A Good Force – a GivingForce original series

A Good Force. Where we spotlight moments that shaped the leaders behind enterprise CSR and ESG to turn purpose into measurable change. Hosted by Ejaz Rashid, Founder & CEO at GivingForce.

A Good Force – a GivingForce original series is a business podcast hosted by Ejaz Rashid, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ejaz Rashid hosts A Good Force – a GivingForce original series, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  EP 24 - Richard Donovan (Experian)

  Sep 15, 202627 minS1

  Summary Richard Donovan shares his journey from launching a new bank to leading global social innovation at Experian, highlighting key projects, challenges, and insights into creating impactful social programmes. Keywords social innovation, corporate responsibility, financial inclusion, social impact, Experian, innovation culture, social programmes, debt management, youth employment, systemic change Key topics Journey from launching Egg to leading social innovation at Experian The importance of being prepared and creative in crisis situations Transferable skills from communications to social impact The process of integrating culture during mergers and acquisitions Designing and testing social innovation programmes using research and AI Success stories like the Brazil debt platform and work experience centres The role of systemic thinking in social programme success and failure Sound bites "We realized we were way more successful than expected" "Over indebtedness is a huge issue in Brazil" "Using AI to build better customer journeys at speed" Guest links Richard Donovan on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardadonovan Experian: https://www.experianplc.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Richard Donovan's background 01:12 Starting at Egg and the launch chaos 02:02 Lessons from the Egg launch experience 03:01 Transition from innovation to social impact 04:11 Cultural integration during the Egg and Citi merger 08:27 Focusing social innovation efforts at Experian 11:30 Success and challenges in social programmes 12:41 Brazil's debt platform and its impact 14:08 Personal motivation and career shifts 16:34 The importance of problem understanding in innovation 18:14 Using workshops and AI for social innovation 19:53 Rapid development and scaling of social solutions 20:07 Impact of AI on social programme speed 21:11 Advice for social innovation and corporate responsibility 25:29 Systems thinking and systemic change in social programmes 26:39 Closing remarks and gratitude

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  Episode #23

  EP 23 - Faith Taylor (Kyndryl)

  Sep 1, 202633 minS1

  Summary Faith Taylor has built sustainability functions from scratch at Wyndham Worldwide, Tesla, and now Kyndryl. She walks through what actually works — making the business case with small wins, focusing effort where it counts, and staying resilient when progress is slow — and argues that intentionality matters more than ambition in creating change that lasts. Keywords ESG, sustainability, CSR, climate change, data centres, renewable energy, resilience, leadership, social impact, innovation, hospitality Key topics Faith's move from brand leadership into sustainability Building a global CSR function at Wyndham Worldwide Why climate awareness became a strategic issue Operationalising sustainability across hospitality and tech Measuring impact and applying the 80/20 rule to ESG Technology and innovation in the energy transition The challenge of embedding sustainability in franchise models Resilience and positive vision in climate action Takeaways Follow your passion and build your own role inside the organisation Prove the business case for sustainability through small wins Use the 80/20 rule to concentrate on high-impact areas Resilience and a positive vision sustain long-term change Global collaboration and leadership are essential to climate solutions Sound bites (blank — the 80/20 discussion at 10:44 and the advice on saying no at 17:11 look like the strongest pull-quote candidates) Chapters 00:00 Introduction and career overview 01:11 From brand leadership to sustainability 02:07 The rise of green consumerism and climate awareness 03:25 Creating her own role at Wyndham Worldwide 05:13 Building the business case through operational savings 07:47 Tracking impact and scaling initiatives 10:44 Using the 80/20 rule to focus effort 12:53 Bringing people and environmental goals together 15:24 When sustainability becomes part of everyday business 17:11 Saying no and staying true to your values 21:26 Balancing energy growth and sustainability in data centres 25:34 Global collaboration and leadership in climate solutions 29:52 Getting involved in social impact and human rights Guest Faith Taylor, Global Sustainability and ESG Officer, Kyndryl — LinkedIn

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  Episode #22

  EP-22 Anthony Sanchez (Moody's)

  Aug 31, 202621 minS1

  Summary Anthony Sanchez, VP and Global Head of Community Impact at Moody's, traces his path from underserved communities to running corporate philanthropy at scale. He makes the case that volunteering only works when it's a genuine employee benefit rather than an obligation, and shares what he's learned about measuring impact that actually means something. Keywords community impact, employee volunteering, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, skills-based volunteering, pro bono consulting, Moody's, American Express, disaster relief, impact measurement Key topics Anthony's background and what drew him to community service How employee volunteering trends have shifted What's worked in Moody's community impact programmes Challenges and hard lessons from CSR initiatives Measuring success in volunteer programmes Adapting as social impact priorities change Sound bites "I always knew I wanted to serve communities." "Community impact evolves with the times." "Volunteering is a benefit offered to employees." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Moody's impact strategy 04:43 Anthony's background and motivation for community service 08:27 What actually drives employee engagement in volunteering 10:36 [programme name — verify] and skills-based volunteering 13:02 Lessons from disaster response: Superstorm Sandy 15:33 Balancing volunteer demand against organisational resources 20:05 Measuring programme success and impact 21:31 Where Moody's focus is heading next 23:40 Advice for corporate peers on community impact 26:12 Strategies for increasing employee participation 30:17 Leadership involvement and authentic storytelling 35:29 Overcoming barriers to volunteer programme uptake 40:39 Navigating reputation, risk, and compliance in CSR 44:25 Authenticity and transparency in impact programmes 46:23 Closing thoughts

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  Episode #21

  EP 21 - Augustus Willman (Microsoft)

  Aug 26, 202615 minS1

  Augustus Willman shares his journey from retail to tech, and how authentic partnerships and strategic storytelling turn CSR into lasting community impact aligned with measurable outcomes. Key topics - Building authentic partnerships in CSR - Strategic storytelling for impact - Aligning corporate purpose with community needs - Scaling community programmes globally - Overcoming internal buy-in challenges Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Augustus Willman's journey 04:48 Starting in retail and moving to tech 09:29 Myth busting: CSR does not have to be one-off 12:08 Building the Microsoft community programme 16:07 Challenges in showcasing value to stakeholders 19:02 Key supporters and mentors in CSR work 22:46 The future of CSR and corporate investment in social impact 26:50 Effective communication with leadership 30:19 Living in Ireland and building community 34:20 Next steps and building a global network Resources Microsoft corporate responsibility - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/corporate-responsibility GivingForce - https://givingforce.com

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  Episode #20

  EP 20 - Jill Stoneberg (Virgin Voyages)

  Jul 14, 202626 minS1

  content type Interview primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Jill Stonberg shares her journey from environmental studies to leading sustainability at Virgin Voyages, highlighting the challenges and successes in decarbonization, community impact, and engaging travelers in sustainability efforts. keywords sustainability, decarbonization, cruise industry, social impact, environmental responsibility, Virgin Voyages, corporate responsibility, eco-tourism, community engagement key topics Journey from environmental studies to cruise industry Decarbonization strategies and board engagement Engaging guests in sustainability activities Balancing strategy with tangible actions Overcoming challenges in sustainability leadership takeaways Persistence and resilience are key in sustainability roles. Engage leadership and stakeholders early and often. Start small with tangible projects to build momentum. Effective communication with non-experts is crucial. Authentic guest engagement enhances brand loyalty. guest name Jill Stonberg Titles From Tech to Travel: Jill Stonberg's Sustainability Journey Decarbonizing Cruises: Inside Virgin Voyages' Strategy sound bites "Decarbonization strategy was the hardest thing I faced." "You can't do this work on your own, stakeholder engagement is key." "Follow your passion and start small to build momentum." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 00:00 The Journey into Sustainability 05:28 Transitioning from Tech to Travel 09:28 Balancing Strategy and Hands-On Work 16:28 Challenges in Decarbonization 22:53 Advice for Newcomers in Sustainability resources Virgin Voyages Official Site - https://www.virginvoyages.com/ Presidio Graduate School - MBA in Sustainable Business - https://www.presidio.edu/ Jill Stonberg - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstonberg/ guest links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstonberg/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jillstonberg

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