Equity and inclusion is an important - but can often be a very divisive - topic. While the point of it is to ensure everyone is treated fairly, the conversation is often hijacked by polarised views which only work to undo the great work being delivered. When I got into this field of work, I set out to be as open minded and objective as possible, knowing that sometimes this would be a challenge. I wanted to bring a level of empathy, consideration and emotional intelligence to this work and hopefully pass that onto the people I met along the way. I have also had to have some very difficult conversations and experiences with people whose opinions and values are a lot different to mine and those of many others. However, through all of this, I have engaged and listened and I always try to understand the perspectives of others. It can be tough and challenging but if we don’t understand where the other person is coming from, how can we truly bring them along on the journey? Campaigns like...