The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

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

We often think financial crime is victimless. Something that affects big banks. And is mainly about losing money. Or is it? What if we told you that everyday fraud adds up to something much bigger and darker? That behind every transaction, there's a huge societal and human cost? Financial crime is on the rise. And thanks to the internet, the scale of the problem is staggering. It will take a network to beat this network, but clearly, it's a fight worth fighting. Episode 50 sees us speaking to some exceptional guests in the financial sector who have fought to mitigate financial crime in business throughout their professional careers. Tune in to find out: What financial crime actually is – and what drives it Real-life cases Rob and David worked on, from drug running to human trafficking The role technology can play in addressing the scale of the issue Whether thinking like a criminal could be part of the solution… 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 Guests: David Fein, Special Counsel in the Litigation Department at Paul Weiss, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul University in Chicago, and Sir Rob Wainright, senior partner at Deloitte North and South Europe. Hosts: Ethan Worth and Tiffany De Koninck Technical support: Deloitte Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Steve Jobs, Anita Roddick, Yvon Chouinard, and Mary Portas join the podcast to reflect on their careers of making positive change. They discuss reaching milestones, the importance of a good night's sleep, and offer advice for making change. Topics covered include the impact of location, imposter syndrome, and implementing change in large organizations.

We spend our days reacting, responding, pivoting. To the latest trends, headlines and/or that urgent email in your inbox. It's not you – it's your brain. It's how we're wired. But understanding why we all behave the way we do is incredibly powerful. It allows us to align with the things that matter to us most – from personal change to climate change. So, we thought we'd ask the experts and invited Richard Shotton, author and behavioural scientist and Stuart West, UK net zero lead at Deloitte into The Green Room. Tune in to find out: Why humans dislike change – and simple ways to make it easier The behavioural science tricks everyone should know How these techniques can help us in the fight against climate change Our experts' top tips to help us achieve our personal goals Enjoyed the episode? Make sure you hit follow so you don't miss the next one and check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Richard Shotton, author of The Illusion of Choice and The Choice Factory, and Stuart West, UK net zero lead at Deloitte and former COP26 facilitator. Hosts: Ethan Worth and Lizzie Elston Technical support: Deloitte's in-house Film Studio Original music: Ali Barrett