Leadership is Empowering Yourself To Empower Others with Sheree Atcheson

On today episode we delve into how my guest Sheree Atcheson went from being raised in rural Ireland navigating racism to becoming recognised as one of the Most Influential Women in UK Tech. Sheree is also the Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Peakon, an international multi-award winner for her services to Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech industry, Founder of I Am Lanka, Contributor for Forbes, Global Ambassador for Women Who Code and the author of Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Happen and What You Can Do About It Follow Sheree on social media: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirushika/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nirushika?s=20 IG - https://www.instagram.com/_nirushika_/?hl=en Pre-order her book - Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Happen and What You Can Do About It Read Sheree's Forbes Articles https://www.forbes.com/sites/shereeatcheson/#50ee140a3409 In this episode of Everyday Day Leadership, Sheree and I discuss: Helping organisation create strategic changes around inclusion, equity and belonging Why is it important companies are transparent instead of hiding behind values or lofty statements and the business case for diversity What makes a good leader? Dealing with ego and why it a barrier to progress Being intentional about creating a new generation of women leader Dealing with racism growing up in rural Northern Ireland Launching Women Who Code in the UK and the pushback from men and women who felt threatened Operating in environments that do not represent you and not feeling guilty if you feel like you cannot speak up Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at [email protected] I appreciate you and your support Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]