Posts by Donna Okell
Courageous Conversations in the Boardroom
Thu 5 Dec 2024 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM GMT Online, Zoom Many businesses today claim to be purpose-driven and committed to social and environmental impact, but far too often this is just lip service without authentic action. There is a critical need for more courageous leadership and accountability in the boardroom when it comes to addressing pressing issues like diversity, equity,…
Read More“You Knew, What Did You Do?” – Confronting Child Poverty in the UK
When the day comes, there’s a question each of us may face, one that defines our time and actions: “You knew, what did you do?” For business leaders, who shape the very communities they operate within, this question is especially relevant and urgent. Last week, as headlines focused on the financial impacts of the latest…
Read More“You knew, what did you do?” Part 1
When the time comes, “You knew, what did you do?” will be the only question that matters. It’s the question that keeps me awake at night and the one that drives me out of bed in the morning. Why? Because every time I look into my grandson’s eyes, I know this is the question he’ll one day…
Read MoreFrom Fear to Action: Key Takeaways from the Blue Earth Summit and Why Courage Matters
It was a beautiful, sunny autumnal day. The golden leaves shone brightly beneath a crisp blue sky—one of those ‘glad to be alive’ days. Yet, as I walked toward the entrance of the Blue Earth Summit, I felt strangely disoriented, a mixture of fear, hope, excitement, anxiety, and wonder swirling inside me. It’s a feeling…
Read MoreLiving through the Age of Consequences
Yesterday, I listened—twice—to Rupert Read’s remarkable speech at the Leadership Summit in Portugal. I cried. This marks the third time this week that I’ve been brought to tears, and if you watch his talk, you’ll understand why. Rupert Read clearly articulates the reasons for the accelerating climate crisis and the urgent need for all of…
Read MoreMind the Gap: Why Your EDI Policy Isn’t Enough
Businesses today are finally waking up to the importance of being equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI). Pledges and policies abound, with statements boldly displayed on websites, glossy posters highlighting EDI commitments, and announcements of new initiatives. But there’s a serious disconnect between those promises and the actual impact within many organisations. It’s not enough to…
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