Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action

In this episode, we speak with Alicia McDonnell , from Manchester Airports Group, who shares her experience supporting neurodiverse employees and amplifying voices across early- and mid-career stages. She explores how organisations can move beyond diversity statements to meaningful, day-to-day action, and offers practical insights into recognising and nurturing talent in all its forms. You’ll hear: ➡️ How to design talent development strategies that are genuinely inclusive ➡️ Why recognising neurodiverse strengths benefits teams and individuals alike ➡️ The power of transparency in career pathways and progression ➡️ How early- and mid-career voices reveal what inclusion looks like in practice ➡️ Why building equity is essential This conversation is both insightful and actionable, offering inspiration for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to help create workplaces where every voice is heard, and every person can flourish. Listen/Watch the full We Are PoWEr x Manchester Airports Group series via the links below ⬇️ Listen on audio platforms: Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at Work LGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really Means Tech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action Watch on YouTube: Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at Work LGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really Means Tech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫

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Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action is an episode from Northern Power Women Podcast by powered by Simone Roche MBE and Northern PoWEr Women .

This episode is 26:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 24, 2025.

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