Today I welcome Chantelle Anderson, Head of Talent at First Central. The conversation discusses the challenges faced in the business and strategies implemented to increase gender diversity and give women more voice within the company. The success of these initiatives has led to recognition and awards for First Central as a great place for women to work. Takeaways Collecting mandatory data and recruiting a DIB lead were key steps in addressing the challenges of increasing gender diversity. Building communities focused on different areas of diversity helped create a supportive environment. Setting targets for increasing the representation of women in leadership roles provided a clear goal for the company. The Women in Leadership Network supported the development of women and promoted the company's culture externally. The success of these initiatives has led to recognition and awards for First Central as a great place for women to work. Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Increasing Gender Diversity 04:14 Building Communities and Setting Targets 08:44 Empowering Women through the Women in Leadership Network 10:22 Creating an Inclusive Culture for Success