093 | Creating a more inclusive work culture: how to make an impact, with Toby Mildon

If you’re passionate about inclusion at work and you want to know how to make an impact to create a more inclusive work culture, this episode is packed full of advice to help. And the advice can be put into action whatever the size of the organisation you’re working in – no matter how big or small it is.Host Fay Wallis is joined by Toby Mildon, the Inclusive Culture Strategist & author of “Inclusion Matters: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace.”Some of the many helpful concepts Toby shares that can be applied to organisations of all sizes (no matter how big or small) include:Moving from an environment of exclusion to inclusionThe different types of connections leaders have to inclusion – rational, emotional, and personalDemonstrating allyship through the use of visual aidsOvercoming fear of talking about diversity and inclusionThe ART of Allyship: Awareness, Respect, TrustUsing the GC Index to understand the impact you (and others) make at workConnect With Fay & TobyConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Toby Mildon on LinkedInToby’s website: Mildon.co.ukBook Recommendations from The Episode(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)‘Inclusion Matters: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace’ by Toby Mildon‘The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World’ by Alan DownsOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesAbout Diversity & Inclusion:Episode 42: Diversity & Inclusion at work – 7 mistakes to avoid (& what to do instead), with Dr Jonathan Ashong-LampteyEpisode 77: How to create an effective DEI strategy, with Metra RoweAbout behavioural and psychometric profiling tools:Episode 3: Building relationships with difficult people at work (an overview of the behavioural preferences profiling tool: DISC)Episode 75: What psychometrics are, how you can use them & why they’re so helpful, with Sue ColtonRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Mentioned in this episode:Join the Inspiring HR Leadership ProgrammeBuild your confidence, credibility & impact through the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. The next cohort is now open for booking. Inspiring HRHelp That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect