In this powerful episode of the Wisdom For Working Mums podcast, we’re flipping the script on gender equity. While the conversation too often centres around what women need to do – lean in, speak up, break the glass ceiling – this episode asks the question: What about the men?

I’m joined by the brilliant Jeremy Stockdale – CEO of YLead, speaker, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership. With decades of experience leading diverse teams and now helping organisations cultivate purpose-driven leadership, Jeremy brings a refreshingly honest and deeply insightful take on what real male allyship looks like.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone committed to building a fairer, more inclusive world – whether you’re navigating leadership, parenting sons and daughters, or simply wanting to raise your own awareness and impact.

In this episode, we cover:

Why the gender gap isn’t closing fast enough – and why men must be part of the solution

With stats from the World Economic Forum predicting it will take 130 years to reach global gender parity, Jeremy challenges the status quo and explores how men can accelerate change.

What true male allyship means (and what it doesn’t)
Jeremy breaks down the misconceptions about allyship and shares why the term can sometimes do more harm than good – and what to focus on instead.

The life-changing moment that sparked Jeremy’s advocacy
We dive into the impact of Sarah Everard’s tragic story and how it catalysed Jeremy’s deeper understanding of systemic gender bias.

How the patriarchy harms men too
From suppressed emotions to higher suicide rates, Jeremy shares how outdated systems hurt everyone – and how dismantling them benefits us all.

Practical ways men (and women) can challenge gender inequality today From leadership behaviours to everyday conversations, we explore simple but powerful actions that can drive meaningful progress.

Why this episode matters
Because we can’t wait 130 years. Because change isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a leadership issue. Because raising daughters and sons in a fairer world starts with awareness and action. And because when men become true allies, everybody wins.

Jeremy’s ongoing series, “On Wednesdays We Smash the Patriarchy,” on LinkedIn is also worth checking out for weekly insights and thought-provoking discussion.

Links in this episode:

email: jeremy@ylead.co.uk

Jeremy on LinkedIn

Books: Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates and Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

You can read the transcript here.