Layla McCay
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We're Not There Yet
A few years ago, we found a dearth of information about LGBTQ+ leaders in print. So did Layla McCay, psychiatrist, founder of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, and author of Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling. Layla captured the experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders in the workplace to examine what was holding them back from making it to the top. Not only did she uncover hidden barriers, but also some surprising leadership strengths that came from the journeys of her contributors. In this episode we glimpse into Layla's personal journey and explore the LGBTQ+ leadership discoveries in her book.
A few years ago, we found a dearth of information about LGBTQ+ leaders in print. So did Layla McCay, psychiatrist, founder of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, and author of Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling. Layla captured the experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders in the workplace to examine what was holding them back from making it to the top. Not only did she uncover hidden barriers, but also some surprising leadership strengths that came from the journeys of her contributors. In this episode we glimpse into Layla's personal journey and explore the LGBTQ+ leadership discoveries in her book.
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Guest Biography
Layla McCay is Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation and Executive Lead of the UK's Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network. A psychiatrist and founder of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, she has worked in roles for the British government, National Health Service, World Health Organisation, World Bank, and Georgetown University. Her latest book Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling: How LGBTQ+ people can thrive and succeed at work is just out. Layla McCay has been recognized on the Outstanding 100 LGBTQ+ Executives Role Model List as a global role model driving LGBTQ+ inclusion in business, and can frequently be seen on the BBC and other news channels. She lives with her wife in London. |
Show Notes
Season 2, Episode 13 
Credits
Guest: Layla McCay Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |