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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 26 MIN

Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action

from We Are PoWEr Podcast · host powered by Simone Roche MBE and Northern PoWEr Women

In this episode, we speak with Alicia McDonnell, from Manchester Airports Group, who shares her experience supporting neurodiverse employees and amplifying voices across early- and mid-career stages. She explores how organisations can move beyond diversity statements to meaningful, day-to-day action, and offers practical insights into recognising and nurturing talent in all its forms.You’ll hear: ➡️ How to design talent development strategies that are genuinely inclusive ➡️ Why recognising neurodiverse strengths benefits teams and individuals alike ➡️ The power of transparency in career pathways and progression ➡️ How early- and mid-career voices reveal what inclusion looks like in practice ➡️ Why building equity is essentialThis conversation is both insightful and actionable, offering inspiration for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to help create workplaces where every voice is heard, and every person can flourish.Listen/Watch the full We Are PoWEr x Manchester Airports Group series via the links below ⬇️Listen on audio platforms: Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at WorkLGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really MeansTech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech PeopleLeading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action Watch on YouTube: Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at WorkLGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really MeansTech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

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