D&I Spy takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Julie Humphreys and Natasha Whitehurst as they explore diversity, equity and inclusion. They are joined by fascinating guests for candid discussions on topics that can often leave people feeling uncomfortable. An independent podcast, and winner of Best New Podcast in the Quill Podcasts Awards 2023.
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We are joined by Zoë Arden, leadership and communications specialist, and author of Story‑Centred Leadership.
Together we explore why storytelling in business isn’t a “soft skill” but a powerful leadership and culture‑shaping tool. Zoë challenges scepticism around storytelling, shares her five‑part story‑centred leadership model, and discusses how listening, inclusion, failure, and authenticity influence trust and behaviour in organisations.
The conversation also looks at whose stories are missing at work, how to avoid performative “diverse storytelling,” and what organisations like Timpson’s get right.
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26 Apr 2026
Rina Lynch: The D&I conscious leader
In this episode we sit down with Rina Lynch, Founder & CEO of Voice At The Table and former lawyer, to cut through the noise. We talk honestly about what’s changed in D&I, where organisations are most uncomfortable, and why good intentions don’t always translate into impact. From over‑engineered strategies to simple actions that actually work, Rina shares what helps leaders embed D&I into everyday decisions - without it becoming “another thing”.
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Rina Lynch | LinkedIn (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frinagoldenberglynch%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjulie.humphreys%40markel.com%7C1371c8dcb6ec4722b5bd08de8e7cbb54%7C28e5a14570c644e3ba177b09d54fe531%7C0%7C0%7C639104863777924994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QaoDuXxtTlR3pYFNuTwwSRlkFNMtQNhzxl4X%2FRH2q8k%3D&reserved=0)
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Home | Voice At The Table (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voiceatthetable.com%2F%23sthash.bb6hXQ1a.dpbs&data=05%7C02%7Cjulie.humphreys%40markel.com%7C1371c8dcb6ec4722b5bd08de8e7cbb54%7C28e5a14570c644e3ba177b09d54fe531%7C0%7C0%7C639104863777961998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FfVPMBu6%2BGcF74oFHlw7%2BlGDaX2m3giXBM5vXBeicTY%3D&reserved=0)
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12 Apr 2026
Lucy Ryan: The revolt of midlife women
We’re joined by Dr Lucy Ryan to dig into what’s driving the revolt of midlife women at work. We talk candidly about the “midlife collision”, the three phases women move through, and the rarely acknowledged role of death anxiety. We challenge why menopause has become the dominant (and often limiting) corporate narrative, and instead reframe midlife as a moment of power, clarity and ambition. Drawing on Dr Lucy’s research, we explore how workplace systems slow women down or push them out — and what actually helps.
Revolting Women is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revolting-Women-midlife-women-walking/dp/1788603982/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RXTRJ5SG1V9Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8XW8DpWpWTxiPsJu6jZaRA.CGL9gaO2WV5crBl5gzikN6FvDwErVc8UIkV3PT2LrqQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=revolting+women+lucy+ryan&qid=1775996183&sprefix=lucy+ryan%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-1)
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Jamie Golunski
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