Challenging a Lack of Diversity at Work

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WEBSITE: Yes We Can

154: How Coaching Can Challenge the Lack of Diversity and Representation in the Not-for-Profit Sector

In this Episode

Robert Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community and North East Together, aimed at developing social change leadership joins our host, Dr Julie Scanlon. In this honest and poignant conversation, Robert “walks his talk” as he shares his own experiences and discusses the importance of diversity and representation in the not-for-profit and charity sectors, particularly in leadership roles. Robert emphasizes the need for more inclusive coaching practices and the importance of self-awareness and education in navigating power dynamics. This episode includes a very real call to action for the coaching industry.

You Will Learn

Data on the lack of leadership diversity in the charity boards and trustees, and the impact this has on decision-making.
Robert’s experiences in matching coaches with clients, highlighting the importance of choice in the process
The role of coaching and mentoring in addressing these challenges and promoting systemic change

Guest Bio

Robert Laycock is co-founder of Yes We Can: developing social change leadership in the North East, North East Together: a network for social change leadership, and the North East Coaching Collective: coaching for social change in the North East (links in Guest resources PDF). He is currently Non-executive Director and Chair of Beacon Films CIC and is also a practising visual artist.