Podcast appearances and mentions of atlas corps

For some people, and I would say for me to an extent, immigrating meant just leaving Nigeria with no clear idea if we would ever go back. Not for Eyitayo Ogunmola, founder of Utiva, a technology talent development startup. Eyitayo moved to the United States as an Atlas Corps fellow in 2015. While doing research on tech talent development, discovered there was a need to build a talent development edtech business that could export or outsource African engineers, developers, and similar, globally.And so Utiva was born in 2018. But as he says on LinkedIn, "I thought this was first a joke. I made so many terrible startup mistakes. Please don't try this at home."Utiva has gone on to upskill 110K people from 19 African countries and helped over 500 companies source African tech talent.Eyitayo joined me to talk about the concept of reverse immigration and seeing immigrating as a chance to learn and then bring that knowledge back home. He also shared:* His go-to playbook for settling into a new country* Getting intimidated by the accent at his first conference* The power and beauty of sharing the African perspective * Adjusting to life in the United States after moving, and more. Here's my takeaway for you: You don't immigrate with cash. You immigrate with a skill. I agree that I am stripping away some nuance there as cash-flow is an advantage in many ways. But this probably applies more to young folks looking to immigrate. If you've gotten this far, you should probably subscribe.Did you read this? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

In the world of social entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling and full of teachable moments as Scott Beale's story. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott on our Outside Insights podcast, where he shared his personal journey from an aspiring changemaker to a global leader in fostering youth leadership and international volunteerism. Scott, who grew up in a family of educators, had his eyes opened to the world's inequities while volunteering in Bosnia at age 20. This experience led him to found Atlas Corps in 2005, an innovative program often described as a “reverse Peace Corps.” The mission of Atlas Corps is to address critical social issues by developing leaders and strengthening organizations through training programs and a global alumni community of skilled social change professionals. I strongly encourage you to learn more about their mission here. Building Atlas Corps from the ground up was not easy. Scott faced plenty of skepticism from others along the way. But he persisted, fueled by the belief that positive change is possible when you refuse to accept the status quo. “People often fear that…when you choose to believe that change is possible, you then become responsible for making change. It's much easier to accept you have no power than to try to change the world.”-Scott Beale Now, Scott's journey has led him to his current position as the U.S. Peace Corps' Associate Director for Global Operations. In this role, Scott continues to advocate for international service. On this episode of Outside Insights, he shares personal reflections that I really connected with, as he emphasized the importance of enjoying the journey rather than fixating on the destination.  Scott and I have been loosely connected via family connections over the last many years, and I watched from afar as Scott built Atlas Corps from scratch. Over time, I began to understand his mission and see his impressive outcomes and impact.  This is a classic story of an entrepreneur finding a gap in the marketplace and filling it with a passionate solution. Scott's advice to our listeners is simple yet profound: seize any opportunity to make a difference. The road may be unpredictable, but it is rewarding. His story is a powerful call to action—be bold, embrace the journey, and use your potential to transform the world.If you're inspired to create change, remember Scott's words and take those first steps towards a better future. Do you have a “crazy” idea that has the potential to make a big impact? It doesn't have to change the world to be profound – it could change one life, or even just change your life. Reply to this email and let me know. Until next time friends,Chris

On Episode 16 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, we sit down with CEO of Atlas Corps, Bidjan Nashat to discuss the intersection of talent and opportunity in the social change sector. With a career history in organizations such as Save the Children International and Teach First Deutschland, Bidjan shares his insights and experiences in creating teams and cultures that have a positive impact. Drawing from his work on refugee response efforts, particularly during the mass migration of Syrians in Germany, Bidjan highlights the challenges of planning and responding in humanitarian work, emphasizing the importance of partnerships. The conversation also delves into the situation in Colombia with Venezuelan migrants and refugees. Inspired by the Arab Spring and Syrian revolution, Bidjan reflects on how these events have shaped his career decisions.   Topic: Talent and Opportunity in the Social Change Sector Exploring the concept of talent in the social change sector Discussion on how talent can be found in unexpected places Bidjan's perspective on creating teams and cultures that have a positive impact Insights into the challenges of planning and responding in humanitarian work Highlighting the importance of partnerships in social change work Colombian Situation with Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Discussion on the current situation in Colombia regarding Venezuelan migrants and refugees Bidjan's insights based on his experience and involvement in refugee response efforts Analysis of the challenges and opportunities in addressing this issues. Topic: Career Decisions and Influences - Bidjan's career decisions influenced by the Arab Spring and Syrian revolution  How global events can shape one's career path in the social change sector Reflection on the motivations and inspirations behind Bidjan's career choices   PCDN.global News Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.

If you ever wondered how to create a truly diverse talent pool and intentionally attract the next generation of leaders from countries not usually represented in senior management teams, this episode will inform you and show you how some of the world's leading organisations are embracing this challenge. Atlas Corps was founded in 2006. They are a non-profit, a social enterprise and a registered 501(c)(3) in the United States. Their Fellowship program identifies strong talent and human capital potential from the Global South and they act as a matchmaker by placing Atlas Corps Fellows with leading organisations such as SAP, Save the Children and the Hilton Foundation. Thank you for downloading this episode of The Do One Better Podcast. Visit our website at Lidji.org for information on nearly 200 interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Please leave us a rating and a review to help others find this show.  

Noble Drakoln and Mahdi Atmani sit down for a fireside chat about the EdTech sector. Listen in as they share why EdTech is one of the fastest growing sectors in the technology startup sector. You will discover which steps should be taken first when entering this competitive sector and which steps to avoid if you wish to enter this competitive sector as either an entrepreneur or investor. 3 Key TakeawaysWhy seeking capital for your new startup shouldn't be the first thing on your task listWhy Ed Tech is one of the fastest growing sectors in the marketRisk vs. Reward investingGuest BioMahdi ATMANI is the Program & Partnership Manager of LearnLaunch Accelerator in Boston, an Accelerator/fund focused on the Edtech industry. Before Joining LearnLaunch, Mahdi spent seven years in the nonprofit sector in Algeria, as the Deputy Director of INJAZ El Djazair (Junior Achievement Algeria), but also as a fellow and/or volunteer in numerous local and international organizations in MENA, Europe and USA (MEPI, KAS, Atlas Corps). He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from HEC Algiers and has a first-year master at ENSM Algiers under the title of Industrial Economics.ResourcesConnect with Mahdi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdi-atmani-57487160/ Visit his Website: https://learnlaunch.com/

Have you struggled, navigating difficult and changing situations in your personal or professional life? In this interview, we connect with Nancy Murphy, founder and president of CSR Communications to learn how we can more effectively navigate change, especially as it relates to shifting dynamics at work, where we spend a bulk of our time. We learn about the many pitfalls we confront, and how our actions directly or indirectly impact resistance to change. She shares how embracing change and being a "change hero" can lead to more success,  and greater acceptance. If you are pushing for more diversity, more equity, and more inclusion -- then you'll want to hear this episode.  Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction 02:45 What is an "intrapreneur"? 05:05 Raphael Bemporad's "The Future We Want" Podcast https://bbmg.com/the-future-we-want/  07:07 The Campaigner's Commitment & The Power of Repetition 08:00 Cross Collaboration As A Key For Positive Influence and Change 10:00 Be A Hero of Change - Influence People 12:00 Grand Gestures vs. Credible Action 16:25 Three Common Types of Resistance to Change 20:00 The Magic of Encountering Resistance 22:00 The Power of Listening 22:50 Credible Leaders = Curious Leaders, The Power of Remaining Open 24:57 Psychological Trigger: Threat to Autonomy 26:45 The Impact of 9/11, Activating Community Engagement, Philanthropic Efforts, and Social Change 29:00 The Importance of Volunteering, Partnerships, and Following Through 35:28 Atlas Corps 501(c)3 https://atlascorps.org/  36:30 One Way To Be More Influential   About Our Guest: Nancy Murphy, Founder of CSR Communications Nancy Murphy is the founder and president of CSR Communications and the creator of the Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. She spent her career career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She now shares that skill and other influence techniques to help leaders make organizational change that sticks. She serves as a board member of Atlas Corps, an international network of social sector leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world's 21st-century challenges.  Intrapreneurs Insights Paper on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://www.csrcommunications.com/insight/  Website: https://www.csrcommunications.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyamurphy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csrcomms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csrcommunicationsdc  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CSRCommunicati2    Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveJg5mSfeTf0l4otrxgUfg Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebettr   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CareMoreBeBetter  Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better  Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show (https://www.caremorebebetter.com/donate). Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started  

Have you struggled, navigating difficult and changing situations in your personal or professional life? In this interview, we connect with Nancy Murphy, founder and president of CSR Communications to learn how we can more effectively navigate change, especially as it relates to shifting dynamics at work, where we spend a bulk of our time. We learn about the many pitfalls we confront, and how our actions directly or indirectly impact resistance to change. She shares how embracing change and being a "change hero" can lead to more success, and greater acceptance. If you are pushing for more diversity, more equity, and more inclusion -- then you'll want to hear this episode. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:45 What is an "intrapreneur"? 05:05 Raphael Bemporad's "The Future We Want" Podcast https://bbmg.com/the-future-we-want/ 07:07 The Campaigner's Commitment & The Power of Repetition 08:00 Cross Collaboration As A Key For Positive Influence and Change 10:00 Be A Hero of Change - Influence People 12:00 Grand Gestures vs. Credible Action 16:25 Three Common Types of Resistance to Change 20:00 The Magic of Encountering Resistance 22:00 The Power of Listening 22:50 Credible Leaders = Curious Leaders, The Power of Remaining Open 24:57 Psychological Trigger: Threat to Autonomy 26:45 The Impact of 9/11, Activating Community Engagement, Philanthropic Efforts, and Social Change 29:00 The Importance of Volunteering, Partnerships, and Following Through 35:28 Atlas Corps 501(c)3 https://atlascorps.org/ 36:30 One Way To Be More Influential About Our Guest: Nancy Murphy, Founder of CSR Communications Nancy Murphy is the founder and president of CSR Communications and the creator of the Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. She spent her career career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She now shares that skill and other influence techniques to help leaders make organizational change that sticks. She serves as a board member of Atlas Corps, an international network of social sector leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world's 21st-century challenges. Intrapreneurs Insights Paper on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://www.csrcommunications.com/insight/ Website: https://www.csrcommunications.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyamurphy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csrcomms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csrcommunicationsdc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CSRCommunicati2 Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveJg5mSfeTf0l4otrxgUfg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebettr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CareMoreBeBetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show (https://www.caremorebebetter.com/donate). Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started

This week, we have two segments. The first is a conversation with Emerson T. Brooking, a resident senior fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council, about the fall of Kabul and the rise of the Taliban, and the role that digital and social media have and will continue to play there. And second, we turn to a discussion I had with Emerson's Atlantic Council college, Rose Jackson, and the Institute for Security Technology's Vera Zakem, about the nascent pro-democracy effort around tech issues and tech policy around the world, and the challenges it faces. First, to Afghanistan, where the fall of the Taliban was broadcast around the world by Taliban fighters themselves, sharing photos and selfies as they walked in to official residences and government offices, announcing their victory in the war in Afghanistan. To talk more about the role of social media in their return to power and what to expect in the future, we spoke with DFRLab's Emerson T. Brooking. Emerson is the coauthor of LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media, and is an expert in the fields of disinformation, terrorist communication, and internet policy, and recently led an initiative to secure the integrity of the 2020 U.S. election. I caught up with on Thursday of this week. Second, on to a conversation hosted before Afghanistan took over the headlines, about the future of democracy and its relationship with technology. My two guests are experts on these subjects. Rose Jackson is an entrepreneur and former diplomat with 15+ years of experience strengthening democracy and defending human rights, leveraging technology for social impact, and building institutions to support democratic activists around the world. Jackson is currently the director of the Democracy & Tech Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab. She previously founded and served as CEO of Beacon, a platform leveraging data and marketing technology to make it easier for people to take meaningful civic and political action. Prior to founding her company, Jackson served as a senior policy adviser at the Open Society Foundations (OSF) where she led a presidential transition initiative focused on reforming U.S. support to foreign military and police. During the Obama Administration, Jackson served as the Chief of Staff to the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the State Department, and before that as an advisor to Senator Chris Coons on foreign policy and national security issues as a Galloway Fellow. Vera Zakem is currently a Senior Technology and Policy Advisor at the Institute for Security and Technology and a founder of a mission-driven agency, Zakem Global Strategies. Previously, she led strategy and research at Twitter. She has also worked for a number of national security policy and research organizations, including the CNA Corporation, where she spearheaded initiatives to understand and develop policies to counter disinformation and global malign influence. She is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Tech Advisory Council for Atlas Corps. 

Mahdi ATMANI is the Program & Partnership Manager of LearnLaunch Accelerator in Boston, an Accelerator/fund focused on the Edtech industry. Before Joining LearnLaunchm, Mahdi spent seven years in the nonprofit sector in Algeria, as the Deputy Director of INJAZ El Djazair (Junior Achievement Algeria), but also as a fellow and/or volunteer in numerous local and international organizations in MENA, Europe and USA (MEPI, KAS, Atlas Corps). He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from HEC Algiers and has a first-year master at ENSM Algiers under the title of Industrial Economics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdi-atmani-57487160/

Ms. Radhika Ralhan is a sociologist, sustainable systems professional, and an impact strategist. She is a global impact young leader from India, awarded by the prestigious Atlas Corps Fellowship 2020. The episode focuses on the changing patterns of consumption, and how a cultural shift has impacted it. Companies should incorporate sustainability into the core business and create systems thereby. The episode also has various examples cited by Ms. Radhika of individual and entrepreneurial led efforts in moving to a circular world.

Gbenga Ogunjimi is an identity strategist, speaker and advisor who redefined his career as an international entrepreneur. He is the author of "Borderless Voice, The Power of Telling your Story and Defining your Identity" and is the founder of GO Global, Inc. where he is a coach and consultant who regularly speaks to groups about how they can find their brand identity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

Abby Robinson is Atlas Corps’ Chief Development and Engagement Officer. Atlas Corps’ mission is to “address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.” She leads behind the scenes and works one step behind the entrepreneur, but is always in step.  Although “make it big” might be a phrase we normally think of as applying to the entrepreneur or top executives, when Abby says it she means, “Wherever, whenever, whoever you are, you can do your best and have an impact. I think that’s a good saying to drive one through life.” Making it big includes helping others grow as well, to be inspirational and help young people achieve. The key to being successful for Abby is by listening to the entrepreneur’s idea and creating her own system to get his visions and thoughts on paper efficiently. Seeing the bullet points and a timeline, she can create something achievable. Consistently, and that has built the CEO’s trust. For successful communications, once three emails have gone back and forth, she believes it is time for an in-person conversation. And if she sends emails to employees on weekends, she’s mindful that it will be treated as priority unless she says otherwise, so she’s clear in setting expectations. When you act like everything’s a crisis and there’s no prioritization, it’s easy to lose staff engagement and the focus on making it big. “Everything always seems like it’s on fire,” Abby says, “But let’s be honest. We are an organization that provides fellowship opportunities, we’re not providing direct services, we’re not emergency services, so when things are on fire, that all needs to be in perspective…” Figuring out what matters most will keep up the energy and momentum to “make it big.” 

3 Tunisian Atlas Corps Fellows Talk of Their US Experience Language: Tunisian Dialect Atlas Corps Fellowship: www.atlascorps.org PYXERA Global (where Nesrine and Adnen are working): www.pyxeraglobal.org Creative Associates International (where Eya is working): https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/ EL SPACE Social Innovation Hub Tunis: http://www.elspace.org  Adnen's bike commute to TBS while a student (25km each way!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6DIrWEEJBw  Fresh Tunisia: www.Fresh.tn   SOS Ijraat: www.sosijraat.com - the Tunisian government website setup to help expedite and resolve issues but seems to have issues of its own BRCP Project: http://www.brcp.tn/?lang=fr  Strategic Study on Entrepreneurship in Tunisia: https://goo.gl/D6ecPg 

Esther Pinnock is an Atlas Corps Fellow from Jamaica. She ran an NGO that advised citizens and now serves directly at Atlas Corps in Washington, DC as part of an innovative fellowship. She is a student of social entrepreneurship who believes in the power of innovation and thinks organizations should be bold and organized. We spent some time today in the booth trying to remember the name of a particular umbrella organization, talking about Hillary’s hair and enjoying some sparkling White.

Joining Dave in the booth after a long hiatus is Dipanwita Das. Dipanwita is no stranger to being in a tiny room like the booth with Dave as they spent over a year as officemates at Atlas Corps and later worked together again on the “It’s On Us” campaign. Dipanwita’s firm, Das Strategies, was instrumental in the initial development of the Unfunded List website and she has worked with funders and fund seekers all over the world. For her episode she chose Sancerre which we’re pretty sure is the snootiest selection yet.

Atlas Corps fellow and social media manager at Venezuelan think tank CEDICE, Gigi Raffo, talks about the everyday hardships experienced by citizens in her country, the challenges facing the private sector, and how she and others are trying to make changes and build hope for the future. Raffo also talks about adjusting to the freedoms and choices offered in the U.S. and what she is learning here that will inform her work when she goes home.

If you missed our first training session for new Selection Board members, "Atlas Corps Basics and Reading Applications," now's your chance to catch up! We started out on a YouTube platform, had technical difficulties, and then switched to this platform, so unfortunately the recording is in 2 pieces. Watch our YouTube video first. Then listen to the audio recording here of the 2nd half of our training after we switched to the new platform. You should follow along using the Atlas Corps 101 powerpoint, the Selection Board Handbook, and the 3 sample applications, which have all been emailed to you. This podcast is for new Selection Board Members ONLY.