#bitbpodcast by Bravery in the Boardroom

As we mark National Inclusion Week, this #BITBPodcast episode dives deep into what it really takes to create inclusive cultures in our boardrooms and beyond. 🎙️

This special Sports Edition of the #BITBPodcast brings you an honest and powerful conversation about leadership, crisis management, and representation in the world of rugby. 🎙️🏉

As we near the end of South Asian Heritage Month, we're continuing to spotlight and celebrate senior leaders of South Asian heritage. Bringing you the latest #BITBPodcast episode, which features the insightful and purpose-driven Nabil Jamshed in an honest and thought-provoking conversation. 🎙️

#BITBPodcast featuring the brilliant and trailblazing Shajeda Ahmed, Chief People Officer at Black Country Integrated Care Board, is now live! 🎙️

#BITBPodcast featuring the insightful and inspiring Andy Callow, Chief Digital & Transformation Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is finally here! 🎙️

To mark #RaceEqualityWeek2025 we had the privilege of welcoming Wallace Sampson OBE to the #BITBPodcast.

The latest episode of #BITBPodcast is now live, featuring the inspiring Gilbert George, Executive Director of Corporate Governance at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, in honour of #BlackHistoryMonth2024! 🎙️

In this very special episode of the #BITBPodcast, we bring you Bravery In the Boardroom x Equity Charter. This is a conversation with Ayesha Rahim and Victoria Betton, who alongside Hassan Chaudhury, are the driving forces behind the Equity Charter!

The latest episode of #BITBPodcast is here, featuring the trailblazing and inspirational leader, Steve Forsyth—an episode you won't want to miss, filmed during South Asian Heritage Month.

In this powerful conversation, Steve Forsyth sits down with our host, Monique Carayol, for an honest and insightful exploration of leadership. Steve opens up about the importance of leading authentically—staying true to your values, integrity, and who you are, even when navigating the most senior levels of leadership.

Sal Naseem is a renowned figure in the field of Policing and Inclusive Culture. As the trailblazing first South Asian and Muslim Regional Director for London at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, he has achieved remarkable recognition. His pioneering work has not only earned him numerous awards but also showcases his unwavering commitment to combating discrimination, addressing issues like stop and search, and eradicating racism while fostering an inclusive police culture.

We’re so excited to release this episode and sending a big thank you to our amazing guest Dr Julie Hammond.

Another great #BITBPodcast episode for you!

Monique Carayol is joined by Rishi Bhogal and Jamshaid Hameed, also known as the TechTwo. They are both early in their healthcare career journeys and have a brilliant conversation with Monique about:

In this special episode, to commemorate the dual celebration of International Women’s Day and the #BITBPodcast's first anniversary, our host Monique Carayol welcomes back Emma Challans-Rasool, the Chair of Proud2bOps and our first-ever podcast guest, to the guest seat.

We learn more about Alex Matheson (she/her) and her journey to her role as Deputy Director - Education at LGBT Foundation, a charity that works to improve health and well-being for the LGBTQ+ community.

Manjeet Garcha is a registered nurse and midwife with over 40 years of experience in the NHS and international health systems. She reached the position of Executive Chief Nurse in her NHS career and following retirement has built a credible reputation as a consultant service provider for service improvement, leadership, and transformation.

Peter is the Founder of Cambio, House of Social Change and holds a series of Board and leadership roles across both the private and public sectors.

Asma Nafees is truly inspirational for her ability to use her skills to add value across a wide range of organisations in different professional sectors. Having started her professional life as a Commercial Solicitor in private practice, she subsequently carved a career in the NHS. She is the Deputy Customer Account Director for NHS Arden and GEM CSU; she is also a Non-Executive Director with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, and a Trustee with Lisieux Trust (a Birmingham-based social care charity which supports adults with learning disabilities).

To kick off Black History Month and #SalutingOurSisters, we are releasing our latest #BITBPodcast episode where Monique Carayol is joined by Gabriella Otim-Oyet, Service Development Project Manager at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Chapter Lead for the Black Young Professionals (BYP) Healthcare Network. This episode is packed with gold, nuggets and gems galore! Gabi makes the complex simple and will inspire and encourage many with what she shares in this conversation. We wanted you to hear and learn from a colleague just starting their NHS journey and what her career progression looks and feels like right now.

Monique Carayol is joined in this episode by Marimouttou Coumarassamy, also known as Coumar - Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Founder/Chairman of British Indian Nurses Association.

Monique Carayol is joined in this episode by Marcus Francis - Business Consultant at Enterprising Minds.

In this special #BITBPodcast episode, Monique Carayol is joined by Liam Molesworth and Sam Alsop-Hall - Co-Founders of Bravery in the Boardroom, as well as Co-Owners of Clive Henry Group: Bringing together Processes, People, and Technology, to enable real change in the delivery of healthcare.

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