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Meet Ali Donnelly. She is the CEO of More than Equal, whose mission is to find and train a female F1 World Champion. Ali features in the final episode of this series of Purposing and tells us how she has gone about tackling gender bias in motorsport and changing mindsets and cultural norms. We can’t always control what happens in the world around us, but because her organisation’s purpose is so clear, it’s given her freedom as a CEO to know that she is steering the right course. 💡 Ali shares some great insights that you can also adopt in your own business or organisation, and great tips on how to make the business case for purpose-led business too… 🎧Take a listen now: https://lnkd.in/eqs3kMkT This is the last episode in the current series of Purposing - but you can go back and listen to the other episodes from this season and beyond. ❤️ If you liked what you heard over this series, please subscribe and leave us a rating - it helps more than you know! We’ll be back soon! #podcast #purposing #sportequality #womenssport #motorsport #F1 #feminism #feminisminsport #purposeled

We're excited to have been shortlisted for awards in three categories at the CorpComms Magazine awards this year! I'm keeping everything crossed for the entries with all of our clients, but feel particularly close to the work we have been doing with Interflora UK & Ireland over the last few years. We've worked closely with their brilliant #leadership team who have pushed themselves and us to create a programme of work to fully embed their purpose. Over the course of 12 months, we have co-created with customers, colleagues and partners and the result means that the leaders of the organisation are both experts in, and advocates for, purpose. Of course, #purpose isn't just a leadership agenda, but equally you can't expect to generate real change without the leaders of the business 100% behind it. Fingers crossed Rhys Hughes Lyn Davies Lucy D. Isobel Smith Madhurima Das Laura Piccirillo! 💐 🏆

What is the purpose gap - and why is the financial services sector one of the worst affected industries? 🤔 The purpose gap is the difference between an organisation’s stated mission & values, and its day-to-day operations. Our recent Purpose Gap Report revealed that financial service providers face considerable challenges in this space. In fact, the sector has an employee dissatisfaction rate that’s DOUBLE the average across all sectors. 📈 And what's bad for employees is bad for business. Put simply: financial service providers are leaving money on the table. Discover why closing this gap is essential for retaining talent, enhancing reputation, and achieving sustainable growth and find out how to address these gaps. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eTGsSK7s #financialservices #financesector #purposeinfinance #banking #purposegap #purpose #businessforgood #businessstrategy

🏎️ "We're not trying to make this easier for women. We're just trying to make it equally difficult." How do you combat gender bias and inequality in sport? In our last episode of this series of Purposing, Becky Willan speaks to Ali Donnelly, CEO at More than Equal, about the lessons she’s learned on how to bring about systemic change. Tip: You’re not going to get there if you go it alone… NB: You DO NOT have to be an F1 fan or like sports to enjoy this episode - this is an inspiring listen we can all learn from! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eqs3kMkT #equality #feminism #womeninsport #equalityinsport #purposeinsport #purposedrive #F1 #genderbias #glassceiling

Did we mention we’ve been shortlisted for a number of CorpComms Awards?! 🏆🙌 More details to follow, but in the meantime here’s a throwback to last week’s Corporate Affairs Summit. Given’s Executive Director Ben Hayman hosted a panel discussion on the Purpose Gap with a stellar cast of guests. Thank you so much to Bobbie Mellor, Global Head of Sustainability and Transparency, Vodafone, Natalie Whitty, Group Corp Affairs Director, Legal & General and General and Jessie Macneil-Brown (she/her), Head of Social Mission Europe, Ben & Jerry's. Also thanks for coming to our stand and sharing your prickly purpose problems with us! 🌵 📷 Credit to Vicki Head for the photos. #corporateaffairs #awards #panel #purposegap

🚨 Purposing Season Finale Alert 🚨 It’s the last episode in the series of Purposing - and we’ve saved you an absolute belter for the season finale! Did you know… when you get super specific about what your organisation’s purpose is, it informs everything else you do, from company frameworks to short term goals? In this episode Becky Willan hears from Ali Donnelly from More than Equal, which has a super-focussed organisational purpose: to find and develop the first female F1 racing World Champion. It’s fascinating to hear how the organisation’s purpose gives Ali the clarity as a CEO to make decisions and lead with confidence. 🎧 Listen now to hear insights that could transform your own leadership journey! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqs3kMkT #Purposing #Podcast #Purpose #Leadership #CEOInsights #Finale #CEO #CorporatePurpose #F1 #PurposeInSport #GlassCeiling #SportEquality

At Given, giving back is part of our DNA. It’s in the fabric of our work culture. It’s even part of our name. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our first Portfolio Review Evening! Join us for an exclusive portfolio review event at Given Agency's Shoreditch office. This evening is aimed at up-and-coming creatives and is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable feedback from industry professionals, and mingle with fellow creatives. It’s like speed-dating... but without the awkward silences, and you’ll leave with more than just a new LinkedIn connection. Spaces are limited - head to the link to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/emnhPPtM Please share with your networks for anyone you think might benefit from this opportunity.

Today's budget is set to be BIG... Big tax increases. Big spending. Big levels of borrowing. Big also because it's the first budget ever set out by a female chancellor in the UK, and it plots the course of the country for the next 5 to 10 years. We may also see big disappointment and big frustration from those who feel misled by Labour's promise not to raise taxes. So what can Rachel Reeves and the government learn from the sustainability sector on how to communicate the challenges ahead? Read our top tips on the balance of selling hope vs managing expectation in our latest blog: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaKqwvR4 #budgetday #ukbudget #budgetday24 #rachelreeves #government #politics #keirstarmer #labour #budget #comms #communications #sustainabilitycomms

✒️ This Black History Month has been about reclaiming narratives: recognising individuals and correcting the stories that shape our understanding of Black history and culture. At the beginning of the month, we shared details of four historic individuals you may not have previously heard of - and how their contributions and courage helped shape the world. Across the month, we’ve also recommended book titles, podcasts and heard from individuals working in our field who share different perspectives. To end the month, we’d like to share the stories of four extraordinary people who are making a difference in the world today. 💪🏾 These are just very small snapshots of the lives of these individuals and we urge you to go and explore their incredible stories further. Thank you for joining us in celebrating this vital journey of reclamation and recognition over October. 🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackBritish #ReclaimingNarratives #Equality

💰 This Wednesday sees the Labour government unveiling its first budget. Aside from it being an historic occasion as the country’s first female chancellor delivers her first budget, it will also be the moment of truth after weeks of speculation and talk of budgetary ‘black holes’. After riding a wave of optimism in July’s landslide, the Labour party has pivoted from selling hope to giving the country a reality check. The new government’s current communication strategy could currently be summed up as: This is going to hurt. And guess what… people don’t like it. The message isn’t landing and their strategy is falling short. 🙅 As a company that works at the intersection of sustainability and communications, we face similar challenges: finding the balance between inspiring hope and action - and managing expectations. So what can the Labour government learn from the sustainability sector about engaging people while delivering a difficult message? 🌱 Head to our blog to discover our top three tips for Rachel Reeves ahead of this Wednesday: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaKqwvR4 (And if you’re currently trying to navigate a difficult communications brief - they might be useful for you too!) #budgetday #budgetday24 #labour #blackhole #sustainabilitycommunications #communications #comms #rachelreeves #politics #ukpolitics