Suki Sandhu: The journey of an entrepreneur championing inclusion

Episode Guest

Suki Sandhu, Founder of INvolve and Audeliss meets with Jack Parsons, UK's Chief Youth Officer.

Meet Suki Sandhu OBE – a trailblazer in the diversity and executive search scene for over 20 years. Suki isn't just about finding top talent; he's passionate about making sure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed in their careers. Back in 2011, Suki founded Audeliss, a global executive search firm with a mission. Audeliss levels the playing field giving women, people of color, LGBTQ+ and other diverse candidates a fair shot at executive and board roles.

Episode Timestamps

0:00 - Why is optimism so important for leaders? 2:10 - What are the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face? 4:03 - Do you really need a business plan to succeed? 6:02 - Should you take on investors or self-fund your business? 8:40 - What surprising experience did Suki have in a music video? 10:58 - How do you balance entrepreneurship with personal relationships? 13:05 - Is entrepreneurship portrayed authentically online? 15:59 - How can entrepreneurs protect their mental health? 18:53 - What does diversity and inclusion really mean in business? 21:16 - How do you handle online criticism and personal attacks? 23:47 - Can diversity and high performance go hand in hand? 26:26 - What’s the real business case for diversity and inclusion? 29:43 - Why is leadership representation still lagging behind? 32:20 - Should young professionals feel pressured to come out at work? 34:52 - How can young professionals stand out and succeed in their careers? 37:22 - Why is networking and relationship-building so crucial for success? 39:04 - What motivates Suki to keep driving change? 40:26 - Why is it important to never be complacent in diversity efforts?

Episode Partner

INvolve is a consultancy and global network that enables leaders and change makers to build more successful and empowering organizations where everyone can thrive and belong. Find out more at https://www.involvepeople.org/

Audeliss is an executive search firm specialising in diversity that is championing change from leadership level. Dedicated to levelling the playing field for diverse senior level talent, we challenge businesses to think more broadly about the leaders they are recruiting, always ensuring that talent comes before background. Find out more at www.Audeliss.com

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