Leadership is Refusing To Be Silent with Shereen Daniels

Since the 31st May 2020, Shereen has recorded a video every day charting her experiences of being a Black woman in the world of work - no filter, unflinchingly raw and honest and on todays episode we peel the curtain back behind who Shereen is to learn more about her finding her voice, being a black woman operating in predominately white spaces and feeling unwelcome, battling stage four Hodgkins Lymphoma whilst being a single mum of a young daughter at the time and why "working twice hard" notion potentially lead to her diagnosis, parenting, tough conversations and so much more. About Shereen Daniels:Shereen Daniels is the Managing Director of strategy consultancy HR rewired who specialise in delivering niche half-day workshops designed to support organisations who are committed to creating equitable, anti-racist and inclusive cultures. HR rewired are on a mission to gather the world together to take anti-racism seriously. To amplify the voices of Black people within the workplace. And encourage as many people as possible to stop being bystanders and become active allies. Shereen has over 17 years of senior HR experience within international risk management, media, retail and hospitality, Shereen has worked for an array of well-known, highstreet brands, such as Orion Publishing Group, Carphone Warehouse, Gala Coral, Hobbs, Greene King and Caffe Nero. Work Shereen and her team - https://www.hr-rewired.com/ Follow Shereen on social media: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shereen-daniels Twitter - https://twitter.com/hrrewired?lang=en IG - https://www.instagram.com/shereen_daniels/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQf-YTx1mjrNBtbdd0EMWg/ In Episode 08 of EverydayDay Leadership, Shereen and I discuss (times are approximate): Who is Sheereen Daniels - 2:30 Working with ex-special forces and CIA personnel - 5:00 Navigating HR as a black woman - 8:30 Being overqualified at 16 and dealing with the concrete ceiling - 09:40 Being passed over for job roles - 9.48 Space for one black person and leaving your identity behind - 13:30 Battling stage four Hodgkins Lymphoma - 19:00 Wearing a skin that is not really yours - 23.46.719 - 24.50 Experiencing hostility & the impact of social conditioning - 27:00 Black people are not good enough to lead - 30:00 Why diversity & inclusion is broken - 33:00 Ignorance is no longer an excuse - 35:22 Changing your name because of a job - 41:00 Having the talk as a parent and navigating multiracial relationships - 43.00 Why entrepreneurship is important for kids - 49:00 Protecting your mental wealth - 55:00 Subscribe using your favorite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on the 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]