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In this episode, Alison sits down with Dr. Kiki Ramsey, a positive psychologist and executive coach, who is also the founder of the Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute. They delve into the concept of positive psychology, which focuses on understanding what goes right in our lives rather than solely addressing what goes wrong.Dr. Kiki shares her fascinating journey from working as a social worker to founding her own company. Her and Alison explore the essence of positive psychology as a counterbalance to traditional psychology's deficit model, shifting the narrative from problems and ailments to potential and flourishing. Dr. Kiki articulates that positive psychology is about adopting an abundance mindset, allowing individuals not only to envision a better future but to believe that they can achieve it.Throughout their conversation, they touch on the significance of personal choice—how our thoughts shape our reality, and the empowerment one gains from recognizing that we always have a choice, even in difficult situations. They also talk about the vital connection between self-care and effective leadership. Dr. Kiki stresses that taking care of oneself is foundational to being able to serve others effectively. She highlights how many people operate from a place of depletion, pouring from a dry cup. This leads to discussions around maintaining healthy boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and the necessity of nurturing our well-being to show up fully for ourselves and those around us.Dr. Kiki offers practical advice for integrating positive psychology into daily life, including the “Three Good Things” exercise that encourages individuals to reflect on the positive aspects of their day before going to sleep. This simple yet effective practice can significantly improve overall happiness and mindset.HIGHLIGHTS:15:48 Respectful Conversations in Disagreement17:40 Daily Self-Care and Responsibilities23:08 Starting Your Journey in Positive PsychologyCONNECT WITH DR. KIKI:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramSPONSOR:Cellev8Discount code: THEALISONK2024ALISON'S LINKS:Website | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramGET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast SeriesJOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB GroupINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian CharitiesIn 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada's nonprofit leadership.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence) About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeCharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada's Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian CharitiesIn 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada's nonprofit leadership.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence) About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeCharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada's Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

In a study from the Environics Institute, Future Skills Centre, and Diversity Institute, findings showed that nonprofit sector workers are less satisfied with their jobs than workers in either the public or private sectors. This dissatisfaction is exacerbated by lower salaries, precarious employment, and part-time contracts - just a few of the challenges facing today's sector workers. Joining us on this episode are Laura McDonough, Associate Director, Insights & Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre, and Steven Ayer, President and Founder of Common Good Strategies, and the author of the report. Together, we further explore the findings of the report and discuss the solutions to improving the situations of nonprofit workers. Listen & share! Don't forget to check out our full episode list. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Looking for HR resources? Visit HRIntervals.ca to learn more about Decent Work practices and access free resources created specifically for nonprofit organizations. Read the full transcript here

In this compelling episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we're honored to host Dr. Wendy Cukier, a distinguished professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy and the Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Cukier, who also leads the Women's Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and is the Research Lead of the Future Skills Centre, has been a vanguard in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. She co-authored the bestseller 'Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership From Java to Jurassic Park' and is a recognized authority in disruptive technologies and innovation. Throughout the episode, Dr. Cukier illuminates the primary barriers faced by diverse entrepreneurs, the role of research in identifying and addressing systemic biases, and strategies for advancing women's entrepreneurship. She also discusses effective ways to foster an inclusive environment for entrepreneurs from varied backgrounds and the broader implications of entrepreneurship in achieving sustainable development goals.Key Highlight Points:Dr. Cukier sheds light on the primary barriers entrepreneurs face and how they can be addressed.Insights into how biases manifest in systems and services and the importance of research in tackling these issues.Discussion on strategic initiatives to advance women's entrepreneurship and their impact.Rethinking the role of entrepreneurs and SMEs in driving economic growth and achieving sustainable development goals.Effective ways to create and nurture inclusive environments for diverse entrepreneurs.Our deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Wendy Cukier for sharing her invaluable insights on supporting diverse women entrepreneurs, addressing systemic biases, and strategically advancing women's entrepreneurship. Dr. Cukier's expertise and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion are truly inspiring.A special thanks to our partners – RBC, UPS, and Xero – for their support. We encourage our listeners to subscribe to CanadianSME Small Business Magazine at www.canadiansme.ca  for more inspiring and informative content. 

Toni Bator is a certified Neurodiversity & Positive Psychology Coach who specializes in enhancing wellbeing and performance for professionals and leaders by addressing stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. With a diverse client portfolio spanning global industries such as IT, healthcare, finance, and more, Toni has coached luminaries at companies including Slack, Salesforce, Amazon, and Planned Parenthood.As a member and speaker of the Stability Network, she champions mental health de-stigmatization and offers Positive Psychology and Well-Being Coaching. Holding certifications from the ICF and the College of Executive Coaching, and with training in neurodiversity, she provides holistic coaching that creates ripple effects across client's lives. With an MS in Organizational Leadership and a BS in Psychology, her commitment to service is exemplified through affiliations like the Asperger/Autism Professional Coaching Association.She is also partnered Spring Health and BetterUp as a contract wellness and care coach, as well as Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, and the Asperger/Autism Network to empower thriving. Today's topic is: How to Create an Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Populations.Resource: https://www.tonibator.com

Today on NOW with Dave Brown:  A new study shows women-owned businesses are on the rise in Canada. Dr. Wendy Cukier from the Diversity Institute breaks down those findings (13:33). Marineland's captive orca “Kiska” has died earlier this month. Lawrence Gunther shares more on this story (26:50). Podcast coordinator Ryan Delehanty chats about the new episode of ‘Blind Golf Canada” and “Raising Kindness” (42:15). 

Due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and global movements such as Black Lives Matter, recent years have seen a heightened awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion – within society generally, and especially within the workplace. But are Canadian nonprofit organizations ready to take the next step in their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey? And what tools and resources are available to help them make meaningful change? In this episode, we'll explore best practices and new strategies for making a positive and lasting impact in the sector, along with practical steps that nonprofits of any size will find useful.  Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder, The Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University Trish Mandewo, President & CEO, Synergy Executive & Boards Chanel Grenaway, CEO & Founder, Chanel Grenaway & Associates Josh Basile, Community Relations Manager, accesiBE Jade Pichette, Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada Tim Fox, Vice President of Indigenous Relations & Equity Strategy, Calgary Foundation Kris Archie, Chief Executive Officer, The Circle on Philanthropy Jessie Williams, Director of Business Development and Communications, New Relationship Trust About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this EpisodeDiversity in Canada's Not-For-Profit Sector (CharityVillage)CharityVillage Web Accessibility Solution, in partnership with accessiBeOnline courses available via CharityVillage: Creating Diversity, Equity, Sensitivity, and Inclusion in your Workplace: A Roadmap for Real Change Diversity, Sensitivity, and Inclusion Training: Promoting Anti-Discrimination and Equity in the Workplace IDEA Fundamentals Introduction to Unconscious Bias Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Diversity of Charity and Non-Profit Boards (Statistics Canada) Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy (Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and Carleton University's Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program) Disability, Work and Inclusion (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)  Canadians with disabilities more likely to report their organization does not value diversity and inclusion (LifeWorks) Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2022 (Human Rights Campaign) Canadian charities giving to Indigenous Charities and Qualified Donees (Blumbergs Charity Law) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Ronnie A Dunn is the executive director of the Diversity Institute at Cleveland State University. He shares his work on the article, “Racial Profiling: A […]

In search of balance between work and life, about half of U.S. workers say they are “quiet quitting,” according to a recent Gallup survey.  The term “quiet quitting”  has gone viral over the past year to describe a worker who doesn't go above and beyond the assigned job description. Pandemic-related burnout seems to have made more workers disengage with the goal of climbing the corporate ladder and more likely to question if doing extra, unpaid work outside of their assignments actually leads to better pay, promotions or happiness. So does “quiet quitting” take advantage of employers? Or is it a healthy way for workers to say no to “hustle culture” and set boundaries at work to avoid stress and anxiety?  MPR News host Angela Davis talks to two Minnesotans who have been looking into “quiet quitting” about the state of current work culture and if “quiet quitting” is a problem for employers. Guests: Elizabeth Campbell is an associate professor of work and organizations at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Cecilia Stanton Adams is the CEO of the Diversity Institute in Minneapolis. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

August is National Black Business Month and we've invited leaders from The Diversity Institute and The Black Franchise Leadership Council Chair to discuss how we can advance the goals of improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in franchising. Rikki Amos, Executive Director of The IFA Foundation leads a conversation with Earsa Jackson, Richard Snow, and David Smith. Special Guest: Rikki Amos.

There may be no more important discussion out there than this week's podcast topic. We had the opportunity to interview Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Director of the Diversity Institute, Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, the list goes on.   Needless to say, this was an enlightening and eye opening chat about the realities of inequality, unconscious bias, and discrimination in the real estate industry. We speak about the way things were, the way things are, and the things we can do to continue improving the way things will be for our colleagues, our clients, and ourselves.    Learn more about the Diversity Institute here: https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/   Join our Facebook group for even more content: www.facebook.com/levelupforrealtors   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors   Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflzV5068CLH-5FOuXcTQrA   And make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!

“Franchising is for everybody.” Mark Jameson of Propelled Brands and Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited share the mission of IFA's Pride Council, how franchise systems can be more inclusive of the LGBTQ community, and their own personal stories of rising to leadership positions in franchising while being authentic. And moderator Rikki Amos gives an overview of The IFA Foundation and The Diversity Institute. Special Guest: Rikki Amos.

As you give yourself permission to boldly imagine belonging at work on a global scale, how do you know if your organization is successfully moving in the direction to activate this vision? Have you all identified indicators that would suggest your organization is on track, and what do you all do if you find yourselves drifting far away from your bold vision? These are some of the questions many workplaces often ask before they even attempt to establish a bold vision that upends the status quo. Which leads to this big question: how do we measure what matters, if we haven't yet defined what success feels like on a full sensory level? If you're interested in exploring these critical questions while receiving guidance on how to establish metrics to activate your belonging at work vision, then you'll want to listen to this episode featuring a panel discussion Rhodes Perry moderated on July 5, 2022 all about Measuring What Matters. After listening to this episode, you will gain powerful insights from a panel of DEI thought leaders, including Malissa Adams and Cecilia Stanton Adams for the Diversity Institute, and Jamie Strong, Senior Consultant from Inturvey. After listening to these panelists, you will gain essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin measuring what matters to benchmark success. Specifically, you will: • Learn why establishing a bold vision for transforming your workplace culture is the first essential action to take prior to benchmarking your successes.• Recognize why clarifying what you want in your workplace culture, what's worked well in the past, and naming how you will get there will help clarify the path forward.• Gain awareness of available diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics beyond employee demographics that will help you build a culture of belonging. • Feel empowered with new knowledge, skills and confidence about how you can begin benchmarking your successes as you activate your belonging vision.After listening to this episode, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. When you do, you'll be entered into an exclusive drawing where you will have the chance to travel to Portland Oregon for a one-day inclusive leadership strategic planning session with me and my team! We'll be selecting this winner during our 4th Annual Belonging at Work Summit running July 11 – 15. You can register for the 100% free and virtual Summit here: www.belongingatworksummit.com Thanks for growing the #BelongingMovementP.S. Have guest recommendations? Let Rhodes know by leaving a comment on his website: www.imaginebelongingatwork.com under the “Ask Rhodes” tab.

Access to capital is one of the biggest challenges to growing diverse and representative franchise ownership. In fact, it is one of the most common issues or barriers to entry raised among potential franchisees from communities of color. But accessing capital doesn't have to be that hard if you know where to look. Join IFA Foundation Executive Director Rikki Amos, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Opportunity Finance Network Dafina Williams, and Principal of Liquid Capital of Greater Philadelphia Jack Wilson for a conversation on Community Development Financial Institutions and what you need to know to become a local business owner. Want more? Listen to this May 2022 webinar for a deep dive on Community Development Financial Institutions and how to access capital for your entrepreneurial dream. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuocUBbCWvY&feature=youtu.be) Special Guests: Dafina Williams, Jack Wilson, and Rikki Amos.

Ron Bender is the Director of Franchise Relations at Threshold Brands and is an advocate for Veterans and for Diversity in Franchising. Ron shares the latest form IFA's Diversity Institute and VetFran including the ongoing missions, trends, and how you can get involved via VetFran.org and Franchise.org. And check out Ron's presentation (and Kilt!) at #IFE2022 in New York June 2 - 4!   Thanks to Serviceminder, Exults, and Consumer Fusion.

Welcome to the Fullstack Educator Podcast! Jan Abernathy is the Chief Communications Officer at The Browning School in New York, a K-12 all-boys school with 400 students. She is also the president of the New York City Independent School Communications Professionals, which has over 120 members throughout the tri-state area. Jan is the principal of a consulting firm and a trustee of Grace Church School. She has written for NAIS's Independent Schools Magazine on crisis communications and how schools responded to the Black@ movement. Marjorie Jean-Paul is the Chief Community Engagement Officer at Buckley Country Day School, where she heads up development, alumni relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is an experienced fundraising professional working within corporate and non-profit settings. During her professional career, she has raised support for independent schools, colleges, universities, and other non-profits. Prior to joining Buckley, Marjorie served as the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the Waldorf School of Garden City in New York. Marjorie has extensive experience working as a philanthropic and management consultant, including as a senior director at Changing Our World, a fundraising consulting firm specializing in major fundraising campaigns and corporate philanthropy. She is a graduate of Cornell University. She also obtained a Master of Science Degree in Nonprofit Management and Organization Development from The New School. Marjorie recently completed the DEI Certification Program at Cornell University. She is also a member of the 2021 cohort of the NYSAIS Justice, Equity, Diversity Institute, a year-long program for administrators at independent schools. Here are links to the resources mentioned in PART 2 of our conversation with Jan Abernathy & Marjorie Jean-Paul about advancement and communications. Connect with Jan and Marjorie, and learn more about the Black Advancement Networking Group (BANG) here. Book: Subtle Acts of Exclusion by Tiffany Jana Organization: GirlTrek Contact Marjorie at marjorie.p.jeanpaul@gmail.com Book: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee Podcast: Southlake Contact Jan at jabernathy@browning.edu You can connect with Matt McGee and Michael Lomuscio on LinkedIn. You can follow Fullstack Educator on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, rate it, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Episodes of this podcast are released monthly.

Welcome to the Fullstack Educator Podcast! Jan Abernathy is the Chief Communications Officer at The Browning School in New York, a K-12 all-boys school with 400 students. She is also the president of the New York City Independent School Communications Professionals, which has over 120 members throughout the tri-state area. Jan is the principal of a consulting firm and a trustee of Grace Church School. She has written for NAIS's Independent Schools Magazine on crisis communications and how schools responded to the Black@ movement. Marjorie Jean-Paul is the Chief Community Engagement Officer at Buckley Country Day School, where she heads up development, alumni relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is an experienced fundraising professional working within corporate and non-profit settings. During her professional career, she has raised support for independent schools, colleges, universities, and other non-profits. Prior to joining Buckley, Marjorie served as the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the Waldorf School of Garden City in New York. Marjorie has extensive experience working as a philanthropic and management consultant, including as a senior director at Changing Our World, a fundraising consulting firm specializing in major fundraising campaigns and corporate philanthropy. She is a graduate of Cornell University. She also obtained a Master of Science Degree in Nonprofit Management and Organization Development from The New School. Marjorie recently completed the DEI Certification Program at Cornell University. She is also a member of the 2021 cohort of the NYSAIS Justice, Equity, Diversity Institute, a year-long program for administrators at independent schools. For links to the resources mentioned in PART 1 of our conversation with Jan Abernathy & Marjorie Jean-Paul about advancement and communications, please visit our website at www.FullstackEducator.com. You can connect with Matt McGee and Michael Lomuscio on LinkedIn. You can follow Fullstack Educator on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, rate it, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Episodes of this podcast are released monthly.

In this episodeIs "The Great Resignation” real?  And is it impacting the Canadian nonprofit sector? In this episode, our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, asks these questions and explores other important workplace trends, including whether nonprofits are seen as a desirable career path and if inequitable workplaces and burnout have caused high turnover. Join Mary and a group of experts from across the nonprofit sector to delve into these issues, as well as identify solutions your nonprofit or charity can put into place to keep your valuable staff from moving on to greener pastures.Meet our guests in order of appearance ·        Jim Moss, Executive Director of YMCA WorkWell ·        Lisa Taylor, President of Challenge Factory ·        Deborah Legrove, President of crawfordconnect ·        Maryann Kerr, CEO of The Medalist Group·        Veronica Utton, Managing Director of V. Utton & Associates·        Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder of the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University About your hostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:·        Human Resources Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian Charities & Nonprofits (CharityVillage and The Portage Group) (April 2021)·        Overwhelm and Burnout: What's the Difference? (CharityVillage)·        Insights to Impact: The Depleted, the Overworked and the Underappreciated (YMCA WorkWell) ·        The 50-30 Challenge (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)·        How to get involved in the 50-30 Challenge (recorded webinar presented by the Diversity Institute)·        Tarnished: Let's Rethink, Reimagine, and Co-Create a New Social Impact Sector·        Ontario's “Right to Disconnect” Legislation·        Diversity of Charity and Non-profit Boards of Directors (Statistics Canada)·        Demystifying Veterans as a Hidden Talent Pool (Challenge Factory)·        Ontario Nonprofit Network State of the Sector 2021·        Working from Home: Productivity and Preference (Statistics Canada)·        Rising to the Challenges (crawfordconnect)·        Preparing the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders (crawfordconnect)·        Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities·        The most important question for returning to the office is not who, how, or when. Here's why. (Challenge Factory)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Today, we discuss how to secure the bag and know your worth before you accept that job offer. Erica Sewell shares the things Black Women should do before applying to that role through her lens as an HR Leader. Erica Sewell is a Talent Leader and Founder of creative consultancy, Escape Artist. Her experience started in the global fashion industry, from working as Head Designer of Isaac Mizrahi's Target line, to leading programs at The Cape Town Fashion Council, including Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in South Africa. Her design work also included labels such as Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren, and she's been in the administration of higher education institutions such as Parsons The New School for Design, The Art Institute, and FIT, where she coached students and career changers on attaining creative opportunities and negotiating. Sewell currently leads inclusion talent acquisition efforts for Netflix's Outreach & Engagement team, where she focuses on engaging underrepresented creatives across writing, art, and story for film, series, and animation. Prior to Netflix, she recruited and developed creative talent for CBS Interactive's portfolio of 30+ digital brands across multiple lifestyle categories, and did the same for Williams-Sonoma Inc., Ann Taylor/ LOFT, and Adecco Creative. Other notable projects include founding the book deal-turned-career-development program, CreativeTypes, as well as creative consulting for artists/filmmakers, Bradford Young and Leslie Hewitt on Untitled Structures. Sewell holds an MA from The New School for Social Research, a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, and research credits from the Democracy and Diversity Institute for Graduate Studies at the University of Cape Town. Her work and collaborations have been featured in Elle South Africa, Vogue Magazine, The New York Times, and ArtForum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/invisiblewomen/message

Dr. Wendy Cukier is the founder of the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University and academic research lead for the Future Skills Centre

Laurie discusses Racial Healing with Malissa Adams, President of the Diversity Institute.

From August 17-18, 2021, Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) hosted our 23rd Annual Corporate Governance Conference, 21st Century Governance: Forging the Path Ahead. Our agenda featured a list of top-of-mind sessions with over 50 practitioners, academics and leading subject matter experts in governance. This podcast episode shares the opening keynote of the conference, Towards an Inclusive and Innovative Future of Work. Our speaker, Wendy Cukier, is a Founder & Academic Director of the Diversity Institute. She is also a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. Governance Voice is the official podcast platform of Governance Professionals of Canada and provides a view on critical insights, news, trends, and challenges in the ever-evolving world of corporate governance. This monthly podcast hosts compelling conversations and information on governance with leading experts. About Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) To find out more about GPC, please refer to our relevant resources below: GPC website: https://gpcanada.org/ GPC's Education Resources https://gpcanada.org/Education Membership at GPC https://gpcanada.org/page-19559 Governance Library https://gpcanada.org/Governance-Library --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-governance-voice/message

Today’s show is co-produced with Malissa Stanton Adams of the Diversity Institute as Laurie and Malissa discuss racial healing.

Malissa Stanton Adams of the Diversity Institute joins Laurie as they reflect on 9/11 and its implications on today’s racism.

Joining the show today: Matt Haller, Jennifer Brandeen, and Rikki Amos from the International Franchise Association.  The team shares the most critical issues affecting franchising such as the PRO Act, Joint Employer, and an upcoming new economics report that will be shared with business owners about the value of the Franchise model.    We also chat about the work the group is doing through the IFA Foundation, The Diversity Institute, VetFran, The Pride Council, and The Black Franchise Leadership Council. And, we'll get a preview of upcoming franchise events leading up to the 2022 Convention in San Diego! Thanks to Thryv, Constant Contact, and AnswerConnect. Shout out to IFA's partners at Franchise Update Media and MFV Expositions. See you in Vegas this week, and see you in NYC in September!

Beth Zemsky MAEd, LICSW comes to her work out of her continued commitment to engage people in learning activities that move them to understand critical social and cultural issues. Building on best practice approaches, Beth specializes in intercultural organizational development with organizations working towards racial justice, social change, and structural transformation including foundations, non-profits, educational, health, faith-based, and social change organizations. Beth has over 35 years of experience working as a consultant, community organizer, psychotherapist, educator, and organizational leader including serving as the principle of Zemsky and Associates Consulting, a psychotherapist at Family & Children's Service, founding Director of the LGBTQ Programs Office, Supervisor of the Diversity Institute, and Coordinator of Leadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness at the University of Minnesota. She also served as former national co-chair of the Board of Directors of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified clinical trauma professional, and certified workplace mediator.Beth was chosen to be Grand Marshall of the Twin Cities GLBT Pride, and she was awarded Quorum's Lifetime Achievement Award and OutFront MN's Legacy Award for service to the LGBTQ community. In addition, Beth was awarded a Bush Leadership Fellowship to study organizational development of social change organizations, and she was the recipient of the 2016 IDI Intercultural Award for commitment to social justice. Quotes from This Episode"I'm Jewish, and there's a piece in Jewish mysticism called 'Tikkun Olam...Tikkun is 'to heal or repair,' and Olam means 'the world.' So the quote literally is "to heal the world." And so this is a super important concept for me...there's is sort of a perfect crystal of God and godliness in everyone and everything. And that when the world was created, that perfect crystal of God was fragmented, in everyone and everything. And our job is to find that perfect crystal of God and godliness and everyone and everything and bring the world back into wholeness...even when somebody is in opposition. And back in the day, it was Anthony Fauci, who was in opposition, that we needed to convince to be a leader on HIV ( it's funny how things cycle). Even when people are in opposition, how to know that they have that little fragment of godliness in them. So it's never seeing somebody as an enemy.""What does that mean to have activism that is centered on love, passion, commitment, and authenticity? And how do I connect with other folks? ""I talk a lot about is this sort of concept of "universal design." So universal design from the disability rights movement is the idea if you sort of hold the people who have the least access at the center of your transformational change, you actually create something better for everybody. "Beth's WebsiteWebsite - www.bethzemsky.comResources Mentioned in This EpisodePodcast - GastropodDocumentary - Woman in MotionAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals with a keen interest in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Click to listen to an interview with Dr. Cassandra Bowkett and Dr. Christian Levesque, researchers at Ryerson's Diversity Institute and HEC Montreal, talk about their aerospace manufacturing report, and what it means for the Canadian labour market, and what investments are needed to build a resilient sector.

Canada is presented with a smorgasbord of solutions to reduce, reuse, or better use the carbon that's heating up the Earth. Policy Speaking is joined by Bruce Lourie, President of the Ivey Foundation and Janet Annesley, Senior Director, Energy and ESG at Invest Alberta Corporation for a wide ranging discussion on what Canada's provincial and federal governments can focus on – in terms of policy and technology – to drive Canada to becoming low carbon experts, relative to the U.S. and the rest of the world. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Canada is presented with a smorgasbord of solutions to reduce, reuse, or better use the carbon that's heating up the Earth. Policy Speaking is joined by Bruce Lourie, President of the Ivey Foundation and Janet Annesley, Senior Director, Energy and ESG at Invest Alberta Corporation for a wide ranging discussion on what Canada's provincial and federal governments can focus on – in terms of policy and technology – to drive Canada to becoming low carbon experts, relative to the U.S. and the rest of the world. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Canadians have seen the inadequacies of Canada's senior home system in this pandemic. What's less clear – how do we solve these? Policy Speaking is joined by Deloitte Canada's Georgina Black to talk about what good senior support looks like around the world, and where Canada can start to innovate. Should we be looking for better housing solutions, for new social care solutions, or is there a need for better medical solutions? -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Canadians have seen the inadequacies of Canada's senior home system in this pandemic. What's less clear – how do we solve these? Policy Speaking is joined by Deloitte Canada's Georgina Black to talk about what good senior support looks like around the world, and where Canada can start to innovate. Should we be looking for better housing solutions, for new social care solutions, or is there a need for better medical solutions? -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Laurie and co-host Malissa Stanton-Adams, President of the Diversity Institute, discuss police bias against African-Americans and people of color.

The pandemic presents an opportunity to breathe new life into the story of rail in Canada. Former Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Yves Desjardins Siciliano, CEO at Siemens Mobility Canada and former VIA Rail CEO join Policy Speaking to talk the ghost of divestment past, Canada's present inter-city train network, why Quebec's system seems different, and how the current commuter crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic could be leveraged to innovate metro systems and major city links. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

The pandemic presents an opportunity to breathe new life into the story of rail in Canada. Former Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Yves Desjardins Siciliano, CEO at Siemens Mobility Canada and former VIA Rail CEO join Policy Speaking to talk the ghost of divestment past, Canada's present inter-city train network, why Quebec's system seems different, and how the current commuter crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic could be leveraged to innovate metro systems and major city links. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Vaccines are rolling out and many Canadians are hoping for an economic upswing in the summer and fall. Is that what we should expect? David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, joins us to talk about the economic factors he's following and the impact of the economic stimulus so far in Canada versus the U.S. and Europe. He also puts on his healthcare hat, as a former deputy health minister, to talk about outlooks for provinces like Ontario and Quebec relative to their healthcare spending - and the impact healthcare and social spending can have on our economies. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Vaccines are rolling out and many Canadians are hoping for an economic upswing in the summer and fall. Is that what we should expect? David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, joins us to talk about the economic factors he's following and the impact of the economic stimulus so far in Canada versus the U.S. and Europe. He also puts on his healthcare hat, as a former deputy health minister, to talk about outlooks for provinces like Ontario and Quebec relative to their healthcare spending - and the impact healthcare and social spending can have on our economies. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Canada has four COVID-19 vaccines ready for distribution in half (if not 1/3) the time many predicted. Yet none are homegrown. Dr. Alan Bernstein, CEO of the global research organization CIFAR, and Dr. Vivek Goel, soon-to-be President of the University of Waterloo and a public health physician on the federal government's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, join Policy Speaking to talk about the logistics of delivering the large number of vaccines landing on Canadian shores, why we're importing them, and how to tackle the looming 3rd wave of COVID-19 variants. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Canada has four COVID-19 vaccines ready for distribution in half (if not 1/3) the time many predicted. Yet none are homegrown. Dr. Alan Bernstein, CEO of the global research organization CIFAR, and Dr. Vivek Goel, soon-to-be President of the University of Waterloo and a public health physician on the federal government's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, join Policy Speaking to talk about the logistics of delivering the large number of vaccines landing on Canadian shores, why we're importing them, and how to tackle the looming 3rd wave of COVID-19 variants. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

When the pandemic ends, do we return to the office of 2019? Over half of surveyed workers would like to continue working from home, even just a bit. Managers, employees, commuters, and families have lived new options and Tania Saba, professor and expert on workforce and digital transformation, explores how back-to-office may – or may not – play out. Regardless, says Murtaza Haider, Research Director of the Urban Analytics Institute, many Canadians have left urban centres bringing their work needs – whether infrastructure or work habits – with them. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

When the pandemic ends, do we return to the office of 2019? Over half of surveyed workers would like to continue working from home, even just a bit. Managers, employees, commuters, and families have lived new options and Tania Saba, professor and expert on workforce and digital transformation, explores how back-to-office may – or may not – play out. Regardless, says Murtaza Haider, Research Director of the Urban Analytics Institute, many Canadians have left urban centres bringing their work needs – whether infrastructure or work habits – with them. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Women are the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. From nurses to doctors, school teachers to orderlies, women represent 50% (or much more) of many front-line professions. Yet employment outcomes for women, particularly young women and racialized women, are the most troubling. Lynn Barr-Telford, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada, joins Policy Speaking to share these numbers and Anjum Sultana, National Director of Public Policy & Strategic Communications at YWCA Canada, shares how the pandemic has transformed hidden trends in the labour market and offers solutions from the YWCA's 8-point feminist economic recovery plan. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Women are the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. From nurses to doctors, school teachers to orderlies, women represent 50% (or much more) of many front-line professions. Yet employment outcomes for women, particularly young women and racialized women, are the most troubling. Lynn Barr-Telford, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada, joins Policy Speaking to share these numbers and Anjum Sultana, National Director of Public Policy & Strategic Communications at YWCA Canada, shares how the pandemic has transformed hidden trends in the labour market and offers solutions from the YWCA's 8-point feminist economic recovery plan. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Nadine Spencer, President of the Black Business and Professional Association, and Mohamed Elmi, Director of Research at the Diversity Institute discuss walking the talk when it comes to addressing systemic racism. Nadine and Mohamed share the challenges black business people have long faced, and society has only recently begun to acknowledge. From financing in the COVID-19 pandemic, to the fact that only 13 black individuals were identified from over 900 corporate boards positions in major cities in Canada, this wide reaching conversation really puts the challenges and hopes for a better Canada in perspective. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Nadine Spencer, President of the Black Business and Professional Association, and Mohamed Elmi, Director of Research at the Diversity Institute discuss walking the talk when it comes to addressing systemic racism. Nadine and Mohamed share the challenges black business people have long faced, and society has only recently begun to acknowledge. From financing in the COVID-19 pandemic, to the fact that only 13 black individuals were identified from over 900 corporate boards positions in major cities in Canada, this wide reaching conversation really puts the challenges and hopes for a better Canada in perspective. --- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

U.S. President Joe Biden's recent inauguration speech spoke of the “uncivil war” that polarizes American society across different fault lines including the urban-rural divide. But Canadians shouldn't assume that these are merely American problems. PPF's Prime Ministers of Canada Fellow Sean Speer and Peter Loewen share their recent research, and sketch a blueprint for how we can go about building empathy and ultimately precluding the kind of polarization that we've witnessed elsewhere, with renewed economic activity in some of these places on the periphery. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

U.S. President Joe Biden's recent inauguration speech spoke of the “uncivil war” that polarizes American society across different fault lines including the urban-rural divide. But Canadians shouldn't assume that these are merely American problems. PPF's Prime Ministers of Canada Fellow Sean Speer and Peter Loewen share their recent research, and sketch a blueprint for how we can go about building empathy and ultimately precluding the kind of polarization that we've witnessed elsewhere, with renewed economic activity in some of these places on the periphery. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

From clean energy, to digital tech Canada is a world leader in entrepreneurship. Yet as Monique Leroux, Chair of the Industry Strategy Council of Canada, and Karimah Es Sabar and Karen Hamberg, members of the Council point out – many of those companies start out but find no home here. Joining host Edward Greenspon, these industry leaders share what they've heard from business leaders across Canada, in reports like New North Star I & II, and share findings from the Council's December report on how Canada can make strategic changes to stay on the path of prosperity. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

From clean energy, to digital tech Canada is a world leader in entrepreneurship. Yet as Monique Leroux, Chair of the Industry Strategy Council of Canada, and Karimah Es Sabar and Karen Hamberg, members of the Council point out – many of those companies start out but find no home here. Joining host Edward Greenspon, these industry leaders share what they've heard from business leaders across Canada, in reports like New North Star I & II, and share findings from the Council's December report on how Canada can make strategic changes to stay on the path of prosperity. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Billions of dollars will flow into Indigenous nations to make major impacts on Canadian infrastructure and industry, but will those impacts benefit those Indigenous communities? Globally, 40 trillion investor dollars go through an environment, social and governance (ESG) risk assessment process. Yet Mark Podlasly, economic director at The First Nation's Major Project Coalition says no part of ESG includes Indigenous people as anything more than a checkbox, instead of invested partners. He says that needs to change. Hear Mark at the Indigenous Sustainable Investment Conference March 18 and 19. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Billions of dollars will flow into Indigenous nations to make major impacts on Canadian infrastructure and industry, but will those impacts benefit those Indigenous communities? Globally, 40 trillion investor dollars go through an environment, social and governance (ESG) risk assessment process. Yet Mark Podlasly, economic director at The First Nation's Major Project Coalition says no part of ESG includes Indigenous people as anything more than a checkbox, instead of invested partners. He says that needs to change. Hear Mark at the Indigenous Sustainable Investment Conference March 18 and 19. -- Music: Raro Bueno by Chuzausen under a creative commons license We'd like to thank the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre for partnering with us to bring you Policy Speaking in February and March. Both Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre are valued partners of PPF, and their work contributes greatly to the conversation around innovation, skills, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. PPF is currently working with these partners on a project called Skills for the Post-Pandemic World. Papers in this series will be released in March and April.

Akiko Maeker, Ph.D. is Principal and Founding Owner at Interculturalist, LLC. She is an executive coach and a faculty member of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualifying Seminar that certifies IDI administrators. She is also an Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute certified trainer. Akiko holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota with her research focusing on the relationship between intercultural competence and professional coaching. Akiko works with clients in corporate, education, government, faith-based, and other not-for-profit sectors. She brings a strong knowledge base as well as dynamic facilitation skills, in engaging clients in thoughtful and affirming learning processes that aim to maximize potential. Born and raised in Japan, Akiko currently lives in Minnesota, USA with her husband and two teenage sons. https://www.interculturalist.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiko-maeker-ph-d-4925723/ https://www.facebook.com/interculturalistLLC/ https://twitter.com/Intrculturalst

This week, host Gray Jones interviews Carole Kirschner, creator and director of the CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program, and director of the Showrunner Training Program. This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout. This is Carole Kirschner's third appearance on the podcast — be sure to check out her first interview in episode 054, where she talked about her own career path through the industry and her excellent book, Hollywood Game Plan. Her second appearance was in Gray's well attended panel at San Diego Comic-Con called “How to Write a TV Pilot,” in episode 085. In this new interview, Carole reveals tons of great tips on how to stand out from the rest of the pack in your submissions to the CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program. Her advice is also applicable to the other writing fellowships, and college applications as well. She also has great tips on what makes or breaks writing samples, and shares at length about the Showrunner Training Program and the current state of the industry. Having worked as a senior level television development executive for eighteen years (including her posts at CBS and as head of Steven Spielberg's first Amblin Television), Carole has read over heard over 3,000 pitches, read more than 1,000 scripts, bought hundreds of projects and was involved in developing dozens of television series. She is currently the Director of the Writers Guild of America's Showrunner Training Program, the creator and Director of the CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program and is consulting with the Jewish Writers Initiative Program. She's also an author and international speaker. In her role as an entertainment career coach she helps aspiring writers, producers and directors navigate Hollywood as they break in and move up in the entertainment industry. Her book, Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment, published by Michael Weise Publishers, is taught in film schools and universities around the country. INDEX TO THE EPISODE: 0:00 - Introduction 4:01 - Interview start, discussing how the industry has and hasn't changed since she published Hollywood Game Plan 8 years ago. How she considers it easier to get your content produced, and social media is playing a bigger role. 8:20 - Main topic of interview — expanding on her Twitter thread discussing script submissions to CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program. What is the program and why would someone want to apply for it? 12:15 - 6-8 are chosen each year from over 1,300 submissions. What will make your application stand out? 13:22 - How the letter of interest/personal essay is a writing sample. 19:30 - Story submissions - make it something only you can write, but universal. 22:02 - Need genuine life experience, not just being inspired from TV you've watched. Read other mediums, not just TV. 26:13 - What makes a compelling spec episode? Do stunt scripts work? 35:08 - Why stay within one genre? Finding your sweet spot and sticking to it. What will you bring to the room? 40:12 - How many are disqualified for not following instructions, and why? 42:53 - What is the track record of the program? 44:19 - Sponsor break. 45:30 - All about the Showrunner Training Program, moving from being a writer to a manager, delivering quality scripts on time. What does the program offer? Who is eligible? 52:40 - What is its track record? 56:41 - What is the landscape like for breaking in to television writing in 2020, virus aside? How she finds people aren't working hard enough on their careers. 59:58 - How important is a college education now? 1:01:05 - How is COVID-19 changing the way someone might break in? 1:03:17 - Final advice and call to action. You can help with the ongoing costs of bringing these weekly podcasts to you by becoming a patron of the podcast – for as little as 25¢ per episode! There are many reward levels. CLICK HERE to find out more. Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com. PLEASE NOTE: we are now doing Tuesday releases, to line up with Script Magazine's release dates.