The Secret Resume

Episode 24 - Jane Hatton - 'It's Not Fair!'

Welcome to the first episode of series 5, where we meet some fabulous guests who work in the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This episode brings you the inspiring journey of Jane Hatton, the CEO of Evenbreak - a global social enterprise and disability job board.
Jane opens up about her childhood in the West Midlands, her struggles with an abusive father, and how these experiences fuelled her passion for fairness and justice. Discover how she navigated through her early career —from aspiring musician to civil engineer, and finally to transformative roles in social work and disability advocacy.
Listen in as Jane shares the pivotal moments that led her to create Evenbreak, a social enterprise dedicated to connecting disabled talent with inclusive employers. Her story is a testament to resilience, the power of lived experiences, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
You can connect with Jane Hatton here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janehatton/ or 
https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/
Buy her books here: 
A Dozen Brilliant Reasons to Recruit Disabled People: https://amzn.to/3MsQR0H
A Dozen Great Ways To Recruit Disabled People: https://amzn.to/3MrdId0
 
Jane’s book recommendations: 
"Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" by Rennie Eddow Lodge https://amzn.to/3Z5HZ8N
"Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah https://amzn.to/4g3nNKN
 
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Episode 23 - Bonus Episode - 'Authenticity and Identity - Who Do We Think We Are?'

Over the last year or so and 22 incredible episodes, I've had the privilege of chatting with some fascinating guests.  I'm now excited to record some bonus episodes sharing some highlights based on the key themes that have emerged.
This first bonus episode is all about authenticity and self-identity. We'll hear stories from guests like Resh, who shares her journey of hiding her sexual orientation, and Tola, who reconnects with name and her African heritage. Nadia opens up about her struggle to fit in while rediscovering her Mauritian roots, and Ian and Ollie discuss how life changes reshaped their identities as a stay-at-home dad and a former rugby player.
We'll also hear from Afolabi, who connects to his identity to find his voice to challenge societal norms, and Anjali, who beautifully sums up the importance of being loved for who we truly are.
Join me as we explore these fascinating stories and reflect on the complexities of identity and authenticity. 
You can find the full episodes here:
Episode 12 (Series 2) – Resh Sonchhatla – ‘Keep On Moving’
Episode 16 (Series 3) – Tola Ayoola – ‘Multiticity’
Episode 22 (Series 4)  – Nadia Nagamootoo – ‘The Smallest of Cogs Can Make a Big Difference’
Episode 10 (Series 2)  – Ian Dinwiddy – ‘Challenging The Assumptions of Fatherhood’
Episode 7 (Series 2) – Ollie Phillips – ‘Be More Blackie’
Episode 15 (Series 3) – Afolabi Sonaike – ’10,000 Hours’
Episode 8 (Series 2) – Anjali Paul – ‘Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover’
 
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Episode 22 - Nadia Nagamootoo - ’The Smallest of Cogs Can Make a Big Difference’

My guest this week is Nadia Nagamootoo -  the founder and CEO of Avenir. Nadia and I discuss how her experience of rejecting and then embracing her Mauritian heritage, combined with the complexities of the conversations about inclusion that she has had in her DEI workshops, led to her write her book 'Beyond Discomfort: Why inclusive leadership is so hard (and what you can do about it)'.
Nadia is a Chartered Psychologist, MBA and accredited coach with 20 years’ experience in the field of systemic culture change, leadership development and organisational strategy.  She has worked globally to provoke powerful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) conversations at all organisational levels and develop sustainable inclusive leadership practices.   
 
You can connect with Nadia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-nagamootoo-she-her-98436613/
Find her podcast 'Why Care?' here: https://www.avenirconsultingservices.com/podcast
And order her book 'Beyond Discomfort' here: https://amzn.to/3SMeCnh
 
Nadia's book recommendations: Say More About That by Amber Cabral - https://amzn.to/482odM7
Untapped Leadership by Jenny Vazquez-Newsum  - https://amzn.to/3SMeCnh
   
 
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Episode 21 - Emmanuel Gobillot - 'Words and Pictures Make Your World'

I was so excited when my guest this week said 'yes' to coming on the podcast.  It's not every day that you have a sought-after leadership speaker and author of multiple leadership books agree to sit down and have a chat with you!
Emmanuel Gobillot is described as ‘the first leadership guru for the digital generation’ and ‘the freshest voice in leadership today’, He has advised organisations across the globe for over 20 years, and his consulting work includes developing leaders, establishing teams, and changing cultures - all of which has been based on his mantra – ‘there must be a better way and together we can find it'.
I first met Emmanuel almost 20 years ago, and it was an absolute joy to learn more about him - including how his desire to entertain at school led to him being forced to wear a donkey's hat, his teenage desire to sign a world peace treaty, how he learnt to debate at St Andrew's university, that he is terrified before he goes on stage (and he speaks on some pretty big stages!) and why he wrote his latest book 'This is Not a Leadership Book'.
This is truly one not to miss!
 
You can pre-order Emmanuel's book here: https://amzn.to/4b9u4Ch
And find his other books here: https://amzn.to/3HGHlVj
 
Emmanuel's book recommendation is:
Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders - https://amzn.to/3SGrRHi
 
 
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Episode 20 - Paul Holbrook - 'There is no right way, I did it my way'

In this episode I talk to Paul Holbrook - the 'Chief Rebel' at Diary Detox.
Pauls talks candidly about the people in his life who have influenced his secret resume journey, and how his own experience of leadership led him to establish Diary Detox, where he helps organisations create a culture of deliberate and loving leadership, where his mission is to eradicate accidental management and create a world of better led people.
Paul has over 20 years of experience in managing people and change in various financial institutions, where he developed a passion for nurturing and empowering talent.He is the author of 'What are you doing? The uncomfortable truth about how you WASTE time at work.', and is also a private pilot and a member of the Membership Advisory Board for the Learning and Performance Institute.
 
You can find the Diary Detox App here: https://diarydetox.com
Find out more about Time to Lead here:  http://timetolead.co.uk/  
What are you doing? The uncomfortable truth about how you WASTE time at work is available here: https://amzn.to/3SaSBOy
 
Paul's book recommendation is:
Good to Great by Jim Collins - https://amzn.to/42fnnu0
 
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Episode 19 - Melody Moore & Jen Kidby - ’Not All Who Wander Are Lost’

A reversal of roles this week, as my good friend Jen Kidby interviews me!
To coincide with the publication of my new book 'The Inclusive Team: How to Build and Develop Inclusive High Performing Teams' I thought it would be fun to have the tables turned and to share a little more about my secret resume. 
Jen is a brilliant coach and facilitator, and we haven't let the fact she now lives in Canada get in the way of our 20 year long friendship. She was my first choice to take on the interviewer role, and I'm so glad she said 'yes'!
If you've ever wanted to know a little more about the voice behind the Secret Resume podcast, then this is the episode for you!
You can buy a signed copy of The Inclusive Team or a copy of our Inclusive Team Conversation Cards here: https://liberareconsulting.co.uk/products/
 You can find out more about Jen Kidby Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennykidby/
 
My book recommendations are:
Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership by Joseph Jaworski - https://amzn.to/3S0Ifk8
Changing for Good by James O Prochaska et al - https://amzn.to/47FykWU
The Mindful Body by Ellen J Langer - https://amzn.to/3O4e3mU
 
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Episode 18 - Julie Smith ’Learning and Growing’

Julie Smith is a fabulous executive coach who works with leaders to grow their impact and supports teams to grow their effectiveness. 
On this episode of the Secret Resume podcast, Julie peels back the layers on the pivotal role confidence plays in our careers.
With candid revelations from her journey, including personal challenges that caused her to leave a corporate role to set up her own company Talent Sprout, Julie's story shows us how you can overcome your confidence challenges and transform adversity into opportunity.
If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, this episode is for you. 
 
You can find out more about Julie and her company Talent Sprout here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/ and here: https://talentsprout.co.uk/
Coach Yourself Confident is available here: https://amzn.to/3TPhjWZ
 
Julie's book recommendations:
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman - https://amzn.to/3HfQG60
The Art of Enough by Becky Hall - https://amzn.to/3voYfoC
 
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Episode 17 - Michelle Minnikin - ’Just Keep Swimming’

Michelle Minnikin is the author of 'Good Girl Deprogramming: Unleash the Rebel Within'. 
Her own journey towards her Good Girl Deprogramming started with her ADHD diagnosis in December 2020, a revelation that brought clarity and understanding to her life. As she embraced this newfound self-awareness, she embarked on a deep exploration of her own conditioning and the ways in which societal norms had shaped her identity.
She is a Chartered Psychologist, Coach and author with over 20 years of experience in leadership and organisational development, employee selection and assessment, coaching, and personal development. Michelle has a passion for transformative change. She is dedicated to helping women design their own ideal lives, guiding them towards greater clarity, purpose, and fulfilment.
 
You can buy Michelle's book here:
Good Girl Deprogramming: Unleash the Rebel Within - https://amzn.to/41NaozQ
 
And find out more about her here:
Good Girl Quiz - https://www.goodgirlquiz.co.uk/
Website – https://www.michelleminnikin.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mminnikin/
Unf*cking Work Podcast - https://www.workpirates.com/unfucking-work-podcast
 
Michelle's book recommendations:
Playing Big by Tara Mohr - https://amzn.to/3S07qEF
Be More Pirate by Sam Conniff - https://amzn.to/4aJhb1u
 
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Episode 16 - Tola Ayoola - ’Multiticity’

I first met Tola when we were both involved with the Civil Service talent schemes, where she was the Head of the ethnic minority talent scheme (known as META). 
Her sense of humour, passion and our shared love of candid conversations meant that she rapidly became one of my favourite clients!
She is now doing great work as the Head of Leadership and Capability at the Greater London Authority (GLA).
It was so great to re-connect and find out more about her upbringing on a London council estate, her sporting career, and how her passion for social justice and giving back has influenced her career.  
 
You can find Tola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tola-ayoola-71229252/
 
Tola's book recommendations:
Co-Active Leadership - Henry Kimsey-House & Karen Kimsey-House https://amzn.to/49FJ6Pm
The Power of Privilege - June Sarpong https://amzn.to/3uhUm4d
Gamestorming - Dave Gray, Sunni Brown et al   https://amzn.to/3syr6pn
 
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Episode 15 - Afolabi Sonaike - ’10,000 Hours+’

Afolabi Sonaike credits his 10,000+ hours of consulting experience as leading him to his current role as Head of Leadership and Teams at Lloyds Banking Group.
Our discussion is wide ranging, from arriving in England from Nigeria at the age of 8, to preparing his twin boys to deal with the inevitable racism they will face, Afolabi helps us understand how living life by design not by default has been the key to his success. 
You can find Afolabi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afolabisonaike/
Afolabi's book recommendation - The Power of Choice by Michael Hyter: https://amzn.to/3Mb2KID
 
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