Is Your Corporate Network Helping or Hindering Female Leaders?

In this podcast episode, Natasha speaks with Jo Portlock, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. They dive deep into Jo’s unique path to becoming a DEI leader and discuss LexisNexis’s successful strategies for elevating female leadership. Discover the impactful methods that have significantly boosted female representation at senior levels and learn about the unique challenges of implementing DEI initiatives across various global locations. Jo also shares forward-looking insights on the evolving landscape of DEI and the role of corporate networks in fostering or hindering female advancement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of DEI and leadership within major corporations

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Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction
00:14 – Jo Portlock: Background and Role in DEI
01:19 – The Unexpected Path to DEI Leadership
03:01 – The Importance of Learning and Adaptation in DEI
08:12 – Achieving Gender and Ethnic Diversity in Leadership
10:44 – Strategies for Increasing Women’s Representation
16:05 – Addressing Challenges in DEI Across Different Geographies
20:40 – The Emotional Labor and Challenges in DEI
22:33 – Future Trends and Legislative Changes in DEI
27:50 – Expanding the DEI Team and Its Impact
30:37 – Closing Remarks and Future Initiatives

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