DEI WILL NOT DIE
Cut through the noise.
Real DEI work.
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Is DEI dead? Not even close.
DEI Will Not Die cuts through the noise with sharp, practical insights for DEI practitioners, people leaders and changemakers. Hosted by Bree Gorman, coach, consultant and trusted voice in DEI strategy and inclusive leadership. This podcast dives into the real work behind impactful equity and inclusion. From building DEI plans that don’t gather dust to leading with authenticity, this is your space to reflect, learn and lead with purpose.
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Welcome to DEI Will Not Die
Episode #01
Is DEI Dead? Why the Work Matters Now More Than Ever
Latest Episodes
Rethinking traditional power in the workplace
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman sits down with academic and researcher Dr Judy Lundy to explore what happens when organisations fundamentally rethink how power, decision-making, and accountability work.
June 5, 2026
ADHD at Work: One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 2)
In this episode of DEI Will NOT DIE, Dr Bree Gorman explores what it actually takes to support ADHD in the workplace in ways that are practical, sustainable, and human.
May 22, 2026
Built to Exclude: Why Disabled Leaders Are Still Underrepresented
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by leadership coach, speaker, and CEO of the Disability Leadership Institute Christina Ryan to discuss the barriers disabled leaders face in the workplace.
May 8, 2026
ADHD at Work: Motivation, Burnout and Better Workplaces (Part 1)
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Paul Byrne-Moroney, an advocate and active member of several community and reference groups (CRPS) supporting the Intersex community.
April 24, 2026
It’s More Than Pronouns: Building Real Trans Inclusion at Work
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Belonging and Inclusion Strategist and Founder of Belonging Co, Mantej Singh, to explore how leaders can move beyond tokenistic, compliance-driven approaches to DEI at work.
March 27, 2026
ADHD at Work: Motivation, Burnout and Better Workplaces (Part 1)
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Paul Byrne-Moroney, an advocate and active member of several community and reference groups (CRPS) supporting the Intersex community.
April 10, 2026
Compliance Won’t Save You: The Leadership Accountability DEI Requires
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Belonging and Inclusion Strategist and Founder of Belonging Co, Mantej Singh, to explore how leaders can move beyond tokenistic, compliance-driven approaches to DEI at work.
March 13, 2026
Recruitment Changes Who Enters. Culture Decides Who Stays.
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Bree explores recruitment as an important lever for creating diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
February 27, 2026
Gender Equality Action Plans
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman takes a critical look at gender equality and gender equality action plans; where they’re helping, where they’re falling short, and how they can unintentionally widen privilege gaps when intersectionality is treated as an afterthought.
February 13, 2026
Why DEI Demands More Than Compliance
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by gender equality and leadership expert Michelle Redfern to explore what it really takes to close the gender leadership gap in a world
December 19, 2025
Calling In, Calling Out, and Calling On
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman dives into what it really looks like to respond to negative behaviours in the workplace with both clarity and care.
December 5, 2025
Behind the scenes: How I became a DEI consultant
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, go behind-the-scenes with Dr Bree Gorman as they share how their background in analytical chemistry became an unexpected foundation for a career in DEI.
November 21, 2025
No One Is An Expert: Why DEI Thrives on Collaboration
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman dives into the complexities of building inclusion in long-standing institutions and organisations.
November 7, 2025
Rethinking Employee Resource Groups
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman dives into the complexities of building inclusion in long-standing institutions and organisations.
October 24, 2025
When to Nudge, When to Nurture
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by guest speaker Winitha Bonney OAM to discuss engaging leaders and more broadly organisations as a DEI practitioner.
October 10, 2025
Who Does DEI Work Belong To?
In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman unpacks the realities of driving real change when layers of management can slow things down or stop them entirely.
September 26, 2025
Performative or Transformative? How to Tell the Difference
In this episode of DEI Will Not Die, Dr Bree Gorman gets candid about why so many DEI strategies fail, and how to create one that actually sparks change.
September 12, 2025
The DEI Plan That Actually Gets Done
In this episode of DEI Will Not Die, Dr Bree Gorman gets candid about why so many DEI strategies fail, and how to create one that actually sparks change.
August 25, 2025
Is DEI Dead? Why the Work Matters Now More Than Ever
In this debut episode of DEI Will Not Die, Dr Bree Gorman lays the foundation for the podcast with a clear message: while the language and tactics of DEI may change, the need for inclusive, equitable workplaces never goes away.
June 16, 2025
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