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As a team of thinkers, listeners and sharers, we’ve got plenty to say.

Our thoughts this week:

We like to set the tone on a Monday with an affirmation from our wise Client Consultant, Lornette. This week, it's all about Radical Acceptance:

Instead of dwelling on situations which are out of your control, focus on moving forward and giving your full attention to the things which need it.

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Jul 29, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Judi Love: Can we have a laugh anymore?

We discuss comedy’s place in the serious global troubles we face today, whether it can help heal cultural divides.

Jul 28, 2020
4 min

How can Oxbridge begin to build anti-racist leaders of the future?

Are the institutions that shape so many British leaders doing enough themselves to help eradicate racism?

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Sheldon Mills: Where are all the Black leaders?

Sheldon explains the roles both family members and senior colleagues played in shaping and preparing him for leadership.

Jul 15, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Elliott Rae: How do we navigate race in the workplace?

In this week’s episode of The Speakeasier we speak to Elliott Rae about navigating race in the workplace.

Jun 25, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Pragya Agarwal: What is unconscious bias?

In this episode of The Speakeasier, we talk to Dr Pragya Sgarwal, the author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias.

Jun 22, 2020
4 min

Being Black in business in the midst of BLM

The Unmistakables director, Simone Harvey shares her perspective on being Black in the midst of BLM.

Jun 17, 2020
4 min

Hamed Amiri is rewriting the story of refugee identity

This week, we are joined by Hamed Amiri, activist and newly published author of 'The Boy with Two Hearts'.

Jun 17, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Iain Dale & Denise Headley: Whose voices do we really need to hear today?

Two weeks ago, we were struck by a compelling new voice on the radio - a caller speaking out about racial issues.

Jun 10, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Jan Gooding: Is there Pride without protest?

Our guest, Jan Gooding, takes us deep into the world of diversity and inclusion.

Jun 8, 2020
5 min

BAME over. If Black is the question, BAME is not the answer.

‘BAME’ continues to be used and thought of as the way to address Black people and the injustices they face right now.

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