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The LEADing Edge
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…
Episodes
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Closing the NextGen Gap
NextGens are ready to grow, and they want to build their careers within our industry. But in return, they expect organisations to genuinely invest in them. In…
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Live Episode From Dublin - Ask Me Anything
Recorded live in front of an audience at the 2026 LEAD Conference in Dublin, Allyson and Sarah throw out the traditional script for an open, unfiltered ‘Ask Me…
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Our New Report - Rethinking Career Advancement
In this episode, Sarah McGowan and Allyson Zimmermann unpack LEAD Network's new report, Built for All: Rethinking Career Advancement in Retail and CPG…
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Best of the 2025 Conference
Allyson Zimmermann brings you key insights from our 2025 conference in Milan, exploring what inclusive leadership really looks like in today’s environment…
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Courage in Leadership
Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan challenge the common idea that courage in leadership has to be bold and visible. Instead, they argue that real courage is…
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Opening the Conversation on Menopause
In this episode, Sarah McGowan and Allyson Zimmermann sit down for a real, open conversation about menopause at work; a topic that’s still too often left out…
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Beyond the Business Case - The Why of DEI
For decades, the “business case” for diversity, equity, and inclusion has shaped the conversation. The data is clear: diverse organizations often outperform…
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All In! Allyship in Action
What does it really mean to be an ally at work? Not in theory, but in the everyday decisions leaders make? In this episode, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah…
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Belonging and Psychological Safety - Part 2
This episode is a continuation of our previous conversation on belonging and psychological safety with neuroscientist Dr. Marcia Goddard. In this second part…
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Belonging and Psychological Safety - Part 1
What does it really take for people to do their best work? In this episode, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan dive into two often-overlooked but…
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Q&A Special - Staying The Course on DEI
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…
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International Women's Day 2025 - Doing, Not Trying
Welcome to Season 2 of The LEADing Edge Podcast! In this new episode, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan celebrate International Women's Day with one…
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Best-in-Class Award Winners - DEI That Inspires
In this episode of 'The LEADing Edge' podcast hosted by Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan, the focus is on the winners of the 2024 LEAD Best in Class…
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Bridging The Gap Where We Need It Most
In this episode of The LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan delve into the challenges women face in traditionally male-dominated…
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Navigating the Evolving DEI Landscape
In this episode of the LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan delve into the complex and evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and…
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Is AI an Ally?
In this episode of the LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan explore whether AI can truly be a trusted ally in the CPG and Retail…
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Powered by Purpose
In this episode of The LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan explore the importance of purpose. How can finding our purpose lead to…
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Future-Fit for NextGens
In the inaugural episode of The LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan delve into the critical need for attracting, retaining, and…