Are your inclusion efforts grounded in a meaningful 'why'?

In this engaging episode, Toby Mildon speaks with Sarah Bettman—an executive coach and DEI strategist—about the importance of aligning equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) with organisational values, leadership integrity, and cultural dynamics.

Sarah’s journey from paramedic to DEI expert brings a unique lens to privilege, systemic bias, and leadership responsibility. She shares stories and insights about how leaders can build inclusion into the DNA of their organisation by slowing down, listening deeply, and understanding power dynamics within systems.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Why identifying your organisation’s “why bother” for EDI is vital
• How privilege shows up systemically and how leaders can responsibly address it
• The role of emotional intelligence in inclusive leadership
• Creating safe, slow-thinking environments for deeper DEI conversations
• Practical steps for building DEI strategies that reflect real organisational needs

🎤 Guest Highlight:

Sarah Bettman is a leadership coach and DEI consultant who works globally to help organisations, especially majority groups, shift mindsets and align inclusion with their strategic and cultural goals.

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