Beyond the Boardroom: Advocating Through The Barriers and Bias - Combinations 101

About this episode

Frieza Mahmood and Ben Richards discuss leadership and the importance of advocating for overlooked individuals in the workplace.

Frieza Mahmood and Ben Richards continue their conversation on leadership, exploring how we tackle workplace culture and why it matters to stand up for those who are often overlooked. They reflect on the different challenges people face, with Ben sharing personal experiences of how certain aspects of his identity impact everyday life, including where he feels able to travel.

People in this episode

Host: Frieza Mahmood

Guest: Ben Richards

Topics covered

• leadership
• workplace culture
• advocacy
• identity
• overlooked communities

Keywords

• leadership
• workplace culture
• advocacy
• identity
• challenges
• personal experiences

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