What does real women’s empowerment look like in modern workplaces? And how can businesses move beyond good intentions to create genuine equity, inclusion, and belonging?
In this episode of *Lessons from Leaders,* brewed in partnership with *Nespresso Professional,* host *Yasmin London* is joined by *Sarah Abbott,* Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at *Lion.* Together, they unpack the bold strategies Lion has implemented to close the gender pay gap, reshape workplace culture, and build systems that support all employees—especially women.
Lion has been recognised as a leader in gender equity, achieving a less than 1% gender pay gap and championing policies that drive lasting change. Sarah shares practical DEI insights that any business can apply.
*What You’ll Learn:*
* How Lion achieved a gender pay gap of under 1%—and how your organisation can take action
* The power of the _Upstander Framework_ and tools to create safer, more inclusive workplaces
* Why removing salary history questions changes hiring outcomes for women
* How redesigning parental leave benefits everyone—not just women
* The biggest challenges in executing DEI initiatives and how leaders can overcome them
* How to embed a culture of respect and belonging at every level of your organisation
This conversation is a call to action for leaders, HR teams, and changemakers who want to create workplaces where women thrive—and where equity becomes the norm, not the exception.
☕ Grab a cuppa, tune in, and be inspired to drive meaningful change.
*More on Our Guest: Sarah Abbott*Sarah Abbott is a seasoned DEI leader with 20 years of experience across manufacturing, education, finance, and technology in Australia and the USA. She is currently the *Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lion,* where she leads initiatives focused on inclusion, belonging, and systemic equity.
With a Masters in Commerce, a Masters in Adult Education, and a Bachelor of Business, Sarah is a passionate advocate for people who are not in the majority—working tirelessly to remove barriers and create fair workplaces.
Part of our Cuppa.tv leadership series, this conversation is designed to inspire action and spark new ways of thinking. Because when we talk about what really matters, we create workplaces that matter.
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