Using EDI to create a positive workplace culture with HR consultant Mel Kinsella
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
Release Date: 04/16/2024
Episode 41: Creating Safer Spaces for Women in Business with Sarah Schofield
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
In this episode, Sarah Schofield joins us to discuss the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for women in the business world. We explore the inspiration behind her Safe Women Workshops, the challenges many women still face in professional settings, and why psychological safety, confidence, and inclusion are essential for both individual and organisational success.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 40: Understanding ADHD at work
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In this episode, Jade Clifford from iCan Wellbeing Group joins us to discuss ADHD in the workplace and how employers can create environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive. We explore Jade’s personal experiences of living and working with ADHD, the challenges and strengths that can come with it, and practical ways organisations can provide meaningful support.
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Episode 39: Inspira - How Connect to Work is Changing Lives in Cumbria
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In this episode, Laura Wellington from Inspira joins us to discuss Connect to Work — a new programme helping people across Cumbria overcome barriers to employment and connect with meaningful, sustainable careers. We explore how the initiative supports both individuals and employers, why inclusive recruitment matters, and hear a powerful real-life success story showing the difference the right support can make.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 38: New Recycling Laws Are Coming – Is Your Business Ready?
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Big changes are on the way with new recycling legislation, and getting it wrong could cost your business more than you think. We’re joined by Cumbria Waste Group to break down what “Simpler Recycling” really means, what’s changing, and why now is the time to act. But it’s not just about staying compliant, done right, these changes could actually reduce costs and improve how your business operates. If you run a business in Cumbria, this is essential listening.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 38: New Recycling Laws Are Coming – Is Your Business Ready?
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Big changes are on the way with new recycling legislation, and getting it wrong could cost your business more than you think. We’re joined by Cumbria Waste Group to break down what “Simpler Recycling” really means, what’s changing, and why now is the time to act. But it’s not just about staying compliant, done right, these changes could actually reduce costs and improve how your business operates. If you run a business in Cumbria, this is essential listening.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 37: Leadership Conference 2026: Human-Centred Leadership for a Changing World
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What does leadership look like in 2026 when pressure is high, burnout is common and people are craving better workplace culture? In this episode, Laura Cadman and Ben Hickman join the Growth Hub podcast to talk about this year’s Leadership Conference, exploring vulnerability, failure, listening, burnout and the behaviours that shape stronger leaders and healthier organisations.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 36: The Finance Advice Gap: What Cumbrian Businesses Need to Know
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High street banks are disappearing and many businesses are being pushed towards fast, expensive online lending without real advice. In this episode, we speak with James Todhunter from Enterprise Answers about the growing finance advice gap in Cumbria, the risks of “quick fix” funding, and where business owners can turn for trusted, face-to-face support before making big financial decisions.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 35: Freedom, Pressure and Purpose: Life as Young Entrepreneur
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Behind the highlights and beyond the hype. Join a group of young business owners as they talk candidly about the freedom, pressure and purpose that come with building a business early in life. An honest conversation about belief, balance and what success actually feels like.
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 34: An interview with Ian Wilson
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This month we are joined by one of our advisers Ian Wilson, Managing Director of IW Process Solutions. To celebrate International Manufacturing Day we talk about Ian's Manufacuring experiences and his vision for the future. Ian Wilson is a Lean expert with over twenty years’ experience of implementing continuous improvement methodologies across a wide variety of industrial sectors with a proven track record of achieving results. Click here to visit his website -
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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 33: The University of Cumbria's new campus in Barrow.
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This month we are joined by Matt Ryder the Principal Lecturer at the University of Cumbria. The topic of our conversation is the opening of the new university campus in Barrow. We discuss the different courses that the university will be running and how the campus community will affect Barrow's local economy. Click here to learn more about the Barrow Campus - .
info_outlineWe're joined on the Cumbria Chamber podcast this month by Mel Kinsella, Director of Chamber member Kinsella HR Solutions. Our conversation is on theme of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), delving into definitions, combatting stereotypes, creating positive work environments for all employees, and the benefits to decision making of diverse thinking.
Find out more and contact Kinsella HR here: https://www.kinsellahr.co.uk/