A Dog Called Diversity
Episodes
A repeat performance....with Michael Lints
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lints is our first podcast guest to do a repeat appearance. Back in June 2020 he wrote a blog post called āIām exhausted and I want you to...
Not all blind people are Stevie Wonderā¦.with Dave Bahr
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Bahr is a self-confessed baseball fan, author, disability advocate and accessibility expert as well as being completely blind. Lisa talked to Dav...
Coming out of two closetsā¦.with Amin Kassam
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lawyer at Bloomberg for over 10 years Amin Kassam is the epitome of intersectionality. Being ethnically Indian, Muslim and gay. As Amin says being m...
Changing male-dominated workplaces.. with Teagan Dowler
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weekās guest didnāt start out as a heavy industry expert in Diversity & Inclusion but you never know where life is going to take you. Tea...
Turning your purpose into your career.. with Shoon Yin Lim
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shoon Lim is one of the best known and well-respected Diversity and Inclusion leaders in Asia, and for good reason. She has built a career with global...
Three Hearts......with Neil Wilson
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Wilson and his wife Stephanie have 3 beautiful sons. Archie 16, Lewis 13 and Jasper 9. When you think of raising three boys you probably think of...
How to transition gender.....with Emery Fung
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In life it can take time to know who you are, and how you need or want to show up in the world. This is true for all of us in life. For some it can an...
The Gay Leadership Dude.....with Dr Steve Yacovelli
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todayās guest is really āoutā. So much so he calls himself The Gay Leadership Dude.Ā Dr Steve Yacovelli runs Top Dog Learning Group, delivering...
Not all gay people are marching in parades........with Marco de Vries
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to react if someone comes out to you? What do you say if someone tells you they are gay or transgender?Ā In this episode we hear from ...
Look! APAC D&I Salary Survey
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.thecultureministry.com/salary-survey This is a special short episode where I talk about:why I decided to run a salary survey, just for peopl...
Progressing your D&I Career......with Jordana Sawtell
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is another example of how you can transition your career into diversity and inclusion. Jordana Sawtell leads Diversity & Inclusion (D...
Using sport to drive equity..........with Jasmine Titmuss
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a super fun and sporty episode with Jasmine Titmuss. She was breaking gender barriers from a young age, playing cricket at school (where she r...
Diversity in Tech.....with Anat Deracine
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born in India, and raised in Saudi Arabia, Anat Deracine (dera-seen) is fascinated by cultural narratives around equality and the portrayal of women. ...
Building sustainable and inclusive supply chains.....with Naomi Vowels
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many ways people can make an impact in work that impacts the environment and sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion. Naomi Vo...
The Best Diversity and Inclusion Energy.....with Devon Michelle
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todayās episode is with Devon Michelle. She is one fabulous black woman.Ā She has so much drive and energy and I LOVED learning her story.Sheās a...
Driving Equality......... with Benita Chick
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Benita Chick works and advocates in a professional as well as personal capacity for social causes with many different organizations. She is passionate...
Being a LGBTIQ+ Ally.......with Ivy Wong
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Living in Shanghai, Ivy Wong is an Ally to the LGBTIQ+ plus community in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and China where significant barries still exi...
New Ways of Leading with........Latha Poonamallee
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr Latha Poonamallee .Ā She is an Associate Professor, Chair of the Faculty of Management and University Fell...
Building Better Organisations......with Jacqui Simpson
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqui Simpson and I met many years ago in Sydney when we both worked for the P&O Group. I knew we were going to be firm friends when we were on a...
Being a Third Culture Kid.....with Doni Aldine
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doni Aldine and I recorded this episode when she had just returned to her home in Denver Colarado from what she called āAdult Summer Campā, in Per...
Building a Flexible Work Culture.....with Brooke Black
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Black is the Director People Culture and Talent, Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW, Australia. She not only lives and breathes flexible wor...
Supporting profound disabilities......with Amber Williams
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have known Amber Williams for quite some time.Ā We had our first kids around the same time. Her daughter Addison is now 13 and my son Aiden is 12. ...
Bend Like Bamboo.....with Amanda Campbell
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I have always been interested in is how people navigate their career, and how they come to work in and with their purpose. My guest ...
Equality in Coaching......with Christine Khor
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Khor is a bit of a dynamo. She owns and runs two businesses, Chorus Executive which offers Recruitment, Consulting, Coaching & Branding ...
Leading with strength...with Toby Adams and Sharon Grose
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great yarn with Toby Adams and Sharon Grose on this weekās episode. They are the Directors of Leading with Strength, a proud Indigenous orga...
Making modifications.....with Sean Grima
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Grima gets to do exactly what he is good at. Heās a Learning and Development specialist for Gen U an Australian organisation that builds inclus...
Generation Panic......with Agi Heale
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I met Agi a few years ago in Singapore and feel very lucky to know her. She is an Executive Coach at Westbourne Associates, and is now an author havin...
A Professional Career in Diversity & Inclusion......with Bianca Stringuini
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love learning peopleās career stories, particularly those that work in diversity and inclusion. I think because this area is somewhat emerging and...
Advocating for invisible disabilities.... with Dorine Kuo
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dorine Kuo advocates for people with invisible disabilities. So much so she recently organised Future Cities: Ensuring Inclusion for Invisible Disabil...
Pushing the boundaries.....with Lisa Cox
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So yes you might be wondering what Iām doing with a woman in this series.....after all it was supposed to be all men!I actually had planned a pretty...
Making a Career in Diversity & Inclusion with Sudesh T
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sudesh Thevasenabathy is the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Asia at Manulife based in Hong Kong. He is a true believer and advocate of di...
Choosing a new country to have a family....with Jaco van der Merwe
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the most fun speaking with Jaco van der Merwe. I wished I could meet him in person and share a bottle of wine with him and his husband. Both fro...
Talking mental health.....with Nicholas Patrick
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 taught us a lot of things. Predominantly I think we learnt how important health is and what we need to prioritise in life. In fact while Covid-19...
Building a Cycling Club in Uganda.....with Ross Burrage
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes your career takes you to places you never expected, like Uganda, where Ross Burrage found himself visiting often as the Finance and Sustaina...
Growing up gay in Singapore.... with Andee Chua
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Iām going to be honest. I kinda stalked Andee Chua late in 2020 to be a guest on my podcast. There arenāt too many āoutā gay men in Singapo...
Iām exhausted and I want you to know why...with Michael Lints
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have said to me, Black Lives Matter is just a US thing. It doesnāt affect me. The thing is that racism is a global problem for many peop...
How to be a real man....with Scott Stuart
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the best time chatting to Scott Stuart. His energy and enthusiasm for his work is infectious and this comes through in our discussion. Itās ra...
Act for Alana
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. I met Toni Catton a little while ago, actually back in 2006 when we both worked at Coca-C...
The First Malay Woman to Attend Harvard Law School
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melindah Bush has had such an interesting upbringing and career. Her life has been heavily influenced by her Malaysian father, and in a more gentle wa...
The Female Breadwinner, Twins and Moving to Singapore
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Milligan and I have known each other for a few years. We met when I first moved to Singapore and our kids were at the same school. The school ...
Anne and Her Husband Take Turns in Their Careers
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Rayner and I had a great chat about all sorts of things related to diversity and inclusion that are pushing stereotypes.She and her husband take ...
Speaking with Ibukun Olajide
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IbukunĀ Olajide was a delight to speak to, perhaps because her name means āblessingā.Ā She has experienced being the only woman in the room and ...
Nancy Kwon Breaks Barriers
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I just loved my conversation with Nancy Kwon. I didnāt know Nancy before this conversation. I learnt about her through a feature article in an Expat...
Mum, am I Black?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Lives Matter movement had a huge impact during 2020. The death of George Floyd in May sparked unprecedented protests and attention on the li...
A Boy Called Ulysses
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode ofĀ A Dog called Diversity, Lisa speakers to Marie-Liesse Calmejane about her son Ulysses. Marie-Liesseās fourth son Ulys...