In this conversation, Simon Phillips hears from Toby Mildon and his personal experiences with workplace discrimination related to his disability. Toby recounts a specific incident where a health and safety manager deemed him a fire hazard due to his wheelchair, leading to his isolation from his team. The emotional impact of this experience is profound, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in professional environments.

Takeaways

• The health and safety assessment led to unexpected discrimination.
• Isolation from the team can have severe emotional effects.
• Returning to the old office was a brave but difficult decision.
• Health and safety regulations can sometimes overlook individual needs.
• Emotional responses to discrimination are valid and important.
• Communication with clients can be affected by emotional distress.
• Workplace policies need to be more inclusive of disabilities.
• Support from colleagues is crucial for individuals facing discrimination.
• Understanding and empathy are essential in workplace dynamics.
• Personal experiences can drive advocacy for better workplace policies.

Sound Bites

• "I was a fire hazard in my wheelchair."
• "I ended up going into the disabled toilet and crying."

Toby's choice to add to The Change Show Playlist is "It's a Sin" by Olly Alexander and Elton John.

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Toby: LinkedIn: Toby Mildon

Simon: LinkedIn: Simon Phillips

#WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityAdvocacy #WorkplaceDiscrimination #EmotionalHealth #TeamDynamics

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In this insightful discussion, Toby Lewis, CEO of Live Group and Envoku, shares his extensive experience in event management and his innovative approach to transforming how organisations engage with their audiences. He discusses the evolution of his understanding of audience engagement, shaped by his own learning experiences and observations from managing thousands of conferences. Toby reveals how his new venture, Envoku, uses sophisticated profiling tools to help organisations create more personalised and effective events, addressing the growing need for tailored experiences in an increasingly diverse workplace.

Key insights include the importance of understanding different learning styles, the generational shift in workplace expectations, and the need to give voice to the 'silent majority' in organisations. Toby also shares a fascinating case study of how webcasting transformed a tax conference, leading to tenfold audience growth and renewed engagement.

His advice for change makers? "Keep an open mind. Look at different ways, even if they feel really radical at first. Embrace that palpitation that you get when you find yourself in an uncomfortable position."

Toby's choice to add to The Change Show Playlist is "Mr. Blue Sky" by The Electric Light Orchestra - the song he plays at the end of every conference worldwide.

🔗 Connect with us:

Toby: LinkedIn: Toby Lewis

Simon: LinkedIn: Simon Phillips

#EventManagement #OrganisationalChange #PersonalisedLearning #TheChangeShow #TobyLewis #Envoku #LiveGroup #Innovation

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In this enlightening conversation, Guirlaine R. Belizaire shares her journey from a classroom teacher to a prominent figure in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of following one's heart and the challenges faced in the world of philanthropy. She discusses the prevalent scarcity mentality in nonprofits, the evolution of her career through various organizations, and the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating sustainable change. Guirlaine highlights the necessity of soul work in DEI efforts and the importance of embracing ambiguity in the process of transformation. She also shares her future aspirations, including a new podcast focused on collective trauma and healing.

Guirlaine's choice to add to The Change Show Playlist is "Imagine" by John Lennon.

🔗 Connect with us:

Guirlaine: LinkedIn: Guirlaine Ritha Belizaire

Simon: LinkedIn: Simon Phillips

#healing #collectivetrauma #DEI #TheChangeShow #GuirlaineBelizaire #Podcast

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