{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Admin Avenues Podcast","title":"Creating Cultures of Belonging: A Conversation with Liisa Partanen, 2025 Workplace Inclusion Advocate","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2765,"description":"Inclusion isn’t just a policy - it’s a feeling. And in this episode of The Admin Avenues Podcast, we’re joined by someone who embodies that truth every day.\nMeet Liisa Partanen, winner of the 2025 AIOP Workplace Inclusion Advocate Award, recognised for her commitment to creating workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and truly seen. From intentional daily actions to subtle cultural shifts, Liisa’s impact proves that inclusion begins with the choices we make not the titles we hold.\nIn this conversation, we explore:Liisa’s journey and what shaped her passion for equity and inclusionHow everyday behaviour can create meaningful cultural changePractical ways to approach conversations about bias, belonging and advocacyWhat “quiet leadership” looks like, and why it’s so powerfulReal examples of initiatives and moments that strengthened inclusion in her workplaceHow inclusion has transformed the way she leads and supports othersWhat workplaces must prioritise next to build inclusive cultures that last\nLiisa’s insights are a powerful reminder that inclusion starts with intention — and that every one of us has a role to play in creating a culture of belonging.\nTune in to hear Liisa’s story, her lessons, and her vision for the future of inclusive workplaces.\nHere is the link to the book ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain that Liisa referenced: https://susancain.net/book/quiet/ \nTo connect with Liisa on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liisa-partanen-46527399/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ViWfDNkyCXsY84BcFhqd9szu5I0k2-_BHioDWsaTjfM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODk5/NjEzMWMzZmQ2YmM3/ZGQyNzViZWJiMWFj/MDUzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}