The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

Astronaut. Dancer. Footballer. Pop star. Many of us will remember our childhood ambitions. But then life happens. We get an education. We’re forced to make a choice between one route or another. Wherever we want to get to, or redirect to, it’s about knowing what we want – and feeling capable. It’s about knowing where we could be – and feeling supported. It’s about raising aspirations – and overcoming limitations. It’s about defining success – and finding happiness. Whatever those might mean to you. We’re wondering, does where you start still matter? How much do our backgrounds determine our future success? How do you discover what you want to do – and where you could go? How important is it seeing people like you succeed? And how can you pave your own way? For this episode, we’re joined by Aziza Ajak, Vice Principal of a London school and trustee for Mission 44, and Ben Newton, the first of Deloitte’s Brightstart apprentices to be promoted to partner.Tune in to find out: Why our guests believe networking should be taught at school The lessons that Aziza and Ben learnt early in their career journeys What happens after you achieve your goals – and what happens if you don’t The best piece of advice our guests have for our listeners   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK Check out Loaf Catering here: loafcatering.com Guests: Aziza Ajak, vice principal and Mission 44 trustee and Ben Newton, partner at Deloitte. Hosts: Ethan Worth and Annie Wong Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio  Original music: Ali Barrett

It’s hard to beat the feeling of momentum building around something you care about. That positive energy and progress towards hitting your goals and climbing to new heights is infectious. It builds confidence and motivation – leading to even more success. But momentum can be gone just as quick as it arrives. So how do you build on it when it matters most? Nowhere is momentum building faster than women’s football.    For this episode, we invited Baroness Karren Brady, Vice Chairman of West Ham United FC, and Tim Bridge, Lead Partner for the Sports Business Group at Deloitte UK into our studio at Leaders Week 2023 at Twickenham Stadium. Tune in to find out: How Baroness Brady and Tim Bridge define momentum How to build on momentum and utilise its power Baroness Brady’s direct experience on building momentum in women’s football What businesses and future leaders can learn on turning positive energy into meaningful change and transformation   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK   Guests: Baroness Karren Brady, Vice Chairman of West Ham United, a Peer in the House of Lords, recognised businesswoman and TV personality and Tim Bridge, Lead Partner for the Sports Business Group at Deloitte UK.  Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio  Original music: Ali Barrett

Exploring how to make a systemic shift towards sustainability, discussing the role of individuals, businesses, and governments. Topics include redefining consumerism, vintage clothing becoming mainstream, businesses changing in response to the climate crisis, the importance of the 'kindness economy', and individual actions in sustainability. Also covers the frustration over unimplemented solutions, corporate sustainability reporting, and the need for collective effort and systems change.

Exploring the importance of belonging and the challenges faced by black individuals in achieving it. They discuss code switching, the pressure of being a role model, and the need for more diversity in society. Guests share their journey of starting a magazine to promote positive role models and highlight the significance of finding like-minded individuals.

The podcast discusses the implications of a world where everyone lives to 100, including the effects on healthcare and the significance of social connections. They explore the potential of technology in improving healthcare systems. They also discuss the challenges businesses face in adapting to a longer living society and the role they can play in promoting better health outcomes. The podcast concludes with advice on how to live to 100 and the implications of everyone living longer.

Explore a new kind of leadership by talking to two people on both sides of the fence on what it truly means to be an activist, inside and outside of business. Learn about the different kinds of activist leaders, tips on how to navigate a business and get stuff done, and what leaders of the future will look like. Discover how business leaders can drive systemic change by addressing societal problems and the challenges they face. Understand the importance of persuasion skills and authentic passion in activism, and explore the role of leadership and activism in driving sustainable decisions and change within organizations.

Summer has seen too much rain and too little of The Green Room... we can’t do anything about the weather but at least the podcast is back! After a short break, we’re back with an incredible season of content lined up as we continue  to explore the topics that matter most in business. In this special launch episode of The Green Room, we’ve got the band back together with all our hosts in the studio to look ahead at what’s to come... and we’ve even got a new face joining us. Tune in as we introduce our brand new host, Annie Wong, and get to know her a little bit better ahead of her debut episode in a few weeks' time. We also look ahead at what’s coming up between now and the end of the year in The Green Room where we’ll be exploring topics around healthcare, sustainable consumerism, belonging and much more. And we want to put you, our wonderful listeners, at the heart of The Green Room this year too. Not only will we be popping up at various events, but we’ll also be finding new ways to get you involved.   Tune in to find out: More about Annie and what we have lined up for her as our new host How our hosts have relaxed during their well-deserved break What we have coming up on the new season of The Green Room How you can get more involved this year   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK  Hosts: George Parrett, Lizzie Elston, Ethan Worth and Annie Wong. Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio  Original music: Ali Barrett 

Goodbye Season 6, hello summer break... As we wrap up Season 6 and get geared up for Season 7, we thought that we would take some time to reflect on some of this season’s best bits. And who else better to share their highlights other than our two fantastic hosts, Ethan and George? From inviting high-profile guests into our studio to having meaningful conversations around the topics that matter most in business - from behavioural science, financial crime and the power of being you, we’ve had some remarkable episodes this season. But what moments really stood out to us this season?  And what’s in the pipeline for Season 7? Tune in to find out: ·        What we learnt from this season’s top guests ·        Our hosts’ top highlights from this season - there were so many! ·        What you can expect in Season 7 kicking off in September ·        How the search for the new pod host is going...   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts   You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK   Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Growing up is a tough gig. We’re constantly learning about the world around us – and our place in it. What we like. What we don’t like. Who we are. Who we are not. But what if our differences feel too… different? What if who we are deep down isn’t the mainstream we’re seeing in society? And if you identify as LGBTQ+, we know it’s anything but easy. For Episode 52, we’re joined by two allies from the LGBTQ+ community – James Barr, host of A Gay and A NonGay, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ podcast and Mags Scott, CFO advisory partner and a sponsor partner for Deloitte’s LGBT+ network, Proud, as we ask: Does being you get easier with age? Tune in to find out: Why James thinks we can all be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community The lessons both Mags and James have learnt on their individual journeys What we can all do in education and the workplace to foster more inclusive environments The importance of LGBTQ+ charities for young people who are still finding themselves Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Content warning: We are aware that the topics addressed in today’s podcast may be difficult to hear about and may be upsetting.  If you were affected by anything discussed today and need independent confidential support, Deloitte employees can contact our advice line, 24/7 – search the intranet for details. If you are not a Deloitte employee then please visit the NHS website which has support information and advice for everyone. The Deloitte Global 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work Report mentioned in this episode is available to read on Deloitte’s website and is a survey of non-Deloitte employees in various sectors across 13 counties through the lens of both sexual orientation and gender identity.   You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK   Guests: Mags Scott, CFO advisory partner and a sponsor partner for Deloitte’s LGBT+ network, Proud, and James Barr, host of A Gay and A NonGay, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ podcast.    Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth  Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio  Original music: Ali Barrett

We all have ideas. Even when we say we don’t. They pop up in the shower, on a dog walk or just as we’re nodding off to sleep. It could be an innovation that makes serious headway in the fight against climate change. A new piece of tech that opens up a world of possibilities. Or something completely different, that could make the world better for all of us. But what takes an idea from being something that could change the world, to something that is changing the world? In Episode 51 we’re joined by Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Co-Founder of NotPla and Dr Sadia Ahmed, Sustainability & Climate Lead for Deloitte Ventures to talk about their experiences of growing the seed of an idea into something special.Tune in to find out: How to spot an idea that’s got what it takes to be a success The lessons that Rodrigo and Sadia have learnt from ideas that didn’t work out Why thinking of the worst possible idea is sometimes the best place to start What big businesses and small start ups can learn from each other   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts   You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK Check out Luminary Bakery here: luminarybakery.com   Guests: Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Co-Founder of NotPla and Sadia Ahmed, Sustainability & Climate Lead for Deloitte Ventures  Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck  Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio  Original music: Ali Barrett