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A collection of open conversations with some truly inspiring colleagues throughout the Sainsbury's group.
'I choose to challenge myself and others to be open and honest.'
Kim is part of our We Care network at Sainsbury's and is a full time carer for her son. She is a true inspiration and highlights the importance of setting boundaries.
Listen now to our next episode with Sarah Nelson, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Finance.
'I choose to challenge my peers, my teams, everyone around me, to see the potential that comes from truly embracing everyone's differences.'
Sarah is also the founder and chair of the I AM ME network, creating a space for colleagues to truly be themselves. An inspirational mother and leader!
'I will choose to challenge the stigma and misconception around mental health, depression and suicide.'
Maeve is the Interim Commercial Director for Argos Financial Services. She provides an amazing insight in to balancing career and motherhood, as well as an inspiring example of turning negatives in to positives.
Trigger Warning Discussion around depression and suicide.
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'I will choose to challenge gender bias and inequality.'
Podcast three is out now with the inspiring Hutakshi Chauhan, Senior Merchandiser for Sainsbury's Asia. Hutakshi is carving her own path as a career woman and a mother, defining her role within her culture.
'I choose to challenge inappropriate behaviours and stereotyping.'
Victoria is a key part of the Sainsbury's Inspire Network, working on the Colleague Development Workstream. She has received a huge amount of recognition after taking the courageous step to further her development by moving away from her family to a remote part of Scotland to take on a secondment.
'I choose to challenge myself, my self doubt, my lack of confidence.'
As well as smashing her role as Bradford Store Manager, Jemma is the chair of the Proud @ Sainsbury's Network.
Listen to Luke Baldwin, Zone Managing Director - London, as he shares his experience of retail and the journey he has taken to find work-life balance.
Listen to Imran Abdul-Hakeem, Digital Design Manager, as he shares his experience of juggling work, supporting his disabled daughter and his journey with faith.
Listen to Niall Moody, Glasgow Novar Drive Store Manager, as he discusses how perfecting his work-life balance has had great benefits for his whole family!
'Meeting, and then holding my little girl was basically like falling in love and having your heart broken at the same time.'
Listen to Rob Quartermain, Head of Marketing and Brand Communications for Argos, as he bravely opens up about his experience of losing first child, Star.
TRIGGER WARNING - This podcast includes discussion of baby loss.
Rob and his wife, Laura, gained support from: https://www.alternativeswatford.co.uk/
Laura has also written a book about her experience, which covers coping with grief. This is called 'Still Star: A mother’s journey through stillbirth & miscarriage' - all proceeds are being donated to Alternatives.
‘I thought my dad was infallible but one day I realised he was just human.’
Listen to Jim Brown, CEO of Sainsbury's Bank, as he discusses the importance of diversity to him.
Listen to Mark Given, Chief Marketing Officer at Sainsbury's, as he talks openly about the impact of mental health on his life.