Human Potential on Empower Radio: Recent Episodes
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Debra discusses her recent experiences trying to get counseling for her daughter, Sara, and the lessons about labels and fear. Debra and Doug Foresta (the show's producer) explore how labels get in the way, and how we begin to overcome fears and limiting beliefs.
Debra Ruh and Doug Foresta discuss the positives and negatives of technology, and how we can effectively navigate technology and social media. Doug and Debra discuss how we can use technology to the fullest, but also unplug and make sure to connect to a deeper, calmer place within ourselves.
Michael Schwartz, President of Trailhead Productions, LLC, discusses how he continues to make films despite losing his vision. Michael discusses the lessons for all of us about the dangers of labeling others and making assumptions about what others are capable of.
Paul Smyth, Head of IT Accessibility at Barclays Bank, discusses the importance of digital and technological accessibility. Paul discusses the business advantages of accessibility, beyond mere compliance, and how Barclays is building their accessibility efforts into their brand.
Jennie Mustafa Julock, AKA "The Audacity Coach" joins the program to talk about her new book "Hilda" and shares tips for how to overcome the negative beliefs that keep us stuck from reaching our full human potential. Discover how to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and what to do when you feel stuck in overwhelm or fear.
Disability rights advocate Stephane Leblois joins Debra and producer Doug Foresta as they discuss the difference in attitude towards persons with disabilities between the Boomer, Gen X and Millennial generations, and what still needs to change in terms of social attitudes.
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, discusses how Microsoft creates a culture of accessibility. Jenny shares her own journey of accessibility as someone who has hearing loss and how she uses technology in her personal and professional life.
Michael Pirron, the founder of Impact Makers, discusses the "B Corporation" and how it can be used to have greater social impact. Michael shares how his own story of how he came to create a new business model that takes social entrepreneurship to a new level.
This episode features an interview with Dennis Palumbo, a former Hollywood screenwriter (Welcome Back Kotter, My Favorite Year) turned psychotherapist and novelist. Dennis shares his journey of how he became a psychotherapist and his perspective on creativity and the depiction of disabled persons in Hollywood. Doug Foresta co-hosts the episode.
Author and civil rights lawyer Lainey Feingold discusses the power of structured negotiation to increase access for persons with disabilities. Discover how structured negotiation works, and how it can be a winning alternative to lawsuits.
This episode features an interview with Axel Leblois, President and Executive Director of http://g3ict.org as he discusses his journey of running multiple businesses and eventually creating a nonprofit dedicated to disability inclusion. Axel shares tips and advice about how to create successful initiatives and programs that have a social impact.
This episode features an interview with breast cancer survivor Emma Claire as she discusses her journey of staying body positive and the lessons she has learned along the way. Emma also discusses the power of social media in helping her through her journey.
This episode features an interview with Deb Dagit, as she discusses how inclusion and diversity help to unlock human potential. Deb shares her own journey as a person with a disability and what we can do to create more diverse and inclusive work environments.
This episode features an interview with speaker, author and consultant Jennifer Brown as she discusses how to lead in a way that values inclusion and diversity. Discover how to embody a commitment a diversity and inclusion in your leadership practice.
In this episode the Honorable Tony Coelho shares his journey of overcoming the stigma of disability, moving into politics, and eventually becoming the primary sponsor of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Tony shares about the work he is doing in this election, working with Hillary Clinton on disability rights.
This episode features an interview with Rick Sizemore, director of the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Rick discusses the work that they do at the center, and how vocational rehabilitation helps maximize human potential in the workplace
What lessons can we learn about inclusion from a Disney Imagineer? This episode features an interview with former Disney Imagineer and Ruh Global COO Richard Streitz as he discusses inclusion and the business case for hiring persons with disabilities.
Authentic marketing expert and business coach George Kao joins the program to discuss how to bring your best self to work, and the importance of love in business. George discusses his own journey of authenticity and how he runs his business in a manner that is in alignment with his deepest values.
This episode features a conversation between Doug Foresta and Debra Ruh about how disability issues effect all of us as well as the upside of disability.
This episode features a conversation between Debra and her producer Doug Foresta as they discuss whether we should be paid well for doing work that contributes to the social good.