In today's eipsode, Kathy Morrissey, the Director of Planning and Insights at Stansted Airport, discusses the importance of attracting more women to science and engineering fields. Kathy shares her insights on creating a supportive organizational culture to empower women in these industries. She emphasizes the need for measuring diversity, providing mentoring and coaching tailored to women's needs, and taking chances on potential. Kathy also highlights the significance of showcasing successful women as role models and building peer support networks. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The importance of measuring and understanding gender diversity within organizations to promote equity and inclusion.

• Highlighting the significance of tailored mentoring and coaching programs to support women in overcoming confidence barriers and showcasing their abilities.

• Encouraging organizations to take chances on individuals based on their potential rather than just their current skills, fostering growth and diversity.

• Emphasizing the value of peer-to-peer support and showcasing successful women as role models to inspire and empower others.

• Suggesting the value of providing opportunities for secondments and diverse experiences to enhance skill development and career progression.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think having mentoring and coaching is really important in programmes. And also having those programmes and how they can be tailored more towards where women perhaps are less confident in their abilities."

"I think the other thing is, you know, really taking a chance on women the same that we would do with men. If somebody has the potential but not the skills, why don't you give them a shot?"

"Use your talents, and use your women's networks, your male networks and take the support."

"To create a six month secondment into another department or another role that you may not have actually done, or you might have been supporting externally, can you justify providing that experience?"

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching.

Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust.

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