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Beyond the diversity pipeline: who gets backed to lead?
Getting diverse talent through the door is only the beginning. Creating genuine inclusion means ensuring people have the support, opportunities and sponsorship to build careers, progress and lead.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu (https://hallandwilcox.com.au/our-people/seun-idowu/) is joined by Keerthi Ravi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keerthi-ravi-aba056b4/), Senior Legal Counsel at PWC and founder of Diverse Women in Law to explore the relationship between cultural identity and belonging, why representation alone isn’t enough and the role leaders can play in backing diverse talent for the long term.
15 Sept 2026
Self-insurers in Australia - No room for error: WA’s workers’ compensation reforms in practice
WA’s workers' compensation scheme has been rewritten from the ground up – and for self-insurers, the new framework leaves little room for missed deadlines or technical mistakes. From tighter liability decision timeframes to stricter settlement and notice requirements, getting the process right matters.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Ilona Strong (https://hallandwilcox.com.au/our-people/ilona-strong/) is joined by Special Counsel Megan Cramp (https://hallandwilcox.com.au/our-people/megan-cramp/) to explore how the reforms are playing out in practice, including changes to psychological injury claims, tax treatment of settlements and why strong systems and early evidence gathering are more important than ever.
14 Sept 2026
Lost in pronunciation: identity, culture and belonging at work
What does it mean when someone feels they need to change their name to fit in? The stories behind our names can reveal powerful insights about identity, culture and the experiences that shape us.
Hall & Wilcox Partner Seun Idowu (https://hallandwilcox.com.au/our-people/seun-idowu/) is joined by Diana Yaqco and Jade Tillekeratne to explore the personal and professional significance of names, why some people choose to adapt or change them, and how curiosity and respect can help createworkplaces where people feel they belong.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
106,466
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100
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Quality
91
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
76
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