Motorbikes, Music, Management, and Menopause
Join us for this inspiring episode as we dive into the fascinating world of Emma Locke, Change and Communications Lead at Perfetti Van Melle. Emma shares her unique insights on driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in a global company, her passions outside of work, and how these experiences shape her approach to leadership.
We discuss:
- Introduction to Emma Locke and Her Commitment to Diversity
- Emma’s Early Life Experiences Shaping Her Strong Character
- The ‘People First’ Mentality in Business
- Emma’s Passion for Cars and Motorbikes
- Leading a Business: Similarities to Motorbike Riding
- Initiating Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
- Addressing Menopause in the Workplace
- The Importance of Kindness and Compassion in Leadership
- Wrapping Up: Reflections on Leadership and Change
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