A Dog Called Diversity

Welcome to A Dog Called diversity. A podcast exploring the themes of diversity, equity and inclusion through sharing stories of personal and powerful lived experiences. Diversity and Inclusion Leader Lisa Mulligan, speaks with fascinating people and uncovers unique experiences with the purpose of building a more inclusive, accepting and kind world.

A Dog Called Diversity is a business podcast hosted by Lisa Mulligan, with 145 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lisa Mulligan hosts A Dog Called Diversity, a business show with 145 episodes published.

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  Episode #145

  The Last Episode.....with Lisa Mulligan

  Jan 8, 202647 minS0

  <p>The mic turns inward for a final time as we trace how a remote‑recorded show became a global home for honest stories about inclusion. </p><p>Host Lisa Mulligan shares the spark that started A Dog Called Diversity, the WhatsApp brainstorm that shaped the name and cover art, and the scrappy, reliable tech stack that kept conversations flowing across time zones. </p><p>This is a frank debrief on what worked, what was hard, and why ending now is the right call.<br/><br/>We walk through the big themes that defined the feed including: </p>Disability in its m...

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  Episode #144

  What Really Moves Women Into Leadership.... with Dr Amanda Sterling

  Nov 13, 202553 minS0

  <p>What actually moves women into leadership? And what just makes work bearable? </p><p>Lisa Mulligan sits down with Dr Amanda Sterling to connect years of PhD research on mothers in leadership with a new survey of 212 women leaders across New Zealand. </p><p>The research asks the question on what makes the biggest different to women successfully navigating their career into leadership roles. </p><p>So what are the results?  Listen in to learn why partner support and manager sponsorship top the list, followed by flexible work and targeted women’s leadership programs. </p><p>And what surprises were at...

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  Episode #143

  Creating Safe Spaces for All.....with Martin King

  Oct 30, 202552 minS0

  <p>What if your workplace could be someone's only safe space to exist authentically? Martin King, founder of Pride Pledge, reveals how organisations can become sanctuaries for rainbow communities in ways that transform lives and businesses alike.<br/><br/>After nearly three decades in corporate HR roles, Martin experienced burnout that led to an epiphany. His passion for creating inclusive environments could become his purpose. Seven years ago, he founded Pride Pledge, now New Zealand's largest rainbow workplace inclusion consultancy, helping organisations of all sizes to create safer spaces for LGBTIQ+ people and customers.<br/><br/>Martin challenges our assumptions...

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  Episode #142

  Supported Decision Making .....with Erika Butters

  Oct 16, 202542 minS0

  <p>Erika Butters is revolutionising disability rights through technology that puts decision-making power back where it belongs—with the individual. <br/><br/>Her platform Volition serves as a digital preference bank where people with disabilities can document, store, and share their likes, dislikes, and support needs, addressing a profound human rights issue that everyone deserves to make their own decisions, regardless of cognitive ability.<br/><br/>Erika walks us through the concept of supported decision-making, explaining how current legal frameworks often strip decision-making rights from people with intellectual disabilities. Rather than accepting this situation, she demonstrates how technology can bridge co...

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  Episode #141

  The Good Mahi Model......with Haemia Melling

  Oct 2, 202540 minS0

  <p>Ever wondered what happens when businesses do good work in their communities, but never measure or talk about it? In this conversation with Haemia Melling, founder of Impact Ink, we dive deep into the world of Environmental Social Goverance (ESG) consulting and discover a revolutionary approach to balancing corporate success with community impact.<br/><br/>Hamia shares her journey from childhood dreams of teaching to banking, performing arts, and finally establishing her own consultancy focused on helping businesses and not-for-profits work together more effectively. </p><p>She has identified a crucial gap in the market – while many New Zealand bus...

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