Hosts & Guests

Raj Tulsiani

Raj Tulsiani

CEO & Founder of Green Park

Host

Michael Burgess

Michael Burgess

Chief People Officer at Amey,

Guest

Episode Description

In this episode of High Beams, Michael Burgess of Amey sits down with Green Park Founder & CEO Raj Tulsiani to talk about the power of diversity of thought and the importance of authentic leadership.

Michael left school before turning 16 and began his career as a farm labourer. Through persistence, education, and experience, he worked his way up to lead the people strategy for a global infrastructure business employing more than 12,000 people.

The conversation explores how organisations can build inclusive cultures that genuinely create opportunity, from leadership programs for underrepresented groups to initiatives that bring people from disadvantaged backgrounds into the workforce. Michael also discusses the importance of authenticity in leadership, the challenges of navigating polarisation in modern workplaces, and why strong organisations focus on stewardship rather than short-term results.

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