With Trump's very problematic attitude to women and DEI, is progress that's been made over the last 50 years about to do a massive U-turn?

In case you've somehow managed to avoid his comments, here is just one example (there are sooooo many)...

Talking about Kamala Harris during a Fox News appearance in September 2024, Trump said, "They put her in, and she somehow — a woman — somehow she's doing better than [President Joe Biden] did."

With comments like this from an 'authority' figure, just what do employers need to do to ensure they continue to benefit from all that women bring to the world of work?

Prisca Bradley joins me to share her perspective as an employment lawyer. She has brilliant insight that brings to life an essential discussion, turning ideology into practical action.

From recruitment, critical thinking development and training for leaders and managers, to empowering women to speak up and encouraging men to be active allies, this is a thought-provoking discussion. It's about psychology, geo-politics, ethics, performance and so much more.

Although we've recorded this for International Women's Day, this is a critical agenda that must be driven from the boardroom across the organisation, throughout all strategy and ops, across the employee lifecycle, 365 days a year.

Accelerate Action for gender equality.

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Having been a solicitor and partner in private practice for several law firms. Prisca decided to set up her own consultancy in 2019 focussing on providing a blend of employment law advice and support and training to organisations and businesses primarily within the education, charity, technology and start-up sectors. She particularly enjoys supporting leaders and managers to develop their skills and working with organisations to create healthy working environments.

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Website: www.bradleyemploymentconsulting.co.uk

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New Research: Women More Effective Than Men In All Leadership Measures (www.forbes.com)

Link to commentary on the rights of women survey: www.womensgrid.org.uk

Seb Randle Podcast Episode: Men: Developing Allies

Dr Shawn Andrews Podcast Episodes:

7 Superpowers of Women in the Workplace (Part 1)

Rosie Hawes is a business risk consultant who has worked in Russia, China and South Korea. In this conversation she brings a really interesting perspective to the challenges of managing people in different cultures.

Her experience really shines a light on the range of pressures facing different cultures, from misogyny and gossip, to the 'entitlement' of gen Z.

We explore the whether we need to accept or challenge practices that don't align with our values, particularly when they are perceived as some to be damaging.

Rosie helps us think about how to sustain high performance in teams that are made up of individuals from different cultures, or who may be operating overseas to us. Is it really that difficult?

It was fascinating hearing about some of Rosie's investigations and experiences and what she learnt about the diverse world of work. Find out for yourself. Listen to the podcast or watch on YouTube and meet Rosie's cat!

With a 20+ year career in risk and investigations spanning Russia, China and South Korea, Rosie Hawes brings a fascinating perspective on the challenges of being a foreign manager in a new environment and how to build a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Having supported multinational clients looking to expand in high risk jurisdictions, she shares her experience of the pitfalls firms fall into when expanding when failing to consider local fraud and corruption schemes, cultural nuances and even different concepts of trust.

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On average someone is diagnosed with cancer at least every 90 seconds in the UK. That's a hard-hitting statistic.

What is also alarming is a finding by a Cancer@Work study that found 50% of people undergoing cancer treatment are too scared to tell their bosses they have cancer. Fear gets in the way.

When you add to that the discomfort many line managers have about talking to employees about their cancer, we realise we have a BIG problem. But it shouldn't be.

Like everything I talk about when advocating for a work culture where employees are able to show up with authenticity and experience what they need to feel and perform well... it's about simply being human.

That does not require managers or colleagues to be subject experts. But it does require genuine care and curiosity. After all, cancer, like most things in life, is a unique experience, so it's about getting to know the individual's reality by asking.

This podcast conversation with the brilliant Sharron Moffatt helps us understand what to say and do, what to avoid, and the very real difference that can make.

Why? Because with stats like that above, cancer is definitely not a niche - you need to know your part.

It will affect your workforce.

It will affect your reputation.

Sharron specialises in mental health and has lived experience of cancer. She is incredibly good at communicating what you need to know, usually with a sprinkling of her awesome energy and humour that makes her super easy to engage with. I can't recommend her highly enough if you're looking for workshops and support.

Sharron Moffatt, a Mental Health Trainer, Cancer Awareness Ambassador and Speaker brings 30 years of global experience in health and wellbeing, and her approach is as inspiring as it is relatable.

Mental health and cancer can be challenging subjects, but Sharron has a unique way of breaking down barriers and making these conversations feel relatable, approachable, and empowering. Drawing on her professional expertise and a side of hard-earned wisdom, she’s passionate about sparking real, meaningful change—both in the workplace and in the lives of everyone she touches.

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Instagram: @50_bald_and_boobless

Website: sharronmoffatt.co.uk

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Managing Cancer in the Workplace (www.macmillan.org.uk)

How to Create a Cancer Aware Workplace Culture (cancersupportuk.org)

www.worldcancerday.org