Breaking the bias

Allyship – the act of advancing the interests of marginalised groups – is an oft-overlooked step in fighting bias in the workplace. As well as being a lifelong marketer, Toni Allen, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing & Engagement at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), has been a staunch supporter of the diversity and inclusion agenda. She describes what it means to be an ally, how the IET is nurturing the next generation of talent, and what employers can do to build an inclusive future.

Go after things, understand your value, and stand firm. This is advice Angie Vaux, Founder & CEO of the Women in Tech forum, gives to women looking to break the glass ceiling and elevate their careers in the technology industry. In this podcast, one of the Top 10 Most Impactful Women in Tech 2021 discusses her 25-year career, the personal experiences that drive her passion for gender diversity and practical tips for female leaders and businesses to champion diversity of all types.

While one person’s definition of diversity may differ from another’s, we’re united in our collective responsibility for fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace – and beyond. In our latest Breaking the Bias Podcast, recorded live at the Marketing leadership Forum in Napa Valley, we talk to Mona Charif, NTT DATA and Sharon Driscoll, IBM, to explore the complexities and the power of diversity, and discover the journeys that inspired their commitment to mentorship.

“I’ve always been a proponent of staying true to who you are and using that as a foundation for everything you want to accomplish in your life.” Suzanne Randall comes from a long line of Native American matriarchs, many of whom suffered at the hands of a US federal government program designed to “assimilate” native children to American culture.

In this episode, Suzanne tells of her ancestors’ resolve to stay true to their identity against all odds, and how this pride and resiliency has characterized her career and leadership style. As a managing director in marketing and communications for Accenture, Suzanne is a fierce advocate for inclusion and diversity, founding Accenture’s Native American Employee Resource Group and championing difference in every facet of her life and work.