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179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive. We're not going to shy away from the difficult conversations.
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7. How to create opportunities for yourself at work with Edith Duarte
August 27, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBIn today’s podcast, I had a conversation with Edith Duarte, who is a leader and a mother, who when the Covid-19 pandemic started, decided that she wasn’t going to slow down. She stepped up, she created opportunities, she got promoted, and she is sharing how to make that happen with you. Edith Duarte is Senior Account Manager at BDC. She is a trusted advisor in her business community and helps Canadian business accelerate their growth by offering BDC’s platform of financing, advisory service...
6. How to implement a diversity and inclusion intiative that creates lasting change with Tinaye K Manyimo
August 20, 2020 02:56 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this week’s episode, I sit down and talk with Tinaye K Manyimo, who is the founder of Shumba Consulting, and a diversity and inclusion expert. We talked about how hard it is to actually implement diversity and inclusion initiatives and about why companies don’t actually implement them. They talk about diversity all the time, but don’t actually take action. My favorite part of this interview was when Tinaye actually gave me an epiphany moment, when he explained the limitations of internal ...
5. How to build something bigger than yourself with Faten Alshazly, creative director and co-founder of We Us Them
August 13, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBHave you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? About a year and a half ago I was looking around, and to be honest, I felt like I didn’t have enough female role models in the business world that were entrepreneurs building something bigger than themselves. Then I met Faten Alshazly, who is the creative director and co-founder of We Us Them, a global advertising agency with their office here in Halifax. Halifax is a small city, and I had ...
5. How to build something bigger than yourself with Faten Alshazly, Chief Creative Officer of WeUsThem
August 13, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBHave you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? About a year and a half ago I was looking around, and to be honest, I felt like I didn’t have enough female role models in the business world that were entrepreneurs building something bigger than themselves. Then I met Faten Alshazly, who is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of WeUsThem, a global advertising agency who happens to be based in Halifax. Every time I saw her, I learned...
4. How to motivate your employees with a simple question
August 06, 2020 00:21 - 7 minutes - 17.1 MBWhy are my employees not taking initiative right now? Why are they not stepping up to the plate? Why are they not motivated? On this episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast I talk about my Forbes article where we discuss motvation and how to unlock your employee's hidden potential. The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on Forbes.com. You can read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/07/01/how-to-motivate-your-employees-with-a-...
3. How to capitalize on social capital with Amelia Merrick
July 30, 2020 05:07 - 34 minutes - 78 MBAmelia Merrick is studying for her PhD at the University of Toronto. In her research, she is looking to answer these big questions: “How do we support young people’s transition into life-giving work?” “How do we learn to think critically about and for our work?” “What is the role of the workplace?” “What is the role of post-secondary institutions?” “What do we do to make it more likely that work enables us to do and be what we have reasons to value?” In our conversation we discussed how soc...
2. How to bridge the education gap with Charles Milton, CEO of Bursity.org
July 23, 2020 03:12 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBI met Charles Milton about a year ago, and the thing that stood out to me about him was this desire that he has to help people. He wants other people to succeed, and to help them overcome whatever barriers are in the way of them moving forward in creating the success that they want. I am so honoured to consider him one of my friends and that he came on the podcast to share his story with you. He is the founder and CEO of Bursity, which is a company that is bridging the education gap, and get...
1. How to have an open and honest conversation around the #blacklivesmatter movement with Sylvia Parris-Drumond
July 16, 2020 16:24 - 43 minutes - 100 MBIn the inaugural episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast, I sit down with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute. I am very grateful to have people like her in my life, as we had an open and honest conversation about the #blacklivesmatter movement and learned about the black community in Nova Scotia. Previously the Diversity at Work Podcast, the Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is w...
1. How to have an open and honest conversation around the #blacklivesmatter movement with Sylvia Parris-Drumond
July 16, 2020 02:11 - 44 minutes - 101 MBIn the inaugural episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast, I sit down with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute. I am very grateful to have people like her in my life, as we had an open and honest conversation about the #blacklivesmatter movement and learned about the black community in Nova Scotia. Previously the Diversity at Work Podcast, the Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is w...
19. How Fathers Can Give their Daughters a Better, Brighter, Fairer Future with Michelle Travis
June 18, 2020 03:37 - 43 minutes - 31.5 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are sharing a special episode in honor of Father's Day. I sat down and talked with Michelle Travis, who is a law professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and the authour of the book, Dads for Daughters. In this interview we talked about practical things that fathers of daughters can do today to make the workplace better for women, so that when their daughters get to the workplace their daughters can thrive and can more e...
18. How to prepare for a job interview
June 16, 2020 02:37 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are talking about preparing for a job interview. I actually started out as a career coach – I could see all of these amazing skills that they had, but they couldn’t see it for themselves let alone convince someone else in a job search process that they were capable of doing the job. A lot of the interview prep I saw online was very scripted. But when you’re rehearsed and just saying a script you can’t connect authentically with people. And...
17. What to do now if you lost your job
June 04, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we're talking about building your resume and LinkedIn profile to help you get a new job, especially if you have been laid off during the pandemic. So many people have gotten laid off that the unemployment rate in April in Canada was 13%. That means a LOT of people lost their jobs. And I know the ripple effects are not over. This is a REAL Problem. And it affects everyone. Even if you’re listening to this and have a job right now it doesn’t ...
16. What is the meaning of Ambition Theory?
May 28, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBWe recently re-branded the company! What does ambition theory mean? In a nutshell, it's Motivation + Strategy, it's the sweet spot between personal development and tactical strategies so that you can actually implement what you're learning. The first question we ask all of our clients is 'What drives your ambition?'. The answer isn't always straightforward, but once you can answer this the path forward becomes clear. In this episode I'm sharing what it is and how I figured this out. Buy an...
15. Why you still need to have goals and ambition right now
May 21, 2020 11:28 - 26 minutes - 21 MBYou had all these grand plans for 2020, you were going to get that promotion, you were going to get new clients, you were going to make more money and you were going to be an amazing role model. But now things are different, and maybe you're wondering if it's still OK to have these goals. Today I'm sharing why being ambitious is more important than ever especially for women who are in leadership positions. I'm sharing one simple tool that you can implement right now that will help you to mov...
Why you still need to have goals and ambition right now
May 21, 2020 11:28 - 26 minutes - 21 MBYou had all these grand plans for 2020, you were going to get that promotion, you were going to get new clients, you were going to make more money and you were going to be an amazing role model. But now things are different, and maybe you're wondering if it's still OK to have these goals. Today I'm sharing why being ambitious is more important than ever especially for women who are in leadership positions. I'm sharing one simple tool that you can implement right now that will help you to mov...
14. How I got out of my comfort zone with Trudy Dyer of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
May 08, 2020 00:09 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBThis episode of the Diversity at Work podcast is a bit different - I invited Trudy Dyer, Executive Director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on the podcast – but we’re not talking about her, we’re actually talking about me, and how she saw this potential in me that I did not see in myself. She offered me an opportunity, and immediately my reaction was to say no, and thoughts of imposter syndrome filed my head. I wanted to bring her on the podcast to really share how she stepped up to the...
13. The importantce of investing in yourself in uncertain times with Andrea Janzen
April 29, 2020 22:34 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are talking about why you need to invest in yourself right now. The reasons why it is the best time today to spend time, money and energy on your professional development. Today I’ll be sharing strategies you can implement right now, and these are things that my clients have implemented in the past month to help them get new clients, get new jobs, and position themselves to be ready for a promotion and a raise. To make more money, have mo...
12. How to lead in times of uncertainty with David Hudock
April 23, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 74 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I interviewed David Hudock, who spent 32 years in senior leadership positions in the Canadian Navy. I sat down with him to talk about what it’s like to lead in crisis situations, as we are currently navigating uncertain times. I wanted to learn from someone who has experience leading big teams during really challenging times. I was looking for a perspective that is different from the typical business books on how to step up, how to be there f...
11. How ambitious women thrive in uncertain times
April 19, 2020 16:03 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe world is a crazy place right now. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I've learned one month into the Covid-19 pandemic and how I'm applying it to my life and my business. I'm talking about: - Mindset hacks that can keep you positive so that you can use your creativity to find opportunities to move forward and take action. - Why I'm investing in professional development right now and how it's helping me to move my career forward. - How to reframe any fear or anxiety by ask...
10. How to thrive as a couple during times of crisis with author Jennifer Petriglieri
April 09, 2020 03:22 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MBIn this interview, I got to connect with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. I read her book in the fall, and when I was reading it, I have to say it was like Jennifer was in my head observing my life, and how my partner and I have made decisions about our careers and our relationship. If you haven’t had a conversation with your partner about what ambitions you have from a family perspective and a career perspective, the...
9. How to persist through adversity with Dr. Vanessa Sweet
April 03, 2020 19:30 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Dr. Vanessa Sweet. She is preparing for the biggest challenge of her career, which is being on the front lines during the covid-19 pandemic. In this conversation we talked about how training your mindset has been a crucial part of her medical training. How to thrive in times of crisis and how imposter syndrome is showing up for her and the other doctors that she works with right now, and how they're overcoming it. Sign up to...
8. Live episode: Why networking and leveraging relationships is the only way to move your career forward with Jodi Millen and Lindsay Reynolds
April 03, 2020 02:16 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MBThis episode of the Diversity at Work podcast is a very special episode. It is our first LIVE podcast recording that we did on March 4th to acknowledge International Women's Day. It was at an event called Celebrating Ambition, for diversity champions in the construction industry in Toronto. This event started because I was frustrated navigating the construction industry by myself. I met Jodi Millen back in January, and Lindsay Reynolds jumped on board soon after. We realized that trying to d...
7. What's happening in Italy, from a Canadian in Rome, with Tonia Szkurhan
April 01, 2020 19:06 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBHave you ever heard that saying "When you’re looking for a leader, all you need is to find someone who is one chapter ahead of you"? On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I interview Tonia Szkurhan, who is a Canadian living in Rome, right now, in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic. We talked about how Tonia is pivoting her singing career, what its really like to be on lockdown for 18 days, and why Tonia was so disapointed when Candians turned up at the grocery stores hoarding to...
6. How to cope with fear and anxiety with Olethea Pimenta, Registered Therapist
March 31, 2020 20:34 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I got to talk to Olethea Pimenta, a registered therapist who is the most innovative therapist I have ever met. We talked about fear in uncertain times and how the fear you are experiencing right now might be something you've already gone through before. She gave me a bunch of techniques to help reframe what is happening with your fear and anxiety so that you can move forward, stay positive, and see opportunities to really thrive in this time ...
5. How to stay connected with each other through food with Jamie Deveaux, food blogger and celebrity chef
March 30, 2020 21:21 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBIn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I got to interview Jamie Deveaux, who is a chef and was recently on the Food Network show, Wall of Chefs which he won! We talked about food, and how slowing down in times like these is a great way to ground yourself and connect with your family. We also discussed how foodis such a good way that humans connect with each other through, and when we are in this state of isolating ourselves, how we can actulally use food to keep our relationships ...
4. Strategies to successfully work from home with Pat Sweet
March 27, 2020 17:12 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Pat Sweet from the Engineering and Leadership blog to talk about strategies around working from home. We talked about productivity methods and how to stay connected with people when you're working remotely. We also talked about stategies for both leaders and team members on how to show up for the people they work with and how to best support them where they need it right now. Pat also works at LockheedMartin, as a systems defe...
3. How to have a conversation about the gender gap during self-isolation with Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Woodward Berst
March 26, 2020 18:53 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBOn this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Woodward Berst, a mother and daughter team who produced and directed the documentary Pioneers in Skirts. In this movie, they talk about women's ambition and the reasons why the gender gap really exists. If you've listened to my podcast for a while, you probably know that the gender gap is not a women's issue, it's a cultural issue. So if you want to have a conversation with your daughter, with your par...
2. How to communicate with employees and customers in times of crisis
March 25, 2020 17:42 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode I interviewed Natasha Compton, who is a PR expert and owner of Be Curious PR. She and I talked about strategies to communicate with your customers and your employees during times of crisis. Natasha shared some examples of what you can do if you want your customers to be excited and keep buying things from you during this time of uncertainty. We also talked about how to communicate internally and what to do if your employees are actually not on board with the decision that h...
1) How to cope in times of crisis with Andrea Janzen
March 24, 2020 19:36 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to the Diversity at Work podcast Season 2! Today we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming and are launching a special season on thriving in times of uncertainty. It is March 23rd today and we are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leadership coach, I have a ton of resources that can help people get through difficult times. People are working from home, people are losing their jobs. Things are pretty crazy right now. And I wanted to use the next c...
50. Opening doors for women in trades with Reva Bond Ramsden (repeat episode)
March 19, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes - 37.2 MBIt's been a year since the Diversity at Work Podcast started, and to celebrate we're re-releasing our favourite and most popular episodes as we gear up for Season Two coming soon!!! Reva Bond Ramsden is the Dean of Construction for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). After learning that females represented only 2% of the student population in the School of Manufacturing, she got really curious about the the gender gap. This curiosity led Reva to become a trailblazer and adv...
49. How to negotiate and get what you want with Fotini Iconomopoulos (repeat episode)
March 12, 2020 03:27 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's been a year since the Diversity at Work Podcast started, and to celebrate we're re-releasing our favourite and most popular episodes as we gear up for Season Two coming soon!!! In this episode I chat with Fotini Iconomopoulos, who shares negotiation strategies that you can implement right away to get what you want at work. Fotini is an MBA professor, a keynote speaker, a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and soon to be published author. We talked about the gender pay gap and how imp...
48. The science behind the Ambitious Every Day Journal with Darren Steeves
March 05, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, I chat with Darren Steeves owner of Vendura Wellness. With a multifaceted background in exercise physiology with athletes and health consulting in organizations, Darren's focus is on resiliency and building mental strength whether you are an Olympic level high-performance athlete or just a regular human. Vendura Wellness utilizes evidence based best practices within Multi-Disciplinary Total Health Teams to deliver unique strategic planning for your organization. This colla...
47. Discussing diversity in the African-Nova Scotian community with Sylvia Parris-Drumond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute
February 27, 2020 02:33 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn this episode I sat down and chatted with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute. In this conversation we discussed how to best facilitate diversity and learning both in the workplace and in schools, and how to create a welcoming atmosphere for diverse populations in these places. Through her I learned about the details of the African-Nova Scotian experience and how the repercussions of the colonial experience affect people in her community today. Sylvia's ...
46. Flexible work increases productivity and bridges the talent gap with Jennifer Hargreaves
February 20, 2020 03:33 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode I sit down to chat with Jenifer Hargreaves, CEO and founder of Tellent, an organization that brings together experienced female professionals who have evolved beyond the 9 – 5 work model to connect, network and find meaningful and financially rewarding work so that they can lead, live and earn on their own terms. Jennifer is a business owner and master problem solver committed to connecting and bridging work opportunities for professional women in the new economy. In this co...
45. Championing diversity in the pre-fabrication industry with CEO Amy Marks
February 13, 2020 17:43 - 50 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode I sit down and chat with Amy Marks, CEO of XSite Modular, one of the leading companies in prefabricated modular building and consulting. Amy created the position of prefabrication consultant, defining the language and concepts used throughout the industry. Amy is a thought leader in both domestic and international circles, and has served on many boards and been a keynote speaker at industry events. In all these opportunities, Amy has championed diversity in the prefabricatio...
44. Leveraging relationships and embracing sponsorship was the strategy that got my company big corporate clients.
February 06, 2020 19:32 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode we're pulling back the curtain and sharing how the concept of sponsorship is showing up in our company. I'm sharing the reasons why so many people said no to me in the early days of my business and the only way that I was able to land big corporate clients is by leveraging relationships. A lot of people hate the word networking, and feel uncomfortable using the word sponsorship. It often brings up feelings of being inauthentic. The truth is, it's actually a lot of fun and o...
43. Gender diversity from a masculine perspective with Jake Stika Executive Director of Next Gen Men
February 02, 2020 21:03 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThere are a lot of women who talk about gender and diversity in the workplace, but not a lot of men. Here's the truth about gender equality: it isn't about men vs. women. It's actually about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive and that means it's better for men too. Jake Stika AKA 'The guy that talks about gender' is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. They create brave spaces to engage, educate, & empower men and boys on gender & equality. I found this conversat...
42. How to begin implementing sponsorship at your company
January 23, 2020 04:06 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBSponsorship sounds amazing, but how do you actually implement it? How do you take this concept that nobody really talks about and use it as a tool to close the gender gap in the workplace? In this episode I’m talking about how you can get started and why the best place to start is at the top of the organization. The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on Forbes.com. You can read the full article here https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/12/19/how-to-...
41. Why women love working in the trades with Lorien Barlow, director Hard Hatted Woman.
January 16, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MBLorien Barlow began developing the documentary Hard Hatted Woman in 2013 and has since then interviewed dozens of tradeswomen from all over the US. The film is currently in post production and will be making it’s debut later in 2020. In this interview we talked about what motivated Lorien to take on this project and what she learned filming women on construction sites all across the US. Her biggest ‘aha’ moment was when she started to explore the reasons why women go into the trades, because...
40. Shifting your mindset from surviving to thriving makes the workplace better for everybody with Steve Foran
January 09, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 41.9 MBSteve Foran is the grateful CEO of Gratitude at Work, a happiness company he founded in 2006. Steve has been on the leading edge of gratitude based research, writing and teaching for more than 15 years. He is the author of the book Surviving to Thriving: The 10 laws of Grateful Leadership. In this conversation, we talk about mindset. It’s our default to see our situation from a place of scarcity with a survival mindset. If we really want to thrive we need to shift to a thriving mindset whic...
39. Do this before you set your 2020 goals.
January 03, 2020 19:23 - 35 minutes - 29.6 MBHappy New Year! It's the start of a new decade, and everyone is talking about goals .The sad thing about this, is that most people won't actually achieve the goals the set for themselves this January. Did you know that most people give up on their fitness resolutions by January 12? And 80% of people give up on their non fitness resolutions by mid February. I don't want this to be you. In this episode I walk you through the steps you can take so that you can achieve your goals this yea...
38. Diversity and Inclusion in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry with Danielle Civitillo
December 20, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBDanielle shares how she started a Diversity and Inclusion initiative at VHB. Danielle works in the AEC industry which stands for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Danielle and I talk about what it takes to get a Diversity and Inclusion initiative off the ground in a traditionally male dominated industry. Danielle was really open about how change is happening slowly. The truth is, when you're the one doing the work it's hard to see progress. The truth is in 18 short months they've g...
37. Curiosity is the Secret Weapon for Closing the Gender Gap
December 12, 2019 03:14 - 9 minutes - 9.75 MBThe gender gap can be overwhelming. It's hard to know even where to get started. In this episode I'm reading my latest Forbes article explaining why not knowing the answer might be the best approach. The article was originally published in Forbes on October 11, 2019 You can read the article here https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/11/curiosity-is-the-secret-weapon-for-closing-the-gender-gap/#3fbfbd554e5b You can see the Catalyst pyramid here https://www.catalyst.org/r...
36. Asking different questions and redefining your strengths with Don Bureaux President and CEO of Nova Scotia Community College
December 06, 2019 11:01 - 53 minutes - 44.3 MBDon Bureaux is the President and CEO of Nova Scotia Community College. He successfully created a diverse leadership team by reframing one simple question. Instead of asking 'Do you have what it takes to be a leader at this organization?' He asked 'What kind of leader do you want to be?' This opened up new opportunities for people to play into their strengths, become better leaders and build a high performing team. Don believes that your strengths are not the things you are good at, but ins...
35. Authentic Leadership with Jenn Wicks
November 28, 2019 15:52 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn today's podcast, I chat with Jenn Wicks of Jenn WIcks Coaching about her work overseas and her path to becoming an authentic leader, and how she shares her knowledge with others. Jenn works closely with senior leaders and technical experts in mature organizations who want to lead with greater impact, drive innovation, and foster healthy communication. One-on-one, she works with clients to identify their strengths so they can show up authentically and ethically, in alignment with their cor...
34. Being more creative with Melissa Lloyd of Doodle Lovely
November 21, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MBDid you know doodling could help you retain information while on a phone call, or jog your memory for important tasks? In this episode I chat with Melissa Lloyd, a Senior Brand & Graphic Designer, at Lovely Studio, and founder of Doodle Lovely, a journalling and doodling tool designed to help you focus. Melissa and I chat about how doodling helps you focus, and how she helps corporate employees reconnect with their creative sides and become more productive in the process. She is dedicated to...
33. Why women don’t support other women
November 14, 2019 01:10 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s unfortunate but true. Women don’t always support other women. In this episode I’m unpacking what the evidence says about this. I’m also sharing a story of when I fell into the trap of not supporting another woman’s success. This issue comes up a lot, and it’s easy for us to point the finger and blame others. The truth is, if we really want things to change, we need to start with ourselves. You can read about the research here https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amj.2014.0538 You can ...
32. How to be a better ally with Karen Catlin
November 07, 2019 03:25 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe know that in order to create a workplace that truly supports diversity, women and minorities can’t take this on alone. Karen Catlin is a former Vice President at Adobe, author, keynote speaker and leadership coach. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, eBay, and Intuit, as well as entrepreneurs and individuals. This conversation is about how you can be a better ally in your workplace to women and minorities. You...
31. EY’s women’s leadership training mistakes
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe curriculum from EY’s women’s leadership training has been all over the news this week. A training program called Power Presence Purpose, pretty much reinforced every single gender stereotype that exists in the workplace. Many people are shocked, myself included. I actually thought it was fake news. In this episode I talk about what we can learn from this and why it’s time to stop trying to change women’s behaviours and look at organizational culture instead. You can read the article her...
30. How to create opportunities for yourself with Gail Banack, Chief Kids Officer at Indigo
October 25, 2019 01:04 - 46 minutes - 46.7 MBGail Banack is the Vice President Kids AKA Chief Kids Officer at Indigo. I had the pleasure of working with Gail many years ago at Canadian Tire. The thing I admire about Gail the most is her ability to create opportunities for herself. She takes ownership of her own career, seizes every opportunity to move herself forward and also holds the door open for others. In this conversation we talk about risk and how sometimes career moves don’t always work out. Gail was a part of Target’s entry an...