
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.
Episodes
54 episodes
Empowering progress: The critical role of line managers in retaining women with Fiona Dawson
The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers insp...
•
Season 8
•
Episode 2
•
28:28

The Authority Gap: Lessons for organisations with Mary Ann Sieghart
The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers insp...
•
Season 8
•
Episode 1
•
29:44

Traits of a successful leader with Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-operative Group
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 9
•
24:10

Maintaining momentum: The path to lasting gender equality with Nimesh Patel, Group CEO, Spirax Group
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 8
•
35:38

The route to gender equality: Actions and not words with Tash Frangos, Managing Partner at haysmacintyre
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 7
•
25:52

Engaging men in gender equality with Jamie Rust, Founder at Leathwaite
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 6
•
24:46

Creating and sustaining wellbeing at work with Emma Richardson, Director of People and Development at Cripps
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 5
•
29:32

Building a gender balanced workforce with Kate Shaw, HR Vice President, Global HR Operations, pladis
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 arou...
•
26:00

Creating the culture we want to see within the workplace with Dean Curtis CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 4
•
27:54

Building a space where colleagues feel at home with Sonia Astill, Chief People Officer, Wickes
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 3
•
30:24

The journey to 50%-50% gender parity with Christos Tsaprounis, People & Culture Director, Auto Trader UK
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 2
•
29:32

Getting practical: How to move the dial on gender equality in 2024 featuring Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, Hobart UK & Ireland
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 arou...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 1
•
38:42

Coaching to support gender equality with Fahrah Gulamhusein
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 10
•
26:58

Celebrating World Menopause Day with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce, Simmons & Simmons LLP
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 9
•
24:08

The importance of intersectionality with Pauline Miller
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 8
•
30:12

Improving inclusion and mental health at work with Phil Burgess and Felix Koch
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 7
•
26:00

Supporting women with fertility challenges in the workplace with Natalie Sutherland and Emma Menzies
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 6
•
27:10

Driving a diversity and inclusion agenda with Dr Julie Humphreys
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 5
•
25:28

Engaging men in the gender equality debate with Daniele Fiandaca
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 4
•
30:44

Why job-sharing should be more prevalent in the workplace with Will McDonald and Edward Haigh
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 3
•
26:58

Attracting top talent through job-sharing with Donna Kennedy, X4 Group
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 2
•
16:30

A job-sharing success story with Laura Walker and Chloe Fletcher, ASDA
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 arou...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 1
•
27:34

Wellbeing at work with Debbie Bullock
Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.
•
Season 5
•
Episode 6
•
25:18

Permission to pause with Bethan Gill
Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.
•
Season 5
•
Episode 5
•
25:22

Time to think with Sophie Stephenson
Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.
•
Season 5
•
Episode 4
•
24:56
