The Power of Human Connection - building trust, empathy and courage | Kat Parsons, Centrica

What does it take to truly collaborate?
How can leaders create environments where diverse perspectives are valued, trust is nurtured, and meaningful conversations drive innovation?

Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ is a podcast for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of collaboration in their organisations and lives.

Hosted by Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd, co-founders of Collaboration Equation™, the show explores psychological safety, inclusive dialogue, and diversity of thought and feeling—helping you build a mindset of curiosity, care, and courage.

🔗 Learn more: (https://www.collaborationequation.com)
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About This Episode:
We’re joined by Kat Parsons, Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Centrica.

Together we explore:
🔶 How open questions build trust and connection
🔶 Why diversity metrics can limit inclusive behaviours
🔶 What it means to invite others into your lived experience
🔶 The freedom in career change and personal rebranding
🔶 The courage to step aside—so others can step forward
🔶 Knowing when and how to ask for help

Kat’s encouragements to explore your Collaborative Edge™:
🔸 Get curious about the spaces where you feel least comfortable
🔸 Notice the differences between you and others—and flex to meet them well
🔸 True success is helping others find their voice and lead

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About Kat:
Kat Parsons is a recognised D&I thought leader with a track record of driving large-scale cultural change across global organisations. She appears on the Pride Power List (2023 & 2024), HIVE Top 75 D&I Leads in EMEA, and Women to Watch by WiTHL, and has supported award-winning inclusion work at ISS and Centrica.

📍 Connect with Kat:
LinkedIn: (  / katparsonsdiversity  )
Instagram: (  / katparsonsdiversity  )
Centrica: (  / centrica  )
Work Boutique: (  / work-boutique  )


🎙️ Produced by Brown Bear Studios (https://brownbearstudios.co.uk)
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