Holding The Line in 2026

2025 showed us something uncomfortable: when pressure hits, a lot of equity, diversity and inclusion work disappears. Not because it was wrong, but because it was never strong enough to survive real challenge.In this video, I share why 2026 has to be different. This isn’t about slogans, statements or performative action. It’s about staying in the work when things get awkward, political or risky. It’s about listening to under-represented voices, understanding the pressures senior leaders face, and holding ourselves accountable for doing what we say we believe in.If you care about fairness, belonging and building organisations that don’t fall apart when things get tense, this conversation matters.Thanks for listening - and for staying in the work.Thank you for listening to In the ZOUD Podcast with Sylvia Stevenson.If this episode resonated with you, please follow, subscribe and share it with others who may benefit from the conversation.You can find In the ZOUD Podcast on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.Until next time, keep leaning into the conversations that matter.