Episode notes
In this episode of the Inclusive Career Conversations podcast, host Zoe Haydn Jones speaks with gender equity advocate Jeremy Stockdale about his journey to becoming a passionate ally. They discuss the importance of active listening, unconscious biases, and taking a holistic long-term approach to creating truly inclusive workplaces.
Jeremy shares how education and using privilege to amplify underrepresented voices can help drive positive change. The conversation provides actionable insights for individuals and organizations looking to advance gender equality.
Here are five key learnings
1. The importance of active listening and creating space for diverse perspectives, especially from women.
2. How to be a better ally through education, curiosity, and using privilege to amplify underrepresented voices.
3. Common unconscious biases like interrupting women in conversations and how to develop self-awareness.
4. The value of taking a long-term, holistic approach to creating inclusive workplaces through commitment, strategic initiatives and connecting to organizational purpose/values.
5. Personal stories of allies like Jeremy Stockdale that show the positive impact of open-mindedness, reflection and ongoing learning when it comes to gender equity.
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