Hosted by LEAD Network Volunteer and Facilitator, Non-Executive Director and Leadership Coach- Dunke Afe, this episode reveals the code that separates leaders who talk about inclusion from leaders who actually create it.

In less than 20 minutes Dunke shares:

✨ Six elements that separate leaders who talk about inclusion from leaders who create it

✨ Real lessons from Obama, Jacinda Ardern, Anne Boden, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

✨ One practice you can start TODAY that will shift how your team shows up

Whether you're leading a team of 2 or 2000, this framework applies to you.

Because inclusion isn't soft. It's strategic. It's measurable. And it's the competitive advantage every organization needs.

The LEAD Network is a non-profit organisation with a mission to attract, retain and advance women in the Consumer Goods & Retail industry, creating sustainable business value. With over 22,000 Members and over 65 corporate Partners, the LEAD Network is committed to building a diverse and equitable workforce where everyone can contribute and grow, and organisations thrive. Discover how you can be part of this transformative movement by visiting https://theleadnetwork.net/

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In the latest episode of the Bite-Sized Leadership Podcast (LEAD Network UK), Dunke Afe speaks with Louise Robbie, Head of Product at Cawston Press, about her leadership journey — from big corporates to entrepreneurship to driving inclusion today.

Here are the highlights:

🔹 Resilience with space — hold strong, but leave room for people and ideas to grow.

🔹 Purpose matters — always ask: Does it help? Does it enable?

🔹 Evolving style — thriving in ambiguity is more powerful than having all the answers.

🔹 Equity in action — through Female Plus Forward, Louise is ensuring diverse voices are heard, with clear business impact.

🔹 Lessons to remember — pace + patience, treat feedback wisely, and build self-awareness early.

💡 Leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose, resilience, and creating space where others can thrive.

The LEAD Network is a non-profit organisation with a mission to attract, retain and advance women in the Consumer Goods & Retail industry, creating sustainable business value. With over 22,000 Members and over 65 corporate Partners, we are committed to building a diverse and equitable workforce where everyone can contribute and grow, and organisations thrive. Discover how you can be part of this transformative movement by visiting https://theleadnetwork.net/

Dunke Afe is a Non Executive Director, Business and Leadership Coach with over 25 years of Consumer Goods , Beauty and Luxury industry experience.

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In this month's episode, we continue to explore more on leadership and leadership lessons. Dunke Afe speaks with Cathrin Kurz about her leadership philosophy which is centered on leading for impact.Cathrin is a Global Product Portfolio Director at Ingredion focused on cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic, sustainable growth. Her professional and personal passion has taken her around the world to immerse in different cultures and create lasting connections with fantastic people. Having lived in 11 cities in 5 different countries and worked in 4 different languages, she brings a refreshing and cross cultural lens into her leadership style

The LEAD Network is a non-profit organisation with a mission to attract, retain and advance women in the Consumer Goods & Retail industry, creating sustainable business value. With over 22,000 Members and over 65 corporate Partners, we are committed to building a diverse and equitable workforce where everyone can contribute and grow, and organisations thrive. Discover how you can be part of this transformative movement by visiting https://theleadnetwork.net/

Dunke Afe is a Non Executive Director, Business and Leadership Coach with over 25 years of Consumer Goods , Beauty and Luxury industry experience.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.