Welcome to The LEADing Edge, the podcast of LEAD Network
In this podcast, we explore strategies for advancing gender equity and inclusion in the workplace through innovative ideas and insightful conversations. In each episode, our hosts, Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan, are joined by leaders from the Consumer Goods and Retail industry who are making a tangible impact on creating a more inclusive world.
LEAD Network is a non-profit organization with a mission to attract, retain and advance women in the Consumer Goods & Retail industry, creating sustainable business value. With over 22,000 Members and over 65 corporate Partners, we are committed to building a diverse and equitable workforce where everyone can contribute and grow, and organisations thrive. Discover how you can be part of this transformative movement by visiting theleadnetwork.net.
Allyson Zimmermann is the CEO of LEAD Network. Sarah McGowan is a HR consultant and strategic advisor with over 25 years of industry experience.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The LEADing Edge, the podcast of LEAD Network
In this podcast, we explore strategies for advancing gender equity and inclusion in the workplace through innovative ideas and insightful conversations. In each episode, our hosts, Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan, are joined by leaders from the Consumer Goods and Retail industry who are making a tangible impact on creating a more inclusive world.
LEAD Network is a non-profit organization with a mission to attract, retain and advance women in the Consumer Goods & Retail industry, creating sustainable business value. With over 22,000 Members and over 65 corporate Partners, we are committed to building a diverse and equitable workforce where everyone can contribute and grow, and organisations thrive. Discover how you can be part of this transformative movement by visiting theleadnetwork.net.
Allyson Zimmermann is the CEO of LEAD Network. Sarah McGowan is a HR consultant and strategic advisor with over 25 years of industry experience.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our first, special Q&A episode of The LEADing Edge podcast!
DEI once seemed like an unstoppable force in the corporate world. But today, the conversation is shifting. In this episode, we have an open and honest discussion about what’s at stake and how to stay the course. Hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan answer questions from professionals navigating these challenges in real time, exploring why DEI matters now more than ever and how we can keep pushing forward despite resistance.
With special thanks for Clare Collett (Givaudan) and Julie Richer (Bel Group)
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