Podcasts

Bad Business - Kinky Boots with Al Pacifico-France from Evosis - May 2024
Chatting with my wonderful accountant Claire Owen-Jones about what makes businesses bad, based on TV shows and characters. A light-hearted way to explore real issues. This podcast is all about Kinky Boots and trans rights. 
There are other great episodes exploring Postman Pat, the Property Ladder and the Devil Wears Prada plus more!
Why you need a global perspective on DEI with Al Pacifico-France from Evosis - May 2022 
Here's a follow-up to my previous podversation with Dr Paul Brewerton, adding a global perspective to DEI. 
​Great fun again and a good resource if you want to broaden your perspective on DEI beyond a national, English viewpoint. 
Courageous Conversations with Al Pacifico-France from Evosis- November 2021 
​Thanks to Chris Winfield and Brogan Carter for hosting me in their Hurcules podcast. 
The Hercules Podcast aims to bring you an eclectic mix of construction related news and interviews with guests from within Hercules Site Services and also special guests providing insights from across the industry.
Also check out their other fabulous episodes, especially my great friend Teik Tan on Managing Mental Illness. ​
The fu​ture of DEI in organisations... Courageous Inclusion with Al Pacifico-France - July 2021
When a great friend and mentor of mine, ~Dr Paul Brewerton asked me to have a chat with him for his podcast 'The Strengths Guy' - this was the result. Still his most downloaded episode! 
Also do have a look at the other wonderful sessions. I particularly enjoyed episode 21 - Mental Health in the Black community with Anthony Davis.  ​

Writing

Transforming Teams with Courage - A thought piece for You Collective - June 2023
"In our current environment, where the rate of change is accelerating, challenges are becoming more numerous and complex, and we are all working within a state of constant uncertainty; the work of teams is becoming simultaneously more difficult and crucial to the success of organisations."
Click here to read more. 
Inspiring Women: Inspiring Women - March 2023
​I was honoured to be asked to share some of my story as part of the Inspiring women series edited by Dawn Jarvis. The book contains stories from inspiring women, intended to inspire other women. My story includes topics including
  • My complex, intersectional, marginalised and privileged identities 
  • The impact of moving to Brighton (south coast of England) from the North West
  • My accident and spinal cord injury
  • Working globally 
Profits from the book are donated to the Malala Fund "Working for a world where every girl can work and lead".
Click here to buy the book from Amazon

​Pride Life Global - Inclusion Advocate 2022
I was chosen to be a Pride Life Inclusion advocate. You can read more about my work in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on their website which also includes information about their other advocates. ​

Speaking

In more recent years I have reduced my travelling so tend only to speak at virtual events. However, here's some great events from the past. 
London Build 17th -18th November 2021
I very much enjoyed being part of a panel and discussing DEI in the construction industry. Great to hear about progress being made - so much more still to do!
Learning & Development Africa Conference - 24th November 2021
Wonderful being part of such a prestigious conference, discussing diversity and inclusion from a learning and development perspective, including how personality assessments can play a great role in helping everyone value diversity. 
London Build 17th -18th November 2021
"Driving Change - Hear From Leaders Driving Change in LGBTQ+
Wonderful panel session with host Martin Smith (Buro Four) and colleagues Jyoti Sehdev (Costain), Lizzie Rendell (Skanska), Jessica Williams (Mace), Michael Valentine (EKFB) and Katya Veleva (Blush Cloud). 
D&I Leaders LGBT+ at work conference.  March 16th 2021 
​LGBT+ Mental Health and Wellbeing in organisations 
This was a great conversation with my wonderful client Kei-Retta Farrell, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for Young Lives Vs Cancer. ​
Are you interested?
​Click the link below to book a free, no obglation conversation with Al Pacifico-France to find out more.
calendly.com/evosis/chat-with-al