How can you be the leader that doesn’t disappoint? Hmmmm! Senior leaders and middle management have an extremely important role to play in recognising and engaging in the drive for race equality. All it takes is 1 senior leader:  “Find…

Belonging is one of the 3 elements of inclusion, according to McKinsey: Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters (2020) and an important one. How included do we make people feel by our actions? How often do we reflect on our own…

I took part in a roundtable with Brabners True North hosted by the the inspirational Prof. Maggie O’ Carroll and attended by a room of fabulous business women. It was fantastic to see my fellow female founders support group Simone…

I have been really excited to be working with Knowsley Council Black & Ethnic Minority Workers Group to facilitate a refresh and rebrand of the group.  Looking at the mission, purpose, aims, objectives, activities and strategic influence of the group and…

It has been a great pleasure to work with PSS UK delivering a series of workshops to their staff. We had some really great discussions, openness and honesty which I think makes for a great learning experience. I had some…

I attended the ‘Reverse Pitch’ event hosted by Joanne Anderson, LCRCA Race Equality Hub and Izzy Obeng MBE at the Spine in Liverpool. There were 11 investors who pitched to the entrepreneurs and Black owned businesses in the room! What…

Being privileged or marginalized has nothing to do with content of character or individual worth. Nearly every time a colleague brings up privileged and marginalized identities, someone is there to spoil the conversation with ‘why all the labeling’ or ‘can’t…

 10 Things Truly Inclusive Leaders Do  Inclusivity in leadership goes beyond policies and checkboxes. It’s about creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.  Value Differences: Recognise and appreciate diverse perspectives.  Create Psychological Safety: Ensure a safe space for…

How can you be an ally?   Speak out against injustice  Be aware of implicit bias  Identify your own privilege  Listen to those with lived experience  Empathise with those who are oppressed  Take action #RaceEqualityMatters #ActionNotJustWords #Ally #RaceEquality Credit: ohhappydani, Race…

It was wonderful to celebrate International Women’s Day and Liverpool Commonwealth Day celebrating 10 years! Bringing together many faiths in unity and harmony and a wonderful display of many cultures. An event with some amazing people and my role models.…