Joining us on this episode is Michael Streffery. Michael is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture transformation. He is a two-time recipient of the OnCon Top 50 DEI Professionals Icon Award (2024 & 2025), recognizing his impact and innovation in building inclusive workplaces.

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Michael Streffery

Michael Streffery is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture transformation. He is a two-time recipient of the OnCon Top 50 DEI Professionals Icon Award (2024 & 2025), recognizing his impact and innovation in building inclusive workplaces.

Most recently, Michael served as Head (Director) of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Philanthropy at Realtor.com, where he advanced strategies that foster belonging and community impact. His previous leadership roles include Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the U.S., Latin America, and Global Publishing at Ubisoft, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health), and Employee Resource Group Program Manager and Wellness Program Lead at Sutter Health.

Earlier in his career, Michael helped design and launch diversity, inclusion, and wellness programs for organizations such as YMCA, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massport, Dedham Health & Athletic Complex, and The Coca-Cola Company. Before his corporate career, he brought creativity and performance to life as a dancer and entertainer at Walt Disney World.

Michael holds a Master of Science from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father, an avid volleyball player and dancer, and a passionate foster parent and volunteer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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On this episode we’re discussing ways to engage your multigenerational workforce and exploring the question – Is it even helpful to think about generational groupings and stereotypes? Joining us on this episode is Stephen Golden, who is best known as the previous global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for YouTube. Stephen also held other roles at Google, and was previously with Goldman Sachs for 23 years in their Technology, Compliance and Human Capital Management divisions - across the US, EMEA, and APAC.

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Stephen Golden

Stephen is best known as the previous global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for YouTube. Stephen held other roles at Google, and was previously with Goldman Sachs for 23 years in their Technology, Compliance and Human Capital Management divisions - across the US, EMEA, and APAC.

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On this episode we’re discussing the role ethics can play in creating workplace culture and how to develop a shared understanding of ethics within an organization. Joining us on this episode is Tim Graveney, the Ethics and Compliance Officer and Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at HCA UK.

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Tim Graveney - Ethics and Compliance Officer

Tim is the Ethics and Compliance Officer and Freedom to Speak Up Guardian for HCA UK, which is an independent sector healthcare provider and hospital operator based in Nashville, but with several well-known hospitals in London and Manchester, including The Portland, The Princess Grace Hospital and Joint Ventures with the NHS at University College Hospital in London, and The Christie in Manchester. He is a compliance professional with over 25 years’ experience in the financial services and healthcare sectors, and voluntary experience in education and sport.

Prior to joining HCA, Tim worked for nearly 20 years at Deloitte, where he was the UK member firm’s Director of Ethics with responsibility for maintaining the Ethics programme designed by other fabulous friends of Steps such as Anita Aul, now the Ethics Partner at Deloitte. At HCA, he has built the ethics and compliance program in London based on the values, mission, and policies of an outstanding Ethics and Compliance programme built by HCA in Nashville. In particular, Tim leads in the field of promoting Speaking Up (which is the name given to a suite of interventions – including a team of 50 Speak Up Champions across HCA UK hospitals – which are together designed to help staff talk about concerns before they become problems).

In his spare time (though he claims he is not aware of any) Tim coaches cricket and football, and also watches his sons play American football with a mixture of pride and trepidation. And no, he can’t line dance and hasn’t met Dolly Parton - but claims to know where she lives…