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In today's episode, we will be discussing the Importance of Women's Health and Well-Being in the Workplace and a very crucial, yet overlooked topic - menopause. Menopause tends to affect women at the peak of their careers. Its symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and migraines cause women to silently suffer this "workplace taboo"  causing many women to leave the workforce altogether. Our Women in Digital host Christine Stack, Head of HR for Capgemini CIS Americas, sits down with three women to share their personal experiences and offer support, information, and resources to other women: - Jill Angelo who is the CEO and Founder of Gennev, the nation's largest virtual menopause clinic and was named one of Inc.'s 2021 Top Female Founders - Jill Weber who leads Capgemini's Global Partnership Relationship with ServiceNow - Carla Heimbigner who is a Global Partner Leader at ServiceNow and 100% dedicated to Capgemini We hope that this discussion normalizes menopause in the workplace, encourages allies and employers to understand and support those with menopausal symptoms, and empowers women to take control of their health and well-being. The Women in Digital Podcast is led by the Women@Capgemini Employee Resource Group, whose mission is to cultivate and sustain a culture where women can thrive at Capgemini. We provide growth through leadership, excellence, action, and development by empowering women and men to work together to bridge the gender gap. The Women in Digital podcasts will be an informative, enlightening, entertaining and open forum to challenge the norm and embrace women. It will offer a chance to connect with our audience, build valuable connections, and challenge everyday thinking of topics that effect Women. The podcast host will interview both an internal and external stakeholders, asking a few thought-provoking questions to invoke a passionate discussion in each episode.

Have you ever had an idea that your passionate about, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Witkow illustrates how to lift a passion project off the ground. Whether it's a workplace project or a personal project, there are many ways to get started. Tune in today to hear Lizzie's story about creating passion projects.

Capgemini Executive Recruiter Christine Stack sits down with one of Capgemini's most revered and respected clients, Subway! Deb Mitchko-McCall is the Director of Marketing Windows and Digital Content Technology at Subway. Throughout her 20+ year career, Deb has delivered value using technology, six sigma, and project management to firms and clients, and she is a certified project manager and trainer with a passion for professional development. Today she'll talk about growing your career and becoming a change agent.    The Women in Digital Podcast is led by the Women@Capgemini Employee Resource Group, whose mission is to cultivate and sustain a culture where women can thrive at Capgemini. We provide growth through leadership, excellence, action, and development by empowering women and men to work together to bridge the gender gap.   The Women in Digital podcasts will be an informative, enlightening, entertaining and open forum to challenge the norm and embrace women. It will offer a chance to connect with our audience, build valuable connections, and challenge everyday thinking of topics that effect Women. The podcast host will interview both an internal and external stakeholders, asking a few thought-provoking questions to invoke a passionate discussion in each episode.

What is Sustainable Cooking? What can we do source and cook our food sustainably? What steps can be done to take care of our precious gardens? Our guest on this episode will answer each those questions plus many more. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the OCEAN's Podcast!

In this episode, we bring in our colleague Andy Heppelle to express Capgemini's thankfulness, and togetherness in 2022, while also providing new ambitions for 2023 as we approach the end of the year.

In the season finale of the inaugural season of the CARES Sustainability Council Podcast, hosts, Saloni & Daimen, reflect on the lessons learned from the incredible variety of guests they encountered over the episodes. They also discuss the up-and-coming season two, giving our listeners something to look forward to.

A conversation with Alfonso Cornejo, the President of the Hispanic Chamber in Cincinnati. In this episode, we discuss the impact of Latinos in the US economy and their footprint in the commercial market.

Sophia Boubal, a Co-facilitator of the Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), elaborates on the Acorns Series and Acorn Unleashed ASE events. These are two thought-provoking, collaborative and engaging event series that help clients navigate their thinking toward a Net-Zero future.

In this episode, Rajesh Sengamedu explains how he became an advocate for sustainability. His research in books, articles and his genuine passion for sustainability is how he gained a breadth of knowledge on this topic. Tune into this episode to learn more about where to start in the journey to become an advocate for sustainability.

Soumen Saha provides his thoughts and experiences on how the Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE) helped a multinational technology conglomerate develop innovative solutions that propelled them closer to their sustainability goals.

In this episode, our colleagues Krystianne Avedian (KA) and Salomon Salinas (Sol) take us through how mindfulness and sustainability is intertwined and how they use meditation to become more conscience of the world around them. Tune in for insights on how meditation can improve our sustainable lifestyles.

Sanket and his team the Nagpur Ploggers work together to clean up the environment while walking/jogging the city of Nagpur in India. These events have been continually helping to save the environment, one drive at a time.

Ryan Whittam, an Account Executive and utility industry expert, provides his insights on sustainability from a utility company's perspective. This episode gives us the opportunity to learn how power is used and distributed throughout regions while also touching on net zero goals and strategies for utilities companies. Thanks for listening!

Join Zachary Long, a technology consultant at Capgemini, as he chats with colleagues to learn more about who they are, how they got to Capgemini and career insights. This interview is with Senior Product Manager at frog, Cathy Du.

Janet Pope, Vice President and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for Capgemini in the US and Canada, discusses inclusive design with three experts. You can read the Capgemini Research Institute report on Inclusive Design here: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/research/the-key-to-designing-inclusive-tech/ You can access the LinkedIn Live event referenced in the podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6867121590031671296/

In 2020 many companies in the US made bigger investments in diversity and inclusion in an effort to create more equitable and inclusive workplaces. In our latest podcast which was recorded this summer, Lauren Kimball, Capgemini's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leader meets with two DEI advocates, Bridgette Scales and Veronica St. Cyr, to reflect on the progress and opportunities facing organizations across the US. Bridgette is the Senior Director of Diversity Best Practices she shares key insights from Seramount's recent research report, “From Pledge to Progress: Corporate America One Year after George Floyd's Death.” Veronica is a Manager at Capgemini Invent and a member of the Capgemini Inclusion Leadership Advisory Council. They have a rich conversation what they have learned from this focus on DEI and how organizations can continue this journey to create more equity in the workplace.

A conversation with Sol Salinas, Executive VP - Sustainability Lead for the Americas. In this episode we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a peek into Sol's personal and professional growth in the United States. He welcomes us to learn about his upbringing, family, how he tackles challenges, and how he stays true to his culture.

The focus of this episode is the power of allyship: what is Capgemini doing to push team members to exhibit ally and upstander behavior across the company and beyond its walls? Our guests—Charlie Li, Executive Vice President and the Geo leader for our Southeast Region, and Tina Dixon, the North America Employee Experience & Talent Brand Manager—share insights from their perspective as Atlanta-based employees of color on how we navigate our experiences as members of minority communities. Charlie and Tina also discuss the importance of Capgemini’s Employee Resource Groups and why joining one outside of your comfort zone is so important as a visible and vocal ally. Photo credit: Jason Leung via https://unsplash.com/@ninjason

Ever wonder what it means to be an authentic leader? On the latest episode of Women in Digital, Astrid Isaacs (VP, Digital and Consumer Technology for Subway) and Janet Pope (Director, CSR for Capgemini) share how prioritizing transparency, self awareness and empowerment has directly correlated to success for the teams they have managed. Tune in to learn more about how they actively practice keeping it real and how it has benefitted their careers. Brought to you by our Women LEAD Employee Resource Group

In celebration of Earth Week, our North America Environmental Sustainability Lead Andrew Peterson spoke with two leaders in the sustainability space, Jean-Baptiste Perrin of Capgemini Invent and Kara Pecknold of frog design, about how their respective parts of Capgemini Group are helping to design a sustainable future and help their clients to provide value to their stakeholders. Hear what they had to say in the latest episode of our podcast!

We’re changing the narrative on this episode. Hear from Eileen Sweeney, Executive Vice President and Director for Manufacturing, Automotive and Life Sciences (MALS) Capgemini North America and Carrie Francey, Vice President Global Alliances, ServiceNow and co-founder of Women in Cloud, leaders with a shared passion for empowerment and innovation. In this episode, ideas are shared on where we can unlock opportunities to encourage more women, of all ages, to pursue careers in digital and how they believe the tech industry will continue to evolve with changing times, flexible environments and fresh business models. Join us and learn about what we can do to challenge the norms and get a seat at the boardroom table. Brought to you by our Women LEAD Employee Resource Group

In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to highlight two key programs that Capgemini supports to champion the Black community. First, our host Lauren Sanne Kimball talks to Ernest Alumanah, National Lead of A3, Capgemini’s African and African-American Employee Resource Group. They discuss the recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Services events that the ERG supported across the U.S. Next, Lauren interviews the Executive Vice President of Social Ventures at Per Scholas, Damien Howard. Per Scholas is a Digital Academy partner of Capgemini that provides technical training to underrepresented communities. Capgemini is proud to support Per Scholas through our MLK Day of Service events as well as by welcoming over 50 Per Scholas students into internships at Capgemini. Listen to what some of those interns have to say about their experience at Capgemini. To learn more about how you can apply to a Per Scholas course or welcome Per Scholas talent in your organization, please visit PerScholas.org.

Center your chakras and gain insight while you expand your mind...Let’s talk about pandemic fatigue and how to actively manage the energy of your workforce. In this episode, Krystianne Avedian and Sheila McAnanly take us through the importance of cultivating employee relationships and demonstrating the importance of recharging your mind. This episode is brought to you by our Women LEAD Employee Resource Group

Have you ever been the only woman in the room? Join Carmel Gilmore and Chantel Townsend, leaders who have overcome gender stereotypes and navigated their careers in the world of tech. In this episode, they’ll share how confidence is key in becoming a leader and owning the room. This episode is brought to you by Capgemini's Women LEAD Employee Resource Group.

As a leader in digital transformation, Capgemini helps many of the world’s largest companies become stronger and more resilient, and if we are to achieve our objective of being Architects of Positive Futures, sustainability must be part of the answer. In today’s episode, we will begin to explore some of the ways that Capgemini is addressing sustainability with our clients.

In this episode, we pay tribute to the veterans and veteran spouses who have served in our armed forces. Capgemini’s Digital Academy program provides training and employment opportunities to people who are underrepresented in the tech sector. In partnership with Salesforce Military and Hiring Our Heroes, came together to provide a group of veterans a paid fellowship to provide technical training and on the job experience. Our host Lauren Kimball chats with two of these veterans and our Veterans Employee Resource Group Executive Sponsor, Jacqueline Young, on the importance of this program and its impact on our veterans. Thank you to all those who have served, past and present. Your bravery, sacrifice and heroic contributions do not go unrecognized. We owe our freedoms to you, today and every day.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the latest episode of our CSR podcast. Our host Janet Pope chats with our HOLA ERG Executive Sponsor, Mike Baez and National Co-Lead Ana Maria Skrypczuk on how to attract, develop, retain, and grow Hispanic and Latino talent, what organizations can do to see more Latinos and Latinas in the C-suite and their Hispanic Heritage Month recommendations.

The people at Capgemini bring the same passion and commitment to our communities and society, as they do to our clients and the work we deliver every day. Our host Lauren Sanne Kimball chats with leaders on the impact of the Social Response Unit. To learn more about our Social Response Unit: https://www.capgemini.com/2020/05/our-people-powered-fight-against-covid-19-introducing-capgeminis-social-response-unit/ To learn more about Keep Small Strong: https://keepsmallstrong.org/

Many companies, nonprofits, communities and leaders across the US and globally are working on how we can work to better address systems and perceptions that have negatively impacted Black communities. Our host Janet Pope connects with two of Capgemini's Black executives, Wendy Walker and Greg Bentham about their experiences navigating life as black professionals, parents, and leaders. Listen to what they had to say and the actions we can all take to continue progress that drives permanent change beyond the current moment.

Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the progress that has been made towards equality, equity and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning people with the support of allies. Our host, North America CSR Director Janet Pope, will talk with our panelists, Steph Sands, Head of Diversity & Inclusion Capgemini Australia and New Zealand and Ryan Kelly, Vice President, on the evolution of being out at work based on their personal career journey.

In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, our host Janet Pope chats with two of Capgemini's Asian American leaders, Ellen Chen and David Yamashita, on the concept of the Model Minority, the Bamboo Ceiling, and leading in a time of xenophobia. Listen to what they had to say and the actions we can all take to be more inclusive inside and outside of the workplace.

2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This Earth Day was monumental, not just because it was celebrating its golden anniversary, but because this Earth Day the world was and still is in the midst of dealing with an unprecedented global health crisis. Capgemini North America’s Environmental Sustainability Manager, Andrew Peterson chats with Global Head of Environmental Sustainability for Capgemini Group, Dr. James Robey and Supply Chain Expert Blake Hart on the complex and dynamic relationship between COVID-19 and climate change.

In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, this podcast highlights women leaders at Capgemini as they share their thoughts and insights on gender balance in the workforce and what it means to be a female leader.

On this podcast episode, Yvonne Harris speaks with Krystianne Avedian and Andy Heppelle, two leaders of Capgemini’s OUTfront Employee Resource Group. The mission of OUTfront is to provide a forum for education and awareness supporting the  professional growth of LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) individuals and Allies by fostering a safe environment within Capgemini North America for individuals to be authentic in the workplace.  Krystianne and Andy have been drivers of OUTfront’s efforts since its inception.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Thorin Schriber, United Nations Global Compact Manager, Participant Engagement, as he shares information about his work with organizations to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Dustin Joost, VP Sales & Marketing, YourCause, as he shares the fascinating story behind the creation of YourCause – the one stop-shop on employee giving, volunteerism and grant management and how the organization has grown over the years. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Andrew Peterson, North America Environmental Sustainability Program Manager, as he discusses the impact Capgemini North America has made in meeting our sustainability goals so far. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Padmasana Sarkar, National Leader, CARES Employee Resource Group as she shares her experience of planning and organizing the volunteering efforts for Cares Day, 2017 in New Jersey. Cares Day is Capgemini's annual day of service where employees volunteer together, with clients and partners, to help improve the communities in which we live and work. Cares Day, 2018 is scheduled to be held in September. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Nathan Boudreau, National Leader, CARES Employee Resource Group as he shares his efforts in community engagement through Cares Day. Cares Day is Capgemini's annual day of service where employees volunteer together, with clients and partners, to help improve the communities in which we live and work. Cares Day, 2018 is scheduled to be held in September. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Nadia Younes, Chief Innovation Officer, EDGE as she shares information about how EDGE Certified Foundation came about and the value this certification brings to the diversity initiatives of organizations. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CSR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Angeles Valenciano, Chief Executive Officer for the National Diversity Council (NDC), one of Capgemini’s valued external partners in the Diversity & Inclusion space. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CSR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Lauren Sanne, NA Digital Inclusion Manager NA Digital Inclusion Manager, as she shares information about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and their importance to Capgemini. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CSR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Nolan Melson, Veterans Employee Resource Group NA Co-Lead, as he discusses his recent experience attending the Women In Leadership Symposium hosted by the National Diversity Council. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Lauren Sanne, NA Community Engagement Manager as she provides an update on Capgemini’s community work with Feeding America. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Jana Zavitz, NA Leader for Mentoring Matters Employee Resource Group, as she discusses the ERG's focus and how to get involved. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us John Mullen, Capgemini CEO for NA Markets, as he shares his thoughts on the continued impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Andrew Peterson, NA Environmental Sustainability Program Manager, discussing carbon emissions and providing advice on how we can lessen our carbon footprint. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Jacqueline Young and Katerina Hubka, discussing Capgemini's Women In Digital events, that highlight the contribution that women leaders are making in the field of technology. Leave your thoughts in the comment box below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Andrew Peterson, Deidre Yiu and Johnny King, discussing the Carbon Hackathon recently hosted by Capgemini. Leave your thoughts in the comment box below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us partners from Youth Employment Services (YES), sharing information about their program and the importance of mentorship. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Welcome to North America CR Radio. In this episode, we have with us Andrew Peterson, NA Environmental Sustainability Program Manager, sharing tips on ways to engage students and children on the topic of Sustainability. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.