00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:00 Feedback shows we demystify EDI for clients.
03:52 Pivoted career to address gender imbalance in tech.
08:56 Diversity iceberg: visible and hidden characteristics.
12:08 Unconscious biases from lack of disabled representation.
15:39 Pushback due to threat, focus on equity.
17:31 Meritocracy is often misunderstood, creating privilege divides.
22:47 Fear of getting it wrong affects reputation.
25:37 Change requires inside-out and outside-in pressure.
30:56 Fintech grows by diverse user base understanding.
32:42 Gender epiphany shifted worldview; embracing change, action.
36:08 Gender parity challenges businesses to prove benefits.
38:57 Algorithm predicts £30k investment will save £1.5m.
44:50 Awareness of feeling unsafe; impact of political rhetoric.
48:21 Diversity fuels innovation for better economic growth.
50:20 Younger workers seek flexible, ethical career options.
53:35 Joanne Lockwood promises enriching, inspiring narratives return.