Cultural inclusion conversations – what’s in a name? - Season 2
Cultural inclusion is shaped by the everyday interactions, behaviours and experiences that influence how people feel seen, respected and valued. Our Cultural Inclusion Conversations podcast series explores the role identity, language and lived experience play in workplace inclusion, offering practical insights to help create more connected and inclusive workplace cultures.
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Beyond the diversity pipeline: who gets backed to lead?
Getting diverse talent through the door is only the beginning. Creating genuine inclusion means ensuring people have the support, opportunities and sponsorship to build careers, progress and lead.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Keerthi Ravi, Senior Legal Counsel at PWC and founder of Diverse Women in Law to explore the relationship between cultural identity and belonging, why representation alone isn’t enough and the role leaders can play in backing diverse talent for the long term.
Lost in pronunciation: identity, culture and belonging at work
What does it mean when someone feels they need to change their name to fit in? The stories behind our names can reveal powerful insights about identity, culture and the experiences that shape us.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Diana Yaqco and Jade Tillekeratne to explore the personal and professional significance of names, why some people choose to adapt or change them, and how curiosity and respect can help create workplaces where people feel they belong.
Who’s missing from the table? Representation and inclusion in law
Getting someone’s name right is about more than respect – it’s a reflection of the culture we create and the value we place on belonging. While small moments matter, lasting inclusion also depends on representation, curiosity and leadership.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Stephen Akinsanya, a London-based criminal barrister, to explore why names matter in the legal profession, the importance of representation at senior levels, and how individuals can help build more inclusive workplaces.
Call the witness…by the right name: why names matter in law
Getting someone’s name right is one of simplest ways to build trust, but it’s something the legal profession doesn’t always get right. The way we recognise, and respect people’s identities can shape their experience of the legal system, strengthen client relationships and foster a more inclusive profession.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by Teagan Naidu, criminal solicitor at Marrickville Legal Centre, to explore why names matter in legal practice and what individuals can do to create more inclusive experiences for clients and colleagues.
Coffee, a case note and cultural inclusion
Creating inclusive workplaces starts with the choices each of us makes every day. From the language we use to the assumptions we make, small actions can have a lasting impact on whether people feel they belong.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu is joined by James d’Apice, founder of Gravamen and creator of Coffee and a Case Note, to explore how the role individuals play in fostering inclusion, the responsibility that can come with relative privilege and how moving beyond good intentions can help drive meaningful cultural change.
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