Recorded in January 2024, John McCalla Lacey is the Head of Global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) at KPMG International and Head of ESG at KPMG in the UK. He is responsible for embedding ESG practices into the Global and UK firm’s strategy and for leading the delivery of ESG solutions, products and services to clients. He has held a number of senior UK, ASPAC region and global leadership positions at KPMG over the last 21 years. Prior to KPMG, John was a fashion designer for Benetton in Italy and a consultant where he discusses making the transition from the creative industry to professional services.

Listen to The D.A.R.E. Podcast Episode Eight to learn more about the following and so much more as John speaks to the host and producer of The D.A.R.E. Podcast Prof Miranda K. Brawn who is also known as the world's fastest success mindset coach - "The 60 Seconds Coach".

- Emotional challenges of dealing with the murder of black men including George Floyd's murder in the US during 2020 and crying at work
- Power of a strong partner (i.e. his wife) to help you to pursue your dreams
- How to make the jump from Italian Fashion Designer to being a KPMG Partner followed by an Executive Board Member as the first and only black person to date on the "Big Four" Board
- Being stopped and handcuffed by the police as a young black man and managing that process for a successful outcome
- Success tips including his first form of success after struggling at school and the importance of the company that you keep.
- Using his sports background to achieve success
- Being homeless twice to getting involved with The Prince's Trust
- Chats with the late Queen Elizabeth II and working with King Charles II
- Parents from the Windrush Generation and discussed memories about the challenges in the 60's.
- The move from being street-wise to being corporate-wise with the help of understanding how valuable networking is for success
- ESG and current challenges including climate change, board governance, diversity and inclusion

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