Helen McGuire Joins Stuart Fry, for an Inspiring Conversation on Career and Leadership in Latest Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast Episode

Dubai, UAE – October 2024:

In this exciting episode of Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast, Helen McGuire, Impact Entrepreneur and a leader in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) space, joins Halian’s CEO, Stuart Fry, for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and career development. Helen’s journey from the United Kingdom media industry to launching DEI-focused businesses provides listeners with valuable insights into building a purpose-driven career.

Helen began her career in the BBC and digital media before shifting into entrepreneurship. She shares the story behind founding Hopscotch.work, the first women's career platform in the Middle East and Asia, and how her passion for creating more inclusive workplaces led her to co-found Diversely.io, a technology platform designed to reduce bias in recruitment. Under her leadership, Diversely.io helped organisations achieve real DEI outcomes through innovative, data-driven tools before being acquired by The Access Group in 2023.

The discussion explores her experience in the DEI space, focusing on recruitment, reducing bias, and promoting diversity across industries. She also opens up about her personal journey of building and exiting businesses. Helen offers listeners a firsthand account of the realities of fundraising, pivoting a startup, and leading a team through acquisition.

Throughout the episode, Helen talks about the challenges and rewards of juggling motherhood and a demanding career, and how she finds the best work-life balance for her. Her candid take on the intersection of parenting and entrepreneurship offers refreshing insight for professionals seeking more than conventional leadership narratives.

Furthermore, Helen provides expert commentary on what meaningful career growth looks like in today’s hybrid, tech-driven workplace. She discusses why inclusive hiring practices are not just ethical, but essential to business performance. Helen shares candid leadership career insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable strategies grounded in her own experiences building and scaling start-ups.

Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, career growth, or DEI, this episode is filled with invaluable lessons on navigating the ever-evolving business landscape.

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Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Helen McGuire as she discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, and DEI. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or looking advice on career development, this episode offers valuable lessons for everyone.

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🔗 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3U3JPU7 

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