DE&I Is The Mother Of All 'Win-Wins'

Joanne Lockwood is joined by master coach and author Kate Trafford to explore why diversity, equity and inclusion should be seen as a “mother of all win-wins” rather than an added business cost.

They discuss what it takes to build environments where people can bring their best selves to work, including psychological safety, belonging and the courage to challenge norms without creating “drama.” Kate shares examples from her early career as the only woman in many engineering settings, and the pair unpack how difference can strengthen teams when it’s welcomed rather than forced into “culture fit.”

The conversation also examines leadership in uncertainty: moving beyond rigid predict-and-control planning toward shared vision, clear process, learning cultures and growth mindset. Along the way they touch on respectful dialogue, asking better questions, and how healthier ways of challenging the status quo can drive innovation while supporting wellbeing and resilience.