Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Lorraine Stanley, Founder & CEO at SWAD and a real life YFNSG - Lorraine explains the acronym and it's worth the wait.Jodie and Lorraine are busting the myths that:"It's too difficult to start the conversation on disabilities," and"Disabled people don't have sex."This episode is not for the easily offended, it contains some explicit language, but it covers some very important topics.Find out why it took 3 years for Lorraine to have a cervical smear test, why SWAD stands for Sex With A Difference and why we want to see #4BA trending on socials.You can find Lorraine on LinkedIn and you can find SWAD via their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Rebecca Keen, Founder and CEO at Keen People.Jodie and Rebecca are busting the myth that:"I don't have unconscious bias."Hear the truth about the fact everyone single one of us has unconscious bias, why it's so important to manage that bias and how you can do so. Managing bias can make all the difference to you, your team and your business; particularly when it comes to recruitment and ensuring you enable colleagues to share their ideas and opinions.You'll also hear why Jodie and Rebecca are kindred spirits when it comes to human centricity and their dislike for personality tests.You can find Rebecca on LinkedIn and you can find Keen People via their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Mark Webb, Public Speaker, Activist and self proclaimed 'crap Wheelchair Rugby Player'.Jodie and Mark are busting the myths that:"Disabled people are born that way," and"Most disabled people use a wheelchair."Hear about Mark's experiences in work and in life, including being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). We've crammed so much in to this episode, where else could you hear about working with Michael Jackson, wheelchair rugby and suprapubic catheters in less than 50 minutes?You can find Mark on LinkedIn, Twitter - @Markwebb_, and Instagram - @markwebb99. You can also subscribe to Mark's blog - One Man and his catheters.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Tim Wotton, Strategic Communications Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author, about hidden disabilities and health conditions, and particularly Cystic Fibrosis (CF).Jodie and Tim are busting the myths that:"CF is just like Asthma," and"People with CF die young."Hear about Tim's lived experiences that lead to him authoring his book - How Have I Cheated Death? - which you'll hear from Jodie is definitely worth a read.You'll also hear about a life altering drug for many people with CF, which busts our second myth all by itself.You can find Tim on LinkedIn, you can subscribe to Tim's blog, and you can get yourself a copy of his book on Amazon. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Robb Lockwood, Creativity and Leadership Coach at Atticus Hunter, about putting the fun back in to learning.Jodie and Robb are busting the myth that:"Learning for adults isn't supposed to be fun."Hear about why fun, and play, are important for effective learning.You'll also hear why Atticus Hunter use Lego in their workshops, that Jodie is a big Lego fan, and why Atticus Hunter's logo is a duck.You can find Robb on LinkedIn, check out Atticus Hunter on their website, and they welcome any questions you may have.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Divinegift David Usman, growing disability inclusion advocate, about lived experience of being disabled in Nigeria and making a difference with disability inclusion and accessibility without the weight of legislation.Jodie and Divinegift are busting the myths that:"Assistive technology isn't available in Africa," and"Accessibility can't happen without legislation."Hear about the solutions Divinegift found to achieve his education, with a visual impairment, with some help from some friends, before he found assistive technology.You'll also hear why Jodie and Divinegift believe people make far more difference than legislation, and what Divinegift means when he talks about the hearts of men when it comes to societal behaviour.You can find Divinegift on LinkedIn, and he welcomes connections from anyone who values people.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This episode is a bit different, Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer goes solo.Jodie is busting the myth that:"Only disabled people and carers care about disability inclusion".Jodie shares the answers to questions she gets asked a lot, along with those people submitted for the solo episode.You'll hear why Jodie is so passionate about disability inclusion and accessibility, how her career in this space got started, and why she created an £82,000+ maturity model and gave it away for free.You'll also hear how you can make a difference no matter what the size of your company or the budget you have at your disposal.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Jamie Shields, registered blind ADHD rhino, about how it feels to embrace your own identities and the value of intersectionality.Jodie and Jamie are busting the myths that:"Human beings fit into nice, neat diversity pillars," and"Being registered blind means seeing nothing."Hear how Jamie taking ownership of his own disability and neurodivergence has taken him out of a very dark space into a change-making positive one. And how 3 men in his family, with the same visual disability have had very different life experiences.You'll also hear why intersectionality matters to Jamie, as a disabled, neurodivergent, gay man, and why businesses need to ensure they aren't just looking at diversity in silos.You can find Jamie on LinkedIn and you can find out more about Inclusivi-T and Jamie's podcast on his website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, about the challenges they see with getting organisations to do the right thing when it comes to disability inclusion.Jodie and Debra are busting the myths that:"Disability inclusion is difficult to achieve," and"If a CEO wants disability inclusion to happen, it happens."Hear why Jodie and Debra say asking the experts for help is a strength and how companies like Be #PeopleSmart and Ruh Global Impact can help you make all the difference.You'll also hear why the complexities in large companies mean not only does disability inclusion need to start with culture, but it also has to reach the hearts and minds at all levels of the organisation.You can find Debra under her full name of Debra Ruh on all social media platforms. And you can check out Ruh Global Impact on their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with T Immanuel about his own experiences of suffering with Sickle Cell.Jodie and T are busting the myths that:"Only black people suffer with Sickle Cell," and"If you look well, then you are well."Did you know September was Sickle Cell Awareness Months? Possibly not, but like all awareness we're making it count every month.Not only will you hear more about what Sickle Cell is, you'll also hear from T directly as to his lived experiences and how his illness impacts him on a daily basis. T makes it clear that grown men do, and should, cry. And, he shares why having Sickle Cell can feel like a very lonely place, even with strong family support.You'll also hear why summer and winter both have their draw backs for T, and some of the tricks he's learned over the years to help ease his pain.You can find T Immanuel on Facebook, and also on Instagram - @TBoz999.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Jodie Greer, chats with Sandie Roberts, Disability Advocate at Search for Silver Linings.Jodie and Sandie are busting the myths that:“Disabled people need looking after.” And “Accepting help is the same as being looked after.”Hear Sandie share why it's important to know you are enough, and make a statement that Jodie says is one of the best quotes she's ever heard!You can find Sandie on LinkedIn.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Jodie Greer, chats with Mandy Aulak, Director and Co-Founder at Talem Law and mother, about how educational needs can be met, what parents can do to get the support their children need, and some of the specifics of UK legislation when it comes to educational needs.Jodie and Mandy are busting the myth that:"A child who gets good grades at school, can't have educational needs”.Whether you're a parent, planning a family, work in education, or care about the education system where you are, this is an episode not to miss.Mandy is a brilliant guest speaker, as she shares from the position as a special educational needs (SEN) lawyer, and as a mother of a son with his own needs. Mandy also talks about her son's very impressive mental skill, it's mind blowing.Jodie will share why she really dislikes the word "special" in SEN, and looks forward to a more inclusive future where education is concerned.You can find Mandy on LinkedIn.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Jodie Greer, chats with Tracey Abbott, Recruitment Access Consultant at Microlink, about how to make recruitment policies and processes inclusive and accessible, and about the continued lack of inclusion seen in recruitment today.Jodie and Tracey are busting the myths that:"Employing neurodivergent people is all an employer needs to do” and“Adjustments are too expensive to recruit disabled people”.As well as busting myths, Jodie and Tracey also ask and answer a lot of questions like:What does lazy recruitment look like?Why do interviews often feel like one sided exams?Why aren't salaries shared for many jobs in advance?Whether you work in recruitment, or simply work in a business and care about employee experience, this is an episode not to miss.You can find Tracey on LinkedIn, and check out the Microlink website to see more about them.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Robert Chelsea, burn survivor, amputee, and face transplant recipient, about the difference organ donations make to so many people.Jodie and Robert are busting the myths that:"Organ donation is all about internal organs" and "If you have a health condition, you can't be an organ donor".Did you know, 1 donated eye can save the sight of 8 people?Robert shares his personal experiences of being in a car accident, resulting in severe burns and a 6 month coma, and then receiving a face transplant from a donor. You can find Jodie and Robert on LinkedIn.You can also find out more about Robert on Facebook, via robertchelsea.org, or @robertlchelsea | Linktree. If you aren't an organ donor, and would like to sign up, do a search for the organ donor register in your country. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Zubee Kibria, Communications, Research, and Events Manager at Access My Events, about some misconceptions that continue to be voiced about disabled people.Jodie and Zubee are busting the myths that:"Disabled people can't get a proper education" and "Disabled people can't get married or have children".Are you surprised that these are myths? Or, are you surprised that these myths still exist?Jodie and Zubee share how they both continue to hear these assumptions voiced in today's society. As well as setting the record straight on these myths, Zubee also gives us an insight in to what it's like to be a disabled person within the Asian community. You can find Jodie and Zubee on LinkedIn and Zubee on Twitter - @Zubalicious1. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Access My Events is a unique start up business designed to give disabled people the opportunity to attend events in the UK, that are accessible. Attending events herself, Zubee found that not all businesses know how to cater for everyone. Therefore, her aim is to build partnerships with businesses to enable Access My Events to promote the event to the disability community across social media and through networks. Zubee also works with businesses to enable them to make their events accessible.Find Access My Events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Check out Disability Horizons, to learn more about them and to sign up for their newsletter.Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Nichola Adams, Founder of Inspired Ergonomics, about how individuals and businesses can take steps to look after their own wellbeing and that of their employees.Jodie and Nichola are busting the myths that:"Ergonomics don't impact younger employees" and "Ergonomics make running a business more expensive".So, if your health and wellbeing matter, or if you care about the wellbeing of your employees, find out more about what you can do and how good ergonomics can actually save you money.You can find Jodie and Nichola on LinkedIn, find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Check out Inspired Ergonomics to find out more about the work they do and for some free guidance on looking after your back.Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you like feeling happy?That's exactly what Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, is chatting about with Carly Cannings, Founder of the Happy Business School.Jodie and Carly are busting the myth that:"Happiness has no place in business".If you manage a team, lead a business, simply think happiness is important, or if you're just intrigued by a fantastic business name, this is definitely an episode not to miss.You can find Carly on LinkedIn and on Instagram - @thehappybusinesschool.Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Steven Howe, UK and Ireland Country Sales Manager at Bakker Elkhuizen, about all things ergonomics.Jodie and Steven aim to bust the myth:"Unless you have pain, there's no need to worry about ergonomics". So, whether you provide workplace equipment, you find yourself working from a sofa with your laptop on your knees, or if you simply want to understand more about looking after your body so it can keep looking after you, then don't miss this episode.You can find Steven on LinkedIn, and you can find out more about Bakker Elkhuizen via their website www.bakkerelkhuizen.co.uk.Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Sophie Kang, Business Development Manager at Sign Solutions, about how easy it can be to be truly inclusive for those who use a sign language as their first language.Jodie and Sophie aim to dispel the myths that:"Including sign language is just too complicated;" and"Including BSL (British Sign Language) means including everyone".Hear about the astounding number of sign languages in use around the world and the surprising number of years it takes to become a qualified sign language interpreter. Sophie is a true font of knowledge, so if communication matters to you, you won't want to miss this.You can find Sophie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-kang-554771a6/, and you can find out more about Sign Solutions via their website https://www.signsolutions.uk.com/. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer, chats with Welco.Me Founder, Gavin Neate to dispel the myths that:"Staff training ticks all the boxes;" and"We can't know what our customers need until we meet them."Gavin shares how working with military police dogs lead him to create a pioneering solution to improve customer service, and ensures we can give an inclusive first impression.If customer service is important to you, you definitely won't want to miss this one.You'll also hear why searching for #Goosebumps is likely to show you a picture of Gavin's arm.Once you've taken a listen, check out www.wel-co.me for yourself. Even if it's just because they have such a cool web address, although once you know about them you'll no doubt want to know more.Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access are available via our website www.bepeoplesmart.co.uk.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy