Feb 14, 2025
About This Episode:
Belonging is more than inclusion—it’s about creating workplaces where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
In this conversation, we meet Veronica Heaven, a leader in Corporate Responsibility, DEI, and Sustainability, to explore why belonging is central to workplace culture.
We will discuss what belonging truly means, why it matters, and how businesses can go beyond tokenism to drive real change.
We’ll discuss misconceptions, ways to measure belonging, and examples of companies fostering inclusive environments. With hybrid work now the norm, we’ll also examine how businesses can maintain a sense of connection across different work settings.
As Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the City of London Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs and founder of Brief Cases, Veronica has led initiatives that connect business, education, and communities.
Recognised with the Freedom of the City of London, Fellowship at the Royal Society of Arts, and the Inspirational Women Award, she brings deep expertise in ethical and inclusive business practices.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on why belonging is essential for building thriving, equitable workplaces.
More about Veronica Heaven:
Veronica Heaven, founder and CEO of The Heaven Company, specialises in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. She has extensive experience across various sectors helping clients to formulate strategy, effectively implement it and measure progress aligned with business goals.
Veronica is a Non-Executive Director focusing on regulatory change readiness, diversity, equality and inclusion, net-zero strategies and responsible procurement.
Veronica is also founder of Brief Cases, an outreach programme linking business and education, with up to 1,000 students participating each year. As Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the City of London Company of Entrepreneurs, she is a recognised leader in promoting ethical business practices.
Veronica is a respected speaker and author, her upcoming book, “The Sustainability Playbook”, is scheduled for release in 2025. Veronica's work has earned her the Freedom of the City of London, Fellowship at the Royal Society of Arts, and recognition in various awards, including the Inspirational Women Award.