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Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management, a strategic consulting firm. As the son of a diplomat, he grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He is the host of the podcast As Told by Nomads, author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference, a professor at the Imperial College Business School and has spoken at TEDx, the Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations.We talk with Tayo about the pivots and changes in his extraordinary career and the lessons he learned along the way, how he manages his portfolio of activities, his advice to early career professionals, why he wrote Use Your Difference to Make a Difference and what are the main ideas from his book, his insights about why and how to make career pivots, examples of organizations that are progressing when it comes to talent and career management, what he would like to change about the world of work, and his most exciting projects for the future.  Links from the episode: Tayo's personal homepageTayo's consulting firm UYD ManagementTayo's book Use Your Difference to Make a DifferenceAs Told By Nomads podcastTayo's LinkedIn profileThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

Shrouk is so many things as well as being a badass electronics engineer. Before even speaking a word she inspires people by just being Shrouk. She doesn't fit into a norm and that is was is so fascinating and empowering for others. We discuss being different. Multi-dimensional and determine to expand the public perception of engineer. We didn't have much time to speak, but we covered a lot of revealing ground, in my my honest conversation on eSTEAMd yet.

In this episode I interview New York-based Tayo Rockson, an inspiring thought leader in diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. A self-styled polymath-in-progress, Tayo has established himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He has graced various stages including TEDx, the Chautauqua Institution in New York, and the United Nations. Tayo hosts 'As Told By Nomads', one of the top business podcasts for entrepreneurs in the world, and is the author of 'Use Your Difference To Make A Difference', a book on how to connect and communicate in a cross-cultural world. In this powerful conversation, Tayo reveals how a near-death experience shifted his mindset from a crippling fear of failure to a fear of not achieving his potential - it changed his life.Web: https://tayorockson.com/Instagram, Tiktok: @tayorocksonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/As Told By Nomads podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730Use Your Difference To Make A Difference book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Use-Your-Difference-Make-Cross-Cultural/dp/1119590698

Have you ever wondered how to turn the adversity in your life into a positive asset?  Today I am joined by a true polymath, Tayo Rockson, to discuss what it means to "Use Your Difference to Make a Difference." As a professor, consultant, speaker, poet, and author Tayo has explored how growing up as a 3rd culture kid gave him the unique ability to help others bridge the gap to become culturally fluent.  If you love immersing yourself in local culture while traveling, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tayo shares the lessons he's learned growing up a minority in 5 countries over 4 continents, how to have cultural fluency as a traveler, the key to changing old behavior, and why no lived experience is wasted.  What kind of contract would you make with yourself for future growth? I'd love to hear what it looks like and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) This episode is brought to you by Better Help, visit their website today to get 10% off your first month of services.  Tune In To Learn: The importance of finding the balance between being alone and loneliness  Tayo's process for reflecting, goal setting, and prioritizing as a polymath What it was like to grow up as a 3rd culture kid How to build cultural fluency as a traveler The question to ask if you want to walk in someone else's shoes How to find the balance between being yourself and fitting into a new culture Why self-awareness is key to unlearning harmful constructs How to listen to your internal reactions and intuition to navigate life Advice for rethinking and reinventing your path Why Tayo's near-death experience was so formative for his future How focusing on diversity and inclusion will help your business thrive What it means to be anti-racist  All about the term “Use your difference to make a difference” And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Better Help - Today's Sponsor Learn more about Tayo Rockson  Get a copy of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference Listen to the As Told by Nomads podcast Join the UYD Collective Location Indie Want More? Culture Shock: The Good, Bad and Ugly Language Hacking and Location Independence with Idahosa Ness 20 Lessons From 20 Years of Travel: Part Two

Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices.   As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding  the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding.   He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations. Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He's the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference, and in 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias.   In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly's list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world.   www.tayorockson.com       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com 

I'll say it again... The fastest way to grow your podcast, is to be a guest on another person's podcast. That works for you, just the same as it works for me. Today's episode is a conversation Tayo Rockson and I had on his amazing podcast, As Told By Nomads. Tayo is an cultural translator, activist and storyteller. And he has a very successful and engaging podcast. Thanks for listening!

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to Manhattan to catch up with the so very cool, powerful and wise beyond his years, Tayo Rockson: the man of many talents whose name quite literally means "Joy Warrior".   Tayo is the CEO of UYD Management, a cultural translator, storyteller, activist,  speaker, host of his own inspiring podcast, As Told By Nomads, poet, author and all around amazing human. He lets me in on what turns him on about poetry, how being black on four continents inspired the why for his work, aiming for joy, creating unity, living with anger and creating heroes for everyone.Head to Tayo's website to connect with him and learn more about his workFollow him on Instagram: @tayorocksonTo buy a copy of his book Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, click here

Our guest on the pod this week is Tayo Rockson.  Tayo is a diversity, inclusion and anti-racism consultant.  He's also a writer and podcaster on a mission to build the next generation of global leaders and corporations.  He is the author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Tayo's site Jen Mavros's site Use Your Difference book As Told By Nomads podcast Tayo's speaking services The Podcast Success Team Paul's business coaching site

On this episode of “Breaking the Bias,” Ashish Kaushal, founder of Consciously Unbiased, has an unplugged conversation with Tayo Rockson, CEO of UYD Management and author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference. Tayo shares his idea of the art of diplomacy by highlighting the need for improving our cross-cultural competency and self-awareness in our professional/personal lives so that there is a greater sense of inclusion, belonging, and acceptance. Their conversation covers: Ways to connect with people who may be different from yourself How to identify our biases, triggers and values How to name our five core values The importance of living an intentional life, and much more.

Interviewing Tayo Rockson was incredible. We learned so much and we know you will find this to be a favorite among our interviews! About Tayo: Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and brand strategist who runs UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices. As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on 4 continents. He has leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding by gracing various stages including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution as well as the United Nations. Tayo regularly expands on his knowledge by interviewing top industry leaders via his top-rated "As Told by Nomads" podcast as well as consulting with corporations ranging from fast-growing startups to multinationals. Tayo's most recent accomplishments include landing a book deal with Wiley, a global publishing company. His first book on connecting across cultures in divisive times is called Use Your Difference To Make A Difference. Follow Tayo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tayorockson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayorockson/ Website: https://tayorockson.com Get Tayo's Book, Use your Difference to Make a Difference: https://tayorockson.com/book What's this Podcast About: We dive deep into business and life topics for entrepreneurs through deep discussions and grilling successful business owners about their IDK WTF stories. This podcast is to help normalize uncertainty so that you can keep "crushing it" anyway! Hear from special guests, learn incredible tips and tricks, and let all of us help you avoid some of the inevitable setbacks that lay ahead on your adventure of life. IDK WTF I'm doing, and it's okay if you don't either. Listen to us on Spotify and Apple Podcast. https://Anchor.fm/idkwtfpodcast Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDKWTFpodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/idkwtfpodcast/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idkwtfpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/idkwtfpodcast Website: https://idkwtfpodcast.com We film at Thrive Workplace Centennial, Colorado: https://thriveworkplace.com #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #businessideas #idkwtf #wtf #podcast #businesspodcast #marketing #sales #businessmotivation #entrepreneurmotivation #motivation #businessbuilding #interview #race #culture #crossculture #corporate #workplace #leadership #leader #diversity #multidiverse #tayorockson #rockson #tayo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/idkwtfpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/idkwtfpodcast/support

On this episode, we're joined by Tayo Rockson, Author, TedX speaker and Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Consultant. The center of the conversation is around the importance of holding space  for discussions around differences in the workplace  - including having constructive conversations around privilege and race. We talk about his book titled, Use Your Difference to Make a Difference ,and the importance of awareness, action and ally ship for systemic change.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/support

TAYO ROCKSON is the CEO of UYD Management--a strategic leadership and consulting firm that helps corporations improve their bottom line by incorporating diversity, inclusion and social justice strategies. He is an authority on cross-cultural competencies and international branding strategy.  Tayo is on a mission to use his DIFFERENCE to make a difference as a storyteller, cultural translator, and brand strategist for change-makers.  His ultimate goal is to build the next set of global leaders by teaching individuals how to communicate effectively across cultures and communicate with impact. Tayo believes that the two reasons people don't think they can make a difference in the world is because of a fixed mindset and a limited worldview and so I work with individuals and organizations to improve their cultural competencies, exposure and grow their mindsets. He is the author of the book “Use Your Difference to Make a Difference”:  How to Connect and Communicate in a Cross Cultural World, and the Host of the Top Ranked Podcast “As Told by Nomads.” www.tayorockson.com

What makes you different and how to do you celebrate it instead of being ashamed of it? Entrepreneur, Franci Girard, founder of The Sixes (@thesixes) knows all too well how to take what's made her stand out her whole life and use it to make space for those like her. At well over 5'10" feet by the time she was in the 4th grade, Franci has been very tall for most of her life. And she’s recently stepped into the role of founder at The Sixes, a brand that specializes in clothing for women 5’9” and taller. Get into this interview to learn the not-so-straight path that led her to her passion. Use #MagicUPodcast to let Rechelle and Sophia know what you think of the episode.Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)Bookings: Ashley HobbsAudio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

Tayo Rockson is the author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, which aims to strengthen self-awareness, acknowledge biases, connect with others in a meaningful way, and celebrate the differences around us all.To be truly connected, we must educate ourselves, choose not to perpetuate systemic bias, and effectively communicate with people with vastly different values, backgrounds, and beliefs. This book is a roadmap for navigating the path towards moral courage, compassion, and accountability. Links mentioned in interview:---------------------------Website: https://tayorockson.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Use-Your-Difference-Make-Cross-Cultural/dp/1119590698 Follow Us:----------Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskijYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors:---------Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business.. Follow Penji Here:------------------Website: https://penji.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

Third culture kids is a term to describe people who are raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of the country named on their passport for a significant part of their childhood. Third culture kids are often exposed to a greater variety of cultural influences. While not really identifying with one culture, can make it difficult to feel like you belong anywhere there are benefits to being a third culture kids. For example, research finds that they are generally more tolerant of different cultures and of people of different backgrounds than individuals who do not share this culturally diverse background. Third Culture kids also find it easier to adapt to new cultures and understand how to behave appropriately in these new environments. Tayo Rockson, a diversity and inclusion expert, is harnessing the insights, knowledge and cultural awareness he has gained from being a third culture kid to enable people to communicate more effectively across cultural divides, connect with others in a meaningful way, and celebrate the differences around us all. On our final episode for 2019, Tayo will share how you can use your differences to make a difference. -- To check out episodes you missed or learn how to partner with us, visit thefixpodcast.org Sign up for our newsletter: thefixpodcast.org/newsletter This show is produced by Hueman Group Media.

Use Your Difference to Make a difference:Tayo Rockson has returned since his first episode 071. He and I catch up on his mission to improve the cross-cultural relations in our world today with his new book launch! We catch up on his talks, podcasts, his past TEDx public speaking achievement and now his first authored book release, "Use Your Difference To Make A Difference". Tayo is an inspiring podcaster, cultural keynote speaker, and diversity entrepreneur who is always ready to rock the mics with us! Top 3 Hot Point Takeaways:Embracing Differences. Owning Your Difference. Make A Difference. Today’s Resource Links from the Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/ (https://tayorockson.com/) , @TayoRockson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson (https://twitter.com/TayoRockson) , @tayrocksonpage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tayorocksonpage/ (https://www.facebook.com/tayorocksonpage/) , @tayorockson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/) , Tayo's Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36akSuK (https://amzn.to/36akSuK) , Our Mentioned Influencers:Super Joe Pardo Keto Guido Timestamped Show Notes:00:30: Introduction 10:15: What are those moments where you're triggered positively and negatively knowing that it can actually help with your connection. It can inform you with how you tell it. Hey, look, this is just not as a situation or a good environment for me. I noticed that I do this and then you are the partner, or anyone you're talking to can say. 18:45: I say this all the time. In a world of nuance, we're governed by binary systems. So it's either this or that. What happens is people are either seen as trolls or politically correct. 30:20:  If you don't have the ability to choose courage over comfort, we're going to be in a tricky place where we're not saying what we mean. We don't want to offend someone. 39:00: It happens on all ends of the spectrum. It's not when people bring that privilege, it's not to shame you at least I don't do it to shame anyone. It's more for the point that this is the reality for some people. It just happens. 47:25: Final Words Our Final Words of the Show:It's about getting to the point where everybody's growing together. That's one thing that I could wish for everybody, as soon as you can get out of that negative mindset and find a positive energy. We're still going to get beat up day in day out, let's be real. When you got that tribe around you, man, that energy that you get to hold each other accountable to and keep that positive growth on alignment. That's exciting!  Action Steps:Support our 501c-3 non-profit and visit http://fuelfoundations.org Help us reach more people with 5 Star Reviews, visit iTunes and Submit a Review Join our private Facebook community The FUEL Tank - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFUELTank Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QtxZlHWqDvI (https://youtu.be/QtxZlHWqDvI)

Tayo Rockson is an international influencer having given 3 TedX talks, spoken in front of the United Nations Special Summit, contributing to Forbes and Huffington Post. He was also named "Top Millennial To Watch" by New Theory Magazine. Needless to say I'm a little excited to have him on the show. Tayo is the son of a diplomate and a Nigerian citizen that found himself living between cultures and trying to fit in to the world around him. In this very casual, candid conversation Tayo shares stories from his childhood that shaped him and the accident that propelled him forward. My favorite takeaways include: educate, perpetuate and communicate why do you believe what you believe? putting people in boxes do you live your values? being intentional about your self-education the danger of losing your rights because of your gender, race, or sexual orientation why racial jokes are dangerous to cross cultural relationships Join me on Monday Sept. 23 at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles. Grab your tickets here Connect with Tayo here Grab Tayo's book Use Your Difference To Make A Difference Watch Tayo's talk at the United Nations

We're back! Today's episode is a conversation with Tayo Rockson, diversity and inclusion expert, host of the "As Told by Nomads" podcast, and the author of a new book called "Use Your Difference to Make a Difference." Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe!

My guest this week is Tayo Rockson, a storyteller, cultural translator, and brand strategist for change-makers on a mission to use his difference to make a difference. Our conversation today has me reflecting on how we can make better cross-cultural connections, focus not on our intentions, but our impact, and live with radical self-awareness as we seek to better understand the world around us. Follow Tayo everywhere on social @tayorockson Pre-Order Tayo's book coming out Sept 4: Use Your Difference to Make a Difference https://amzn.to/33UPDDJ

Live OUT your unique identity to create an LGBTQ leadership that makes a difference in the world.Recently I listened to The TED Interview, Yuval Noah Harari reveals the real dangers ahead in which Harari explains why it might feel like there’s no future for humanity. Serendipity led me to read, George Monbiot: how do we get out of this mess? and to watch his TED Talk, “The new political story that could change everything”.https://www.ted.com/talks/george_monbiot_the_new_political_story_that_could_change_everything#t-714Both Harari and Monbiot explain that humanity is missing the next “narrative” – or as Monbiot calls it, a“Restoration Story” – one that follows the classic hero’s journey, provides us with a story of who we are, and a vision of the future in which we see ourselves living a better life.What I’m currently creating is a “living document” titled, “How to Use Your Difference to Make a Difference”. You’ve heard me use this expression on previous episodes if you’re a regular listener. If you would like to receive a copy of this document as soon as it’s available, subscribe to my newsletter so that I can send it to you.Creating a new politics of belonging instead of divisionFor reference, here are the quotations from Monbiot’s article below, that I speak to in today’s episode.“Political renewal depends on a new political story. Without a new story that is positive and propositional, rather than reactive and oppositional, nothing changes.”“The narrative we build has to be simple and intelligible. If it is to transform our politics, it should appeal to as many people as possible, crossing traditional political lines. It should resonate with deep needs and desires. It should explain the mess we are in and the means by which we might escape it. And, because there is nothing to be gained from spreading falsehoods, it must be firmly grounded in reality.This might sound like a tall order. But there is, I believe, a clear and compelling Restoration Story to be told that fits this description.”We human beings “…possess an unparalleled sensitivity to the needs of others, a unique level of concern about their welfare, and a peerless ability to create moral norms that generalise and enforce these tendencies. We are also, among mammals, the supreme cooperators.”“We have been induced by politicians, economists and journalists to accept a vicious ideology of extreme competition and individualism that pits us against each other, encourages us to fear and mistrust each other and weakens the social bonds that make our lives worth living.”“We have lost our common purpose (…) to find common ground in confronting our predicaments, and to unite to overcome them.”Support The Way of Queer Leadership.More ReadingNeoliberalism – the ideology at the root of all our problemsImage credit: Catherine Cronin

Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, and media personality who runs UYD Management, a strategic, leadership, and consulting firm that helps organizations incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices. As someone who's lived on four continents, he is an authority in communicating effectively across cultures. He also hosts the popular As Told by Nomads podcast and his new book, Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, which is about how to connect and communicate in a cross-cultural world, is scheduled to come out on September 4, 2019.   Today, Tayo works with institutions of all sorts to help them connect effectively across cultures. He helps them create systems that ensure everyone in the company feels like they belong and their policies are inclusive. He then helps them attract people from diverse backgrounds, making sure that the talent and the leadership reflects the world that we live in.   For more information, visit: http://Brandeis.edu   Resources: Learn more at tayorockson.com Book: Use Your Difference to Make a Difference Podcast: As Told by Nomads Twitter: twitter.com/TayoRockson Instagram: instagram.com/tayorockson/ From the Dorm Room to the Boardroom is a production of Crate Media

Living in a world that operates with a binary system does not really cut it for the unique differences we have all around. Four-time TEDx speaker, consultant, and writer Tayo Rockson greatly believes in letting people fully understand themselves away from the boxes and the norms set up by society. He is all about diversity and inclusion and authors the book Use Your Difference to Make a Difference. Letting us in on his podcast called As Told by Nomads, Tayo shares the stories from many of the change-makers he has interviewed on topics like validation and being in your zone of genius. He gives insights and techniques on how you can become more self-aware and not be a stranger to yourself. Growing in business has that added responsibility to help others while also asking some for yourself to sustain the progress you’re making. Helping executives become successful in both those aspects, executive of the C-Suite Network and general manager of Hero Club Tricia Benn introduces her companies that equip executives to face digital disruptions in their business and create an impact by giving back to the communities in which they serve. She also touches on the events and supports they offer, knowing full well how nothing is more costly than working with the wrong person or team. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

In a recent podcast with Tayo Rockson, diversity and inclusion consultant and author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, spoke to the idea of intentionality as a huge barrier to progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplaces. He detailed that organizations can’t simply decide to be diverse and inclusive. Not being against diversity and inclusion (while obviously a good start) is simply not enough to affect real change. Organizations must be consciously intentional about how they are going to facilitate inclusion and promote a diverse workplace. It doesn’t just happen. To hear the rest of the podcast go to Forging Employee Experience. To connect with Tayo, reach out to him via LinkedIn or through his website and don’t forget to pre-order his book! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forgeant/support

No one would ever say that Diversity and Inclusion isn’t important. No one would ever say that they aren’t trying to have a more diverse and inclusive workplace. And yet, we still have issues with both diversity and inclusion. Organizations that are not diverse will not perform as well as those that are. Diversity brings to the table the ability to innovate. Without a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas, organizations will find themselves stuck in the same routine implementing the same ideas. Fortunately, in the past decades we have definitely improved in our ability to hire a more diverse workforce. The workplace of today does not look like the workplace of 20 years ago. But while we are moving in the right direction with diversity (and there’s a lot of work to be done), we still struggle with inclusion. The reason diversity and inclusion are paired together is because one without the other is largely ineffective. If we are hiring a diverse workforce simply to check an HR box, then we missing a huge opportunity to add value to our organization. We must hire a diverse workforce AND ensure that everyone feels included. Without inclusion we don’t get to draw on the benefits of diversity. If we have a diverse workplace but all the decision makers have the same background, then our efforts fall short. If we want an organization that leads the industry in innovation and progress, then we have to make sure that everyone in the organization feels included. Only with inclusion do people feel empowered to suggest new ideas and have the platform on which to do so. If it’s such a great thing, why isn’t everyone doing it? In a recent podcast with Tayo Rockson, diversity and inclusion consultant and author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, spoke to the idea of intentionality as a huge barrier to progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplaces. He detailed that organizations can’t simply decide to be diverse and inclusive. Not being against diversity and inclusion (while obviously a good start) is simply not enough to affect real change. Organizations must be consciously intentional about how they are going to facilitate inclusion and promote a diverse workplace. It doesn’t just happen. To hear the rest of the podcast go to Forging Employee Experience. To connect with Tayo, reach out to him via LinkedIn or through his website and don’t forget to pre-order his book! Diversity and inclusion is a huge opportunity to help an organization grow. It is a competitive advantage that will absolutely help companies outpace their competition. But to seize that advantage, organizations must be deliberate and intentional about how they implement. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Use-Your-Difference-Make-Cross-Cultural/dp/1119590698 Podcast: https://tayorockson.com/podcast Website: www.tayorockson.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forgeant/support

I'm so excited to announce that my book, Use Your Difference To Make A Difference is now available for pre-order. Recent years have seen dramatic changes to several institutions worldwide. Our increasingly interconnected, digitized, and globalized world presents immense opportunities and unique challenges. Modern businesses and schools interact with individuals and organizations from a diverse range of cultural and national backgrounds—increasing the likelihood for miscommunication, errors in strategy, and unintended consequences in the process. This has also spilled into our daily lives and the way we consume information today. Understanding how to navigate these and other pitfalls requires adaptability, nuanced cross-cultural communication, and effective conflict resolution. My goal with this book is to provide readers with a skills-based, actionable plan that transforms them into agents of inclusiveness, connection, and mutual understanding.By the end of the book, you should be able to:Develop self-awareness needed to be a cross-cultural communicator.Develop content, messaging techniques, marketing plans, and business strategies that translate across cultural borders.Help your employees to better understand and collaborate with clients and colleagues from different backgrounds.Create safe environments for students to be themselves.Strengthen cross-cultural competencies in yourself, your team, and your entire organization.Understand the cultural, economic, and political factors surrounding our world.I hope you will be able to check it out.Also, in today's episode, I share a speech I made at the United Nations Global Summit. Professionals from different parts of the world came together to discuss ways to tackle critical issues affecting our world.I got to share some of my thoughts on what it means to be a global leader and how the youth can make a global impact today. The people in attendance included university students, young professionals, and globally significant leaders.Hope you enjoy it and I hope it inspires you to act!Have a glorious week! Love you all!Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeUse Your Difference To Make A Difference Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119590698My Speech at The United Nations Global Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07WIiWmFrDc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a gay man, what does it mean to live OUT the best of who you are?For me it's about recognizing if I've left any best parts of me in the closet, and which of those skills, desires, or talents I want to bring OUT to experience and enjoy.When I was a teenager growing up in the lates 70s and early 80s, I fell in love with figure skating, gymnastics, and contemporary dance. I never got to practice any of those athletic activities, but I watched – in silence and in secret.My memories are in black-and-white, simply because we had a black-and-white television when I was a teenager at home. All joking aside, I made sure that I didn't seem too interested if I was watching something like the Olympics with my parents. I didn't want to give away the attraction I had for the beautiful bodies of the men figure skating, dancing, or performing gymnastics on the rings and the bars.I never felt the freedom to express my desire to my family or my friends. At my high school, all those athletic pursuits were considered gay and anyone who expressed interest was immediately called a faggot. I longed to try out for a dance or gymnastics program, to at least discover what it would be like to express myself through that form of movement.Queer Leadership / MentorshipWhat would it have been like at 16 to have had a queer mentor, someone who could've seen the struggles I was facing as a closeted adolescent? It wasn't until my very early 30s when I decided to study personal training that I realized I had rediscovered one of the best parts of myself that I had forgotten about in my closet.One evening at the end of a yoga class the instructor said to me, "you are so flexible. Were you a gymnast when you were younger?" It was a bittersweet question, because it hurt a little but made me smile at the same time. I had unconsciously prided myself on taking care of how well my body moved and I was trying to find part of myself that I had otherwise locked away.A story like this doesn't have to be true for every gay man, but I know for many of us, especially those closer to my age at 53, we grew up at a time when we didn't have resources like the Internet to find others like us. If we felt threatened and unsafe we kept our identity as closely guarded as possible.As we grow up we may have faced our demons, talked things through, went to therapy, or used personal development to better understand ourselves. But it's amazing how great we can feel, how successful we can become, yet still feel empty. We can still wonder, is that all there is?If you've ever had a feeling like that, think about my story, and ask yourself,“Have I left the best parts of who I am in the closet? What I am not living OUT?”This is a starting point of my Living OUT Leadership “incubator”. LOL (for short) is a space for gay men to work together, understand their uniqueness and difference as gifts of leadership, to dig deep and find out if they've left the best parts of themselves in the closet, and to bring OUT those gifts to make the world a better place.As gay man we have unique and vital insights to teach others.We have a different insight than straight people. Hence the word queer, meaning different or odd (as in not the status quo). If you grew up in the closet, you will have had more than one coming out experience. You came out to different people at different times. As you discovered more about yourself, you may have let out more of who you are. You may act one way around people and another way around others.Because you can't simply point to someone and label them as gay (since there is no visible identifier) we learn to wear a mask. That mask is a social contract to keep us quiet to fit into the norm. But that's not good enough. That's not acceptable. And that might be one of the reasons why you're wondering, is that all there is. To be who you are you need to disrupt the norm!

Tayo Rockson is a storyteller, cultural translator, and brand strategist for change-makers on a mission to use his difference to make a difference. He's been named "Top 40 Millennial Influencers" by New Theory, and is also a 3x TEDx speaker, President/CEO of UYD Management, and the host of the podcast "As Told by Nomads."

Tayo Rockson shares his wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast! You can learn more about Tayo here: http://tayorockson.com/ This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler P.S. Want more focus, mental clarity, and energy? Qualia Mind has completely changed the game for me. Qualia Mind is a premium nootropic supplement that helps support mental performance and brain health. Specifically designed to promote focus, support energy, mental clarity, mood, memory, and creativity. Try it here: http://bit.ly/2KKokBF And use code: TYLER to get 15% off :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

Today's episode of Use Your Difference is on the life lessons I learned from Beauty and the Beast. The messages in Beauty and the Beast are extremely powerful and are ones we should take to heart and share within our own daily lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Today's episode is with Lina Abisoghomyan! Remember her from episode 208? Yup! Well she's being gracious enough to do a special mini episode with us today. Today, she breaks down what the benefits are of being multilingual! If you're thinking of a New Year's resolution, definitely consider picking up a language or two. The benefits are tremendous! To catch Lina's last episode, take a listen here: http://www.uydmedia.com/lina-abisoghomyan-the-diplomat-of-the-future/ To find out more about Lina's company, click here: www.policypear.com I did a Use Your Difference episode on how to learn a language without moving abroad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkbuJ4l6rJI Enjoy the holidays! I think I might drop another episode this week so stay tuned! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tayo Rockson is the founding editor of BrandEdU and the CEO of UYD Media (UYD stands for Use Your Difference). Both companies are committed to helping millennials pursue their passions in careers they love while making a difference. His work has been seen on the Huffington Post, Among Worlds Magazine as well as Global Living Magazine. He is an authority on Third Culture Kids (what we call TCK) and assimilation into new cultures and is the author of The Ultimate Guide To TCK Living. Through his podcast and blog, he is heard and read by thousands of people in over 100 countries.

Connect + Resources: greggclunis.com In this episode Tayo Rockson takes over the microphone and shares his story. You Will Hear: - Why learning new skills is important. - How living like a "starving artist" lead to becoming a 20somthing media executive. - Why it's never too late to go for it. Music: youtube.com/watch?v=QqbalWtblQA Click to view: show page on Awesound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Connect + Resources: greggclunis.com In this episode Tayo Rockson takes over the microphone and shares his story. You Will Hear: - The realization that lead to Tayo leaving his job. - How a car accident changed his life. - How Arianna Huffington inspired him to start his brand. Music: youtube.com/watch?v=WC61BCJpnsw youtube.com/watch?v=genORu-sVPY Click to view: show page on Awesound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Connect + Resources: greggclunis.com In this episode Tayo Rockson takes over the microphone and shares his story. You Will Hear: - Tayo’s origin story and what it was like growing up as the son of a diplomat. - How he utilized his ability to learn new things as a tool to connect with others. - Who his two biggest influences are and why he wants to influence a generation. Music: youtube.com/watch?v=C9mRvvWQAGo Click to view: show page on Awesound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My guest today is millennial, multi-cultural entrepreneur Tayo Rockson. Tayo is a highly versed social and digital leader and is dedicated to creating connection between people of different cultures using new media. Tayo believes that when the world is closer and more connected a far more opportune business landscape emerges. Learn why Tayo encourages his fans and followers to constantly reach outside of their comfort zones, or network, every day to build innovation and reach within their companies. Listen in as he shares why it's not only fun and interesting to meet new people daily, it also enables more diversity in business. Tayo looks to the younger entrepreneurs to model this for the rest of us - and you'll find his story and approach fascinating! If you liked this episode, please share it! I'd also love to ask you to give it a positive review in ITunes, to ensure more founders are inspired to extend their networks and bring more diversity into our lives - personally and professionally. For complete show notes and links mentioned in the episode, please visit www.intrepidentrepreneur.net. 

Tayo is a TCK on a mission! Tayo was raised in Sweden, Burkina Faso, Nigeria (where he comes from), Vietnam and the United States. As he recognized the need to bring awareness and inspiration to the growing TCK and Global Nomad community, Tayo hosts the show as UYD Media (http://www.uydmedia.com/) . UYD Media is a youth media and a digital content platform made by and for TCKs, Global Nomads and Millennials. Its purpose is to inform, inspire, entertain, and celebrate those who are “using their difference to make a difference” in today’s globally interconnected world. Tayo shares with you here in a very intimate way his experience as a TCK, what each country has brought to his rich identity, the challenges that he has been through and how he managed to deal with them and make them become his biggest strengths. He will tell you about his three principals, 3 connectors, that allow him to integrate anywhere. Tayo also shares with you how his parents supported him in his journey and who were the other influencers who helped him thrive during his childhood as a TCK. Tayo has a really fascinating podcast show where he invites TCKs, nomads and entrepreneurs to share their experience, a podcast show with stories of global leaders. Find his podcast here (http://www.uydmedia.com/) . How to find Tayo: Web: www.tayorockson.com (http://tayorockson.com) Twitter:  TayoRockson (https://twitter.com/TayoRockson) Email:  tayorockson@uydmag.com (mailto:tayorockson@uydmag.com)

Founder of UYDMag, Tayo Rockson, returns to Dreamers Podcast to catch up with everything he has been up to! Connect with Tayo Rockson UYDMag As Told By Nomads A very good friend of mine and founder of the growing online publication UYDMag returns to Dreamers Podcast for a 5th time! Tayo Rockson and I got together a few weeks back in Bryant Park, NYC just outside of Times Square to chat and catch up and all of his awesome adventures. I decided to record the conversation so everyone who is playing along at home can see how successful he has become. As a bonus, this episode comes in video format! Please let me know what you think in the comments below, if I should continue to do video interviews? Thank you in advance for all of the love and support! More about Tayo Rockson Tayo Rockson is the CEO and President of UYD Media, a media company that encourages people all over the world to use their difference to make a difference while celebrating diversity and educating others. He is an avid writer whose work can be seen on the Huffington Post, Among Worlds Magazine as well as Global Living Magazine. He is an authority on Third Culture Kids and assimilation into new cultures. He is the author of The Ultimate Guide To TCK Living and through his podcast and blog, he is heard and read by thousands of people in over 100 countries. He grew up in four different continents so he considers himself a citizen of the world. He has lived in Sweden, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Vietnam and the United States and his goal is to ultimately leave the world a better place than it was before he came into it. Once he discovered that he was a Third Culture Kid (TCK) or someone who spent the formative part of his childhood years (0-18) outside of his parents' culture, he vowed to use his global identity to make an impact in the world. Feel free to connect with him on Twitter @TayoRockson where he is actively making new friends every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eITR-Ma16dg Episode 192

This week’s guest, Tayo Rockson, is what we call a ‘third culture kid’. Having lived in Nigeria, Burkino Faso, Sweden, Vietnam, and the US, he came to understand that it’s our differences that make us strong, and now he encourages others to use their diversity to emphasize their own strengths. He’s a very warm guy with […]