Be #PeopleSmart

Jodie Greer

This Be #PeopleSmart podcast series, featuring our amazing guest speakers, is intended to enable disability inclusion and accessibility. We will talk about all things human and day to day life, as well as challenges at work and in society. If you want to be people smart, these aren't to be missed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy read less

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Myth Busting - Accessible Africa

Myth Busting - Accessible Africa

Happy Disability Inclusion Month!This episode brings you Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chatting with Emmanuella Akinola, Chief Operations Officer at Accesstech Innovation, to bust the myths that:"Working with disabled people limits opportunities,” and "The African market for assistive technology is too small for investment." Hear about how Accesstech Innovation is making a big difference for disabled people in Nigeria and their plans for an Assistive Technology Experience Centre.Emmanuella shares some statistics on the huge assistive tech market in Africa and why both the technology sector and disabled people are missing out by this not being recognised.You'll also hear some of Jodie's and Emmanuella's thoughts on how assistive technology can be more accessible for people around the world.Jodie is now taking a break from the podcast for the summer and will be back in September with more amazing guest speakers. Why not take the time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed?You can find Jodie and Emmanuella on LinkedIn. Emmanuella is also @inclusiveella on both Instagram and Twitter.You can also find out more about Accesstech Innovation at Accesstechinnovation.com or on Facebook or Instagram under AccessTechInnovation.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Myth Busting - Accessible Africa

Myth Busting - Accessible Africa

Happy Disability Inclusion Month!This episode brings you Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chatting with Emmanuella Akinola, Chief Operations Officer at Accesstech Innovation, to bust the myths that:"Working with disabled people limits opportunities,” and "The African market for assistive technology is too small for investment." Hear about how Accesstech Innovation is making a big difference for disabled people in Nigeria and their plans for an Assistive Technology Experience Centre.Emmanuella shares some statistics on the huge assistive tech market in Africa and why both the technology sector and disabled people are missing out by this not being recognised.You'll also hear some of Jodie's and Emmanuella's thoughts on how assistive technology can be more accessible for people around the world.Jodie is now taking a break from the podcast for the summer and will be back in September with more amazing guest speakers. Why not take the time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed?You can find Jodie and Emmanuella on LinkedIn. Emmanuella is also @inclusiveella on both Instagram and Twitter.You can also find out more about Accesstech Innovation at Accesstechinnovation.com or on Facebook or Instagram under AccessTechInnovation.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Are you doing the right thing?

Myth Busting - Are you doing the right thing?

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Kimberley Fraser, Passionate Writer and Access Consultant, to bust the myths that:"Learning disabilities reduce intelligence,” and "If you are employing disabled people, then you are people smart." Hear about Kimberley's experiences of having dyspraxia at school and in the workplace, and the misconceptions people often have.You'll also hear some of Jodie's and Kimberley's views on the UK Disability Confident scheme, particularly the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.You can find Jodie and Kimberley on LinkedIn. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Accessibility isn't plain sailing

Myth Busting - Accessibility isn't plain sailing

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Sarah Stones, Coach, Motivation Specialist and Speaker, to bust the myths that:"If it says it's accessible, then it will be,” and "Hotels know whether they are accessible or not." Sarah is passionate about supporting people to rediscover their natural brilliance. She specialises in career coaching and coaching people with the challenges of living with a lifelong or acquired disability.Hear why it's important for hotels to take note of what accessibility really is, and how needs differ for different people, and why never to assume a hotel saying they're accessible means their accommodation and facilities will meet your needs.You can find Sarah on LinkedIn and via Linktree. If you'd like to reach out to Sarah directly, drop her an email. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Workplace assessments that work

Myth Busting - Workplace assessments that work

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Nathan Whitbread, Founder of The Neurodivergent Coach, to bust the myths that:"The same challenge equals the same adjustments,” and "Personal Assistants are only for people with physical disabilities." Hear all about how Nathan enables people and businesses to partner for the best outcomes. You'll also hear about the UK's Access to Work government support scheme, how to navigate it, and where to get more support.You can find Nathan on LinkedIn and on his website. If you'd like to reach out to Nathan directly, drop him an email. You may also want to sign up to Nathan's mailing list, where you'll receive a copy of his Access to Work pdf document free of charge.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Who is normal?

Myth Busting - Who is normal?

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Sarah Petherbridge, Disability Awareness Trainer & Public Speaker to bust the myths that:"Normal people aren't disabled,” and "Disabled people wouldn't improve my business." Hear why Jodie and Sarah feel the word 'normal' should be banned when talking about people and why businesses are missing out by not recognising and harnessing the value of disability inclusion.Jodie and Sarah also compare notes on their time running a disability network for a large corporate organisation.You can find Sarah on LinkedIn and on her website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting -Snuffing Out Gaslighting

Myth Busting -Snuffing Out Gaslighting

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Madeleine Nicholas, Founder of LighteningUp, about living with a rare disease, self advocacy for young people and how the medical profession can create barriers as well as solutions.Jodie and Madeleine are busting the myths that:"People in wheelchairs can’t walk,” and "A child who cannot articulate their symptoms is attention seeking." Madeleine is using her lived experience to support young people in Australia. Find out how, the difference Lightening Up will make to many young people, and why Madeleine feels so strongly about educating medical practitioners on advocacy and the harm gaslighting does.You can find Madeleine on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.If you would also like to support Madeleine to publish her memoires, please check out her Go Fund Me page.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Beating a drum for equity

Myth Busting - Beating a drum for equity

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Kaye Moors, Co-Founder of DRUM StudiosJodie and Kaye are busting the myths that:"Being disabled means living an unfulfilled life," and"Long-term customers will remain loyal."Kaye shares her personal experience of acquiring a disability in adulthood, how her life has changed - in ways which may surprise you - and how it has positively impacted the services provided by her business. You'll also hear why brand loyalty shouldn't be taken for granted and why accessibility doesn't just enable those we may think it does.You can find Kaye on LinkedIn.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - All about VIPs

Myth Busting - All about VIPs

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Ishan Jha, CEO and Founder at Travel Hands.Jodie and Ishan are busting the myths that:"Visually impaired people can't use technology," and"Visually impaired people don't like to shop."Hear why Travel Hands was created, and why Ishan uses the term VIP. Travel Hands doesn't just offer an enabling solution for people who are blind or have low vision, they offer rewarding volunteering opportunities and great ways for companies to get involved.You can find Ishan on LinkedIn and you can find Travel Hands on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Meet a YFNSG

Myth Busting - Meet a YFNSG

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Lorraine Stanley, Founder & CEO at SWAD and a real life YFNSG - Lorraine explains the acronym and it's worth the wait.Jodie and Lorraine are busting the myths that:"It's too difficult to start the conversation on disabilities," and"Disabled people don't have sex."This episode is not for the easily offended, it contains some explicit language, but it covers some very important topics.Find out why it took 3 years for Lorraine to have a cervical smear test, why SWAD stands for Sex With A Difference and why we want to see #4BA trending on socials.You can find Lorraine on LinkedIn and you can find SWAD via their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - We are all biased

Myth Busting - We are all biased

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Rebecca Keen, Founder and CEO at Keen People.Jodie and Rebecca are busting the myth that:"I don't have unconscious bias."Hear the truth about the fact everyone single one of us has unconscious bias, why it's so important to manage that bias and how you can do so. Managing bias can make all the difference to you, your team and your business; particularly when it comes to recruitment and ensuring you enable colleagues to share their ideas and opinions.You'll also hear why Jodie and Rebecca are kindred spirits when it comes to human centricity and their dislike for personality tests.You can find Rebecca on LinkedIn and you can find Keen People via their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Celebrities and catheters

Myth Busting - Celebrities and catheters

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Mark Webb, Public Speaker, Activist and self proclaimed 'crap Wheelchair Rugby Player'.Jodie and Mark are busting the myths that:"Disabled people are born that way," and"Most disabled people use a wheelchair."Hear about Mark's experiences in work and in life, including being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). We've crammed so much in to this episode, where else could you hear about working with Michael Jackson, wheelchair rugby and suprapubic catheters in less than 50 minutes?You can find Mark on LinkedIn, Twitter - @Markwebb_, and Instagram - @markwebb99. You can also subscribe to Mark's blog - One Man and his catheters.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - We all need to breathe

Myth Busting - We all need to breathe

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Tim Wotton, Strategic Communications Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author, about hidden disabilities and health conditions, and particularly Cystic Fibrosis (CF).Jodie and Tim are busting the myths that:"CF is just like Asthma," and"People with CF die young."Hear about Tim's lived experiences that lead to him authoring his book - How Have I Cheated Death? - which you'll hear from Jodie is definitely worth a read.You'll also hear about a life altering drug for many people with CF, which busts our second myth all by itself.You can find Tim on LinkedIn, you can subscribe to Tim's blog, and you can get yourself a copy of his book on Amazon. Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Keeping it about the fun

Myth Busting - Keeping it about the fun

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Robb Lockwood, Creativity and Leadership Coach at Atticus Hunter, about putting the fun back in to learning.Jodie and Robb are busting the myth that:"Learning for adults isn't supposed to be fun."Hear about why fun, and play, are important for effective learning.You'll also hear why Atticus Hunter use Lego in their workshops, that Jodie is a big Lego fan, and why Atticus Hunter's logo is a duck.You can find Robb on LinkedIn, check out Atticus Hunter on their website, and they welcome any questions you may have.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Intention is better than law

Myth Busting - Intention is better than law

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Divinegift David Usman, growing disability inclusion advocate, about lived experience of being disabled in Nigeria and making a difference with disability inclusion and accessibility without the weight of legislation.Jodie and Divinegift are busting the myths that:"Assistive technology isn't available in Africa," and"Accessibility can't happen without legislation."Hear about the solutions Divinegift found to achieve his education, with a visual impairment, with some help from some friends, before he found assistive technology.You'll also hear why Jodie and Divinegift believe people make far more difference than legislation, and what Divinegift means when he talks about the hearts of men when it comes to societal behaviour.You can find Divinegift on LinkedIn, and he welcomes connections from anyone who values people.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Your questions answered

Myth Busting - Your questions answered

This episode is a bit different, Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer goes solo.Jodie is busting the myth that:"Only disabled people and carers care about disability inclusion".Jodie shares the answers to questions she gets asked a lot, along with those people submitted for the solo episode.You'll hear why Jodie is so passionate about disability inclusion and accessibility, how her career in this space got started, and why she created an £82,000+ maturity model and gave it away for free.You'll also hear how you can make a difference no matter what the size of your company or the budget you have at your disposal.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Rhinos are chubby unicorns

Myth Busting - Rhinos are chubby unicorns

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Jamie Shields, registered blind ADHD rhino, about how it feels to embrace your own identities and the value of intersectionality.Jodie and Jamie are busting the myths that:"Human beings fit into nice, neat diversity pillars," and"Being registered blind means seeing nothing."Hear how Jamie taking ownership of his own disability and neurodivergence has taken him out of a very dark space into a change-making positive one. And how 3 men in his family, with the same visual disability have had very different life experiences.You'll also hear why intersectionality matters to Jamie, as a disabled, neurodivergent, gay man, and why businesses need to ensure they aren't just looking at diversity in silos.You can find Jamie on LinkedIn and you can find out more about Inclusivi-T and Jamie's podcast on his website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Here to help

Myth Busting - Here to help

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, about the challenges they see with getting organisations to do the right thing when it comes to disability inclusion.Jodie and Debra are busting the myths that:"Disability inclusion is difficult to achieve," and"If a CEO wants disability inclusion to happen, it happens."Hear why Jodie and Debra say asking the experts for help is a strength and how companies like Be #PeopleSmart and Ruh Global Impact can help you make all the difference.You'll also hear why the complexities in large companies mean not only does disability inclusion need to start with culture, but it also has to reach the hearts and minds at all levels of the organisation.You can find Debra under her full name of Debra Ruh on all social media platforms. And you can check out Ruh Global Impact on their website.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - The truth about Sickle Cell!

Myth Busting - The truth about Sickle Cell!

Be #PeopleSmart Founder, Jodie Greer chats with T Immanuel about his own experiences of suffering with Sickle Cell.Jodie and T are busting the myths that:"Only black people suffer with Sickle Cell," and"If you look well, then you are well."Did you know September was Sickle Cell Awareness Months? Possibly not, but like all awareness we're making it count every month.Not only will you hear more about what Sickle Cell is, you'll also hear from T directly as to his lived experiences and how his illness impacts him on a daily basis. T makes it clear that grown men do, and should, cry. And, he shares why having Sickle Cell can feel like a very lonely place, even with strong family support.You'll also hear why summer and winter both have their draw backs for T, and some of the tricks he's learned over the years to help ease his pain.You can find T Immanuel on Facebook, and also on Instagram - @TBoz999.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Bouncing back to our best selves

Myth Busting - Bouncing back to our best selves

Jodie Greer, chats with Sandie Roberts, Disability Advocate at Search for Silver Linings.Jodie and Sandie are busting the myths that:“Disabled people need looking after.” And “Accepting help is the same as being looked after.”Hear Sandie share why it's important to know you are enough, and make a statement that Jodie says is one of the best quotes she's ever heard!You can find Sandie on LinkedIn.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Myth Busting - Educational needs aren't special

Myth Busting - Educational needs aren't special

Jodie Greer, chats with Mandy Aulak, Director and Co-Founder at Talem Law and mother, about how educational needs can be met, what parents can do to get the support their children need, and some of the specifics of UK legislation when it comes to educational needs.Jodie and Mandy are busting the myth that:"A child who gets good grades at school, can't have educational needs”.Whether you're a parent, planning a family, work in education, or care about the education system where you are, this is an episode not to miss.Mandy is a brilliant guest speaker, as she shares from the position as a special educational needs (SEN) lawyer, and as a mother of a son with his own needs. Mandy also talks about her son's very impressive mental skill, it's mind blowing.Jodie will share why she really dislikes the word "special" in SEN, and looks forward to a more inclusive future where education is concerned.You can find Mandy on LinkedIn.Find out more about Be #PeopleSmart via our website. Accessible transcript documents, with thanks to our partners Just: Access, are available via our podcast web page.Please leave us a rating, we love to know what you think. And why not subscribe? There are even more great guest speakers to come.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy