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The Wellbeing Rebellion
by Ngozi Weller & Obehi Alofoje
Welcome to The Wellbeing Rebellion, an award-winning podcast.We’re Ngozi Weller and Obehi Alofoje, Directors at Aurora — a leadership and organisational effectiveness consultancy.This podcast explores how the way organisations are led shapes performance, trust, wellbeing and culture over time.The challenge with many approaches to wellbeing and culture is that they place responsibility on individuals to cope, rather than examining the leadership decisions, behaviours and systems that create the conditions people are working within.This is where the conversation needs to shift.On The Wellbeing Rebellion, we explore leadership behaviour, organisational systems and decision-making under pressure through honest conversations with senior leaders and advisors navigating real organisational complexity.Some episodes are just us. Others bring in leaders and experts reflecting candidly on what works, what doesn’t, and what leadership requires in practice.If you’re responsible for people, c
Episodes
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Introducing Smabouche: Your Conversation Companion with Ngozi Weller and Mihran Hovnanian
We prepare for interviews, pitches and presentations all the time. But the conversations that can change a relationship, a career or an outcome? We’re often expected to just know how to handle those. Ngozi Weller and Mihran Hovnanian join me to introduce Smabouche, the AI-powered conversation...
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The Leadership Decisions That Shape Culture with Yetunde Dania
Culture is shaped in the small decisions leaders make every day. Who gets heard, who gets supported, and whether people feel safe enough to be themselves at work. Yetunde Dania, a Partner at international law firm Trowers & Hamlins, shares what she’s learnt about leading with authenticity…
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What Your Team Needs From You This September
Before we ask more from our teams this September, it’s worth asking what they need from us first. For me, it comes down to four things: reconnection, clarity, presence and the emotional tone we set as leaders. None of them require another initiative, but they can make a real difference to how...
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September Reset: The Kind of Leader You Want to Be This Autumn
September has a habit of pulling us straight back into busy routines. Meetings return, inboxes fill up, and before long we’re back on autopilot. So rather than starting with targets, I’m asking a different question: what kind of leader do you want to be over the next few months? I share a few...
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The Leadership Stories You're Overlooking (And Why They Matter)
We tend to remember the big career moments. The promotion, the crisis, the major project, the thing that looked impressive from the outside. But some of the experiences that shape us most as leaders are much quieter. I reflect on a few of those moments from my own career, from getting performance...
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Judgement, Courage and the Reality of Leadership Decisions with Vanessa Blackburn
Good judgement isn’t about having complete certainty. It’s about using evidence, experience and other perspectives to make the best decision available, then taking responsibility for how it’s carried out. Vanessa Blackburn and I unpack what separates good judgement from great judgement,...
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Beyond Good Intentions: Turning Inclusion into Organisational Practice with Joanne Vazquez-Kirby
Good intentions matter, but they don’t change much on their own. Joanne Vazquez-Kirby, a global DEI & HR Leader at Skyscanner, joins me to explore what helps organisations move from aspiration to something more tangible. We get into accountability, leadership, and the gap between saying inclusion...
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Beyond the Spectrum: What Workplaces Still Get Wrong About Neurodiversity with Dr Chloe Farahar
Awareness of neurodiversity has grown, but understanding still has a long way to go. Too many workplaces still rely on narrow ideas of what neurodivergence is supposed to look like, who gets recognised, and who gets support. That leaves a lot of people misunderstood, missed entirely, or expected…
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Fixing the Leaky Pipeline: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Race Equity
A lot of organisations still explain the lack of racial diversity in leadership as a pipeline problem. It sounds neat, but it doesn’t hold up. In this episode, I unpack why progress on race equity so often stalls the further up an organisation you move, even when there’s effort, investment, and a...
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The Quiet Power of Learning: How Leaders Build Capability for an Uncertain Future with Kerri O’Neill
Learning can’t be treated like an extra anymore. Not when the pace of change is this high. Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer at Ipsos UK & Ireland, joins me this week, and we look at what it takes to build capability in an intentional and useful way, especially when strategies, markets, and…
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Global Culture, Real Accountability: How Leaders Turn Values into Performance with Aaisha Knights-Ihediwa
Accountability sounds simple, but it gets complicated quickly in fast-paced, global organisations. In this conversation with Aaisha Knights-Ihediwa, we talk about what accountability actually looks like in practice. From hiring the right people to creating space for individuals to speak up when...
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From Intent to Access: How Leaders Turn Inclusion into Opportunity with Elham Fardad
Career progression is often presented as straightforward. Work hard, perform well, and opportunities will follow. For many professionals, especially women and migrants, the path is rarely that simple. In this conversation, I’m joined by Elham Fardad, founder of Migrant Leaders. We explore the...
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Business As a Force for Good with Anwar Ali
Can business genuinely be a force for good, and if so, what does that actually require in practice? In this conversation, I’m joined by Anwar Ali OBE, CEO and co-founder of Upturn Enterprise. We explore what sustainable impact really looks like when you’re trying to balance commercial discipline...
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Leadership, Culture and Responsibility in Further Education with Hayley Ross
Further education sits under constant pressure, balancing funding constraints, public scrutiny, safeguarding responsibilities, and rising learner need. This conversation explores what leadership really looks like inside that reality, not in theory, but in day-to-day decisions that shape culture....
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Born of Two Worlds: Leadership, Identity & The Future of Neonatal Care with Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie
This conversation felt deeply personal. Not just because Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie and I share a name, but because her story touches on identity, leadership, resilience, and what it really means to navigate systems that were never designed with you in mind. We talk about growing up between the UK and...
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Winding Down for Christmas Without Burning Out
As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to keep pushing even when you’re already exhausted. This episode is about slowing down when your energy is already low, not forcing yourself to power through just because it’s the end of the year. I talk about why rest doesn’t need to be earned, how boundaries…
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Money, Mindset & Missed Opportunities: What’s Really Holding UK Entrepreneurs Back? with Clive Black
Money shapes the way we dream, plan and build our lives, yet it is also one of the hardest topics to approach with honesty. In this conversation with Clive Black, a Director at Shore Capital, we explore why so many UK entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses, and why racially...
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Leading Well in the GenAI Era: Ethics, Creativity & Human Performance with Professor Andy Miah
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, creativity, and innovation, but what happens when the speed of progress outpaces our humanity? In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford. Andy has spent more than…
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Breaking Tradition - How REACH is Redefining Law with Bridget Tatham
If you think the legal world is all stiff suits and old traditions, think again. My guest today, Bridget Tatham, is shaking things up from the inside. She’s a partner at Browne Jacobson, heads up their Birmingham insurance team, and leads on all things inclusion - but what really stands out is…
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Special Episode with Kofi Josephs - The Courage to Stay
In this special episode, we’re joined by professional basketball player and mental health advocate Kofi Josephs. Kofi’s story takes us far beyond the game - from the pressure of performing at the highest level, to the loneliness that can come with chasing a dream across continents. He opens up...
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The Silent Struggle - Why Men Still Can’t Talk About Mental Health (And How We Can Change That) with Tim Wotton
Men’s mental health is still one of the hardest conversations to have, both at work and at home. Despite all the progress in recent years, too many men continue to stay silent, with devastating consequences. In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Wotton, who’s faced more challenges than most, living...
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Scaling With Soul - Sarat Pediredla on Balancing Growth and Wellbeing
What does it take to grow a global tech consultancy without losing sight of the humans who make it all happen? That’s exactly what Sarat Pediredla, co-founder and CEO of hedgehog lab, has managed to do. From two friends in Newcastle to a business working with Microsoft and Deliveroo, Sarat’s…
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Enterprising Equality - Building Fairer Futures Through Business with Professor Monder
Starting a business can change lives. It can mean freedom, security, and the chance to shape your own future. But let’s be honest - if you’re from a racially marginalised community, there are still barriers stacked against you that hard work alone won’t fix. That’s why I’m so glad to be speaking...
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Leadership Is Everyone’s Role - Human-Centric Lessons with Hannah Awonuga
Leadership isn’t just about job titles or climbing the corporate ladder - it’s about how we show up for ourselves and the people around us. In this episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion, we’re joined by Hannah Awonuga, Global Inclusion Strategist and Executive Coach, who brings a refreshingly human...
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The Power of Connection - From Underground Difference to Overground Light
Alright rebels, this one’s a treat. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Tash Pennant - a woman who’s built a career (and a life) out of bringing people together in the most genuine, human way. From advising government leaders to hosting radio shows and making sure nobody leaves a room without...
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'The Race Paradox' Reimagining Leadership with Dr Carlton Brown
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Carlton Brown - author, business leader, and the man bold enough to call me his work wife. We’re getting stuck into the real stuff: race, leadership, power, and why good intentions just aren’t enough. If you’ve ever felt like progress on equity is…
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Inside REG Connect 2025: The Future of Racial Equity in Manchester with Ngozi Weller and Wayne Bennett
This week, we're bringing you inside REG Connect 2025 - a game-changing event that shook up the Manchester business scene in all the right ways. I’m joined by Ngozi Weller and Wayne Bennett, the powerhouses behind it, to talk about how they pulled it off, why it matters, and what needs to happen...
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Beyond the Backlash - Insights From Inclusion Leaders
Ever wondered what it really feels like to lead inclusion work when the world seems to be pushing back? In this episode, I’m sharing what came up at our recent executive roundtable in London - no recording, just a closed-door, honest conversation between inclusion and HR leaders who are doing the...
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The Good Ally
This one’s been a long time coming. I’m joined by the brilliant Sally Pritchett - CEO of Something Big, champion of inclusive communication, and my personal friend - for a proper, honest chat about what it really means to be a good ally. Not in theory, not in hashtags, but in actual day-to-day...
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The Diversity Dividend - Creating a Culture That Matters with Jason Spencer
In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Jason Spencer from ITV to talk about what inclusion really looks like behind the scenes - and why it’s not just good for the world, it’s good for business too. From authentic representation on screen to real accountability within teams, Jason shares...
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A Conversation with Clarke Carlisle
This episode’s a bit of a special one. Clarke Carlisle - yes, that’s Clarke Carlisle - joins me for an honest, wide-ranging chat that covers everything from race and mental health to faith, football, fatherhood, and the many layers of identity. It’s raw, reflective and, at times, surprisingly...
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Driving Racial Equity at The Co-Op - Turning Data into Actionable Change
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Zahoor Ahmad, who’s leading the charge at the Co-op when it comes to turning big talk about racial equity into real action. We’re getting into everything from unconscious bias to how data (yes, actual numbers) can help create fairer workplaces. Zahoor...
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Bridging the Gap - Suzy Levy on Creating Truly Inclusive Workplaces
This episode is one I’ve been itching to share with you. I sat down with Suzy Levy, and we got straight into what it takes to build inclusive workplaces. Not box-ticking. Not surface-level diversity. Real inclusion that changes how people feel when they show up to work. Suzy’s got the kind of...
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The Science of Happiness at Work - Smarter Ways to Lead, Perform and Thrive
We made it to 100 episodes! Honestly, when we kicked off The Wellbeing Rebellion, we thought we might squeeze out 50 at best. But here we are, still going, still growing, and still asking the big questions. In this episode, we're talking about happiness - not the fluffy kind that gets dismissed…
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The Games We Play with Guest Scott Tibbitts
Welcome back, rebels! Today’s episode is all about the power of play - and we’re not talking about office politics. Instead, we’re exploring how play can transform workplace culture, foster real connections, and create environments where people want to show up. Our guest, Scott Tibbitts, has…
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The Highs and Lows of ISOs - How Serco Implemented ISO 45003 to Provide a Framework for Supporting Frontline Worker Wellbeing - with Jamie Broadley
Welcome back to The Wellbeing Rebellion! Today, we’re talking about something crucial - supporting the wellbeing of frontline workers. These are the people without office comforts, working in unpredictable environments. Joining me is Jamie Broadley, Group Head of Health and Wellbeing at Serco.…
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DEI is NOT Dead! Out of Favour but More Important Than Ever - with Gardy Guiteau
Right, rebels, we need to talk. You’ve probably heard the whispers - DEI is out of fashion, companies are quietly shelving their initiatives, and the world seems to be moving backwards. But here’s the thing: just because something is out of favour doesn’t mean it’s not essential. In fact, it’s…
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The 3 Ships - How Rabobank Create Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Hord Wbi
Psychological safety at work is one of those topics everyone talks about but few truly understand. Today, we’re joined by Hord Wbi, a driving force behind Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Rabobank. He’s sharing how they’re not just talking about change but embedding it into the heart of their...
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Building a Neuroinclusive Workplace Through an Intersectional Lens with Reena Anand
Today, we’re talking about something that’s not just important - it’s essential. Neurodiversity and race are two topics that often get overlooked in workplace conversations, but together, they reveal a much bigger picture. I’m thrilled to have Reena Anand with me for this episode. From her…
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Happy New Year 2025!
Welcome to this special New Year’s episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion. It’s that time when we press pause, take stock, and set our sights on what’s next. Today, we’re reflecting on the incredible conversations of last year, sharing our gratitude with you - our brilliant listeners - and giving you…
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2024 in Review - Shaping Workplace Cultures and What's Next for 2025?
2024 has been quite the year, hasn’t it? Massive shifts, big conversations, and plenty for leaders, HR teams, and culture champions to think about. In this episode, we’re looking back at the five key moments that shaped workplace cultures this year - from new laws to economic pressures - and...
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AI and the Future of Work with James Akrigg
Hi, rebels. Let’s discuss something that’s got everyone talking - AI and the future of work. We’re not here for the sci-fi scare stories; instead, we’re focusing on how AI can actually make our work lives better and more meaningful. My guest today is James Akrigg, one of the sharpest minds I know...
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Grassroots Growth - How TomTom Drive Inclusion at all Levels of the Organisation
In this episode, we’re joined by Mariya Findzhikova, the Global Lead of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at TomTom, to explore the power of grassroots growth in creating more inclusive workplace cultures. Mariya shares how TomTom is embedding DEI principles into its business strategy, building...
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Overcoming Obstacles -the Job Search Journey for People with Disabilities with Jane Hatton
Today's episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion takes on a topic that’s often sidestepped in conversations about workplace inclusivity: the real obstacles people with disabilities face when job hunting. Disability inclusion expert Jane Hatton is here to shed light on this from her wealth of…
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Chris Folwell at Uber: How To Use Data To Make The Case For Strategic Wellbeing Investment
On this week’s episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion, I am joined by Chris Folwell. Chris is Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness at Uber. He’s focused on making sure the Global DEI strategy is relevant across the EMEA region as well as Uber’s Global Mobility business. He has...
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Life After Suicide with Caroline Roodhouse
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to suicide and the emotional aftermath of losing a loved one to suicide. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Please take care while listening, and if you feel that this may be too difficult for you, consider skipping this episode or...
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Wellbeing at Work Summit - Manchester
In this episode, I’m excited to share the highlights and key takeaways from the Wellbeing at Work Summit. I’ll walk you through my thoughts on the event, including ITV’s inspiring approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and why their representation goals for 2025 are worth noting. We also...
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Wellbeing at Work Summit - London
Welcome to this special episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion, recorded live from the Wellbeing at Work Summit in London! I'm here in the heart of Westminster, sneaking into a quiet room to share some key insights and takeaways from today's panels and speakers. It's been an inspiring day with HR...
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Breaking the Silence: LGBT Voices at Work with Claire Ebrey and Matt Haworth
In this week’s episode, we're breaking the silence and celebrating LGBTQ+ voices at work. I’m joined by two incredible guests, Matt Haworth and Claire Ebrey, the powerhouse duo behind Pride in Leadership, an organisation committed to empowering LGBTQ+ professionals to step up as leaders without...
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Case Study - Cochlear with Liza McKelvey
In today’s episode, we sit down with Liza McKelvey, VP of People and Culture at Cochlear, to discuss the impact of prioritising employee wellbeing in a time of crisis and beyond. Liza shares how her team embraced our framework during the pandemic’s toughest days, turning it into a long-term...
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Welcome to The Wellbeing Rebellion, an award-winning podcast.We’re Ngozi Weller and Obehi Alofoje, Directors at Aurora — a leadership and organisational effectiveness consultancy.This podcast explores how the way organisations are led shapes performance, trust, wellbeing and culture over time.The challenge with many approaches to wellbeing and culture is that they place responsibility on individuals to cope, rather than examining the leadership decisions, behaviours and systems that create the conditions people are working within.This is where the conversation needs to shift.On The Wellbeing Rebellion, we explore leadership behaviour, organisational systems and decision-making under pressure through honest conversations with senior leaders and advisors navigating real organisational complexity.Some episodes are just us. Others bring in leaders and experts reflecting candidly on what works, what doesn’t, and what leadership requires in practice.If you’re responsible for people, c
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