Workplace Confidence Podcast
Welcome to the Workplace Confidence Podcast with Penny Haslam, the place where people professionals share the great work they do.
In each episode hear from leaders in HR, L&D, D&I and more as they share their insights, best practices and tips about making a real difference in the world of work.
We cover the topics that are on your mind - whether it’s finding new ways to align HR strategies across global teams or giving your L&D programs a fresh edge to keep up with today’s demands. Plus the latest thinking about D&I initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace.
We also dig into boosting leadership confidence in challenging sectors like policing and scientific research and the nitty-gritty of managing recruitment in fast-paced environments.
Throughout the series, you’ll pick up valuable advice on how to build a culture of trust, support mental well-being and implement strategies that stick.
We aim, to create a podcast that's your go-to resource for learning from the best in the business - driving the kind of positive change that matters most.
The show is brought to you by Bit Famous - trusted by leading brands to build confidence and communication skills in the workplace. Bit Famous is a finalist in the Personnel Today Awards - L&D Supplier of the Year 2024.
It's hosted by Bit Famous MD and founder Penny Haslam a female motivational speaker on the topics of communication and confidence. She's a former BBC Business News presenter.
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Workplace Confidence Podcast
Redefining success for women in law and leadership - Jane Ayaduray
Workplace Confidence Podcast - Redefining success for women in law and leadership with Jane Ayaduray.
In this episode, Penny Haslam is joined by Jane Ayaduray, Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at a global law firm. Jane shares her unconventional journey into the world of diversity and inclusion, a path she stumbled upon by accident when she mistakenly applied for a job she didn’t realise was in D&I. From this unexpected start, Jane has forged a successful career championing diversity, equity and inclusion across multiple industries and continents.
Jane reflects on her diverse roles, from working in Singapore and Dubai with Standard Chartered to leading D&I at BNP Paribas and now in her current role, where she’s focused on fostering an inclusive culture and supporting senior women lawyers globally.
She opens up about the challenges of being the only woman or the most senior woman in the room and how her global sponsorship program aims to empower and connect these talented individuals across different regions.
Throughout the conversation, Jane and Penny discuss the importance of building confidence in the workplace, how diverse teams can enhance organisational success and why confidence doesn’t always equate to competence. Jane also touches on her interest in AI and its potential to revolutionise D&I by making support more accessible and less biased.
You'll hear Jane’s insights on navigating imperfect systems, the impact of lived experiences in shaping leadership and how to champion diversity and inclusion in a meaningful way. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to make a difference in their organisation’s culture.
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