Listen "Ep. 19 Inclusion, allyship and building cultures that actually work, with Gillian Jones-Williams"
Episode Synopsis
Consultancy is still often seen as pale, male and stale. This episode is your wake-up call.Gillian Jones-Williams is the founder of Emerge, a coaching and training consultancy specialising in leadership, women’s development and DEI. She’s seen it all: mishandled harassment cases, performative panel invites, surface-level “initiatives” that change nothing - and cultures that quietly exclude.In this powerful and practical episode, she shares:Why inclusion must be built into every part of your business - not bolted onHow to design meaningful diversity strategies, not tick-box effortsWhat male allyship actually looks like (and why “not being part of the problem” isn’t enough)How unconscious bias and outdated hiring still hold women and neurodiverse talent backWhy psychological safety is the key to performance - and how most companies fail at itAnd the truth about what makes or breaks inclusive culturesFor any consultancy leader who wants to build a high-performing, future-ready business - this isn’t a nice-to-have conversation. It’s a non-negotiable.Tune in. Listen up. And rethink what kind of culture you’re really building.Send us a message
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