PODCAST

Gender Matters

A podcast-based training path that provides a basic understanding of gender equality and specific information on the UNI/PdR 125:2022 guideline.

SEASON 1

SEASON 2

“The power of words, without the intrusion of images, creates a more focused and reflective listening experience.”

A PODCAST AS A TRAINING TOOL

When we started this adventure, we set out from the belief that words alone hold extraordinary power. We assumed that the power of words, without the intrusion of images, would create a more focused and reflective listening environment.

Without visual support, listeners focus on the voice and the message, leading to full immersion in the content and prompting personal reflection. The voice amplifies the power of words, touching emotional chords in a unique way.

OUR PODCASTERS

Mara Rinner

CEO of Itineris, consultant and trainer, an expert in diversity management and in gender topics in particular.

Cecilia Bighelli

A sociologist by training, consultant and trainer on gender equality and on living well with differences.

SEASON 1

The basics of equality

Provides a basic understanding of gender equality and specific information on UNI/PdR 125:2022. Ten audio lessons of about 8 minutes each, with concise slides and three short quizzes. A final test certifies the training in line with UNI/PdR 125:2022.

Gender Matters · Ep. 1 — Mara and Cecilia

THE 10 EPISODES

Building a shared language around gender issues

Why gender inequalities exist

Understanding stereotypes, bias and prejudice for greater awareness

Inside the gender pay gap

The power of words

Harassment and mobbing in the workplace

Parenthood and caregiving: between responsibility and opportunity

Work-life balance

The different leadership styles

UNI/PdR 125:2022 for gender equality in companies

SEASON 2

Conversations with experts

Through conversations with experts, the podcast tackles issues often taken for granted — such as merit, care, health, masculinity and generational differences — to show how gender roles, organizational culture and social context shape work experiences.

Each episode offers practical insights and open questions to foster cultural change and contribute to organizational wellbeing. Average length: 8 minutes.

Gender Matters S.2 · Ep. 3 (excerpt) — Mara and Cecilia

THE EPISODES

Episode 1

Chasing merit in the workplace

Through the history of the concept of meritocracy, we ask whether it can really be a neutral model.

Guest: Alessia Dulbecco — educator, counsellor and trainer specialised in Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Episode 2

Being a man at work

How male gender roles affect safety and performance, and the cost of stereotypes for men too.

Guest: Leandro Malgesini — sociologist, father and co-author of the book “Era una brava persona”

Episode 3

Building skills through caregiving

How parenthood and caregiving build skills useful at work, such as flexibility and managing priorities.

Guest: Daniele Marzano and Mickol Lopez — content creators “@guidasenzapatente” and advocates for shared parenting

Episode 4

Gender inequality in practice: the right to health

What gender-based medicine is and how it can also contribute to wellbeing at work.

Guest: Nicole Ticchi — pharmaceutical chemist, science communicator and author

Episode 5

Intergenerationality and gender equality

Which generations share the workplace and how dialogue fosters inclusion and equality.

Guest: Barbara Poggio — full professor of Sociology of Work and Vice-Rector for equity and diversity policies, University of Trento

HOW TO GET THE PODCAST

“Gender Matters” in your company

“Gender Matters” has already been heard by thousands of people across companies all over Italy as a key activity to promote gender equality and to support certification. As well as being an integral part of our consulting package, the podcast can be purchased separately: a flexible way to independently improve the understanding and application of gender equality policies.

It is available both on our online platform — accessible anytime and from any device — and as downloadable content, with an accompanying questionnaire, to upload to the client’s own platform and integrate into their training management system.

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