Podcasts about akaya windwood

Today, we are thrilled to welcome the visionary Kristin Hull In The Suite. As the founder of Nia Impact Capital, Kristin is a true trailblazer in gender lens investing. In 2013, she launched Nia Global Solutions, fusing activism with impact investing in the public markets. Kristin crafted Nia's six solutions-focused investment themes, expertly weaving a gender lens into every aspect of the investment process. Her forward-thinking leadership led to the launch of the Nia Growth and Dividend portfolio in 2018 and the Nia Racial Justice portfolio in 2022, both of which have set bold new standards for inclusivity and equity in finance.In this episode, we'll explore Kristin's incredible journey—her dedication to empowering female leaders, advocating for racial equity audits, and the pivotal role of investors in shaping a more just and equitable economy. Kristin's blend of financial expertise and passion for social justice has placed Nia Impact Capital at the forefront of intentional investing, driving meaningful change with purpose and impact.Before dedicating her career to conscious investing, Kristin was an educator, co-founding the North Oakland Community Charter School and serving on the founding board of the George Mark Children's House, the first children's hospice and palliative care center in the U.S.Kristin's academic journey is equally impressive—she holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education from UC Berkeley, an MA from Stanford, and a BA from Tufts. She continues to influence impactful organizations like How Women Lead and GenderSmart, serving on multiple boards, including the Mosaic Project and American Rivers.But that's not all. We also dive into Kristin's work advocating for a racial equity audit at MetLife, her groundbreaking work on Tesla, and her experiences navigating the male-dominated asset management industry. Plus, we'll hear about Nia's impactful internship program, which empowers the next generation of female leaders, and her personal wellness practices like river rafting and connecting with nature.Kristin's journey from educator to a pioneering force in finance is fueled by a deep commitment to reshaping capitalism and promoting diversity in leadership. She's redefining what it means to invest with intention and purpose, right here In The Suite.

If you're a baby boomer, you may remember the first Earth Day, the Civil Rights Movement, anti-war protests, and the first Pride parade. The list goes on, because the 1960s and 70s were packed with social revolutions. But the organization Third Act has a message for boomers: Your work isn't done yet.Third Act empowers folks over the age of 60 to get involved in the climate movement. It aims to leverage older generations' access to power, money, and life experiences to create change.Ira Flatow talks with Third Act founder Bill McKibben and lead advisor Akaya Windwood about the importance of including older adults in the climate movement.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

This time on “Gathering Ground,” Mary engages in an insightful conversation with Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali, authors of "Leading with Joy." They discuss the power of joy in leadership and team-building, creating supportive work environments, generational leadership succession, and much more.

Managers often focus on creating work environments that cultivate inclusivity, productivity, and innovation - which are all important. However, when was the last time you intentionally created an environment for… joy? Turns out, when employees are joyful at work, they are more likely to be productive and work harder to achieve their goals. In fact, joy in the workplace can lead to a more successful team and a better working experience for everyone involved - and it’s up to the manager to create the conditions to make that happen. Today’s guest is. Akaya Windwood. Akaya advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on the faculty for the RSF Social Finance Integrated Capital Fellowship and is the founder of the New Universal, which centers human wisdom in the wisdom of Brown women. She was the president of Rockwood Leadership Institute for many years and directed the Mycelium Fund. Akaya and I talk about the bits of wisdom she and her co-author collected over the years on what it means to foster joy in the workplace and how you can too. Members of the Modern Manager community get a chance to win 1 free copy of Akaya’s book, Leading with Joy. Sharing vignettes about the authors’ insights and stories and discussion questions to go along, Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog article: How to Create a Joyful Work Atmosphere KEEP UP WITH AKAYA Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadingWithJoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadingwithjoy/ Website: https://leadingwithjoybook.com/ Key Takeaways: We can’t force our team members to feel joy (nor is our responsibility to), but we can (and should) create the conditions for people to find joy. Happiness is an emotion from an external experience while joy is a bodily sense from within.

Our lives, both personal and professional, can get messy. Organizations are continuously scaling up, developing new products, or pulling back, for example. Not to mention that we can have 3-4 generations in one office for the first time, or we are hybrid or remote. Chuck Mollor says a good leader creates stability during chaos. Chuck joins Kevin to discuss agile leadership, moving beyond software development. Key Points Chuck Mollor defines agile leadership.  He discusses the future of leadership.  He advises on how we can be more accepting of ourselves. Meet Chuck Name: Chuck Mollor His Story: Chuck Mollor is the author of The Rise of The Agile Leader. Can You Make the Shift? and is the founder, CEO, advisor, and executive coach at MCG Partners, an organization that helps develop leaders and teams, optimizing both businesses and individual talent. For over 35 years, Chuck has advised, coached, and consulted executives and organizations across industries, from startups to Fortune 500 and not-for-profit organizations. Worth Mentioning:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmollor This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations The Rise of the Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift? by Chuck Mollor  Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times by Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali  Related Episodes A Future Lens on Leadership with Bob Johansen How to Be a Talent Magnet with Mark Miller Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life with Joseph Badaracco

Leading With Joy-Practices for Uncertain Times written by Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali Do you lead with joy? What practices are you partaking of to bring joy to yourself and all those around you? In this episode, we discuss the importance of balancing joy, grief, happiness, and leadership. Come join us in learning new ways to empower yourself and those around you.  https://leadingwithjoybook.com/Support the show

Hey Boomers: When it comes to the climate crisis, are you the problem, the solution or both? In this episode Laura sits down with acclaimed author and environmental activist Bill McKibben and author Akaya Windwood to find out what's required from all of us to solve the climate crisis. McKibben was the founder of 350.org. He's the author of “The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened.” Windwood is co-author of the newly-released book “Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times.” The two recently launched Third Act, a new environmental group inviting people over 60 to join the movement. The group embraces getting old, taking responsibility and throwing the full weight of the boomers generation at the climate crisis. Can cutting up our credit cards and organizing to withdraw funds from the big banks funding climate destruction make the impact we need? Explore the steps we can take now to ensure a livable and equitable future for all generations.“I kept hearing people say, ‘It's up to the next generation to solve these problems.' That's ignoble and impractical . . . They lack the structural power by themselves to make the changes that we need.” - Bill McKibben“I've been talking with a number of young folks over the years. Because I thought, ‘It's time for us to step back, right?' . . . They're actually saying, ‘No, that's not what we want you to do. We don't want you to step aside or step back. What we want you to do is step beside us.'” - Akaya WindwoodGuests:Bill McKibben, Environmentalist, Founder 350.org & Third ActAkaya Windwood, Author, Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times IN PERSON BENEFIT EVENT & LIVESTREAM...Join us October 16th, 2022, in Callicoon, New York,  where we've been filming the show for the past several years.  Laura will be in conversation with Bill McKibben live and with a performance by Taina Asili.   Details, including ticket information, are at LauraFlanders.orgThe event is hosted by Catskill Mountainkeeper, an organization empowering environmental justice communities throughout the region toward a 100% clean and just energy future.  The event is sponsored by Catskill Provisions Pollinator Spirits, a woman led company that donates a portion of their proceeds to support the Bees.   Again, it is a fundraiser! While we are on PBS, we are not funded by PBS.  We are listener and viewer supported media.   We couldn't do this show without you. We remain independent of government and corporate funding.  And if you can't join us, there's information on how you can donate and become a member supporter at LauraFlanders.org.

***THIS IS AN EXCERPT*** Transformational women leaders are restoring societal balance by showing us how to reconnect relationships – not only among people – but between people and the natural world. This astounding conversation among diverse women leaders provides a fascinating window into the soulful depths of what it means to restore the balance between our masculine and feminine selves to bring about wholeness, justice and true restoration of people and planet. Join Alice Walker, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Nina Simons, Sarah Crowell, Joanna Macy and Akaya Windwood to imagine a future where women, children, men and the planet can thrive.

Many of us are aware that the over 60 demographic is the fastest growing demographic here in the US and all over the world. We have tremendous power and influence. ThirdAct.org organizes people over the age of 60 to work on climate and racial justice. Akaya Windwood and Bill McKibben talk about their work mustering political and economic power to move Washington and Wall Street in the name of a fairer, more sustainable society and planet. Find out more: ThirdAct.org. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Akaya Windwood facilitates transformation. She advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on faculty for the Just Economy Institute and is founder of the New Universal, which centers human wisdom in the wisdom of brown womxn. She was President of Rockwood Leadership Institute for many years and directs the Growing Roots Fund, which supports young womxn's finance and philanthropic learning and leadership based in generosity and interconnectedness. Akaya is deeply committed to working for a fair and equitable global society while infusing a sense of purpose, delight, and wonder into everything we do. She addresses the question of “What Could Possibly Go Right?” with thoughts including:The notion of individualistic leadership being a “toxic myth” and that we can't create change aloneThat aging brings a certain responsibility, to mentor the next generations of leaders and assume that power of eldershipThat acknowledging our individual calling and attending to our particular work will reduce overwhelm as our communities work together on issuesComplete show notes HEREConnect with Akaya WindwoodTwitter: https://twitter.com/AkayaWindwood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akaya.windwood Follow WCPGR/ResilienceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildresilience​Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildresilience​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildresilienceSupport the show (https://www.resilience.org/what-could-possibly-go-right-podcast-vicki-robin/supportthepodcast/)

All too often, there's a disconnect between how women are portrayed in popular culture and the media, and how women see and portray themselves. Sarah Crowell, Joanna Macy, Susan Griffin, Sofia Quintero and Akaya Windwood take apart gender politics and put them back together with an emotional intelligence that is shifting the definition of power and fostering new models of women's leadership.

Welcome back to the World-Changing Women Podcast Season 4! To kick off the season, we're releasing our favorite Lightning bolt speakers from past World-Changing Women's Summit Events. In this episode, we'll be hearing from leadership thought-leader, Akaya Windwood. Akaya led the Rockwood Leadership Institute for over a decade and is now a Partner at Wisebridge - a consultancy committed to creating a world where people and planet thrive. Akaya is internationally recognized for elevating the effectiveness of leadership and collaboration in the nonprofit and social benefit sectors (plus, she has always been a crowd favorite at Conscious Company events). Today, she’ll be offering her leading edge perspective on patriarchy, hierarchy, race, the future of the planet, climate change, being a woman, and where to source our wisdom.

Akaya Windwood is the President of Rockwood Leadership Institute, which provides transformative leadership trainings for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations globally. She is a partner in the Opportunity Collaboration, an international conference that convenes leaders working to end poverty, directs the Mycelium Fund, which makes small grants to non-profit organizations based on generosity and interconnectedness, and is faculty on the RSF Social Finance Integrated Capital Fellowship. Akaya has been a featured speaker at the Stanford Social Innovation Institute, the Aspen Institute, and the Association of Black Foundation Executives conferences. She received an Ella Award from the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and is deeply committed to working for a fair and equitable global society while infusing a sense of purpose, delight and wonder into everything we do. Akaya lives in Oakland, CA where she reads science fiction and relishes growing enormous squash in her garden. Thank you for subscribing!  Please rate the podcast and leave comments.  I look forward to building with you.  More information and tons of free tips on marketing and management at: ArtOfHustle.com.  

In what direction is the river flowing today for women in power and leadership? What tools do we have to break down walls and constructs of oppression: race, class, gender? If the politics of rage only get us so far, what kind of selves can we cultivate to take on these issues with levity, like a stream, towards tomorrow? Close friends Akaya Windwood, president of Rockwood Leadership, and Liz Ogbu, designer and social innovation strategist, dive in.

Transformational women leaders are restoring societal balance by showing us how to reconnect relationships – not only among people – but between people and the natural world. This astounding conversation among diverse women leaders provides a fascinating window into the soulful depths of what it means to restore the balance between our masculine and feminine selves to bring about wholeness, justice and true restoration of people and planet. Join Alice Walker, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Nina Simons, Sarah Crowell, Joanna Macy and Akaya Windwood to imagine a future where women, children, men and the planet can thrive.

Good leadership requires moving across boundaries of sector, race, ideology, class, and political affiliation. Instead of competing for resources or working in isolation, leaders should reach across divides to develop healthy networks of trust and collaboration. In this audio lecture from the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s Nonprofit Management Institute, Rockwood Leadership Institute president Akaya Windwood discusses how we can get movements and sectors to work together to advance the common good. She shares specific approaches and tools for leaders to step out of their comfort zones. These enable a collective effort that builds mutually beneficial relationships. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/the_art_of_collaborative_leadership

President of Rockwood Leadership Institute, Akaya Windwood is internationally recognized for elevating the effectiveness of leadership and collaboration in the nonprofit and social benefit sectors. Her vision for our global community includes infusing a sense of purpose, delight and wonder into everything we do. She brings her skills as an organizational consultant and executive coach to her lifetime commitment to working for a fair and equitable society and to Rockwood's network of 4,000 powerful, collaborative, and interconnected leaders. Listen and subscribe to the Big Vision Podcast on iTunes. Connect with me: Website: brittbravo.com Speaking & workshop calendar: brittbravo.com/speaking Blog: havefundogood.blogspot.com Facebook: facebook.com/britt.bravo Twitter: @Bbravo Music: "Mango Delight," by Kenya Masala.  Connect with Kenya through CD Baby and Source Consulting Group.