Change Conversations

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

This podcast is about navigating business and life during a time of great technological and cultural upheaval, while creating a more equitable workplace – and a better world. Now, more than ever, business and community leaders are well-positioned to drive important and lasting change, creating a movement, not just a moment.

Etheredge is committed to accelerating equality for all and showing businesses and people how to use their platforms and privilege to drive profound and purposeful change. He’s inspired by how Emmanuel is helping our country confront racism through his popular YouTube show and book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.

In Change Conversations, Jimmy and Emmanuel have unfiltered conversations with inspiring guests who are purpose-driven leaders, challenging us to step up, think differently, and make the kind of change that really matters – change to shape a more equitable future.

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Episodes

Can you be your authentic self at work? (Episode 12)

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MB

The workplace is an arena where authenticity and individuality have traditionally been snuffed out. Uniformity was prized over cultivating personal strengths, and appearing to have all the answers took precedence over lifelong learning. Today, more industry leaders are seeing the value in authenticity. Being your authentic self means you have an awareness of who you are and what you stand for, and you express yourself honestly and consistently to the world. Authentic leadership means lea...

Looking back: highlights from a year of Change Conversations (Episode 10, Part Two)

June 07, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MB

Inclusion & diversity, racism, the skills gap, shecession, representation, mentorship, invisible disabilities, health equity, mental health: We've covered a lot of ground in the first year of Change Conversations. Listen in as we share some of our favorite moments and highlights over the course of the past year.

Mental health: checking in and changing the conversation (Episode 11)

May 20, 2022 15:45 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Mental health is one of the most pressing – and most discussed – concerns in our lives today. Businesses are starting to put mental health support at the forefront of their health and wellness strategies and are offering more programs to help create working environments that are more compassionate. What has been the domino effect on workforces? What are the leadership qualities needed? What are the programs and structures needed? How can we measure what programs are working? What more can ...

Looking back: highlights from a year of Change Conversations (Episode 10, Part One)

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MB

Inclusion & diversity, racism, the skills gap, shecession, representation, mentorship, invisible disabilities, health equity, mental health. We've covered a lot of ground in the first year of Change Conversations. Listen in as we share some of our favorite moments and highlights over the course of the season.

Mental health: An open conversation with gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman (Episode 9)

April 07, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MB

Mental health has emerged as one of the most pressing issues in our lives today. And—more than ever—one of the most discussed. Business leaders are starting to speak openly about their own thoughts and struggles, putting this crisis at the top of agendas, and developing programs to create more supportive workplace mental health programs. What has been the “trickle down” effect of this candor on employee mental health? How are leaders reaching the employees who need to hear the message? ...

Humanizing healthcare is good for people and for business (Episode 8)

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MB

The COVID crisis underscored many cracks in our healthcare system, a system with longstanding inequities. It also showed us how interconnected we are, and that we can make powerful change when we work together to improve community health. The focus of this session is to explore the technology that will help close gaps in access to health care, especially for underserved communities. In fact, it's already happening. We'll talk with Comcast about their digital health platform that offers ...

Building a diverse talent pool - start with skills (Episode 7)

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

There is a talent crisis in the US right now. We have workforces that don’t reflect our populations and are disproportionately impacted based on their race or ethnicity. We have people leaving the workforce at staggering levels, and we have companies looking to close the skills gap and advance equitable hiring. It seems there is a disconnect between people eager to work, people leaving the workforce, and companies unable to fill roles. We will share what leaders can do to bring the right p...

Actions Speak: building an inclusive culture (Episode 6)

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MB

Jimmy and Emmanuel are joined by industry luminaries who are committed to building truly inclusive workplace cultures. Much progress has been made since the era of the Civil Rights Movement, but there is still more work to be done. Now more than ever, society is holding businesses to higher standards. Stakeholders, including investors and employees, expect organizations to deliver value responsibly and sustainably. In this episode, we will unpack how leaders can create lasting change f...

Women, Work and Covid: Ending the Shecession (Episode 5, Part 2)

December 31, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MB

Women lost their jobs or left the workforce at significantly higher rates than men during the pandemic and have encountered more long-term barriers to reentry. As a result, this economic era has earned the nickname the “shecession.” The pandemic also eroded years of progress towards gender equality at work. In part 2 of this two-part episode, we will outline the social issues the pandemic has exposed and explore ways that employers can provide equitable skilling and meaningful employment t...

Episode 5, Part 1: Women, Work and Covid: Ending the Shecession

December 02, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 65.6 MB

Women lost their jobs or left the workforce at significantly higher rates than men during the pandemic and have encountered more long-term barriers to reentry. As a result, this economic era has earned the nickname the “shecession.” The pandemic also eroded years of progress towards gender equality at work. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we will outline the social issues the pandemic has exposed and explore ways that employers can provide equitable skilling and meaningful employment t...

Episode 4: You Have To See It to Be It

August 26, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MB

Representation matters in sports, music, advertising and entertainment. When you see yourself on the big and small screen, in ad campaigns and leadership roles, it creates a wider sense of possibility; you can more fully envision that doors are open to you. More diversity on screen, in ads, on stage and in decision-making positions goes a long way towards inspiring the next generation – the notion that we have to “see it to be it.” It also makes good business sense. Equity is not only imp...

Episode 3: Invisible Disabilities

August 05, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 81.5 MB

Invisible disabilities aren't immediately apparent to others. They include developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD, visual or auditory impairment, and more. Because these disabilities can fly under the radar, a segment of the workforce lacks on-the-job support or, even worse, they can’t get their foot in the door because the hiring process just isn’t designed for them. Companies are starting to understand how to retain different types of employees by highlighting their strengths an...

Episode 2: Setting the stage for inclusion and innovation

July 15, 2021 16:34 - 30 minutes - 69 MB

Becoming an entrepreneur is tough. When it comes to launching new and innovative business ideas, you need the right types of support to turn dreams into reality. That’s why making inroads into industries like tech can be especially hard for African American, Black, Hispanic American and Latinx entrepreneurs. With less access to networks of mentors and investors, the odds of success are not in their favor. This episode focuses on the systemic barriers to success that African American, Blac...

Let's Get Uncomfortable

June 17, 2021 16:06 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Emmanuel Acho has changed the nature of conversations around race and equality in the US. Jimmy Etheredge has built his leadership agenda for Accenture North America on the commitment to doing well by doing good. In this mind-opening inaugural episode of Change Conversations, they get honest and real about their motivation and commitment to inspiring action from leaders, employees and communities that leads to equality for all. With a little humor and a lot of grit they show they are not afr...

Episode 1: Let's Get Uncomfortable

June 17, 2021 16:06 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Introducing Change Conversations

June 09, 2021 21:02 - 52 seconds - 1.98 MB

Jimmy Etheredge (CEO – North America, Accenture) and Emmanuel Acho (FS1 Sports Analyst, former NFL Linebacker, and NYT Bestselling Author & Host, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man"), co-host Change Conversations. This podcast is about navigating business and life during a time of great technological and cultural upheaval, while creating a more equitable workplace – and a better world. Now, more than ever, business and community leaders are well-positioned to drive important and...