As we get ready to turn the page on another year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. A new year isn’t just about resolutions; it provides the perfect opportunity for us to be intentional with the goals we set and the actions we take. Whether you're focusing on personal growth or deepening your commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), 2025 holds infinite possibilities, but they require clarity and commitment.

So how can you make 2025 the year you step boldly into your potential, driving both personal and inclusive change?

Navigating the professional world as a Black woman often means contending with unique challenges and expectations shaped by cultural upbringing. The intricate dance of balancing ambition and cultural conditioning profoundly impacts how black women present themselves in the workplace.

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, businesses are constantly looking for ways to stand out from the competition, stay innovative, and outperform their rivals. They implement different strategies and initiatives to try to achieve these goals, but one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is inclusion. Inclusion, as the great multiplier, is and should be seen as the cornerstone that successful businesses are built on, catalysing increased performance, employee engagement, and sustainable growth.

Financial services organisations are being held to task by investors and the FCA. A common opinion is that Financial services are significantly behind on Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), and some have even gone as far as saying that a lot of what has been done so far in may organisations, has just been lip service.