A Leader Like Me: Building a Culture of Inclusivity

May 09 2024 2
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Co-founders of A Leader Like Me, Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her), interview inspirational leaders who are making a difference in the world of work so everyone feels included, belongs and thrives. A Leader Like Me podcast has been created to help leaders, communication professionals and HR practitioners understand how they can support their organisations with equity, diversity and inclusion through effective communication tactics. You can find out more about A Leader Like Me at https://aleaderlikeme.com/

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S4:E1: Building a Culture Of Inclusivity featuring Courtney Williams from the Obama Foundation.

May 09 2024 37 mins  
In this enlightening episode, hosts Priya Bates and Advita Patel chat with the remarkable Courtney Williams about building a culture of inclusivity and diversity. They reflect on their personal identities beyond professional achievements, stressing the importance of authenticity and the role of diverse perspectives in driving business success. The dialogue touches on the evolution

S4:E0: Building a Culture of Inclusion with Priya and Advita (Bonus episode)

Apr 11 2024 27 mins  
“We're focused on KPIs, we're focused on actually driving change, helping people through that change through the communications expertise. And it's really, it's all connected. And it's embedded,” - Priya Bates Welcome to a bonus episode of A Leader Like Me, where we launch our new season in which we'll be getting real about Building a culture of inclusion with the leaders who a

S3:E9 Beyond the pitch, crafting a game for all, Shruti Saujani with Priya and Advita

Dec 21 2023 32 mins  
"I want sport to be more reflective of the world that we live in. So that is representation from a diversity point of view. But also, treating people as a whole. A person is not just a person of color. There's so many other characteristics and lived experiences that an individual brings. So it's about accepting a person as a whole, and really creating that belonging for them to be

S3:E8: Unmasking DEI: Dr. Jonathan’s Insights on Genuine Inclusion with Priya and Advita

Dec 15 2023 50 mins  
Inclusion work is not about flags, food, and fun. It's about execution, strategies, tactics, and most importantly, impact. Let's move beyond performative gestures and dive into the real conversations that drive change. --- In this episode, Priya and Advita, co-founders of A Leader Like Me are joined by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, a leading expert in diversity, equity, and inclusio

S3:E7: The power of inclusive leadership, David Blackburn with Priya and Advita

Nov 16 2023 46 mins  
"Your DEI strategy should not be some separate thing that sits over here, it should be a light. It should be through the center of your business strategy. It should be touching every single bit of what your business is doing. It should be central to your mission and your vision. - David Blackburn --- In this episode, Priya and Advita, co-founders of A Leader Like Me are joined by b

S3:E6: The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks with Priya and Advita

Oct 27 2023 53 mins  
"Yes, we want equality, but the world is not equal. For us to get to equality, you need to go through equitable practices." - Nene Molefi --- In this episode, Priya and Advita are joined by the three co-authors of The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World, Nene Molefi, Julie O’Mara, and Alan Richter, PhD Listen in to lea

S3:E5: Breaking barriers, on equity and inclusion, Sharon Amesu with Priya and Advita

Oct 19 2023 39 mins  
"'When we know our why, then we feel less the how.' If I know why this is important, why it's important for my organization, when I can connect, sit not simply with the business imperative, which is clear and proven, but also the moral imperative, when I know why, there is nothing that will stop me, I will find a way through." - Sharon Amesu --- In this episode, Priya and Advita ar

S3:E4: The art of human connection, Matthew Burgess with Priya and Advita

Oct 12 2023 44 mins  
*I think a safe space.(for active communication) that is maintained by leaders and where leaders aren't afraid to apologize, or to stand back and listen, rather than to decree… maintains itself to a degree, and that sometimes the lines get crossed but people will often pull themselves back by themselves without needing to be corrected or admonished.* In this episode, Priya and Ad

S3:E3: Inclusive Creativity, Vardeep Edwards with Priya and Advita

Sep 28 2023 33 mins  
"I think on the whole, it's a good idea, especially for the big brands to get that voice out there and get those voices represented and heard and to bring that awareness because of the influence that these big brands can have.... And I'd be really interested to see how some of the bigger brands tackle more representation beyond the most obvious ones." Vardeep Edwards In this episod

S3:E2: Helping people unleash their potential, Zahid Mubarik with Priya and Advita

Sep 21 2023 39 mins  
"Understanding your audience, knowing the business case for what you're talking about and using the language for whom you're talking to, that's a recipe for success." - Zahid Mubarik CEO of HR Metrics In this episode Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of A Leader Like Me, sit down with Zahid Mubarak, CEO of HR Metrics, an internationally acclaimed thinker, writer, speaker, t