Navaratnam Partheeban: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

This conversation has lived quietly in my archives for some time, and returning to it recently reminded me why I started this podcast in the first place: to create space for honest, thoughtful dialogue that stays with you long after the recording ends.

My guest for this final episode is Theeb. What you’re about to hear is not only one of the conversations I’m most proud of, but also one that holds deep personal meaning for me. It’s a reflection on experience, perspective, and the quieter truths that shape how we see the world and one another.

As this marks the closing chapter of the podcast for the foreseeable future, I’m especially grateful that this is the conversation we end on.

Thank you for listening, for being here, and for being part of this journey

Timestamps

* 1'00 My personal story

* 3'05" Guest introduction

* 5'20" Theeb's story and his why

* 8'55"  Recognition vs Success

* 10'25"Diversity doesn't exist on its own

* 16'25" Why is Diversity important

* 19'55" Microaggressions: what they are and their impact

* 24'20" Interactions reduce biases

* 27'25" Focus on mental health in minorities

* 32'25" How to bring those conversations in practice: leadership and psychological safety

* 37'25" Theeb's work with the new generations

*41'25" Representation doesn't cancel systemic discrimination

* 44'55" Equality isn't equity

* 46'55" Privileges, victimhood and allyship

* 48'35" Adapting the vet profession to a now feminised workforce

* 53'55" The contrast of the Swedish model

* 55'35" Different ways to improve access and rrepresentation for minorities

* 1.02'25" Summary for concrete and actionable steps

Link:

https://navaratnampartheeban.substack.com/

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