Leadership is not just about decision making, it is also about communication and having your voice heard. One of the defining aspects of effective leadership is the ability to navigate difficult conversations. Many of us will have experienced times in our career where we were faced with challenging scenarios. Yet leaning into difficult conversations can transform relationships, build trust, and drive forward your personal and professional development.

In the second article in our Equality in the Workplace series with Think Global Women keynote speaker Mark Freed from Men for Inclusion, Marianne Curphey finds out how we can accelerate change in the workplace and how culture change can benefit both men and women.