Leadership Archives - Jenny Garrett Global https://jennygarrett.global/category/leadership/ The go-to consultancy that truly empowers leaders, champions diverse talent, and builds genuinely inclusive workplaces. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:30:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://jennygarrett.global/storage/2025/10/fav-150x150.png Leadership Archives - Jenny Garrett Global https://jennygarrett.global/category/leadership/ 32 32 20 Years. 21 Lessons. https://jennygarrett.global/20-years-21-lessons/ https://jennygarrett.global/20-years-21-lessons/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:04:38 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=14670 Twenty years ago I was saying things that nobody wanted to hear, to rooms that were not full, about a subject most organisations considered optional. Not opposed. Just uninterested. Silence, rather than argument. That, more than any recession or any backlash, is the thing that ends businesses like mine. Not the fight. The indifference. So […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/20-years-21-lessons/feed/ 0 The Leaders We Built and the Leaders We Need: What 120 Leaders Said at the House of Lords https://jennygarrett.global/the-leaders-we-built-and-the-leaders-we-need-what-120-leaders-said-at-the-house-of-lords/ https://jennygarrett.global/the-leaders-we-built-and-the-leaders-we-need-what-120-leaders-said-at-the-house-of-lords/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:25:10 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=14658 On 2 July 2026, 120 leaders gathered at the House of Lords to mark twenty years of Jenny Garrett Global. The event, Built on Impact, 20 Years Forward, was hosted by broadcaster Arti Halai and opened by Baroness Verma. It asked one question, in two halves: what kind of leaders have we built, and what […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/the-leaders-we-built-and-the-leaders-we-need-what-120-leaders-said-at-the-house-of-lords/feed/ 0 Beyond Hope: Lessons on Agency and Conviction from Barack Obama https://jennygarrett.global/beyond-hope-lessons-on-agency-and-conviction-from-barack-obama/ https://jennygarrett.global/beyond-hope-lessons-on-agency-and-conviction-from-barack-obama/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:31:49 +0000 https://staging-jennygarrett-global.stackstaging.com/?p=12273 It was a genuine honour and a rare privilege to be in Dublin recently with my daughter and AI For Equity co-host, Leah Garrett. Our conversation with former President Barack Obama was more than a political event; it was a demand for accountability – a masterclass for leaders who are serious about driving systemic change. His message […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/beyond-hope-lessons-on-agency-and-conviction-from-barack-obama/feed/ 0 Leading with Empathy: Developing Inclusive Leadership Skills for Exceptional Results https://jennygarrett.global/leading-with-empathy-developing-inclusive-leadership-skills-for-exceptional-results/ https://jennygarrett.global/leading-with-empathy-developing-inclusive-leadership-skills-for-exceptional-results/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:36:59 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=11234 Empathy is an essential leadership skill, but it is a skill that is not often considered when looking at leadership development. The 2023 Empathy in Business Survey by Ernst and Young LLP (US), found that 87% of workers say empathy is essential to fostering an inclusive environment. Their survey also found that: Given the great […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/leading-with-empathy-developing-inclusive-leadership-skills-for-exceptional-results/feed/ 0 5 Effective Ways Executive Coaching Can Boost Leadership Development. https://jennygarrett.global/5-effective-ways-executive-coaching-can-boost-leadership-development/ https://jennygarrett.global/5-effective-ways-executive-coaching-can-boost-leadership-development/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:35:57 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=11128 Executive coaching is a valuable resource for leaders who are looking to grow and develop their skills. It has benefits those who are new to leadership as well as for those who have been in leadership roles for several years. Below are some of the ways executive coaching can boost leadership development: What are some […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/5-effective-ways-executive-coaching-can-boost-leadership-development/feed/ 0 How to Champion Career Development for Black Staff https://jennygarrett.global/how-to-champion-career-development-for-black-staff/ https://jennygarrett.global/how-to-champion-career-development-for-black-staff/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 12:28:16 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=11060 Building a truly inclusive workplace goes beyond buzzwords and mandatory training sessions. It’s about fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. This is especially important for Black staff, who have often faced unique challenges and barriers to career advancement. In this blog post, we’ll explore five […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/how-to-champion-career-development-for-black-staff/feed/ 0 10 Tops Tips on Using Inclusive Language – What Not to Say https://jennygarrett.global/10-tops-tips-on-using-inclusive-language-what-not-to-say/ https://jennygarrett.global/10-tops-tips-on-using-inclusive-language-what-not-to-say/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:14:15 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=10849 In our evolving world, the importance of inclusive language cannot be overstated. As an executive wellbeing coach, I recognise the significance of fostering environments where psychologically safety is  evident that are respectful, welcoming and considerate of diverse perspectives. To cultivate a genuinely inclusive culture, it is imperative to thoroughly examine the language employed by individuals […]

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/10-tops-tips-on-using-inclusive-language-what-not-to-say/feed/ 0 Jenny interviewed on Emerald Podcast – Equality vs Equity https://jennygarrett.global/jenny-interviewed-on-emerald-podcast-equality-vs-equity/ https://jennygarrett.global/jenny-interviewed-on-emerald-podcast-equality-vs-equity/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:58:05 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=10809 Jenny Garrett was delighted to be interviewed by Rebecca Torr from Emerald Publishing on their podcast. Some key themes from the conversation were: Additional highlights: You can listen to the podcast here, or read the full transcript of the conversation here Further resources from Jenny Garrett and Emerald are below:

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/jenny-interviewed-on-emerald-podcast-equality-vs-equity/feed/ 0 2023 Event Highlights https://jennygarrett.global/2023-event-highlights/ https://jennygarrett.global/2023-event-highlights/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:04:17 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=10796 During 2023 we ran a series of online webinars and events featuring panels of expert coaches from the Diverse Executive Coach Directory discussing pertinent issues in the workplace. In case you missed one and would like to watch the recording or access resources mentioned by our experts, here’s a quick guide to the year’s events.

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]]> https://jennygarrett.global/2023-event-highlights/feed/ 0 National Inclusion Week: Overcoming 5 Paradoxes of Inclusion. https://jennygarrett.global/national-inclusion-week-overcoming-5-paradoxes-of-inclusion/ https://jennygarrett.global/national-inclusion-week-overcoming-5-paradoxes-of-inclusion/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:59:48 +0000 https://jennygarrett.global/?p=10518 According to Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Workplace inclusion “is when people feel valued and accepted in their team and in the wider organisation, without having to conform. Inclusive organisations support employees, regardless of their background or circumstance, to thrive at work” This definition makes perfect sense, so why is it so hard to […]

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