The Equality Conversation

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

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Recent Episodes
  • The benefits and drawbacks of women's leadership initiatives with Rachel Higham
    Apr 23, 2025 – 24:08
  • From newsroom to Boardroom: via tech, trust and integrity with Kerensa Jennings
    Mar 12, 2025 – 25:22
  • Empowering progress: The critical role of line managers in retaining women with Fiona Dawson
    Feb 12, 2025 – 28:28
  • The Authority Gap: Lessons for organisations with Mary Ann Sieghart
    Jan 15, 2025 – 29:44
  • Traits of a successful leader with Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-operative Group
    Dec 18, 2024 – 24:10
  • Maintaining momentum: The path to lasting gender equality with Nimesh Patel, Group CEO, Spirax Group
    Nov 18, 2024 – 35:38
  • The route to gender equality: Actions and not words with Tash Frangos, Managing Partner at haysmacintyre
    Sep 25, 2024 – 25:52
  • Engaging men in gender equality with Jamie Rust, Founder at Leathwaite
    Jul 31, 2024 – 24:46
  • Creating and sustaining wellbeing at work with Emma Richardson, Director of People and Development at Cripps
    Jun 19, 2024 – 29:32
  • Building a gender balanced workforce with Kate Shaw, HR Vice President, Global HR Operations, pladis
    May 22, 2024 – 26:00
  • Creating the culture we want to see within the workplace with Dean Curtis CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services
    Apr 24, 2024 – 27:54
  • Building a space where colleagues feel at home with Sonia Astill, Chief People Officer, Wickes
    Mar 27, 2024 – 30:24
  • The journey to 50%-50% gender parity with Christos Tsaprounis, People & Culture Director, Auto Trader UK
    Feb 28, 2024 – 29:32
  • Getting practical: How to move the dial on gender equality in 2024 featuring Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, Hobart UK & Ireland
    Jan 31, 2024 – 38:42
  • Coaching to support gender equality with Fahrah Gulamhusein
    Nov 22, 2023 – 26:58
  • Celebrating World Menopause Day with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce, Simmons & Simmons LLP
    Oct 18, 2023 – 24:08
  • The importance of intersectionality with Pauline Miller
    Sep 20, 2023 – 30:12
  • Improving inclusion and mental health at work with Phil Burgess and Felix Koch
    Aug 16, 2023 – 26:00
  • Supporting women with fertility challenges in the workplace with Natalie Sutherland and Emma Menzies
    Jul 19, 2023 – 27:10
  • Driving a diversity and inclusion agenda with Dr Julie Humphreys
    Jun 21, 2023 – 25:28
  • Engaging men in the gender equality debate with Daniele Fiandaca
    May 24, 2023 – 30:44
  • Why job-sharing should be more prevalent in the workplace with Will McDonald and Edward Haigh
    Apr 26, 2023 – 26:58
  • Attracting top talent through job-sharing with Donna Kennedy, X4 Group
    Mar 29, 2023 – 16:30
  • A job-sharing success story with Laura Walker and Chloe Fletcher, ASDA
    Mar 1, 2023 – 27:34
  • Wellbeing at work with Debbie Bullock
    Sep 21, 2022 – 25:18
  • Permission to pause with Bethan Gill
    Sep 5, 2022 – 25:22
  • Time to think with Sophie Stephenson
    Jul 25, 2022 – 24:56
  • How to find passion and purpose in what we do with Jennifer Moss
    Jul 11, 2022 – 26:24
  • Focus on your own wellbeing with Sarah Tennant
    Jun 27, 2022 – 24:10
  • How wellbeing can build confidence at work with Helen Ashton
    Jun 13, 2022 – 35:46
  • Unleashing your potential by giving back (Bonus episode with The Hunger Project UK)
    May 23, 2022 – 23:10
  • Defining career success with Jennifer McGrandle
    May 9, 2022 – 25:37
  • Understanding yourself, your mindset and your values
    Apr 25, 2022 – 33:52
  • Increase your visibility, impact and influence with Gail Morgan
    Apr 4, 2022 – 25:02
  • How coaching yourself can help you progress with Helen Tupper
    Mar 21, 2022 – 28:12
  • Gender, bias and confidence at work
    Mar 7, 2022 – 24:14
  • How job sharing can boost your career with Charlotte Cherry and Alix Ainsley
    Feb 21, 2022 – 27:54
  • How to overcome challenges and obstacles with Parv Sangera
    Feb 7, 2022 – 26:12
  • Put your health first with Lilian Ugwumadu
    Jan 24, 2022 – 27:18
  • Comeback from maternity with confidence with Jessica Chivers
    Jan 10, 2022 – 26:24
  • Regain control of your hormones with Nicki Williams
    Dec 20, 2021 – 34:34
  • Speaking out about perimenopause at work with Zoe Latimer
    Dec 6, 2021 – 23:46
  • How to manage your periods at work with Julie Collins Powell
    Nov 22, 2021 – 23:00
  • Coping with miscarriage and fertility challenges at work with Emma Menzies
    Nov 3, 2021 – 27:36
  • Why you need to let Superwoman go with Joanna Martin
    Oct 25, 2021 – 29:00
  • Asking for what you need at work with Sonia Astill
    Oct 11, 2021 – 26:36
  • Reaching the top with a young family with Rachel Macfarlane
    Sep 27, 2021 – 28:50
  • Juggling what life throws at us with Rosie Campbell
    Sep 13, 2021 – 21:08
  • Sharing the domestic load with Dannii Portsmouth
    Aug 30, 2021 – 26:56
  • Avoiding overwhelm & burnout with Karen Skidmore
    Aug 16, 2021 – 31:42
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