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Welcome to a new weekly series we are launching on the Latin Wealth platform, Wealth Wednesday! On Wealth Wednesday, we will be discussing trending news, Latino culture and topics surrounding business, host by @chrisbelloso and @ricoramirez86.   In this episode, we dive into several exciting and important topics. First, we explore the financial consequences of sports betting and why it may be time to rethink this rapidly growing industry. With over 38 states legalizing sports betting, the financial impact on households is concerning, from increasing debt collections to shrinking investments. We discuss why sports betting might be more addictive and financially dangerous than it seems, especially for vulnerable populations. Next, we discuss the recent meeting between El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele and Tesla's Elon Musk, where they met at Tesla's Gigafactory to discuss AI, the future of humanity, and the role of next-gen technologies. President Bukele's commitment to innovation follows his country's embrace of Bitcoin, as he looks towards AI to bolster El Salvador's future. We also highlight Crowley, a top employer for Latino leaders, recognized by the National Diversity Council. Crowley's initiatives like their Mi Gente Hispanic Business Resource Group are empowering Hispanic employees and promoting cultural exchanges within the company. Finally, don't forget to grab your tickets for the Latin Wealth Summit on October 12th-13th, available for both in-person and virtual attendance. Stay tuned for more insights and updates from Latin Wealth! https://latinwealthsummit.com/ Follow us on IG: @latinwealth Email for questions or inquiries: latinwealthpodcast@gmail.com

I am upping the ante on REAL conversations as I sit down with my close friends, Jill Osur and Lisa Orrell.  Jill and Lisa's not-so-random meeting led to a partnership that's as dynamic as it is loving. Their relationship teaches and challenges me and our open-hearted talks underscore the power of honest friendships - the kind in which we can show up authentically while paving the way to a more equitable world.We unpack my once narrow, and sadly, homophobic perspective and how it has expanded in large part due to conversations with LGBTQ+ friends and loved ones. This conversation offers further proof that our lived experience and personal story can change minds when we share our truest selves with others. I also love our discussion on the gift of Gen Z - the next wave of  humans who are pretty perplexed by older generations' use of societal labels and our tendency toward categorizing human souls. Guests Bios:Jill's Bio:A former UC Berkeley softball player, Jill Osur still draws on her athletic background to hone her leadership style and overcome obstacles. Deeply moved to elevate women and inspire meaningful change, her values have guided her career—first as a savvy political fundraiser, then in marketing with Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, and now, as an entrepreneur. Jill has helped launch numerous consumer product companies and ventures focused on “doing well by doing good.” Previously the co-founder and director of California-based winery group, and in the wine industry since 2014, Jill founded a digital winery, Teneral Cellars, in 2020. Teneral Cellars is driven by Jill's belief that wine can be a conduit for change; a force for gender equity and social justice within the wine industry and our culture at large.  Teneral Cellars was named “Hot Brands of 2022” by Wine Business Monthly.Jill is a captivating public speaker who helps female executives and entrepreneurs learn how to strengthen their leadership by tapping into the “head, heart, and gut.” As said by one attendee, Jill “puts a firecracker in the room” with her energizing, moving presence. A champion of female power, Jill coaches audiences and clients to embrace their brilliance, leverage full capacity thinking, and show up in alignment with their authentic selves. She recently took the stage with her 2024 TEDxFolsom talk entitled, "How Impactful Leaders Use Three Brains"Jill is a member of the Governor's Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Taskforce, Women Presidents' Organization, 2023 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, was a founding board member of the John F. Kennedy University Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and is a current advisory board member for Enterprising Women, Women Business Collaborative, and board member of Hilinski's Hope Foundation, which provides integrative mental wellness programs for student athletes.Awards• 2023 Honoree, 100 Women to KNOW in America• 2023 Winner, NAWBO Sacramento OWL Awards – Woman Innovator• 2022 Winner, Leadership California's Legacy of Leadership - Corporate Leader Award• 2022 Winner, of the Athletes' Voices “Turn Up The Mic” Award for Excellence in Collaboration presented by ESPN• 2022 Winner, Stevie Awards For Women in Business - Gold Medal - Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –10 or Less Employees, Silver Medal - Social Change Maker of the Year – Women and Bronze Medal - Women Helping Women - Social Change 3.• 2021 Winner, Women Presidents' Organization: Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down BarriersWebsite: https://www.teneralcellars.comInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/jillosur/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/teneralcellarsLinkedin link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillosur/ Lisa's Bio:Lisa Orrell, CPC, is known globally as “The Chief of Change”, and she was recently named to the 2024 “World's Top 30 Leadership Speakers & Experts” list published by the international research organization, Global Gurus.As a renowned expert, she's passionate about empowering, educating, and inspiring all members of today's workforce to be exceptional Leaders…often through the unique lens of Personal Branding and a focus on Mental Health.But her charter isn't just about helping them make positive changes within themselves! It's also about making a positive impact on workplace culture…because when you have more effective Leaders, you have happier employees.Lisa has been booked for Keynotes and Training Programs by countless well-known organizations, such as: Pfizer, Salesforce, Wyndham Worldwide Resorts, eBay, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Pepsi, PayPal, USC, Blue Cross/BlueShield, Paul Mitchell, State University of New York, SHRM, and the National Diversity Council. Lisa was even hired by the Government of Brunei to be the Keynote Speaker (IN Brunei) at their first-ever Women in Leadership Conference!In addition to being a Speaker, Trainer, and Award-winning Author, Lisa is also a Certified Leadership & Success Coach who works with individuals and employee groups. She received her certification through an intensive one-year training program accredited by the International Coach Federation.Her four popular business books on Amazon include: “Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands”; “Millennials into Leadership”; “Millennials Incorporated”; and “Boomers into Business”. Each of Lisa's books are filled with useful tactics, tips, and strategies, so they are often ordered in bulk by organizations for their Learning & Development Programs.And, based on her expertise and notoriety, Lisa has been interviewed by, or written articles for, many media outlets and research firms, including (partial list): ABC, NPR, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, The NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Human Resource Executive, Diversity Business, Essence, HR.com, Monster.com, Recruiter.com, CollegeRecruiter.com, and CareerBuilder.com.Website: https://www.theorrellgroup.comInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/thelisaorrell/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.orrellLinkedin link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaorrell/  About Jen Oliver:I pursue and create environments where we converse on the REAL stuff that changes us. I'm designed to bring others on my personal journey with honest admissions to help us all transform - that's my sweetspot and I speak, lead, and write from that space.REAL conversations stir deeper connection and community - to explore ways that you can work with me, go to:email: jen@REALjenoliver.compodcast website: ListenForREAL.comwebsite: REALJenOliver.comLinkedIn:@realjenoliverInstagram: @realjenoliverFacebook: @realjenoliverIf you believe conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast - and even better, share it with someone else as a REAL conversation starter. Subscribe to all things Jen at REALJenOliver.

Saumya Bhatnagar is the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Jeeva AI (formerly involve.ai) - automating all manual tasks and using AutoGPT to find your next 500 customers. She is a multi-entrepreneur, recipient of the Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, National Diversity Council's prestigious 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech, Top 50 Women CPO's in the US by WWA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

Jeanine Charlton serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Merchant's Fleet.  A leader in her field she has was recently named one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council and has even been featured in a book focusing on Women Executives.  She joined Merchant's Fleet in 2018 and provides strategic leadership to all of the company's technology initiatives while creating a culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration. Jeanine has an extensive Fortune 100 technology leadership background in the automotive, transportation, supply chain and manufacturing industries. She has worked at prestigious companies such as DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). She has served on several boards as a technology advisor including Michigan Women in Technology and Forbes Technology Council and has been a mentor in the Menttium Global Leadership Development Program for over 15 years. In 2020, she was named one of the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology and was a 2020 Chicago CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award winner. Jeanine attended Central Michigan University and has received training from the Arizona State University Thunderbird School of Business, Columbia University and Harvard University in executive leadership. Quick recap The Benefits of Diverse Career Paths Jeanine and Michael, both with extensive careers in technology leadership across various industries including automotive and transportation supply chain, manufacturing, and digital sectors, discussed the value of their diverse experiences. Jeanine highlighted how her broad skill set, gained from her roles at Eds, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dx technology, Merchant E Suite, and her expat assignment in the UK, has been transferable across industries and beneficial in her current role. Michael concurred, emphasizing the advantages of a diverse career path, such as a broader understanding of how different systems work and the ability to adapt to various situations. They both agreed that such experiences enable individuals to bring more value to new roles or companies. Jeanine's Company's Growth Amid Pandemic Michael and Jeanine discussed Jeanine's experiences during the 2018-2019 period and particularly during the pandemic. Jeanine shared how her company, a 60-year-old firm, navigated the challenges of growth and the pandemic by leaning into their innovative culture and supply chain expertise. Despite initial hesitation from investors, Jeanine's team committed to investing and using technology to adapt to changing client demands, resulting in exponential growth. Michael praised Jeanine's bravery and strategic thinking during a time of uncertainty, highlighting the value of her diverse skillset in supply chain, logistics, production, and manufacturing. Challenges in Industries Amidst Macroeconomic Factors Michael and Jeanine discussed the ongoing challenges in their respective industries, particularly due to the impact of macroeconomic factors like rising interest rates and declining residual vehicle values. Jeanine, representing a heavy asset management company, highlighted the difficulties in managing their portfolio of assets while also ensuring fair prices for their clients and covering company costs. Michael acknowledged similar issues in the fleet management sector, including the problem of procuring parts and managing costs amidst rising inflation. Both expressed uncertainty about the future but remained hopeful that things would eventually settle into a new normal. Global Conflicts, Supply Chains, and Technology Michael and Jeanine discussed the impact of global conflicts on supply chains and logistics, noting the challenges and costs associated with acquiring parts from war-torn areas. They also discussed the need for domestic infrastructure to support production and the difficulties in retooling factories. Jeanine emphasized the importance of maintaining an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit amidst these challenges. They agreed on the potential of advanced analytics, AI, and other technologies to improve efficiency, customer experience, and personalized service. Jeanine's company's focus on technology advancements, connected vehicle solutions, and enhancing the ordering process for clients was highlighted.

Our Uplifting Fruit series continues⁠⁠, a nine-week interview series on the fruit of the Spirit! Join us this week as we dive into the fruit of joy with our incredible guest, Onjalai Brown. ⁣ Onjalai radiates joy in all aspects of her life. Despite facing immense challenges that once threatened to consume everything, her unwavering faith and trust in God have fortified her spirit. Through her inspiring testimony, Onjalai is on a mission to empower women to fearlessly pursue their purpose and extend that empowerment to others they encounter.⁣ ⁣ An event planner extraordinaire, Onjalai currently works for the National Diversity Council, where she seizes the unique opportunity to extend invitations that challenge others to embrace God's call to love without limits. ⁣ ⁣ Onjalai recently earned her MBA from East Texas Baptist University, and she eagerly anticipates the path that God has prepared for her.⁣ ⁣ This uplifting conversation is packed with insights and inspiration, and despite technical difficulties and delays, we are thrilled to share it with you today! (Counting it all joy!) :) ⁣ Enjoy Uplifting the Fruit of Joy with Onjalai Brown! Check out the YouTube video for links and resources mentioned: https://youtu.be/4K1xWAgjKSQ?si=JDF8zRqekNomtDOe ⁣ Connect with Mission: Uplift: https://linktr.ee/missionuplift⁣ ⁣⁣ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionuplift/message

I decided to release a special bonus episode during my season break because this one is very special. If you've ever ventured into growing a business, you understand the daunting learning curve it presents. When you gaze upon thriving, large-scale companies, their journey to success can seem like an enigma. That's why I'm incredibly thrilled to have had the opportunity to speak with the influential Tiffani Bova. Tiffani is a renowned expert in driving substantial growth for major corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, and Salesforce. Her business growth philosophy is truly remarkable: “The fastest way to get customers to love your brand is to get employees to love their job.” This concept is truly eye-opening, and I can't wait for you to absorb her wisdom in this episode. Tiffani Bova holds the esteemed position of Global Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and has authored the remarkable book 'The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth.' Her previous book, 'Growth IQ,' achieved tremendous success as a Wall Street Journal bestseller and has been translated into 10 languages. Tiffani's expertise has earned her a spot on the prestigious Thinkers50 list of the world's foremost management thinkers. She has made appearances on esteemed platforms such as MSNBC, Bloomberg, BNN Bloomberg, Cheddar News, and Yahoo! Finance. Additionally, Tiffani frequently shares her insights in publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman Journal, and Duke Dialogue Review. Tiffani also hosts the highly acclaimed podcast 'What's Next! with Tiffani Bova,' which has received top rankings from both Top Sales Magazine and iTunes in the Management category. On her podcast, Tiffani has engaged in enlightening conversations with thought leaders such as Arianna Huffington, Dan Pink, Seth Godin, Tom Peters, Marshall Goldsmith, Roger Martin, Keith Ferrazzi, Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, Ritz Carlton CEO Horst Schulze, Square co-founder Jim McKelvey, and Medtronic CEO Bill George, among other notable personalities. Tiffani has established herself as a prominent Twitter and LinkedIn influencer, particularly in the domains of Business Growth, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales. Her LinkedIn profile boasts over 43,000 followers, and she was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow from 2018 to 2022. She has been honored as one of Inc. Magazine's 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, acknowledged as a Top 100 Women in Tech, listed as a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California. In this episode, Tiffani imparts incredible insights on growing your business by prioritizing your team's well-being. She delves into effective methods of measuring growth, leading people, and persevering through challenges. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in this episode: 1. The role athletics played in shaping Tiffani's career path (6:12) 2. Lessons Tiffani garnered from her first book, which aided in the creation of her latest work (18:44) 3. Tiffani's approach to measuring growth within her own business (26:29) 4. The crucial connection between running a successful business and prioritizing employee experience (33:11) 5. How Tiffani developed her people management skills through active engagement and observation." Join us for this episode and expand your knowledge! After listening, share it with your friends and post about it on Instagram and tag us both @amberlylagomotivation and @tiffani_bova. Don't forget to spread the word and let others know about what you've learned! Follow Tiffani: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Links mentioned in this episode: The Experience Mindset book Tom Peters books   If you are ready to leave your mark by discovering your message and sharing it with the world, you've come to the right place!! Let's work together to build your influence, your impact, and your income! Join the tribe you have been waiting for to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve! Join the "Unstoppable Life Mastermind!" and let us know you are ready for greatness! Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!  Thank you for joining us on the True, Grit, & Grace Podcast! If you find value in today's episode, don't forget to share the show with your friends and tap that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode! You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships! Want to see the behind-the-scenes and keep the conversation going?  Head over to Instagram @amberlylagomotivation! Audible @True-Grit-and-Grace-Audiobook  Website @amberlylago.com Instagram @amberlylagomotivation Facebook @AmberlyLagoSpeaker

As the largest mutual life insurance company in the US, New York Life has been advising policyholders on investment decisions for more than 178 years.Toptal's Chief People Officer Michelle Labbe spoke with Kathleen Navarro, New York Life Insurance's Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources Business Enablement on The Talent Economy Podcast.Kathleen Navarro leads New York Life Insurance's integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and manages the HR business partners, strategy and analytics teams. During Navarro's tenure, the company has received broad recognition for its inclusion efforts, including being named one of the Best-of-the-Best Corporations by the National Business Inclusion Consortium in 2022.Navarro has held a range of roles in finance, strategy, and operations since joining New York Life Insurance in 1994. She has been recognized as a Top 10 Champion of Global Diversity by DiversityGlobal and was included on the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers list issued by the National Diversity Council.Some Questions Asked:New York Life Insurance is a mutual company owned by policyholders without outside investors. How does this ownership model affect your talent strategy and company culture? 11:30Employees are increasingly looking for flexibility and balance in their jobs. With three days in the office and two at home, what sort of impact has your hybrid model had on hiring and employee happiness? 19:29New York Life Insurance was one of Seramount's (formerly Working Mother Media) “100 Best Companies” for 2022 and listed as one of its “Best Companies for Dads.” How has New York Life Insurance created such a supportive culture for working parents? 29:50In This Episode, You Will Learn:What has made Kathleen Navarro want to stay at New York Life Insurance for nearly 30 years. Why The Dave Thomas Foundation recently listed New York Life Insurance as a 2022 Adoption Advocate.How New York Life Insurance maintains consistency across a distributed and independent workforce.Links:Kathleen Navarro - LinkedInMichelle Labbe - LinkedInToptal - LinkedInThe Talent Economy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Accounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday and Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast hosted by Rob Brown, the guest Dr Juana Bordas discusses the importance of intergenerational and intercultural leadership in the accounting industry. Bordas explains that elders play a crucial role as a bridge between generations, sharing their experiences and perspectives. She emphasises the need for diversity in leadership to create a multicultural global world that taps into the talents of all different cultures, ethnic groups, and nationalities.Juana also discusses the impact of women in leadership roles, noting that women CEOs can help the bottom line by bringing their people skills and relationship orientation with them. She suggests that leaders should think about the future and prepare for trends such as the increasing youthfulness, multiculturalism, globalisation, and digitisation of the world. Bordas explains that young people today value work-life balance, meaning and purpose in their careers and want to connect with others, including getting to know their stories and narratives. She argues that intergenerational and intercultural leadership is vital for enriching organisations and enhancing humanity.Guest BioJuana Bordas is a renowned thought leader and pioneer in leadership, diversity, and organisational change. She is a celebrated author of award-winning books, including "Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age" and "The Power of Latino Leadership, Second Edition, Revised and Updated: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution."As an immigrant from Nicaragua, Dr Bordas embodies the resilience and determination of the immigrant spirit. She is recognised for her expertise in multicultural and inclusive leadership, which includes the contributions of Latinos and communities of colour. She has worked with various organisations, including Google, Microsoft, and Chevron, to prepare them for the multicultural age.Dr Bordas also receives several awards and recognitions, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from The International Leadership Association and being named one of 100 Top Latino Leaders in the U.S. by The National Diversity Council. Her upcoming book, "The Power of Latino Leadership," explores how Latinos can be positioned to be leaders in this century through expanding demographics, intergenerational leadership, economic power, international connections, and workforce participation.◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢If you like the show, we'd truly appreciate a review on whatever platform you listen. We'd love to get to know you!Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcastFor announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencersFor videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/accinfluencershttps://twitter.com/accinfluencershttps://www.facebook.com/accountinginfluencersThanks to our sponsors:Accountex. Accountex will return to ExCeL London UK on the 10-11 May 2023. Bringing together 250+ top fintech companies and cutting-edge start-ups,...

In this episode, Jodi speaks with Juana Bordas, RPCV Chile and recognized thought leader, award winning author, and activist  in the Latina  and multicultural communities. Juana speaks of her own cultural background and her lifetime commitment to bringing a focus to the interconnectedness between the areas of leadership, inclusion and social change. FEATURED GUEST:Juana Bordas is recongized expert in the field of leadership, inclusion, and social change. She served with one of the first groups of Peace Corps volunteers in Chile where she worked in production cooperatives (microenterprise), and is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2001 Franklin Williams Award through Peace Corps given for her lifelong commitment to communities of color. She is also a  bestselling author. Her books include “Salsa, Soul and Spirit – Leadership for a Multicultural Age” which won the International Latino Book Award &  “The Power of Latino Leadership”which received the Nautilus Prize for best multicultural book (second edition juste released).Juana is the founding President of the National Hispana Leadership Institute and a founder of Mi Casa, the largest Hispanic serving organization in Colorado. She was the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership, and  has been honored as one of most Influential Hispanics in America by the National Diversity Council.PODCAST HOST:Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Services Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates the lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter-million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org

Singleton Beato is a thoughtful leader, an insightful person and a wonderful conversationalist. She has deep experience and bright ideas and we have been thinking about this conversation since we recorded it. As Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup, a global network of creative and media agencies, Singleton is responsible for designing and leading strategic initiatives that increase organizational capacity, innovation, and growth. With over 25 years of executive experience, Singleton's career has been defined by leading large-scale people and organizational change initiatives. She is a visionary DEI leader who focuses as much on ensuring the work product her company produces as she does the culture of the company itself. Representing some of the world's biggest brands, Singleton helps client leaders and creative teams produce work that is inclusive, representative, respectful and impactful. Singleton was named one of 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine, one of Ad Week's 2020 Women Trailblazers, and one of New York's Most Outstanding Corporate Citizens.   Highlights:  [02:49] Singleton's back story [07:29] A personal story of risk taking [14:29] How to be respectful, resonant, and relevant [20:47] How her work reflects Singleton's values [24:48] Singleton didn't always know she'd be a leader [25:31] Finding purpose and clarity about your career [30:43] Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs [35:27] Singleton's daily habits of success [40:54] Setting and achieving goals [49:11] Building your network and asking for help [53:29] Lightning Round Questions Quotes: “There are scenarios and circumstances that we need to become well-versed in before we are able to move in those spaces with great authority in the way we want to.” – Singleton Beato “The best way for people to learn is through stories.” – Singleton Beato “When it comes to achieving goals, the number one thing is to use your technology.” – Singleton Beato   Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you?  “Night” by Elie Wiesel What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?  “Achieving your goals is a game of options.” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?  Enthusiastic What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?  Checking in with myself daily.  What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?  “Cuff It” by Beyonce  About Singleton Beato: Singleton Beato is the Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup, where she is responsible for designing and leading strategic initiatives that increase organizational capacity, innovation and growth.  With over 25 years of experience as an accomplished executive, Singleton is recognized for her success driving large scale people and organizational change initiatives across a wide range of industries, having held talent leadership roles at J. Walter Thompson, Crunch Fitness International, and Bloomberg L.P.    Previously, Singleton was EVP, Diversity Strategy and Talent Development at the 4A's where she provided leadership and advice to senior advertising and media agency executives working to create and activate a strategic approach to D&I.  Singleton was the visionary and architect of high-profile initiatives including The Face Of Talent symposium and the Ad industry's only Talent Leadership Conference, Talent@2030.  She also led the transformation of the renowned Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) and the 4A's Foundation.  And, after assuming P&L responsibility for Talent Development and Diversity related revenue streams, Singleton consistently delivered on revenue and margin growth targets for the organization. Singleton received a MS from Fairleigh Dickinson University and serves on several non-profit boards including the Brand Erwin Center for Brand Communications, AdWeek's D&I Council, the AAF's Mosaic Council, NYWICI, Own The Room and Figure Skating in Harlem as well as the Advisory Board of the Brand + Integrated Communications program. She has received numerous awards and accolades from the AAF, the 4A's, the ADCOLOR Coalition, the National Diversity Council, the World Diversity Leadership Summit.  Additionally, Singleton was named one of 2019's Most Influential Women In Corporate America by Savoy Magazine, one of AdWeek's 2020 Women Trailblazers and one of New York's Most Outstanding Corporate Citizens.  Links: LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singleton-beato-835bb14/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/singleton_beato 

The Inclusive Language Handbook On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police officers and every company with a brain suddenly realized the Diversity and Inclusion Programs they just cut were needed more than they could imagine. But how much of that was for show? If we are going to genuinely support Diversity, what will it take? Or, has it all gone too far?  If only there were a handbook of language to assist us.  Our guest for the next two episodes is: Jackie Ferguson. Jackie is an award-winning content creator, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host. She spent the majority of her career across multiple facets of business, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.  Jackie is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie hosts the “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox,” podcast and has been volunteering with and donating to equality organizations for more than two decades. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, The National Diversity Council, and has been published by Forbes and Almanac, featured in several publications. Website theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com thediversitymovement.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/thediversitymovement   https://twitter.com/diversitymvmt   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/ https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/ Part 2) Why Political Correctness is NOT Inclusive Content Vs Context - Relationships of Trust Appropriation: Did Paul Simon & Peter Gabriel Appropriate or Uplift African Music?  The Difference Between Political Correctness and Inclusive Language The "Black" nod! Acknowledging Dignity Privilege or Bias Why Inclusivity is 13% Better for Business Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inclusive Language Handbook On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police officers and every company with a brain suddenly realized the Diversity and Inclusion Programs they just cut were needed more than they could imagine. But how much of that was for show? If we are going to genuinely support Diversity, what will it take? Or, has it all gone too far?  If only there were a handbook of language to assist us.  Our guest for the next two episodes is: Jackie Ferguson. Jackie is an award-winning content creator, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host. She spent the majority of her career across multiple facets of business, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.  Jackie is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie hosts the “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox,” podcast and has been volunteering with and donating to equality organizations for more than two decades. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, The National Diversity Council, and has been published by Forbes and Almanac, featured in several publications. Website theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com thediversitymovement.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/thediversitymovement   https://twitter.com/diversitymvmt   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/ https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/ Part 1) Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Sitting at a Table with Multiple Lenses Quotas, Inclusion, and Manipulation Asking The Questions, You're Afraid to Ask The Real Definition of Diversity  Racism Vs. Socialized Biases Questioning Our Own Inherited Language Being Cancelled, Acknowledging Mistakes Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lia is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back, leaning into nearly 10 years of experience working in some of the largest and most influential companies in tech including Microsoft, Apple and Google to explore the power of reframing to overcome common challenges found in the modern workplace. She is a TEDx and SXSW speaker and has been a featured guest on WGN Chicago and WJLA Washington DC news. She was recognized by the National Diversity Council as a 2021 DEI Champion. As an operations leader, speaker and coach, Lia is on a mission to humanize the workplace, one conversation at a time. Through her writing, leadership coaching and savvy program management skills, she brings an authentic and irreverent sense of humor to teams to help them examine the challenges holding them back and focus on what matters. She has built robust diversity & inclusion programs, launched the world's first holographic computer, driven programs and initiatives around team inclusion and organizational effectiveness, and coaches people on how to drive impactful work and thrive working in tech. Lia has a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in sociology, a Masters of Arts in media studies from the New College of California and is a Co-Active and ICF certified professional coach. Learn more about Lia at: www.liagarvin.com Grab a copy of UNSTUCK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194817488X Check out Lia's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJ3Z-ulrQk Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Sx-ppBe8gx1Jad2ubshwQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reframewithlia

About This EpisodeFor Toiya Sosa, it's all about the people. The relationships in our lives are the most important part of everything we do. Throughout her personal life and professional career in mass communication and public affairs to now as the Chief Diversity Officer at a large health system, she has learned that communication is at the heart of it all. Engaging in meaningful conversations across different perspectives is imperative for real change to be made, and Toiya draws from her own personal experiences to pinpoint this. Her recently published children's book, Strangetop Hill, echoes this sentiment as well, focusing on how our differences can be some of our greatest attributes. As she discusses her bold moments and learnings along the way, Toiya also addresses how our boldness changes over time and how some decisions become easier and some become harder to make as we get older. Above all, Toiya emphasizes that it is important to share our own stories to help inspire others and foster the relationships in our lives.  About Toiya SosaToiya Sosa is Chief Diversity Officer at Riverside Health System where she is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Prior to this role, Sosa was a community leader and public affairs leader at GEICO where she had oversight of partner relations and philanthropic investment, media relations, and government relations for the VA, NC, TN region. Sosa is a Director for the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Tidewater Chapter of the VA Center for Inclusive Communities, Chair of the United Way of South Hampton Roads African American Leadership Society, a member of CHIEF, and Co-Chair of the Virginia UNCF Leadership Council. Sosa has been recognized with the 2022 UNCF M.A.S.K.E.D. Award, the 2020 Tidewater Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, the James V. Koch Award from the Urban League of Hampton Roads and was named to the Inside Business Power List from 2019-2021. Sosa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Norfolk State University, a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, and a Master of Arts in Law from Regent University. Sosa was trained by the National Diversity Council as a Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP). Additional ResourcesLinked-In: @ToiyaSosaOrder Her New Children's Book, Strangetop Hill

My guest today is Ola Snow, Chief Human Resources Officer at Cardinal Health. Ola oversees the company’s Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Community Relations, Communications, Environmental Health and Safety, Security, Real Estate, Facilities and Aviation organizations. Her passion for DE&I has propelled her to become a co-executive sponsor for the company’s DE&I Council and an advisor for the company’s Black and African American Racial Equity Cabinet, two internal groups charged with challenging the status quo and ultimately helping to advance DE&I within the organization. Snow’s leadership has been recognized by several organizations including Top 50 HR, Columbus Business First and the National Diversity Council. Leaders Playbook is a podcast hosted by Dr. Diane Hamilton, and powered by the Global Mentor Network. We share stories about how to drive transformational impact in your organization. We talk with innovative thinkers across various industry sectors to hear about the best tools, resources, practices, and strategies to help you and your team reach the top of their game. Register for free on GMN.net to have access to our full library of content and resources on professional development. Discussion Points: Ola’s path to her current success Shaking up the status quo at Cardinal Health - curiosity, transparency and truthtelling A “comprehensive listening strategy” with employees M&A failures - culture clashes and lack of time Recruitment for ‘careers’, not jobs Employee retention and engagement Management roles are completely different than five years ago Leadership training - listening and soft skills What employees expect from their leaders these days Vulnerability to set the tone as a leader Looking outside your industry and company size for best practices Simplifying and streamlining Resources/Links: Ola Snow at Cardinal Ola Snow LinkedIn Global Mentor Network Website Global Mentor Network on Twitter Global Mentor Network on LinkedIn Dr. Diane Hamilton LinkedIn

The COVID-19 pandemic has combined years' worth of transformation, transition and change into only a few months. Despite the devastating health crises, many employers and employees have seen a glimpse of the opportunity of this disruption; a potential new way of working. The biggest challenge leaders face in navigating the shift from surviving uncertainty and disruption to thriving, is their ability to transform themselves to lead in the agreed way. How can leaders simply transform coming out of the pandemic as they seek to achieve digital transformation. This is your host – Swamy Sriperumbudur and you are listening to “LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS”, and we have invited a very special guest Bhavana Bartholf Bhavana Bartholf is an award-winning leader and sought-after expert in the field of providing vision and accelerating Digital Transformation for corporations across industries worldwide. In 2022, Bartholf was recognized by The Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business Achievement Award - 25 Outstanding Women. In 2021, Bartholf was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the Top 100 Women in Technology (2021 & 2022) and has been named one of the 2021 “Power 50” Women in Leadership. Bartholf has over a 20-year diverse career with Microsoft across their customer success, sales, marketing, consulting, and support businesses. Today, she is responsible for advancing technical sales strategies across solution areas to enable digital transformation for Fortune 500 companies. Bartholf currently serves as a Board Director for WEX Inc and NC State College of Engineering Foundation. She has served for six years on the board of The Gift of Adoption, a non-profit that provides adoption assistance through grants. ​In 2022, she delivered her first-ever TEDx talk at TEDXWaterStreet in New York, “The Secret to Self-Advocacy”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cswamy/message

This week on The Exit: Denise Hammel Isaacson shares what dedication and a desire for change can achieve, and how to scale intellectual property through technology. Denise built an organizational culture consulting company, scaling it to 65 countries before successfully exiting to Earnst & Young. Listen to learn how valuing and selling consulting companies is different to technology companies, and the importance of demonstrating scalability in what you've created. As well as being the CEO of RevWork Inc, Denise is also a member Marshall Goldsmith's Legacy Team of 100 Coaches, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Healthcare Women's Association, and the former Co-Chair of the Life Sciences Committee of Athena and the Co-Chair of Education for the National Diversity Council. RevWork, Inc. is on a mission to revolutionize learning, and in doing so, is taking today's most forward-thinking organizations to new heights. RevWork's next generation nudge-creation platform taps into the science of habit formation to deliver behavioral learning that transforms individual performance and organizational results. The company continued to study the efficacy of its technology with organizational clients while tackling the challenge of understanding how to break down the cognitive barriers inhibiting modern learning and development programs by tapping into the science of habit formation. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisehummel/ Website - www.revwork.ai -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

We discuss product innovation with Saumya Bhatnagar (CPO & Co-Founder @ involve.ai), who shares her passion for the product trio and how it enriches problem-solving! We cover how to best optimize the product trio, implementing empathy into your communication practices, the importance of the value priority score, frameworks for healthy & energetic discourse between the product trio, and improving the experience of telling users “no” while pursuing potential “yes” opportunities.ABOUT SAUMYA BHATNAGARSaumya Bhatnagar is the CPO and Co-founder of involve.ai, an AI-driven Early warning system that helps companies predict churn and revenue growth opportunities using customer data.Before starting involve.ai, Saumya co-founded a startup right out of high school in New Delhi which focussed on using technology to reduce gender-based abortions in India. She did her undergrad in Computer Science and went on to earn her Masters's in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a focus on Natural Language Processing.She is a Forbes 30 under 30 alum, winner of the Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award, recognized as the 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech by the National Diversity Council, and is on the list of Top 100 Women in Technology by AI Technology magazine.Saumya is a strong advocate of more representation for women in tech and is the founder of a nonprofit in India for women empowerment.When not working, Saumya enjoys binge-watching Netflix, photography, and traveling."A good relationship is not about how well you work with each other, but how well you fight with each other and how well can you disagree with each other. That's the entire goal of a product trio. They shouldn't agree. They should look at it from different lenses, but then how do you have that argument and come to a consensus is like the hardest part of managing it."- Saumya Bhatnagar   Our in-person conference ELC Annual returns 10/27-28!Learn from 60+ of the best engineering leaders in the industry / Critical insights on leadership, career and technology / Plus tons of experiences optimized for deep conversations & meaningful connections - all to help you build your support network!Don't miss out on being part of the biggest celebration of engineering leadership of the year!Grab your ticket HERE: sfelc.com/annual2022SHOW NOTES:Why it's valuable to always consider the context of a problem first (2:07)How Saumya became passionate about the product trio (5:47)Optimize the product trio by exercising empathy & good communication (10:39)Why designers & front-end eng should be connected from the start (14:36)The five components of the value priority score framework (16:59)Improving the experience of telling users “no” (20:16)The role of recency bias in prioritization conversations & how to get to “yes” (24:16)Determine a product's success by measuring what will impact the outcome (26:36)How the product trio gained alignment regarding the trust score feature (30:54)Saumya's tips for knowing when the product trio is working well (34:20)Frameworks for healthy discourse within your product trio (36:17)Incorporating a bottom-up decision-making process (39:28)Rapid fire questions (42:43)LINKS AND RESOURCESCompetitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors - Michael E. Porter's book that has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world.Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke's book that explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain.

LISTEN NOW!! We want to congratulate Jennifer in her newly appointed role as Director of Climate and ESG Policy, at the American Petroleum institute ( API).Jennifer Stewart is a senior energy executive with over 30 years of legal, financial and environmental strategy experience. She is the Principal Advisor for Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. She also serves as an independent Board Member of Paragon Integrated Services where she chairs the Sustainability Committee and has recently taken a board seat on Seek Ops. She has received recognition for women's leadership in the oil and gas industry, including the Houston Business Journal's Top Women in Energy, the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Women in Oil and Gas, and the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award.Jennifer grew up in Ohio, married her high school sweetheart whose job took them out of state. This led Jennifer into the first part of her career, working for the IRS. At the time she did not have her law degree and found herself working with lawyers, who quite frankly she felt more competent then or at least equal to. This sparked a fire in her to go back to school, despite the fact she had a full time job and two little kids at home. She quickly found herself drained, tired and unsure if she would be able to finish. She walks us through this period in her life and how she managed to pull it off. Jennifer found herself in an interview with South Western Energy, not knowing anything about upstream oil and gas. The first role of its kind at the company, as the Vice President of Tax. She felt isolated at the start, since the position was a brand new role, as an independent contributor. She talks about how she defined success for her, this strategy made her indispensable at SWN. She was quickly noticed and found herself being asked to take over as CFO in a not so normal situation. You have to listen to find out what happened. Throughout Jennifer's story she created roles that didn't exist before her, that are now common within companies today. She provides advice on creating value through self study and learning from the team when taking on a newly created position or job. This strategy brought her to becoming one of the most sought after leaders in the ESG, Certification and the Climate change space. We end the podcast on advice all parents need to hear, it sure made us think! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

Quote: “We think about change management, but you can't manage change and people. But you can lead a change!” Jackie Ferguson There has been such a buzz created around diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we have all seen how improving them can create a huge shift in society and the workplace. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we're thrilled to welcome Certified Diversity Executive Jackie Ferguson to share her insights and ideas about how to implement and manage DEI in the workplace as a leader.   Jackie (she/her) was raised in a multi-generational, multi-racial, multi-regional home where diversity and inclusion were intrinsic personal values. She has been volunteering for and donating to equality organizations for more than twenty years. Jackie spent the majority of her career in various aspects of business for organizations ranging from small start-ups to large Fortune 500 companies before earning her designation as Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) and becoming co-founder of The Diversity Movement. Authentic Touch Points: The current DEI climate. 1:30 A sense of belonging impacts the bottom line. 5:00 A more diverse C-Suite benefits everyone. 10:00 The Callaloo concept. 14:00 Creating authentic relationships at work. 19:00 Finding the wealth in our differences. 23:00 Chasing progress over perfection. 25:00 The Blockbuster Effect and the mindset of growth. 32:00 As Head of Content and Programming, Jackie ensures premium educational content across all platforms. She is a Certified Diversity Executive, a member of the Forbes Business Council and the National Diversity Council, and is published in Forbes and Almanac, among other publications. Jackie is a keynote speaker on diversity and belonging topics for organizations across the country. She also hosts the Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox podcast, rated as one of the top 15 diversity podcasts to follow and in the top 10% of downloaded podcasts globally. Jackie is a proud wife and mom, alumnae of the University of South Florida and moderately arrogant home cook. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: The Diversity Movement: https://thediversitymovement.com Jackie's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejackieferguson/   Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne's previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Lia Garvin Bio:Lia is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back, leaning into nearly 10 years of experience working in some of the largest and most influential companies in tech including Microsoft, Apple, and Google to explore the power of reframing to overcome common challenges found in the modern workplace. She is a TEDx and SXSW speaker and has been a featured guest on WGN Chicago and WJLA Washington DC news. She was recognized by the National Diversity Council as a 2021 DEI Champion.As an operations leader, speaker, and organizational consultant, Lia is on a mission to humanize the workplace, one conversation at a time. Through her writing, leadership coaching, and savvy program management skills, she brings an authentic and irreverent sense of humor to teams to help them examine the challenges holding them back and focus on what matters. She has built robust diversity & inclusion programs, launched the world's first holographic computer, driven programs, and initiatives around team inclusion and organizational effectiveness, and coaches people on how to drive impactful work and thrive working in tech. She is a thought leader in the future of work domain, and has been a contributor to FastCompany and Harvard Business Review. Lia has a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in sociology, a Masters of Arts in media studies from the New College of California, and is a Co-Active and ICF certified professional coach. Website: https://www.liagarvin.comGet the book: https://www.liagarvin.com/unstuckYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Sx-ppBe8gx1Jad2ubshwQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/JUAN's Contact Info:EMAIL - juan@weraizethebar.comWebsite - www.weraizethebar.comFollow on social:Instagram @raizethebarceoFacebook @raizethebarLLCBlueprint to leadership Course: Click hereJuan's Bio:As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet who has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 1500 School Administrators.

In this episode with Lia Garvin, we discuss ways to reframe your mindset to get unstuck, how to manage difficult situations in the work environment, how to deal with imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and so much more! If you can relate to any of these struggles, I definitely think you will find this episode helpful and informative. Lia is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back, leaning into nearly 10 years of experience working in some of the largest and most influential companies in tech including Microsoft, Apple, and Google to explore the power of reframing to overcome common challenges found in the modern workplace. She is a TEDx and SXSW speaker and has been a featured guest on WGN Chicago and WJLA Washington DC news. She was recognized by the National Diversity Council as a 2021 DEI Champion. As an operations leader, speaker, and organizational consultant, Lia is on a mission to humanize the workplace, one conversation at a time. Through her writing, leadership coaching, and savvy program management skills, she brings an authentic and irreverent sense of humor to teams to help them examine the challenges holding them back and focus on what matters. She has built robust diversity & inclusion programs, launched the world's first holographic computer, driven programs and initiatives around team inclusion and organizational effectiveness, and coaches people on how to drive impactful work and thrive working in tech. Lia has a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in sociology, a Masters of Arts in media studies from the New College of California, and is a Co-Active and ICF certified professional coach.   In this episode, we discuss: What types of thoughts are holding you back in the workplace and your life How to reframe your mindset to get unstuck Tools to survive and thrive in the modern workplace Challenging beliefs and the double standards that exist for women and people that are not as well represented in the workplace Ways to shift the mindset when dealing with imposter syndrome and the perfectionism that can go hand in hand and make you feel stuck Learning the mindset of doing what is right for you and your path, not what someone says is right to do, especially when it comes to dealing with setbacks The benefits of positive feedback vs negative or constructive criticism and how to reframe feedback Steps and small tips to getting “unstuck” …and more!   CONNECT WITH LIA: Website: www.liagarvin.com Pick up the book: www.liagarvin.com/unstuck The Unstuck Career Accelerator Course: https://maven.com/lia-garvin/unstuck-accelerator LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Sx-ppBe8gx1Jad2ubshwQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reframewithlia   ++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++   *** WORK WITH ME *** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   *** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP *** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   *** SAY HI ON SOCIAL *** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   **TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ** http://hfaquiz.com   *** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC *** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the many benefits of inclusion in the workplace, as well as the costs to organizations of not prioritizing this business imperative. So much of our confidence, creativity and collaboration stem from our sense of belonging and inclusion in the workplace. When we create inclusive environments, we empower individuals and businesses to thrive. My guest, Virnitia Hendricks, Chief Diversity Officer of Santander US, shares her experience and perspective on what it takes to become a more inclusive workplace.  About My GuestAs the Chief Diversity Officer of Santander Consumer USA, Virnitia provides strategic leadership to help advance the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social innovation. Her team works hard to boldly listen and develop approaches that facilitate sustainable change. Throughout her career, her passion for transforming institutional culture has allowed her to motivate people to authentically show up, creatively lead, and leave organizations better than they found them. With over 25 years of corporate experience, she has learned how important building an inclusive culture is to being competitive. Inclusion yields equity which results in diversity. Prior to joining Santander Consumer, she proudly served as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach with Quotidian Group, where she used energy leadership and pursuit of passion concepts to help her clients raise awareness and develop realistic plans to achieve their goals. Her pragmatic approach to transformation also helped to bring success in her roles as Corporate Vice President of Strategy for New York Life Insurance Company and as Vice President of Operations for Travelers Property Casualty Company. The National Diversity Council recognized her as one of Connecticut's Most Powerful & Influential Women and she's been featured in marketing campaigns in Fortune, Forbes, Working Mother, and Black Enterprise magazines but her greatest honor is the many talented people who, through her work, have found the courage to live their true potential.~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group: https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites: https://yourcareersuccess.com https://impostorsyndromefiles.com 

Kimya Johnson is the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Principal of the Corporate Diversity Counseling Practice Group at Jackson Lewis. With nearly 1,000 lawyers across 63 offices, Jackson Lewis is one of the largest national law firms specializing in the practice of labor and employment law.  As the firm's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Kimya leads DEI efforts in alignment with the firm's strategic plan and the realization of DEI as a core firm value. With almost 20 years of practice as an employment lawyer, Kimya knows how to develop and implement strategies to provide legally compliant, impactful, and organizationally integrative DEI action plans. Among many awards, Kimya was recognized as an Influential Woman by the NAACP Philadelphia Chapter and a Wonder Woman in Business. She also received a Multicultural Leadership Award from the National Diversity Council. Kimya earned a BA in Psychology from Spelman College, an MA from the Teachers College at Columbia University, and her JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She then went on to earn a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion Management from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. In this episode… Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are evolving, and it's crucial that your firm keeps up. But DEI is not one-size-fits-all, and it's not just a series of programs. So, how can your firm figure out what works — and avoid what doesn't work — when it comes to DEI initiatives? As a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and an employment lawyer who helps others realize their DEI visions, Kimya Johnson knows the best practices for building and expanding DEI initiatives. She says that first, you must assess your firm's current position. Next, you need to develop a strategy that addresses the goals and vision of your firm. What are you looking to achieve, and how does your strategy advance your people and business? The final step is putting people in place who marry their professional skills with their passion for DEI. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman is joined by Kimya Johnson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Principal of the Corporate Diversity Counseling Practice Group at Jackson Lewis. Kimya talks about changing trends in law firms, how to measure success with your DEI initiatives, and why action and authenticity are so integral to your initiative.

Dr. Tana M. Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold.ai, and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow.” Dr. Session is the official LinkedIn Learning expert for Diversity & Inclusion in recruiting and interviewing and was also recognized by Forbes as a “Next 1000” and a “Top Diversity & Inclusion Business Leader,” and a “DEI Champion” by the National Diversity Council. Additionally, her business was recognized by Design Rush as a "Top 5 California Business Consulting Firm" and a "Top 10 California HR Outsourcing Company," and CORE Magazine/USA Today recognized her as "CORE 100 Most Influential Blacks Today." As an Organizational Development Strategist, Dr. Session partners with multiple clients across various industries to help assess their individual company cultures and develop transformational workplace strategies to increase employee retention and engagement with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equality & belonging. As a corporate trainer and performance coach, Dr. Session provides actionable tools & strategies catered to each organization to help both leaders AND employees excel in the workplace. Her unique skill is making people MORE of who they already ARE!Dr. Tana M. Session holds the PHR, GPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications as well as multiple ICF-approved performance coaching certifications. 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Sophie Watts is the CEO of a global venture creation company that invests in and creates globally-recognized businesses for celebrities across premium content, consumer products, and live experiences. Early ventures include Mike Tyson's Legends Only League, a sports league created as a partnership with legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson. Watts was formerly the founding President of STX Entertainment, playing an instrumental role in its formation and growth for nearly 8 years alongside co-founder Robert Simonds. During her tenure, STX grew from a start-up into a multi-billion dollar media company that includes several studios, securing capital from investors including private equity firms TPG and China-based Hony Capital; Tencent, the Chinese internet giant; Liberty Global, the media conglomerate; and PCCW, the global telecommunications provider. STX recently merged with Eros International, the Indian media conglomerate. Watts has been named one of Hollywood's Top Dealmakers by Variety, was described as "one of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping entertainment," has been listed in Fortune magazine's 40 under 40, and was featured in both Variety's Power of Women report and Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. She has been recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment," and described as one of Hollywood's "next-to-know...heavy hitters" by ELLE Magazine. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/metacurionft/  https://twitter.com/metacurionft/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-watts-media/     ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ MANSCAPED - https://manscaped.com/ (Promo Code: 20success) SWAG - https://swag.com/success (Promo Code: Success10) ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 04:49 - Sophie Watts' origin story 06:44 - How did Sophie start STX and how did she work for it? 12:25 - How was Sophie serving the fans and the artists at the same time? 15:16 - Was Sophie working with creators individually and where does she take them to? 22:35 - How does Sophie quantify the ROI? 26:20 - How did Sophie build a campaign for Mike Tyson? 31:17 - What will the traditional institutes do when they realize the stars don't need them to make money anymore? 36:42 - Are agents really the best people to protect the artists always or are platforms like Sophie's safer for them? 42:08 - While launching a project, what is Sophie's strategy to advertise it and attract attention? 49:05 - What are some things Sophie can do for creators and talent when she thinks of a new campaign for them? 52:28 - What impact does Sophie want to have on the world? 54:13 - Where can people connect to Sophie? 54:42 - What keeps Sophie up at night? 55:13 - What is the biggest challenge Sophie has ever faced in her life? 56:42 - Most impactful in Sophie's life and what did they teach her? 57:20 - Any podcast or book recommended by Sophie Watts 58:03 - What would Sophie Watts tell her 20-year-old self? 58:13 - What does success mean to Sophie Watts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maram is recognized nationally, locally, and statewide for her work. She received the 2019 Diversity Health Care Leader from the National Diversity Council. She was awarded the Ascendant Award from Leadership Austin. She has demonstrated community stewardship that exhibits the core values of Leadership Austin: Community Trusteeship, Inclusiveness, Collaborative Decision-Making, and Personal Responsibility. In 2016, She was presented with the Jessie A. Yoas Memorial Advocacy Award from Texas Public Health Association for her work on the Health Equity Council. Maram Museitif strives to improve people's lives both locally and abroad. She believes we need to deliver care from an equity lens and be the change we wish to see in the world. Ms. Museitif was appointed by Mayor Steve Adler and City Council Members in 2017 to serve on Central Health's board of managers. She is the first Muslim Arab American health leader in Austin and appointee to the board. In her role, she manages a budget of over 300 million that is generated from property taxes, and she is entrusted with the communities' tax dollars to provide care for the underserved Austin Travis County community. She holds herself to the highest standards in being a good steward and delivering equitable health and healthcare to those who need it most, with deep empathy and personal humility. She works collaboratively with elected officials, community leaders, and organizations across Texas to deliver valuable care and bridge public health with healthcare. Maram is a Public health and healthcare professional with over ten years working in large research, academic, and government health settings. She has a solid understanding of healthcare delivery challenges in the United States and globally. She is also the City of Austin's Human Rights Commissioner, where Maram Museitif works in addressing the health gaps and ensuring everyone has access to equitable health. She has been an epidemiologist working for the past year in combatting the Covid19 pandemic. She is currently a doctorate student at The University of Texas School of Public Health. Her research is focused on cancer survivorship; she holds a Master's degree in Public Health and is certified in Public Health. She was previously the Chair of the Legislative Policy and Advocacy for the Texas Public Health Association. She prioritizes and advocates for statewide policies, programming, and funding to address public health issues. She is a public speaker, health researcher and strategist, and founding member of The Society of Health Communication. She serves on many committees the Mayor's Institutional Racism & Systemic Inequities (IRSI) Taskforce, Eanes ISD School Safety and Health Advisory Council, Breast Health Coalition, Cancer Together Coalition, Texas Public Health Coalition, and many others. She also worked for Yale University, University of Texas Southwestern, Department of State Health Services, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas. In addition to her work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

What you'll learn in this podcast episode With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, and shareholders around ESG priorities, how are company boards assuring that they are shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, partner at Tapestry Networks, explores the role of boards in bringing a strategic mindset to advancing ESG issues with Virginia Addicott, former president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical and board member of both CDW Corporation and Element Fleet Management. Listen in as the two discuss how the board's own diversity can humanize the elements of creating sustainable corporate cultures and creating meaningful organizational change.   Featured Guest: Virginia Addicott Virginia Addicott recently retired as president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical®, a leading North American expedited freight carrier located in Green, Ohio. Virginia joined FedEx Custom Critical in 1986 and quickly worked her way up the ranks, holding director positions in various departments where she placed a strong focus on organizational culture, customer satisfaction and developing people. In each role, Virginia used technology to improve productivity. By streamlining processes she has improved efficiency and enhanced communication capabilities to move the company forward.  Virginia has been recognized for her leadership both at work and in the community. In recent years she has been inducted into the Northeastern Ohio Business Hall of Fame (2013), received the Women of Power Award from the Akron Urban League (2013), and also received the Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council (2014). She has also been named to the Inside Business Power 100 list for the past six years (2011-2016) and the Crain's Cleveland Business Power 150 (2014). She was also named honorary chair for the 2015 Bridgestone Invitational Tournament, the first-ever woman to be named honorary chairperson for the tournament.  Virginia earned a Bachelor of Science degree (‘85) and an EMBA (‘95) from Kent State University. In 2013 she was appointed by Ohio Governor John Kasich to the Kent State Board of Trustees. She is past chair of The Boys and Girls Club of the Western Reserve and past chair of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on a number of other boards, including Akron Children's Hospital, the Akron Community Foundation and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).   Featured Host: Marsha Ershaghi Hames Marsha is a partner with Tapestry Networks and a leader of our corporate governance practice. She advises non-executive directors, C-suite executives, and in-house counsel on issues related to governance, culture transformation, board leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining Tapestry, Marsha was a managing director of strategy and development at LRN, Inc. a global governance, risk and compliance firm. She specialized in the alignment of leaders and organizations for effective corporate governance and organizational culture transformation. Her view is that compliance is no longer merely a legal matter but a strategic and reputational priority.  Marsha has been interviewed and cited by the media including CNBC, CNN, Ethisphere, HR Magazine, Compliance Week, The FCPA Report, Entrepreneur.com, Chief Learning Officer, ATD Talent & Development, Corporate Counsel Magazine, the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and more. She hosted the “PRINCIPLED” Podcast, profiling the stories of some of the top transformational leaders in business. Marsha serves as an expert fellow on USC's Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making and on the advisory boards of LMH Strategies, Inc. an integrative supply chain advisory firm and Compliance.ai, a regulatory change management firm. Marsha holds an Ed.D. and MA from Pepperdine University. Her research was on the role of ethical leadership as an enabler of organizational culture change. Her BA is from the University of Southern California. She is a certified compliance and ethics professional.   Principled Podcast Transcription Intro: Welcome to the Principled Podcast brought to you by LRN. The Principled Podcast brings together the collective wisdom on ethics, business and compliance, transformative stories of leadership, and inspiring workplace culture. Listen in to discover valuable strategies from our community of business leaders and workplace changemakers. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, shareholders around ESG priorities, how are corporate boards ensuring that their companies are assessing, measuring, and shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? Hello, and welcome to another episode of LRN's Principled Podcast. I'm your guest host, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, a partner at Tapestry Networks. Today, I'm joined by Virginia Addicott, the former president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical. Virginia serves on the board of CDW Corporation and Element Fleet Management. We're going to be talking about the critical role of boards in shaping ethical corporate culture and why board diversity is essential to creating meaningful organizational change. Virginia is a real expert in the space, having carved out an impressive career in operations and innovation in logistics at a time when relatively few women were in the industry. Virginia joined FedEx Custom Critical in 1986 and quickly worked her way up the ranks holding director positions in various departments where she placed a strong focus on organizational culture, customer satisfaction, and developing people. Virginia has been inducted into the Northeastern Ohio Business Hall of Fame. She's received the Women of Power Award from the Akron Urban League and received the Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council. Virginia, thank you for coming on the Principled Podcast. Virginia Addicott: Well, thank you very much for having me. It's a pleasure to be here. Thank you. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: So let's get started from the top. You had such an accomplished career. You retired as president and CEO at FedEx Custom Critical before turning to a distinguished career of service on both corporate and nonprofit boards. Maybe to start, just share a little bit more about your journey and how these experiences have helped shape and prepare you for the lens of oversight and board service. Virginia Addicott: Yes, Absolutely. As you have mentioned, I had a really terrific career at the FedEx corporation leading the FedEx Custom Critical organization. I was with the organization for a little over 33 years. Unbelievable in this day and age I think. But I really did have a terrific career because I started out in the ranks and moved my way up quite quickly. I think really starting out really... I'll say doing the doing, having your hands dirty, and really in the operations really did shape and prepare me for ascending to the role of president and CEO because I really understood how the organization worked, how the people worked together. And through that 33 years, one of the biggest things that I did see was that culture is everything to an organization and how you treat your employees with fairness and dignity and making sure they know that they're valued in their work really makes the difference in how you can execute a strategy. And I love strategy, but without having a really engaged workforce, it's very difficult to take any strategy and put it into play. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: As you came through this, I would say, observation of the importance of the intersection of not just the execution, but the how we get there, there were relatively few examples of female leaders in your industry. A lot of how we look at the lens of decisions can be informed by our own personal and professional experiences. Tell us a little bit more about how your experience of perhaps being the first woman or the only woman in a room shaped how you took your next steps in your career and maybe some of the lessons that you're carrying forward into the boardroom. Virginia Addicott: Well, definitely when I began my career back in the '80s, the later '80s and 90s, you're right, there weren't that many women in the leadership levels of our industry and the transportation industry. And of course today, much different story to that. But one of the things that it was absolutely apparent to me is the whole need for diversity around a table, because one of the things that I witnessed was that when you have the same types of people all sitting around a table and they've had maybe similar backgrounds, similar experiences, et cetera, they come to the table with similar viewpoints. When you start bringing people to the table who have had diverse background, experience, you really do start to get a whole new possibility of how you'll take something forward, how you'll shape your strategy, how you'll handle and work with those people who are working with you and for you. So I really do think that the opportunity to be that person who was maybe the only or one of very few gave me the context as to how that feels and how important it is to have the diversity, but also how to embrace and engage and work with people who come from many different types of backgrounds. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: So I think embrace is a great characterization here because it starts with the willingness to be open and inclusive of ideas or points of view that may differ from your own. I've certainly been in dozens of conversations now with corporate directors that continue to reveal this pressing need for boards to really improve their understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion. And there's a lot of dialogue around the board's role in the governance of DEI, especially as investors and employees are demanding more progress from institutions. I'd like to get your reflections a little bit more on this. I mean, to what extent, both within your own industry, and I think more holistically, are you seeing progress around inclusivity, diversity, even gender parity, and what is really the responsibility that you feel is of the corporation in being more intentional about driving us forward? Virginia Addicott: Well, I have the luxury up sitting of course on a couple of boards. And I can tell you, on both of our boards, we have a really firm look at the entire ESG and we talk about it. But the number one thing we understand before you even get to ESG is how important diversity is. So it's not doing it because somebody just said, "Hey, we have this thing called ESG and this is what you need to do," it's really understanding, and again, embracing the idea that when you have people from different backgrounds, whether it's gender, whether it's ethnic, whether it's background of an experience, when you get those people around a table, you get a better answer. I can't quote them off the top of my head, but there's studies out there that show that when you do have this diversity, a company is much more likely to thrive, grow, and be profitable. So it's a no-brainer to know that that's important. Now, I'll tell you that the boards I sit on, we do talk about this at the board meeting and we do have metrics around it and have the human resources or the chief operating officer. But we include all of the C-level players at these companies in talking about, how are we doing? How can we do better? And really working around the ideas of acceptance of other ideas, embracing other people's thoughts and experiences. So it's an ongoing conversation and a dialogue. And again, it's not one done just because of ESG, it's done because we all understand that diversity will help our company be even better. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, I mean, it's really a testament to the cultures of the boards you sit on too in terms of some of the progressive design and openness to keep this as a priority on agendas, to be more inclusive of some of the C-level executives. Not every board today is taking those approaches, so that's fantastic example. Virginia Addicott: At least my experience has been when you see a board that has good communication amongst themselves, good dialogue, and good dialogue, of course, with the C-level and even those below that level, when you've got good communication, and I'll say respectfulness of thoughts and opinions, that maybe I'll bring something up and maybe the chief operating officer, the CEO or somebody maybe they agree, maybe they disagree with my thought, but they're open to hearing the thought. I think that's where it all begins, is you've got to be respectful of each other and communicating with each other and open to each other's ideas first. Then when you start talking about diversity, certainly that then spills over into it. But I think you have to start with this notion that we are all here for the good of the whole, for the good of the company, for the good of the shareholder, and that we need to be open to ideas so that we don't go down the wrong path or make unnecessary twists and turns. But by listening to each other, we can come up with the best ideas. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: It's so important to point out just the simplicity, but the power of respect and respectful communication and good listening skills. Virginia Addicott: Yeah, absolutely. And it's great when you're sitting in a boardroom and people come up with ideas and we can banter them around. The board is not trying to certainly tell the executives how to run their company, but we're all in it together to advise and to talk about it and to have that good dialogue so that we can come up with the right answers to situations or strategy, et cetera. I think one of the things that I've really witnessed, I can say personally, what I've witnessed is this move from... with ESG coming out, is move from having a plan to become more diverse in an organization and maybe even over a couple of years where you see the plan and it gets presented again and we're not really making that great of a headway or... et cetera. For me, what I'm seeing is we are seeing the plan and we're seeing headway because we, the board, are saying, "Okay, so you didn't get to move the needle as much here, tell me what you're going to do next time." And then again, we banter it around, we talk about best practices we've seen other places, maybe some creative ideas defining diversity to come in or raising people up within the organization. But I think that this ESG certainly has prompted the notion that you can't just keep putting numbers up and them not moving. You need to see movement, and then let's get creative on how we're going to do that. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, building a little bit on ESG issues. So you and I initially we met... You're part of our audit committee network and you have been fantastic contributor to our ethics, culture, and compliance network. However, every committee, I think, that you're on and you're a part of seems to be morphing into some sort of ESG committee. There's just so much focus now on climate risk, people, talent, cyber, tech transformation, and all these issues. And these are great examples around, how do we go from the plan to making headway on the plan? What would be your guidance for our listeners? How can boards start to really approach thinking or planning differently around oversight of these issues? What are some strategies you picked up where boards could be doing better? Virginia Addicott: I think one of the things that we've got to... at least we bring this one up, is that post... and I don't want to say post-COVID because obviously COVID is still alive and well, but I'll say post-vaccine, one of the things that we're seeing is a big stretch on people because of people exiting the workforce or moving companies. So I think one of the things is there is a heightened focus on climate and people and cyber, et cetera, as you've mentioned, and then we have this exit of people. So one of the things we have to do is really understand who is in charge of each of these things? What is the team, the committee? And make sure that they are staffed correctly to get the work done. Because what I'm seeing is quite a bit of stress in workforces just in general. So I think it's really making sure that when you look at each of these areas that are very important to us, that who is on point for it and what resources do they have to do this? The other piece for me that I'm seeing a lot of, which I really love, is the collaborative effort across the companies to address these issues. For instance, cyber is not an IT or technology issue, yes, probably the leadership and ownership sits there from the standpoint of the CIO or whoever it is in that organization, but it's the operations, it's the human resources, it's the marketing, it's the legal, and they all have to collaborate to make sure that we're in compliance, that we are on track with the cyber possibilities and the cyber threats. So one of the things I've seen through all of this is really a nice collaboration. We were just talking the other day, I was at a board meeting, and one of the things we were talking about, and this is around the diversity piece especially, was how everybody has to own diversity. And it's got to be a part of the fabric of each organization within the company. And it's not something we're checking off so that we can have an ESG score, it has to be woven into the fabric of everyday things that we do to make sure that people are, one, from the very beginning that we've got a diverse slate of candidates when we have jobs available, that we're working with let's say universities or colleges, or depending upon what the job is other people, to how do we develop a new slate of candidates? Then within our companies, making sure we're working from within the company to make sure people are getting the right development to move up. But it has to be, each and everything we have to do, are we doing things each day to make sure people feel included, that we're listening, and that we are valuing the opinions and inputs of people who may not look like us, may not come from the same country we do, may not worship the same way, may not like the same people that we do, et cetera? So for me, I'm seeing much more collaboration. And again, let's weave it into the fabric of the organization. This is not a number to check off. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Yeah, no, this is an excellent example. And what I'm really hearing from you here is the ownership and the threading into the DNA as you're saying [inaudible 00:16:39] it in. How can boards activate this expectation? Because there's a lot of conversation around, who in management owns it? How much time do they have to be visible at the board level in terms of what's being measured and what's changing? But I've also heard, if the board is not demanding or asking of, are we able to affect change? So I'm just wondering, it's this tension between who's driving what? Who's taking those first steps? Virginia Addicott: Right. Definitely, the human resources type function or the chief diversity officer is going to present information. And of course, we want to see that and we want to see those metrics move. But I think one of the places that boards can really... let's say when a new position is coming available, a high-level position is coming available, are we asking, what does that slate of candidate look like? And I'll use the word demanding, but are we really pushing the idea that we need to see a diverse slate? But I think the other place where it's really a bit of a no-brainer and it's super easy to do is let's say the operations is reporting out on something, that we are asking that operational leader, the chief operating officer, or somebody, a director, et cetera, we're going to be asking them questions of their organization and what does their organization look like and how have they been taking other people's opinions and new ideas into putting them into play? I think it's asking the questions to many people, not just in that one section where we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion. But really asking questions as we go through the entire board meeting and putting an emphasis on that. I think that really helps people get the idea that this isn't a check the box, it's a I need to live my life like this. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So much of this is a purpose, values orientation, but then it goes a little bit back to the culture of the board. Maybe that helps us shift to this topic of, you've been an active contributor to the ethics, culture, and compliance network. We formed a culture measurement working group earlier this year and you contributed to helping create a framework that boards can leverage as a guiding tool to assess culture. Tell me a little bit about how do you see frameworks like this helping directors really move the needle. How are you thinking or leveraging this even within your own boards? Virginia Addicott: I can tell you, when I was talking to one of my boards about being involved in this ethics, culture, and compliance network, they said, "Oh good. I really look forward to seeing what your outcomes are and maybe see how we can use it." So I think number one, from my standpoint, is certainly talking about it and talking about the work that we have been doing. And it was a great group that you all put together. I think there's a lot of boards that really want to do more around this, but maybe don't know how to get started or exactly what does this mean? So I think these frameworks help to frame the question, and what is culture? And what is diversity? What is inclusion? And then giving some good ideas on how the board can... as we just talked about, how can the board in their role as advisor, how can we help to either direct, redirect, or just ask those probing questions to make sure our organization is really embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion all the way through the organization? Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Well, Virginia, I want to ask one last question before we wrap up, and this is going to be a little more personal. I want to go back to your life, your professional journey, building your career. As you mentioned, 33 years is an exceptional tenure, one that we just don't see in today's professional landscape. But I want to peel back the concept of mentorship. In all my interactions with you, you're incredibly confident, you draw from a strong notion of, "I've tried this." I'm confident asking even the questions that I don't know the answers to. And that's not always easy, especially for us as women, as we're building our careers. I've certainly had a number of mentors that have opened doors for me and that I've drawn upon and have guided me. I want to turn to you and see, were there any significant mentors, or shall I even call them professional sponsors, that maybe had an impact on examples or opening up the trajectory of your career path and how do you, looking back, look at their guidance and how do you in turn give back in terms of your mentorship? Virginia Addicott: Well, this is definitely a topic that I enjoy talking about it because I think it's really important. And absolutely I have had mentors and I have had champions. For me, just to clarify, I say a mentor is somebody that you can sit down and really talk about things with and, "Hey, this is the dilemma going on. Maybe how should I handle it?" Or, "Hey, I'm thinking about this career, I'm thinking about this job. Help me to develop myself for that role." That's to me a mentor. A champion or a sponsor for me is somebody who when I'm not in the room, they're the person saying, "Hey, Virginia would be great at that. Let's put Virginia in charge of that." Or new possibility coming up is speaking out and saying, "Oh, let's put her in that role." And I'm very much a person who wants to mentor men and women because I think everybody needs this. So I think sponsoring somebody, so speaking up for them on their behalf when they're not even there, and really being their champion and mentoring, helping to guide, are very important things. Yes, I've had plenty of them myself. And I still have them, so don't mishear me. I still have people who I go to and talk to. But I also am very keen always to help people who are in this upward climb of the corporate ladder, if you will. So I do spend quite a bit of time. I love doing it because it gives me the opportunity to share some of my experiences. And I will tell you, I'm very quick. In fact, I'm mentoring a young woman out of Chicago who has great upward mobility. And I was telling her something the other day, she was going to give a presentation, and I said, "Listen, I would love to work with you on the presentation if you want me to because I was given tremendous feedback that was so helpful to me." And I explained to her what I had done wrong and how it impacted me and how through some coaching that I got from an outside firm my presentations got so much better. So to me, it's not about, this is what you should do, but also giving experiences where it didn't work out so great for me and these were some of the things, the lessons I learned, and maybe I can impart that to you. But I really think it's very helpful for men and women to help those who are in these lower levels and have this upward trajectory and the desire to really take the time to stop, turn around, and as people say, lend a hand to pull somebody up along with you. As a woman, I think it's important to have mentors who are men and mentors who are women, because when we talk about diversity, people come at things from different angles, and people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, not just somebody in your business line or your organization. So you get the idea. But I'm really big on mentoring. I love to do it, I love to spend the time with people, and it's so... I always say it, all through my career, the most rewarding piece of my career was not my upward mobility and climbing, but it was to see people that you were working with or that you had maybe hooked up with, another coach or mentor, to see them move ahead. That development to me was worth everything from the standpoint of making me feel like, okay, we are really accomplishing something here. So I certainly suggest to everybody that they get to be mentors and hopefully they're champions for people as well. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: No, you couldn't have said it any better. It can be so rewarding. And it's a very positive, if not infectious behavior. So I hope we can spread more of that. Virginia, I could speak to you for hours. I've learned so much through your reflections. But we're going to be respectful for our listeners' time. So I want to thank you for opening up and sharing a lot of your thoughts on all of these matters from ESG to the trajectory of your career, mentorship, being a good champion, the importance of diversity and culture. There's so much that we covered. But thank you Virginia for your time. Virginia Addicott: Thank you, Marsha. I really appreciate being asked to participate on your podcast. I hope that our discussion here today triggers something in somebody's mind to think differently about maybe whether it's ESG or culture or mentoring. It would be great. Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames: Thank you. Thank you. And to you all, I'm going to close up. This is Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames. I want to thank you all for listening to the Principled Podcast by LRN. Outro: We hope you enjoyed this episode. The Principled Podcast is brought to you by LRN. At LRN, our mission is to inspire principled performance in global organizations by helping them foster winning ethical cultures rooted in sustained values. Please visit us at lrn.com to learn more. And if you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen. And don't forget to leave us a review.  

What You Will Learn: Should organizations respond to identity-based trauma events How Americans view the responses of organizations following incidents What can organizations do if they misstep, and how can they strengthen their brand afterward How ongoing transparency and accountability impact the strength of a brand What consumer demographics expect the most and the least from brands Which demographic is the most loyal and less likely to shift How the language used when addressing social justice issues affects public opinion About Del Esparza & Dr. Brandale Mills Cox Del Esparza is a DEI advocate and the CEO of Esparza Advertising, a full-service marketing firm, focused on driving successful brands by making a scene. Del has a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry and is skilled in digital marketing, web design, market research, management, direct marketing, and marketing strategy. Dr. Brandale Mills Cox recently published her book, “Black Women Filmmakers and Black Love on Screen,” which offers a definition of Black Love and an analysis of how it is portrayed from the perspective of a Black female filmmaker. She has presented her research at international and national conferences, with her scholarship including issues related to feminism, social media, racial politics, film, female representations in the mass media, and popular culture. Dr. Mills' passion and desire for positive social advocacy is reflected in many of her roles in the journalism, communication, public relations, and event coordinating fields. Her position as Senior Coordinator for the National Diversity Council and as Operations Coordinator at d-mars.com Marketing and Communications, (publisher of the only African-American Business Journal in the city of Houston), has given her the opportunity to advocate for diverse communities and organizations. Dr. Mills has also served as a Public Relations Consultant for several Houston area non-profit organizations dedicated to assisting under-served communities. How to connect with Del Esparza & Dr. Brandale Mills Cox: Del Esparza: Website: https://esparza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/del-esparza-8b49781/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/esparza-advertising/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esparzaadvertising/ Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/esparzaadvertising/ Dr. Brandale Mills Cox: Website: https://drbrandalemills.com/ https://www.inclusivemarketresearchgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandale-mills-cox-ph-d-327751b/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-market-research-group/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusivemrg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InclusiveMRG How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: @deepseesara

Tiffani Bova is the global growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Tiffani has been named to the latest Thinkers50's list of the world's top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. Tiffani also contributes to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review. She is a change maker who's thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts. Tiffani was named one of Inc. Magazine's 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow in 2018, 2019 and 2020, a Top 100 Women in Tech, a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California according to the National Diversity Council.   Show Notes: https://www.tiffanibova.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanibova/ https://www.tiffanibova.com/whats-next-podcast/ https://www.tiffanibova.com/book/ https://www.salesforce.com/story-of-sales/

With Darlene King, Executive Director of the National Diversity Council   One of the positive signs over the past few years has been the spotlight placed on racial, social, and gender inequality.  We're seeing more women, people of color, and of different ethnic backgrounds hold leadership positions in the workplace and in politics.  Corporations are now embracing diversity awareness training.   A big part of diversity training is being sensitive to how others see themselves and learning to communicate properly by using the correct terms.  Positive changes are being made to ensure people are treated fairly and offered the same opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, or sexual preference.  We're also seeing a much more diverse community being honored in the TV and Motion Picture industry.  As we make strides, we have an opportunity to learn and go forward.  Education is still the greatest single weapon that we have to fight racism and prejudice.     My guest today, Darlene King, is the Executive Director of both the Michigan and National Diversity Council.  We talk to Darlene about social equity, inclusivity, and how we can all do our part to continue to support change in our society.     What You'll Hear on This Episode: What is social justice? What is the mission of the National Diversity Council? Why has it taken so long to discuss diversity and inclusion? What are some examples of discrimination and “hate” in communities? What does it mean when someone has been marginalized? How did Darlene begin her work for diversity and inclusion? What is the current gender pay gap? Who creates the material for diversity training and what is ESG? Darlene covers some correct and preferred diverse terminology. What does nonbinary mean? What has been the most important progress for diversity?   Today's Takeaway:  How can we do our part to embrace diversity?  For starters, we've heard that it's important to respect and accept others simply for who they are regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or religion.  A big part of diversity training is learning to communicate properly by using the correct terms and being respectful of others.  Remember that every single day is a gift.  The gift that we get from embracing our differences and learning from each other will only serve to make us healthier, stronger, and better versions of ourselves.  Future generations will all benefit from the work we do today.  We are a great country, but we can all do our part to make it the best it can be. I'm Florine Mark and that's “Today's Takeaway.”   Quotes: “Social justice is really speaking to the relevance of distribution of wealth, opportunity, and equity.” - Darlene “That's what social justice is; it's about how we get to a more equitable form of the distribution of wealth and opportunity.” - Darlene “At the beginning and the end of the day, we are all human.” - Darlene “We all have the right to freedoms, expression, opinions and thought processes.” - Darlene “How do we eliminate hate from our conversation and from our day to day activities?” - Darlene “How do we embrace each other regardless of our differences?” - Darlene  “Marginalized usually refers to a group of people that have been treated insignificantly.” - Darlene “It's better to ask than to assume.” - Darlene “More and more companies are concerned with creating an amazing environment and community where everyone feels that they belong.” - Darlene  “We are making progress.” - Darlene  “Be brave, be transparent, be vulnerable.” - Darlene    Brought to You By: Gardner White Furniture   Mentioned in This Episode: National Diversity Council Michigan Diversity Council

There are few things more powerful or more critical in your career than your posse. They may be part of your personal BOD. They are definitely part of your Village. They are your safe space. They are your mirror. They are your sounding board. If you don't have one, you need to find one. But be discerning. Not everyone is posse material. Dina L. Clark In May 2021, Dina Clark began her role with Skanska USA Building as the company's first Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. As a member of the senior leadership team, Dina works to develop, implement and align the inclusion strategy for the business. Dina also served as Covestro LLC's first Head of Diversity & Inclusion at their North American headquarters based in Pittsburgh.  In this role, Dina spearheaded the development and implementation of Covestro's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy across the United States, and in collaboration with Covestro's office in Mexico.  This included leading efforts to engage employees across the business as well as established and managed the company's diversity councils and employee resource groups.  Dina also worked in partnership with the company president and executive leadership team to align Covestro's diversity and inclusion goals with the business goals, and served on Covestro's global diversity and inclusion council, and the global core team, based in Leverkusen, Germany. Prior to her role with Covestro, Dina served as the Senior Director of Equity & Advocacy with the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, where she ran the YWCA's Center for Race and Gender Equity. Prior to this position, she served as the first Executive Director of the Western Pennsylvania Diversity Initiative (WPDI). Dina also served as Regional Education Project Director for the Anti-Defamation League, which serves Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Dina is very involved in the Pittsburgh community.  She is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc (Class XXIII), and she currently serves on several boards and advisory committees.  In addition, Dina has also worked as a professional tester for housing discrimination for the Fair Housing Partnership of Pittsburgh and as a diversity/anti-bias trainer for the Anti Defamation League.  In 2012, she was selected as a participant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizen's Academy, Class XIII and served as a board member of the FBI Citizen's Academy Alumni Association for six years. Dina has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Child & Family Studies from Syracuse University, a Master's Degree from Duquesne University, with a focus on global leadership and she is currently working on her Doctorate in Education at Point Park University, with a focus on leadership and administration, and in 2019 Dina completed The Advanced Leadership Initiative, Executive Leadership Academy at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. Dr. Aleta Richards Aleta Richards is the global head of Specialty Films for Covestro. The global business is headquartered in Dormagen, Germany, and includes a team from three regional headquarters, six production sites and six technical centers. Having started her career at Covestro (then part of Bayer) in 1990, Aleta is well acquainted with the organization and has 30 years' experience in marketing, sales, product management, human resources and general management. She has held various leadership positions throughout the company, including time spent in the Polyurethanes, Plastics and Inorganic Basic Chemicals businesses. Aleta also served as head of the Bayer U.S. HR/Services organization, which provided HR administrative services for roughly 14,000 Bayer employees. Most recently, she served as head of the North American Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties business unit.  As a passionate supporter of DEI, Aleta supports Covestro's employee resource groups and serves as the executive sponsor of ACCESS ERG.  She also co-hosts leadership and cultural exploration sessions for multiple employee groups throughout the global organization. In 2021, Aleta joined the Board of Directors for Crime Science Technology in Lille, France. In addition and in recognition for her efforts, Aleta has been selected to as a Women of Excellence award recipient by the New Pittsburgh Courier.  She has also received the Pittsburgh Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the National Diversity Council and a Minority Achievers Award from Talk Minority Advocacy Group. A Pittsburgh native, Aleta received both her bachelor's degree and M.B.A. in marketing and international business from the University of Pittsburgh. She has also received a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University. She continues to support the Pittsburgh community and her passion for education as the Vice President of Operations for the PBAN Board of Directors, a group dedicated to ensuring diversity within the PITT Katz Business School MBA program, and as a Board member of Pittsburgh Promise. Aleta also serves on the Board of Distinguished Visitors for Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Lanier Robertson Lanier Robertson is a Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of people leadership experience in the chemicals industry. Since joining SABIC in 2019 as the Human Resources Leader of the Americas Region, her responsibilitieshave most recently grown to include global leadership of Future of Work and New Norm! Lanier is also proud to listamong her accomplishments having survived 2 Pittsburgh, PA winters prior to joining SABIC. It was there she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Covestro, LLC where she was primarily responsible for the successfuldevelopment and integration of the North American regional Human Resources function to support the success of the employees and the business following the carve-out from Bayer. From 2000-2014, Lanier held increasing roles ofresponsibility and leadership beginning with local, progressing to regional arenas with LANXESS Corporation. She also spent several months at Honeywell Chemicals and Materials in 2015 before joining Bayer in the summer of thatsame year. As a people leader, Lanier is passionate around culture, development, diversity and inclusion. Her career path andexperiences at every level, have been seminal in her proven track record of impacting leadership, culture and change. She is regarded as a trusted advisor, business partner, coach and mentor to emerging HR professionals and executivesacross the globe. A true “Texan” born and raised, Lanier holds a BBA with honors, from Lamar University,Beaumont, Texas. The people function is her career passion, she is especially zealous about all things DIE&B!   About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach.   Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you.   After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work.   After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers.   From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed.   She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com   Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, GooglePodcast or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on the platforms, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Lia Garvin talks about the mental shifts that are crucial to moving forward at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Key phrases to avoid at work 2) The questions to ask when you're stuck 3) How to overcome impostor syndrome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep752 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIA — Lia Garvin is an operations leader, speaker and executive coach on a mission to humanize the workplace, one conversation at a time. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in some of the largest and most influential companies in tech including Microsoft, Apple and Google to explore the power of reframing to overcome common challenges found in the modern workplace. She is a TEDx speaker, presenting a talk at the 2022 TEDx Conference in Boca Raton, and will be featured at the SXSW Conference in Austin in 2022. Through her writing, leadership coaching and program management skills, she helps teams examine the challenges that hold them back and focus on what matters. She was recognized by the National Diversity Council as a 2021 DEI Champion. She is also a Co-Active- and ICF-certified professional coach with a certification in Hatha yoga. She lives in Corte Madera, California.• Book: Unstuck: Reframe your thinking to free yourself from the patterns and people that hold you back • Instagram: @lia.garvin • LinkedIn: Lia Garvin • Website: LiaGarvin.com • YouTube: Reframe with Lia — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift Jerold Panas • Book: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle • Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can't Know Everything with Annie Duke — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.• Athletic Greens. Support your health with my favorite greens supplement. Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs when you purchase from athleticgreens.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest is Kathleen Navarro - Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Management, and Chief Diversity Officer at New York Life. At New York Life, Kathleen has held a variety of roles across finance, strategy, operations, and now HR, DEI, and Culture. She has been recognized as Top 10 Champion of Global Diversity by DiversityGlobal, Top Executive in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise,  Top 50 Chief Diversity Officer by the National Diversity Council, and included on the Most Powerful & Influential Women list by the National Diversity Council. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kathleen discuss: Kathleen's 28 years journey at New York Life How a 176-year-old company transitioned from full staff on-site to 96% work from home during the pandemic New York Life's strategies to maintain strong culture and relationships remotely How New York Life adapted its traditions to the new reality and how they help people to stay connected Return to work, 2-3 strategy, and other 2022 opportunities for New York Life For more information about Kathleen, please follow her on LinkedIn.    To learn more or purchase the Scaling Culture Masterclass online course, please go to ScalingCulture.Org If you're enjoying the Scaling Culture podcast, please subscribe and share. We'll be back soon with another incredible guest! 

Rhonda Vetere is a seasoned C-Suite executive and passionate global leader in technologyRecognized as one of Most Powerful Women in Technology and a two-time author, Rhonda is an active leader — whether she's spearheading corporate initiatives around the world, competing in another IRONMAN 70.3 mile triathlon, or mentoring students & athletes globally in STEM through sports.Rhonda has worked across industries as a CIO, CTO, global executive, and digital transformation change agent at Herbalife Nutrition, Santander Bank, nThrive / Pamplona Capital Management, Estée Lauder Companies, AIG, HP Enterprise Services, Barclays / Lehman, Bank One / JPMorgan Chase, CompuServe, UUNET, MCI, and Worldcom.She has lived and worked internationally – in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Mumbai, and across India – and has managed teams of up to 20,000 people. Vetere is the author of Grit & Grind and co-author of an HP special edition book, Enterprise Service Management for Dummies.With an ability to support mergers, create synergies across lines of business, and leverage her onshore/offshore experience, Rhonda is a results-oriented, client-focused executive and delivers value by driving technology improvements for cost and performance to drive the right business outcomes.From her experience as Chief Technology Officer at Estée Lauder Companies, Rhonda has deep domain expertise in technology and data. Her role included global leadership across 162 countries and running the technology & operations team. She spearheaded the transformation of the IT capabilities foundation into a digital environment at record industry pace, without business disruption, around the world – while saving $28 million a year.Recognition & InvolvementRhonda has been recognized with for her leadership and influence, notably as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council in 2019 and 2020, and Stevie Award for Excellence in Transforming Business (competing with over 1500 CIOs and CTOs) in 2017. In 2021, she was one of The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business, Top 20 Businesswomen Leading the Charge, 2021 Most Influential Businesswoman in Technology by Corporate Vision Magazine, 2021 Top CIO/CTO by the Tech Inclusion Conference, and Top 100 DEI Leaders in 2021by Mogul.She has been featured in renowned publications, including Forbes, Huffington Post, Thrive, Moneyish, CNBC, Women of Influence, Financial Post, Triathlete Magazine, SWAAY Magazine, and more. She contributes her perspective and knowledge through serving on boards for professional, educational, and athletic institutions, including The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, VETtoCEO, African Community & Conservation Foundation (ACCF) Ambassador, Longwood University, George Mason University School of Business, SWAAY Magazine, and Xcelocloud Inc. 

Tiffani Bova is the global growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Bova has been named to the latest Thinkers50's list of the world's top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thinking to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review. She is a change maker who's thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts. As host of What's Next! with Tiffani Bova, an iTunes' all-time business and management bestseller and a top sales podcast according to Top Sales Magazine, Bova has interviewed a growing number of exceptional humans including Arianna Huffington, Chester Elton, Dan Pink, Ginger Hardage, Bonin Bough, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin and Tom Peters. Bova is a top Twitter influencer in Business Growth, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales. She was named one of Inc. Magazine's 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow in 2018, 2019 and 2020, a Top 100 Women in Tech, a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California according to the National Diversity Council. View This Episode- https://youtu.be/IT1eMhGKcOI #TiffaniBova #SalesForce #GrowthIQ #WhoKnewInTheMoment?

Hillary Ashton is the Chief Product Officer for Teradata. She leads the global products organization, a diverse team responsible for innovation, product management, engineering and quality.  Recently she's focused on Teradata's the hybrid multi-cloud platform.  In 2019 she was named to the National Diversity Council's (NDC) annual list of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology.  In this episode we discuss data gravity, how to think about balancing cost versus analytical performance and focusing on outcomes versus the technology.  Ashton also provides advice and tips for individuals seeking a career in data. Follow us on social at: https://twitter.com/Hillary_Ashton and  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillaryashton/Maribel Lopezhttps://twitter.com/MaribelLopez and https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/For advanced show notes, articles and research, please subscribe to my weekly podcast newsletter at http://eepurl.com/hWzLu9

We're back with Part 2 of a series that will highlight the voices and experiences of women across the oil and gas industry. Sarah Magruder, President of Safire Oil and Gas Consulting is back as a guest co-host. Sarah,  Tom and Phil welcome our next guest, Jennifer Stewart.Jennifer shares a variety of her career experiences from being a child support enforcement officer to interim CFO,which roles were most fulfilling for her and her thoughts on whether work-life balance can be achieved.Highlights:1:52 Jennifer's six to eight roles within her company6:43 Jennifer's start in accounting11:25 An organic career track12:34 Diversity as a decision tool19:27 Why producers are seeking responsibly sourced and produced dry gas21:37 The most difficult part of being a CFO33:54 Why so many talented women have left the oil and gas industry37:53 Why flexibility makes more sense than rigidity in the workplaceAbout Jennifer StewartJennifer is a senior energy executive with over 30 years of legal, financial and environmental strategy experience. She is Principal Advisor for Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. She also serves as Chief Sustainability Officer for Penn LNG, a Pennsylvania-based liquefied natural gas export facility that is currently under development. Jennifer recently served as Vice President Strategic Growth for Baker Hughes Emissions Management.Early 2020 Jennifer retired from the executive leadership team at Southwestern Energy, where she strategically led all regulatory, legislative, and environmental stewardship activity.Mrs. Stewart is an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Texas. She serves as an Independent Board member of Paragon Integrated Services LLC, an environmental services company where she is Chairman of the ESG committee.She is an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and previously served on the Boards of ONE Future the Natural Gas Supply Association. She has also served in leadership positions with the American Exploration and Production Counsel and the Marcellus Shale Coalition.She has been recognized as one of Texas' Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas by the National Diversity Council, a Top Woman in Energy by the Houston Business Journal, and received the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award.About SherWare, Inc.If you're enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we're the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company.Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.About COPAS:COPAS provides expertise for the oil and gas industry through the development of Model Form Accounting Procedures, publications, and education. We are a forum for the active exchange of ideas which result in innovative business and accounting solutions.Find a society near you.  

Glenville (Glen) Forde is Founder & CEO of Elevate 360 and an entrepreneur. Glen founded Elevate 360 to provide consulting, coaching and inclusion practices for organizations and individuals but with a geared focus on elevating underserved groups and the power of women. He believes there are 3 strategic actions in building an authentic sense of belonging in any culture/organization: 1. Having a reflective practice. 2. Adopting an intercultural growth mindset. 3. Developing your purpose. Glen is passionate about inclusion and belonging where he believes these behaviors are the core of DEI work. He is completing his doctorate degree with a focus thesis on Thesis: Multicultural Belonging - The Importance of Inclusion for Under-served Groups & Elevating Women in the Workforce. The Need to Drive Systematic Change for Equality is part of inclusion work. Glen has been in the HR arena for over 25 years in leadership/executive roles and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds contributing to solutions that impact the world in positive ways. His personal mission is to create a more equitable and inclusive society. He is an advisor to organizations like Incluzive.com and aimient.com who are focused on equitable hiring and the representation of BIPOC's at executive and board roles. Glen is a member of the National Diversity Council, D&I Leaders and Global Diversity KPI Alliance. Glen is an avid reader and blogger and you can go here to learn more about him, see what he's reading and thinking about during these current times. Connect to Glen Forde: https://twitter.com/Elevate3602 https://www.instagram.com/elevate360_1/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate360/ To connect to Simone Sloan and Your Choice Coach: www.YourChoiceCoach.com www.linkedin.com/in/simonesloan https://yourchoicecoach.com Twitter: @AimInspireGrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBusinessGreatness YouTube: Your Business Greatness

Pursue systemic equality with Adrian Taylor as he teaches how he “accepted the challenge to be a just leader.” Adrian discusses the value of maintaining strong faith and fostering love even in an office environment. In pursuing workplace equality and diversity, Adrian emphasizes that it's essential for leaders to be “human” and accept their own vulnerability as well. Adrian is the current Director of Diversity for Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio, where he works to enforce workforce, patient and supplier diversity.“It's okay as a leader to be vulnerable and human” - Adrian TaylorMore about Adrian Taylor:Adrian Taylor started his professional career as a Support Representative at Ontario Systems before becoming a Supervisor for EDS (Electronic Data Systems). Adrian stayed at EDS for three and a half years before moving to NCR Corporation as an Assistant Project Manager. He then worked as a Unit Manager for The Berry Company, and became Program Operations Coordinator for MEDC (Minority Economic Development Council).In 2010, Adrian worked at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce within the Manager, Minority Business Retention & Expansion (MBP - Minority Business Partnership) department. In 2014, he became the Director of Diversity at Premier Health Partners, where he has made strides for diversity within healthcare. More about Adrian Taylor from his bio:“Adrian Taylor is the Director of Diversity for Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio. He serves as the key advisor on the research, development and/or modification of diversity programs that support Premier's business objectives with an emphasis on workforce diversity, supplier diversity and community engagement. He engages the community through various functions and events that reflect Premier's values and promote healthier living throughout the Dayton region. Some of the events include: Premier Health's African-American Wellness Walk, serving on the Dayton & Montgomery County's Public Health LGBTQ Initiative, sponsoring and participating in the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, participating on the Dayton Business Journal's Diversity Committee, and serving on the UD West Dayton Conversation Steering Committee.At the 2017 Southwest Ohio Supplier Diversity Healthcare symposium Adrian received the prestigious Spirit of Diversity Individual Champion Award for the work they've achieved in the Dayton area though their supplier diversity program. Premier relentlessly pursues diversity supplier within the southwest Ohio region through outreaches and forums held throughout the year. He also received the Leadership Excellence Award at the 2017 Diversity & Leadership conference for the work Premier is doing in Inclusion & Diversity. He also won the 2018 Asian American Commerce's Group Supplier Diversity Leadership Award. Through his leadership, Premier Health also won the Vizient Supplier Diversity Excellent Award and the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council's Class-1 Corporation of the Year Award in 2017.In 2020, he won the Dayton Business Journal Outstanding Diversity Champion award for showing outstanding initiative in promoting diversity and inclusion at Premier and the community and making a positive difference in others' lives through contributions to social justice, equality and diversity and this year he was acknowledged as one of the Top 100 under 50 by DiversityMBA and acknowledged as a DEIB Champion by the National Diversity Council. Premier tracks and reports out on demographic information, strategies for retention and recruitment for diverse employees, and executing best practices for their over 12,000 they manage throughout southwest Ohio on a quarterly basis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-taylor-cdp-a157b313/

Saumya is the CPO and Co-founder of involve.ai, an AI-driven Early warning dashboard that helps companies predict churn and revenue growth opportunities using customer data. Before starting involve.ai, Saumya co-founded a startup right out of high school in New Delhi, focusing on using technology to reduce gender-based abortions in India. She did her undergrad in Computer Science and went on to earn her Masters in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a focus on Natural Language Processing. She is a Forbes 30 under 30 alum, winner of the Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award, recognized as the 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech by the National Diversity Council, and is on the list of Top 100 Women in Technology IBM. Saumya is a strong advocate of more representation for women in tech and is the founder of Saakaar, a nonprofit in India for women empowerment. When not working, Saumya enjoys binge-watching Netflix, photography, and traveling.

This week on Being Brown At Work, I'm discussing "The Things That Go Unsaid - Systemic and Leadership Opportunities to Drive Equity in the Workplace" with special guest, Cheryl Thompson. Cheryl is the founder of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA). CADIA's mission is to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Automotive Industry by providing professional development for individuals, along with resources, programs, and tools that drive organizational evolution. A veteran of the automotive industry, Cheryl has over 30 years of experience at Ford Motor Company and American Axle and Manufacturing. She's a Certified Diversity Professional through the National Diversity Council, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and is trained in Leadership Coaching.   In 2019, Cheryl was an Influential Women in Manufacturing Honoree, won a Corp Magazine Salute to Diversity Award, and received two Diversity and Inclusion Awards from Ford Motor Company.   Tune in to this week's episode to discover the many benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how to identify opportunities to increase both within your organization.   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Kitara Johnson is a highly sought speaker and trainer for state agencies, schools, businesses, hospitals, and municipal organizations. In addition to working at her own firm, she also serves as the Chief Human Resource Officer at the second largest Behavioral Health Organization in the Inland Northwest. Kitara's experience as a former Chief Diversity Officer within a large complex organization, where she managed and supported strategic organizational development, Health Equity Outcomes, Community Health partnerships, and training. Kitara was awarded Top 100 Chief Diversity Officers in the United States in April of 2021 by the National Diversity Council and was a presenter at the National Diversity and Leadership Conference. Kitara earned her Master's in Organizational Leadership and Management at Webster University, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Workforce Education and Development, and her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Development, and a graduate of Cornell University's Diversity & Inclusion for Human Resources Certificate Program. Kitara is a graduate of Leadership Spokane and is an alumnus of JustLead Washington, a year-long diversity, equity, social justice leadership, and professional development training program. Kitara has written and developed training for over 15 years. 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm excited to share this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files where we look at the power of knowing who you are and surrounding yourself with supportive people. My guest, Enna Jimenez, shares her personal story of rising through the ranks in IT and the challenges she faced along the way. She also reveals the ways in which she found her voice and learned to believe in herself. Enna and I discuss the ways in which we can all support those around us as well. To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://yourcareersuccess.com/contact/About My GuestEnna Jimenez is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently, Enna is the Head of the Quality Assurance team at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She is a Coach and Mentor and has a huge passion for Diversity and Inclusion, talent engagement and community organizations. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of the 2021 Leading Latinas. In March 2021, Enna received the Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering (E.L.I.T.E.) Award from NSBE Boston Professionals. Dr. Lynn Wooten, President of Simmons University appointed Enna as the Presidential Adviser for Alumni Engagement. In addition, Enna has joined the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Advisory Board and the ALPFA National Board of Directors. Enna is one of 92 Hispanics featured in the first edition book Hispanic Stars Rising: A New Face of Power. The Multicultural Symposium Series Black History Empowerment Recognition Breakfast recognized Enna as one of the Black and Brown Innovators of Action Honorees in March 2020. In 2019, the National Diversity Council selected Enna as one of the 2019 National Latino Leader Award winners and she received a Citation from MA Governor Charlie Baker on Leadership and Excellence. To connect with Enna, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennajimenez/To learn more about her new book, Extraordinary Latinas, visit: https://www.ennajimenez.com

Recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Technology and a two-time author, Rhonda Vetere is an active leader — whether she's spearheading corporate initiatives worldwide, competing in another IRONMAN 70.3 mile triathlon, or mentoring students & athletes globally in STEM through sports.   Rhonda has been recognized for her leadership and influence, notably as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council in 2019 and 2020, and Stevie Award for Excellence in Transforming Business (competing with over 1500 CIOs and CTOs) in 2017. In 2021, she was one of The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business, Top 20 Businesswomen Leading the Charge, and 2021 Top CIO/CTO by the Tech Inclusion Conference   Rhonda shares her unique story and how the lessons she learned have helped her both personally and professionally. Rhonda details some of the principles that guide her actions and how we can use those principles to fuel growth in our own lives.   Follow Rhonda: Website: https://www.rhondavetere.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondamvetere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhondavetereh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondavetere Read her book: https://www.gritandgrindbook.com/

About Today's GuestJennifer Dane is a veteran of the United States Air Force who served as an intelligence analyst focused on geopolitical relations, terrorism, and threat vulnerability issues. Jennifer currently serves as the Executive Director of the Modern Military Association of America - the nation's largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. She currently serves as a founding board member of Partners in PROMISE and is a Vet Policy Fellow.She has earned a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University, an associate degree in Intelligence Studies from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bethel University, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, Master of Arts in Educational Policy from The Ohio State University and is a Public Policy and Social Change PhD student at Union Institute and University. Jennifer also has a wide range of diversity, equity, and inclusion, consultancy and training experience having worked with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Uber, Synchrony, Capgemini, HBO Max, NBCComcast, the National Diversity Council, and various organizations and people. She is passionate about her commitment to leaving the world a better place than it was before she was born.Links Mentioned In This Episode Modern Military Association of American Web Site: https://modernmilitary.orgPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the partnership announcement between PsychArmor and MMAA. This groundbreaking partnership not only enhances the mission and vision of both MMAA and PsychArmor but also clearly lays the foundation to ensure the LGBTQ voices are heard. PsychArmor has spent over seven years cultivating a repository of over 200 educational courses and training modules focusing on the military-affiliated community. Now, PsychArmor's courses will be more inclusive to the needs of LGBTQ servicemembers, veterans and their families. You can find out more by going to the link in the resource section of the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/press-release-strategic-partnership-campaign-mmaa-p-a/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on Instagram Theme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

WINGS for Growth presents "Showing Up as a Leader" with Nikki Sumpter. Nikki is a Senior VP & Chief HR Officer of Atlantic Health System. She serves on many boards & has been awarded several awards for her work as a leader. Nikki talks to us about how she managed her career to be in the C-Suite much earlier than her plans, as a black woman. She shares with us her story about building a strong support team: her mother and grandmother are her biggest cheerleaders.   Quotes:Feedback is a gift, but it is up to you if you like to use it or put it on the shelf and re-gift it to someone who needs it.I show up authentically and unapologetically everywhere. I do not let my cultural baggage dictate my life. Be bold about things you want; make it big, don't think small.Don't be the victim of your circumstances.Joy is a focus before a feeling. Guest Bio:Nikki Sumpter is passionate about solving problems in order to unleash the power of people to succeed, communities to thrive and organizations to grow. Currently serving as Sr VP and Chief HRO of Atlantic Health System (17,000 team members &  400+ sites of care). Under Nikki's leadership, Atlantic Health was named to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For (for the 12th consecutive year) While at JPS Health Network, she led enterprise-wide strategies founded on a commitment to excellent patient-centered care and a best-in-class workplace. Nikki and JPS were honored with a Press Ganey Commitment to Excellence Award for Employee Engagement for their successful redesign of employee recognition, benefit plans, and workforce and leadership development programs  BOARD/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Board of Trustee for Saint Elizabeth University Member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Member of the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Family Programs & Morristown Neighborhood House Rutgers University – School of Management and Labor Relations Center for HR and Leadership Development – HR Advisory Board Member WINGS for Growth, Inc. – Advisory Council Member American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) National Association of Health Service Executives Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. RECOGNITION Recognized by the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey as one of the 2020 Woman of Achievement 2018 Great Place to Work for All Leadership Award, designed to recognize the integral strategic and cultural influence of talented women leaders from Fortune 100 recognized organizations Named Most Powerful Businesswoman by the National Diversity Council and Texas Diversity Magazine About WINGS:Hope you like what you heard. Give us your feedback and let us know what are other topics you like to hear about. Follow us on:LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagram Many women reach the cusp of leadership and never make the leap. WINGS is strategically positioned to serve this population. 1st woman founded nonprofit, academically-backed, High-Touch, Results-Oriented, 10-month leadership program that fosters mindset and behavior which leads to systematic change. WINGS's - accelerates thousands more women toward leadership roles in a way that's never been done before.Sign up to be a WINGS Mentee or Mentor at www.wingsforgrowth.org 

Sahar Andrade, MB.BCh is a Diversity, Global Leadership & Personal Transformation Coach. She lived, worked, and was educated in 7 countries and 3 continents, and speaks 5 languages. She holds a Double Bachelors of Medicine, and Surgery, Major in Psychiatry from Cairo University, and successfully completed a Mastery of HR Studies Certificate Program.  She is an Author, and a “TED Talk” Speaker. Sahar was nominated for the 2018 & 2019 Women and Council Awards, named as a National Authority on Diversity by the LA Business Journal.  Her Entrepreneur training program received Congressional Recognition. She has been nominated as a Woman Advocate by CWI in 2017, recognized by the State Senate, the State Assembly, as well as the Board of Equalization, nominated as a woman breaking barriers in 2016, and had been honored as an Inspirational Woman in 2015.  She was awarded the Diversity Insights Award 2015 by the National Diversity Council and the Leadership Excellence Award 2014 by HR.com.  She consulted for a Netflix Documentary about Racism in 2016. Sahar appeared multiple times on nationally syndicated radio like 1100 AM KFNX news radio. She  teaches Unconscious Bias at USC for the Multi-Cultural Women Executives Leadership Program.  Her Entrepreneurship coaching program for FWDB- City of Pasadena received Congressional Recognition.  Sahar has founded two successful businesses, Sahar Consulting, LLC, and Reinvent Yourself to Greatness, a Success and Personal Transformation Coaching Company. LI Website

Aleta has spent her entire career at the same organization, but it's not what you think. She has been able to carve out a career that is both broad and deep because she was (1) open to opportunity (2) worked to prove her capability/reliability and (3) had both supporters and sponsors working on her behalf. Listen to her guidance on how to build a career where you are…if you are willing to say ‘yes' to opportunities that may seem farfetched.   About the Guest: Aleta Richards is head of the Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties (CAS) sales and market development business unit for Covestro LLC. In her role, Richards leads the North American CAS business and serves as a member of the Covestro U.S. Country Council. Having started her career at Covestro (then part of Bayer) in 1990, Aleta is well acquainted with the organization and brings to the role more than 25 years' experience in marketing, sales, product management, human resources and general management. She has held various leadership positions throughout the company, including time spent in the Polyurethanes and Inorganic Basic Chemicals businesses. Aleta also served as head of the Bayer U.S. HR/Services organization, which provided HR administrative services for roughly 14,000 Bayer employees. Most recently, Aleta served as head of regional product management for the North American Polycarbonates business. Aleta supports two employee resource groups - ACCESS, an internal network for African American employees, and CHAMPS, another employee resource group for employees, who are serving or have served in the military.  She also co-hosts leadership and cultural exploration sessions for multiple employee groups throughout the global organization. In recognition for her efforts, Aleta recently joined the class of 2018 Women of Excellence award recipients by the New Pittsburgh Courier, received the Pittsburgh Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the National Diversity Council and a Minority Achievers Award from Talk Minority Advocacy Group. A Pittsburgh native, Aleta received both her bachelor's degree and M.B.A. in marketing and international business from the University of Pittsburgh. She has also just received a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University. She continues to support the PITT Community as the Vice President of Operations for the PBAN Board of Directors, a group dedicated to ensuring diversity within the Katz Business School MBA Program and as a Board member of the Pittsburgh Promise.  Aleta and her husband, Frank, currently reside in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania.   Personal Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aleta-w-richards-7986a95/     About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed. She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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