Could you spot the signs of radicalisation in an employee’s home life?

In this moving and eye-opening episode, Toby Mildon talks to Sarah Hardy from Exit Hate, a charity helping individuals disengage from extremism and supporting affected families. Sarah shares her personal journey after her teenage son was radicalised by a far-right group and how that experience impacted her work, wellbeing, and relationships.

They explore the vital role of HR professionals and line managers in recognising signs of distress, showing empathy, and supporting employees dealing with radicalisation at home. Sarah provides practical advice on how workplaces can become safe spaces during difficult times.

Key takeaways include:

• Early warning signs of radicalisation affecting family life.
• The emotional and professional toll on parents in the workplace.
• Practical ways managers can support affected employees.
• Why compassion and non-judgemental conversation matter.
• The critical importance of early intervention and signposting to support.

Guest highlight:
Sarah Hardy, Family Support Programme lead at Exit Hate.
Website: https://www.exithate.com/
Visit Exit Hate page on LinkedIn

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You deal with conflict at work every day, and rising polarisation makes this harder. This episode gives you a straightforward way to strengthen your inclusive leadership and keep your team steady when views clash.

You’ll hear:

• How political, economic and tech pressures shape your people’s behaviour.
• Why psychological safety and brave spaces matter.
• A clear four-step method to manage difficult conversations.
• How to calm the room, set simple rules, model curiosity and close well.
• The six inclusive leadership behaviours that build trust: empathy, relationship building, learning orientation, open-mindedness, composure and flexibility.
• How to move from unconscious or performative inclusion to intentional, everyday actions.
• A quick self-check you can use to spot strengths and gaps in your culture.

If you want support applying this work in your organisation, you can reach me at toby@mildon.co.uk.

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If you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our website.

If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

How do we move from performative diversity to real inclusion?

In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show, host Toby Mildon welcomes inclusion enabler and new associate Fiona Daniel. Drawing on her extensive career and deeply personal experiences, Fiona shares why real inclusion begins with asking, “Do I see myself here?”

This conversation goes beyond the surface, challenging exclusionary myths and exploring the emotional impact of systemic bias. Fiona also shares practical tips and outlines the strategic workshops she delivers to help organisations embed inclusion into their business goals—not just HR policies.

Key takeaways:

• Why seeing yourself represented is the foundation of inclusion.
• The myth that inclusion excludes others—and why it’s harmful.
• How to align DEI with business strategy using PESTLE analysis.
• The crucial role of leadership accountability in driving inclusion.
• Simple questions to ask for more inclusive decision-making.

Guest highlight:
Fiona Daniel, Founder of FD2i, brings decades of EDI expertise from her time in banking and now through her consultancy work.

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If you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our website.

If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.