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Inclusive Growth Show

I love driving diversity and inclusion at the leadership level. Each week, I host insightful conversations where we explore the journey of inclusive growth, discuss strategies for engaging senior leaders in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and share practical tips to inspire and empower meaningful change.

business management

All Episodes

28:51

Inclusive Leadership in Polarised Times

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/11/27

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 ...

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42:07

From Lived Experience to Inclusive Strategy: Fiona...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/11/25

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...

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43:08

Unlocking the Power of Your Voice at Work

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/11/11

Are you using your voice to its fullest potential in the workplace? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon sits down with Clinton Jordan, a vocal coach and performer who has sung with the likes of Mariah Carey and Tina Turner, and even performed at a royal wedding. Clinton now dedicates his work to helping professionals find their true voice and use it to lead with confidence and impact. Together, they explore how the voice shapes our workplace presence, the concept of soni...

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19:51

Why Inclusion Means More Than Compliance with Ruben...

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2025/10/28

Breaking down barriers to real disability inclusion. In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, host Toby Mildon speaks with Ruben Carol—Mildon’s newest associate consultant—about his powerful journey from stroke survivor to actor and disability inclusion expert. Ruben brings a wealth of experience working with major organisations such as Transport for London and C2C Rail to remove barriers and create inclusive environments. Together, they explore how the social model of disability transf...

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31:29

Leading with Purpose: Reconnecting Culture, Values...

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2025/10/14

Why values-led leadership creates truly inclusive growth In this inspiring conversation, Gillian Drakeford shares her journey from management trainee to leading IKEA UK & Ireland, and her deep insights from helping IKEA expand into China. She reveals how formative experiences shaped her leadership style, including a key moment when asking “why” was discouraged — an attitude she actively challenged throughout her career. Gillian discusses how cultural intelligence, values-based recruitment...

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21:00

How to Build Neuro-Affirming and Inclusive Workplaces

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/09/30

Neuro-inclusion isn’t just good practice - it’s smart business. In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show, host Toby Mildon chats with Andy Ryan, neurodiversity specialist and a new associate at Mildon. With a background in social care and a passion for reshaping how organisations view neurodivergence, Andy shares his journey into inclusion and offers practical ways to build neuro-affirming workplaces. You will learn: Why inclusive workplace adjustments are often simple and low-costThe myt...

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35:26

What Does True Inclusion Really Look Like in Practice?

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/09/16

Is your organisation truly inclusive, or just ticking boxes? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon introduces new associate Dr. Christopher Owen - an expert in intersectional systemic oppression and founder of the consultancy Coliberate. Together, they explore what it really means to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion from the inside out. Christopher shares insights drawn from his lived experience and academic background, challenging traditional approaches to inclu...

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33:29

How Leadership and Inclusion Intertwine: Cynthia...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/09/02

Discover how inclusive leadership unlocks hidden potential in the workplace. In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon sits down with Cynthia Fortladge, global award-winning consultant and new associate at Mildon. Cynthia shares her deeply personal journey from the C-suite to becoming a prominent voice in gender diversity and inclusive leadership. Through candid conversation, Cynthia and Toby explore: The distinction between management and true leadershipThe impact of unloc...

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25:38

Challenging Accessibility Myths and Creating...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/08/19

Is your organisation truly accessible – or just meeting the bare minimum? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon has a compelling conversation featuring Luis Canto E Castro, a disability inclusion and accessibility consultant and new Associate at Mildon. Luis shares his journey from South Africa to the UK, the personal and professional experiences that shaped his advocacy, and the non-traditional recruitment story that brought him into Toby’s network. Key takeaways: Why ...

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19:48

How Love-Based Cultures Boost Organisational Performance

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/08/05

What if love, not fear, was the foundation of your workplace culture? In this enlightening episode, Toby Mildon is joined by Simon Phillips - founder of The Change Maker Group and co-host of the Love Lead Change Podcast - to explore the transformative concept of a love-based organisation. They unpack the difference between love- and fear-based cultures and why empathy, psychological safety, and human-centred leadership are vital for inclusive growth. Simon introduces the LACE Framework - List...

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27:58

How EDI Can Move Beyond Optics to Deliver Real Impact

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2025/07/22

What happens when inclusion efforts stall at awareness? In this compelling episode, Toby Mildon sits down with experienced EDI practitioner Emma Underwood to explore why equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is facing what Emma calls a “global earthquake.” Together, they unpack the current challenges in the sector, the ethical tensions at play, and the need for a more skilled, credible EDI profession. Emma draws from her varied background in public policy, students’ unions, and consultancy...

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15:28

Why Hiring Older Workers Could Rescue the Hospitality...

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2025/07/08

Is your organisation missing out on a powerful and overlooked talent pool? In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon speaks with Dr Andrew Jenkins, an expert in employment and age discrimination, to explore why older workers could be the key to solving the UK’s persistent hospitality staffing crisis. With insights from Andrew's extensive research and real-world examples - including B&Q’s game-changing recruitment strategy the episode dismantles common myths about older em...

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25:37

Supporting Menopause and Mental Health for Inclusive...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/06/24

Menopause and mental health: why silence in the workplace is no longer an option. In this compelling episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon is joined by Haley from Menospace and Victoria from Minds That Work to explore the powerful intersection of menopause and mental health in the workplace. Haley shares her personal and professional journey into menopause advocacy, while Victoria reflects on her mental health work and how their collaboration emerged from a shared passion. Togethe...

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26:29

Why Flexible Working Is the Future of Inclusive...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/06/10

What if flexible working wasn’t just a perk, but a pathway to inclusive growth and business success? Toby Mildon is joined by Molly Johnson-Jones, co-founder and CEO of Flexa, to unpack the real story—and real research—behind flexible careers. From being unfairly dismissed due to a disability to launching a platform that empowers over 3 million professionals, Molly shares her inspiring journey and vision for the future of work. We dive into the benefits of flexible working for individuals and...

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34:39

Why EDI Feels Risky – And How to Lead Through It...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/05/27

Are we doing EDI right – or just going through the motions? In this powerful follow-up episode, Toby Mildon is joined by Poornima Luthra, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School and thought leader on inclusive leadership. They explore the growing backlash against Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), especially in light of shifting US policies, and what it means for leaders navigating this complex terrain. Poornima shares insights from her upcoming book “Can I Say That?”, outlinin...

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33:27

Why Inclusion Needs a ‘Why’: Grounding DEI in...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/05/13

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 inclu...

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44:51

Driving Gender Diversity Through Inclusive Leadership...

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2025/04/29

“You can’t transform without diversity.” In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon speaks with Aaron Barnes, former Managing Director of Parcelforce and now a consultant in operational excellence and leadership development. Aaron shares his powerful journey of confronting and transforming a lack of gender diversity at senior levels in Parcelforce. When faced with the challenge of doubling business revenue, he realised that a homogeneous leadership team posed a significant risk...

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26:08

How Active Bystander Training Helps Tackle Workplace...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/04/15

How can we empower employees to address discrimination in the workplace? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon sits down with Catherine Millan, founder of Be What You See Consultancy, to explore how active bystander training is helping organisations create inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces. Catherine shares her personal experiences with ADHD, dyslexia, and workplace discrimination, which fuelled her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She explai...

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29:59

How to Support Neurodivergent Employees and Foster...

Inclusive Growth Show ·

2025/04/01

Is your workplace truly inclusive for neurodivergent employees? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon sits down with Lekshmi Babarajan, a learning and development consultant and neurodiversity coach. Lekshmi shares her personal journey of being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life and how that experience has shaped her professional path. Together, Toby and Lekshmi explore the challenges neurodivergent employees face in the workplace, the role of HR in fostering inc...

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30:50

Bravery in the Boardroom: Building Inclusive...

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2025/03/18

Are organisations truly moving the needle on boardroom diversity, or are they just ticking boxes? In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast, host Toby Mildon sits down with leadership coach and consultant Monique Carayol, founder of Bravery in the Boardroom. With over 20 years of experience in the NHS and a proven track record in diverse leadership development, Monique shares practical strategies for creating more inclusive, representative senior leadership teams. Tune in to discover: W...

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