Inclusive Leadership: Building Trust and Workplace Culture with Natalie Holder

78% of American workers said it was important to work for a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to the April 2021 CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workforce Happiness Survey. What does it take to turn those employee expectations into a workplace where people feel valued—and leadership delivers? On this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation, Kevin McShan welcomes Natalie Holder, Esq., SPHR, an employment attorney, award-winning speaker, author, executive coach, and senior People and Culture leader. Drawing on experience across academia, technology, law enforcement, and highly regulated industries—including roles with Stanford University and the United States Capitol Police—Natalie brings a practical perspective on inclusive leadership, organizational culture, and HR compliance. Natalie approaches diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leadership and accountability discipline embedded in everyday decisions. Her work connects organizational trust, legal risk, and employee performance, helping leaders build systems designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny, leadership transitions, and external pressure. Her career results include increasing applicant flow by 82%, increasing hiring of underrepresented talent in technology by 23%, and increasing hiring of women in a law enforcement agency by 15%. She has also delivered court-ordered compliance training and built succession planning, employee relations, and performance management frameworks across industries. In this conversation, we explore: • How inclusive leadership translates into everyday workplace practices. • Why accountability matters when building employee trust . • How organizations can connect HR compliance with a stronger workplace culture. • What it takes to attract talent and develop future leaders. • How executive coaching helps turn professional potential into meaningful impact. If you’re an executive, HR professional, people manager, or emerging leader, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building an organization where people and performance can thrive. What’s one action leaders can take to make employees feel valued? Share your perspective in the comments, and subscribe to Let’s Have This Conversation for more conversations on leadership, inclusion, and positive change. For more information: https://natalieholderspeaks.com/NatalieHolderSpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices