Envision RISE: Recent Episodes
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With RISE companies realize the importance of a diverse workforce powered with voices of people from different backgrounds, personalities and thinking styles across the global workplace. RISE creates an environment where all people are encouraged to draw upon their unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to advance business goals. Join us as we explore all things in #Diversity, #Equity, and #Inclusion.
EnvisionRISE Podcast | Matthew SeKol author of ESG Mindset: Business Reliance and Sustainable Growth joins host Staci Hegarty to discuss ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and its impact on business growth. ESG is about more than just cutting carbon emissions and winning awards. It involves key business issues, stakeholder interests, and financial health. Managing these requires many different skills to improve what works, and fix what doesn’t.
#ESG #SustainableBusiness
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Dona Amelia co-founder of Executives' Global Network in Singapore and Malaysia joins host Staci Hegarty to share how the EGN platform works to bring together senior executives from various industries to openly discuss their challenges, as well as trending topics in a safe and collaborative environment. Dona Amelia shares how emphasis is on creating a space for vulnerability, authenticity and self-care, providing leaders with support and community.
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Dona's Website
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#TeamBuilding #CulturalImmersion #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceWellbeing #OCM #OrganizationalChange
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Lori Pace, founder of Changing Paces International and strategic partner, joins Staci Hagerty to explore the concept of third places—locations that aren't home or work, such as conferences and team-building events. Lori shares insights from her recent experience in the Philippines, where she engaged in luxury travel, philanthropy, and team-building activities. They discuss how the hospitality industry is leading in creating inclusive environments and how conversations and interactions in these third places can foster teamwork and innovation.
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Lori's Website
Lori's LinkedIn
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#EnvisionRISE Podcast | Lori Pace, founder of Changing Paces International and strategic partner, joins Staci Hegarty, COO of Envision RISE, to discuss the transformative power of strategic workplace culture in the first of many episodes this podcast series. Lori shares her journey of creating multicultural environments and the challenges organizations face in evolving their cultures post-pandemic. Staci and Lori delve into the importance of compassion over compliance, leadership accountability, and how individual contributors can take proactive steps to feel valued and drive change. Together, they emphasize that strategic cultural transformation is not just about meeting diversity quotas but fostering an inclusive, innovative, and risk-tolerant work environment.
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Lori's LinkedIn
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | In this episode, Aneace Haddad, an executive coach and author of "The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar," shares his journey from being a tech entrepreneur to an executive coach, emphasizing the profound transformations he experienced during midlife. They discuss the shifts in leadership styles necessary for adapting to cultural and technological changes, the challenges of integrating AI in the workplace, and the importance of authentic leadership. Aneace highlights how midlife transitions can unlock leadership superpowers, advocating for a change-friendly mindset that values wisdom and connection over rigid adherence to past methods.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | In this episode, Tammy Alvarez, CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, joins host Staci Hegarty to discuss breaking traditional career rules and cultivating effective leadership. Tammy shares insights from her extensive corporate experience and entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of loving Mondays and rejecting the notion of sacrificing happiness for success. They delve into strategies for developing a growth mindset, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Tammy challenges conventional wisdom on career transitions, urging listeners to leverage their skills as assets and explore opportunities beyond their current industry.
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Tammy's LinkedIn
Career Winners Circle
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | In this episode of the Envision Rise podcast, we welcome Simone Ross, CEO of the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, for an insightful conversation. Simone shares her professional journey from healthcare executive to entrepreneur and nonprofit leader. They dive into the unique mission of the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, focusing on creating opportunities for women in business and addressing systemic barriers. Simone highlights the importance of intentional leadership, inclusive business practices, and equitable access to resources. Tune in to gain valuable insights into empowering women in the workforce and driving positive change in organizational culture.
Learn more about Simone and the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce:
LinkedIn: Simone's LinkedIn, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn
Instagram: @cowomenschamber @simonedross
Website: https://simone-ross.com/ https://cwcc.org/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Aaron Golub, the first legally blind D1 football player and now a renowned speaker and entrepreneur, shares his inspirational journey from overcoming obstacles to achieving success, highlighting the importance of perseverance and gratitude. He emphasizes the significance of authentic leadership, effective communication, and fostering inclusivity in organizations. Offering valuable insights, Aaron encourages individuals to embrace their differences and take responsibility for their own success.
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https://aarongolub.com/
aaron@aarongolub.com
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Poorvi Parkhie, a business attorney based in Denver, Colorado, shares the essential legal aspects of small business ownership. Poorvi discusses her journey from in-house counsel at Sallie Mae to supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises with their legal needs, emphasizing the importance of legal protection from the outset. She shares the significance of policies, contracts, and compliance with evolving regulations, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating the complex legal landscape of business ownership.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/poorvi-parkhie-32371389/
https://www.poorviparkhie.com
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Elaine Biech, a distinguished author and seasoned trainer, dives into the intricacies of training and development in today's workplace. Elaine shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to becoming an influential figure in the world of training, driven by her passion for helping others find their professional calling. Throughout the conversation, Elaine underscores the importance of authentic connection and creativity in effective training delivery. She emphasizes the need for trainers to align training objectives with organizational goals, ensuring that every learning opportunity contributes meaningfully to the company's success. With enlightening anecdotes and practical advice, Elaine offers valuable insights into engaging adult learners, overcoming resistance to training, and cultivating a growth mindset in both trainers and trainees.
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Learn more about Elaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-biech-a159203/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Ryan Morrison, an accomplished agency recruiter with eight years of experience in the field, explores the intricate world of talent acquisition, shedding light on the challenges faced by recruiters and offering valuable guidance for individuals navigating the job market. Ryan shares his wealth of experience and expertise, discussing the art of optimizing resumes to stand out in a competitive landscape. He delves into the nuances of the interview process, providing actionable tips for both recruiters and job seekers to streamline and enhance the overall experience. The episode touches on the evolving landscape of career building, with Ryan offering strategic advice on how individuals can shape a successful and fulfilling professional journey.
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Learn more about Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmorrison21183615/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Ahmad Burse, Corporate Coach for Veterans at Burst Creative Consulting and retired veteran, shares insights into the challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian life and offers valuable advice for both veterans and employers. The discussion covers topics such as translating military experience into civilian resumes, acclimating to a new work culture, and the importance of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship for veterans in the workplace.
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Leadership #VeteranEmployment #Coaching #Mentoring #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #EnvisionRISE
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Karuna Ramanathan, CEO and organizational transformation expert takes us through his four decade career spanning leadership development in the Singapore Armed Forces and government and independent consultancy. Karuna and Staci get into the intricacies of driving change in industries where structures and cultures can resist transformation, emphasizing the emotional aspects of work and the importance of leadership presence. Karuna advocates for leaders to be authentic, open about their struggles, and mindful of their impact on team well-being.
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Learn more about Karuna: https://krk.sg/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Leigha May, leadership and life coach, shares the challenges of what work-life balance looks like in the post-pandemic workplace, emphasizing the pivotal role of culture, inclusivity, and adaptability in talent management and employee retention to foster an environment conducive to overall success.
Visit Leigha's Website, Leigha May Coaching
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Alex Breuckmann, Author and Founder of Brueckmann Executive Consulting, emphasizes the distinction between strategy and planning with a key focus on achieving cohesive and effective leadership teams. Alex underlines the need for transparent change management, aligning individual work with the organization's purpose. He encourages aspiring leaders to learn from both good and bad examples, with a shift towards conscious, people-centered leadership in today's workplace.
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Pick up Alex’s New Book "The Strategy Legacy" on Amazon
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In this #EnvisionRISE Snippet, Mike Sophir, CEO of the JCC Denver tells us about the upcoming JAAMM series taking place next week featuring arts, authors, music, and movies featuring Jewish traditions and welcoming all people to come and participate. Learn about the history, significance, and upcoming events that make the JCC Denver a vibrant hub for cultural exploration and dialogue.
Visit their website to learn more: https://www.jccdenver.org/arts-culture/festivals/jaamm-festival/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Shayne Halls, CEO & Author, offers insights into the intersection of talent acquisition and artificial intelligence (AI). He discusses AI's growing role in various aspects of recruitment, including automated application responses, video interview facial recognition, and AI-driven applicant tracking systems (ATS). Shayne acknowledges the potential for AI to impact diversity and inclusion, cautioning about the risks of bias if not managed properly. He emphasizes the need for AI bias training, particularly for leaders and HR teams, and suggests using AI to analyze and enhance job descriptions for neutrality and inclusiveness.
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Pick up Shayne’s Book “Inclusion 2.0” on Amazon.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Paul Yeochum, Co-Creator Find Mojo, breaks down the Find Mojo Motivators Assessment and exactly how motivators are significant in the workplace. He shares the five motivational archetypes, discussing how aligning individual motivators with job roles can increase job satisfaction and productivity. He also highlights how managers can use the motivators assessment to enhance team dynamics and create a more fulfilling work environment.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Shara Ruffin, a licensed social worker, author, and founder of Journey to Licensure, discusses her path in social work, addressing challenges like exam disparities. She shares personal struggles, multiple licensure exam attempts, and the impact of loss and motherhood. Shara highlights fostering supportive workplaces, promoting emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and self-reflection for managers and employees. Her determination to empower social workers and her books, "90 Days of Prayer" and "90 Days of Inspiration," catering to licensure exam preparation, are also explored.
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socialwork #coaching #workplacewellness #emotionalintelligence #perseverance #inclusion
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Speaker and author Karen Allen joins us to explore the power of her expertise, having a growth mindset. Karen shares her personal journey and the importance of reframing negative thoughts. Together, she and host Staci Hegarty highlight the benefits of mindfulness, positive psychology, and neuroplasticity plus the role of feedback in fostering growth mindset within organizations.
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Visit Karen's Website
Pick up her book "Stop and Shift"
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Kyle Bixenmann and Clayton Vetter, Intermountain Health, share how understanding and addressing trauma can create a supportive environment where employees thrive. They explore decision-making, learning new skills through the brain's use-dependent nature and the impact of the pandemic on stress tolerance. Kyle and Clayton also explain the significance of empathetic listening and self-care to build resilient teams and navigate mental health challenges.
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EnvisionRISE | J. Dwayne Garnett, Love Is A Parable, joins us again on reevaluating the qualifications we set for job roles. He and host Staci Hegarty discuss ageism, generational entrepreneurship, and the influence of inherent bias on our decisions. From tattooed receptionists to gendered positions, they challenge our preconceived notions about the "ideal candidate." J highlights the power of personal acceptance and storytelling in understanding and addressing such biases.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Mike Sophir and Daniel Siegel of the Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) explore the JCC's rich history, its pivotal role in fostering Jewish culture, and its welcoming stance towards the broader community. Discover the numerous programs offered, from Jewish life and learning activities to the arts, and understand why this center truly embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusion.
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#EnvisionRISE Podcast: Julie Kratz, CEO Next Pivot Point, emphasizes that allyship requires consistent action, understanding of lived experiences, and openness to feedback. Allyship education is a crucial first step that involves seeking insights from trusted individuals and engaging in conversations with those willing to learn. Julie encourages modeling desired behavior, embracing discomfort, and fostering dialogue. She and host Staci Hegarty talk about the significance of staying engaged in difficult discussions, viewing feedback as a gift for growth, and the role of her children’s books, Little Allies, in promoting inclusive education for children through diverse representation and conversations about racism.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | We are joined by Meghan Klassen and Jenn Taylor if the Anchor Center for Blind Children, a facility that supports visually impaired children. Meghan and Jenn share with host Staci Hegarty how the Anchor Center prepares children for the next steps in their education, laying the foundation for career readiness and independent living skills.
Children with visual impairments learn essential skills through a play-based approach and bond with their families. The transition process from Anchor Center to elementary school is carefully planned, ensuring continuity of support and maximizing independence. The conversation also touches on creating inclusive work environments for visually impaired adults.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Martine Kalaw, founder of Martine Kalaw Enterprises and author of “ABCs of Diversity,” and host Staci Hegarty address the generational changes in the workforce by 2030, making DEI a top priority for companies to remain competitive. They also describe the business case for DEI and provide a primer for managers to navigate this sometimes complicated ecosystem. Martine and Staci discuss how managers can handle microaggressions and unconscious bias in the workplace. They wrap up by sharing the importance of taking a pause when emotions are high and a call to foster a workplace that promotes inclusion and belonging.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Lori Pace, Founder Changing Paces International, discusses the growing pains organizations face when implementing DEI initiatives and the importance of stretching and growing through conflict. She shares personal experiences and her insights on code-switching, vulnerability, and the importance of being authentic in the workplace.
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Envision RISE | Sheldon Spotted Elk, an Appellate Judge for the Ute Indian Tribal Court of Appeals and Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal member, discusses the importance of education, awareness, and allyship in advocating for Native American rights. He shares his personal family history with the Sand Creek Massacre, issues surrounding pop culture, the impact of boarding schools, and art as a pathway for understanding Native American history.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | In this episode, Dr. Beth Banks Cohn, President/Founder, ADRA Change Architects, explores the impact of change on the three parts of the mind: the affective, cognitive, and connotative. She explains why people resist change and how organizations can overcome this resistance by engaging all three parts of the mind. She also discusses the importance of two-way communication and real-time feedback in creating an environment that is open to change.
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#EnvisionRISE Podcast | We’re joined by musician, educator, and SiriusXM Real Jazz Radio Host Andromeda Turre who describes her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion through the arts community and her program “Growing up Jazz,” which aims to teach jazz history, its influence, and its impact on culture. Andromeda and Staci discuss jazz music’s relationship with systemic racism, the role of jazz in understanding the African experience in America, and the importance of embracing diversity in making the world a more interesting place. Andromeda shares her experiences and influences growing up in a family of musicians and activists who helped spark her drive.
Resource: Andromeda recommends Leroy Jones' book "Blues People" for those interested in understanding the influence of the African experience in jazz.
Learn more about Andromeda, her Growing Up Jazz Program, and hear her music: https://www.andromedaturre.com/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Staci Hegarty sits down with Sophia Kristjansson, Founder/Principal of Lexicon Lens, to discuss creating an inclusive culture in organizations. Sophia shares her research on how leaders can promote diversity, open mindset, diverse thinking, and continuous development to improve employee retention and engage high potentials. She also highlights the importance of using qualitative research to understand company culture, address poor listening skills, unconscious bias, and emotional intelligence.
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EnvisionRise Podcast | host Staci Hegarty talks with Kasey David and Irene Oseguera of Culture of Therapy Wellness Group about their mission to serve marginalized communities and focus on therapy for women of color. They discuss the importance of relatability in therapy and the challenges of finding a therapist who understands your lived experience. They also offer advice for those looking to prioritize their mental health and wellness.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Chris Taylor, Founder and CEO of Actionable.co joins us to share how his company is helping organizations rethink their training development efforts to operationalize new knowledge for lasting behavioral changes that benefit the business. Chris explains how his team partners with other training organizations to bridge the gap between knowledge retention and personal accountability in employees to meet goals and implement positive behaviors helping achieve the strategic priorities of an organization. Tune in to this valuable conversation:
- The challenges of translating learning into action for adults (01:38)
- The concept of experience design, measuring the impact of training programs, and habit formation (02:43)
- The importance of tailoring learning programs to individual learners (07:07)
- Tips for creating a learning culture within an organization (10:29)
- Tips for creating a sustainable learning plan and the role of data analytics in measuring the impact of training programs (14:33)
- The role of diversity and inclusion in corporate learning and tips for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment (18:33)
- The role of learning in personal and professional development and thoughts on the future of corporate learning and behavior change (19:33)
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Brandy Taylor, VP of Services, joins us for a crossover episode between sister companies EnvisionRISE and IpX. Brandy demonstrates how the organizational change management mindset is applied beyond products and processes, and how it can help an organization rethink their approach to the lifecycle of present and future employees. They explain how true inclusion and belonging is a byproduct of companies who invest the same amount of energy into their people and into developing equitable practices as they do into building quality products.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Stephanie Rogers, Creative Director at Story Jam, inspires us to write our true personal stories and illustrates how sharing our stories builds bridges between us as humans. She explains that sharing ‘from our scars and not our wounds’ makes us relatable and open to one another while gaining the therapeutic effects from writing. Story Jam provides workshops, training, and programs to teach the art of storytelling for individuals or groups to catalyze change and improve culture.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Travis Shumake, NHRA Driver, joins us to share his journey into drag racing as NHRA’s first LBTQ+ out driver. With a family history in racing, Travis shares how following his childhood dream is shifting perspectives on stereotypes inside and outside of motorsports with fans and sponsoring organizations to improve representation.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | We are joined this week by Britt Carpenter, the Founder/Director of Philly Unknown, a nonprofit providing support for people experiencing homelessness. Britt shares with us why he decided to leave corporate America to bring awareness to homelessness and substance use disorder by building a community focused on compassion. Britt provides valuable advice on giving prospective employees a chance to meet their potential despite their past, and ways to support their employees who may be experiencing substance use disorder.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | This week author Mark Berrios-Ayala joins us to discuss his new book “Let’s Get Sincere” where he explores the topic of allyship and marginalized communities, which he redefines as “resilient communities.” We find out what Mark believes are the top 9 traits strong allies possess and insights into small ways we can start supporting communities.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Yecenia Tostado joins us to share how Project Azul began reducing a gap in the workforce by providing workforce skills training, credentials, and coaching, transforming careers and lives along the way.
Learn more about Project Azul: https://projectazul.org/
Twitter @ProjectAzul
IG @projectazulindy
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LinkedIn https://projectazul.org/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | This week entrepreneur Sonia Booker shares how her determination to become a real estate investor urged her to be an advocate for spreading wealth-building knowledge to others and to practice social real estate investing that supports community-driven change and its people.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | This week we explore the arts with The Empathy Theatre Project’s Founder/ Executive Director, Cordelia Zars, and Production Director, Max Middleton. They share how the theatre creates a space for developing empathy through storytelling and music, sharing lived experiences that may be unlike our own in order to establish a connection and foster community.
Learn more at empathytheatreproject.org or follow them on social media:
Instagram @empathy.theatreproject
Facebook @theatrethatunites
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Chloe Corcoran of the Lemonada Media audio reality series Being: Trans shares her ongoing story of transitioning, how it redefines her personal and professional life, and how it opened up vulnerability for her to push for a deeper understanding and humanization of the trans community. Chloe also provides guidance on creating an equitable workplace environment and a supportive space for trans lives.
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Read more about Chloe’s transition and listen to the Being Trans Podcast:
Being: Trans Podcast
UCLA, “Facial feminization surgery gives Chloe Corcoran new life”
New York Times, “With Being Studios, Podcasting Meets Reality Television”
LA Magazine, “ Inside the Launch of L.A.’s First Ever Audio Reality Podcast: ‘Being Trans’”
Vulture, “ Being Trans, Snooze, and 3 More Podcasts Worth Trying”
The Advocate, “The Audio Reality Series BEING Trans Is Your New Must-Subscribe Pod"
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Norma Stanley, CEO/Founder of E.E.E. Marketing Group, Inc., shares information on how to improve inclusion for the disability community in organizations and communities through marketing strategies. Norma shares her journey as the mother of a child with a disability and reminds us that true inclusion is not only wheelchair accessibility but beyond to support all disabilities beyond what we can see. She emphasizes understanding the consumer first and how making inclusive changes creates a better quality of life for everyone.
Visit Norma's website to learn more about her and the E.E.E. Marketing Group, Inc. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | We’re joined by Naw Phaw, Director of Language Services, and Tiffany Hanson, Manager of Strategic Engagement, of LUNA Language Services to share their unique translation and interpretation services while talking about cultural connections between companies and communities. Naw and Tiffany describe on onboarding employees and navigating workplace coaching conversations for emerging English learners. They also provide tips for simple changes to the work space to overcome language obstacles, improve retention, and maintain a safe environment.
Visit LUNA Language Services for details on their services and visit their YouTube page for educational webinars. Contact LUNA now or sign up to receive emails about educational events.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Tennisha Martin, Founder & Executive Director BlackGirlsHack, and Mari Galloway, CEO Cyberjutsu, introduce us to their programs preparing women from all backgrounds, beginning in high school, for career pathways in tech & cybersecurity. They discuss the large, diverse pool of talent available and how they support those looking for careers through education, training, resume building, and providing tools for getting noticed.
Visit their websites and learn more about how to get involved below!
https://www.sans.org/scholarship-academies/hbcu-cyber-academies/
https://www.sans.org/scholarship-academies/womens-academy/
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Amy Isley, Program Manager, Shares, Inc., tells us how this unique organization located in Central Indiana provides multiple programs for employment, life skills and community to individuals with developmental disabilities from all backgrounds. Amy shares how organizations can get involved, not only by providing employment opportunities, but through simple accommodations companies can make to allow the company and the employee to have a great experience.
Learn more about Shares, Inc. on their website: https://sharesinc.org/.
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | Kaliq Simms, Founder of the Higher Learning Group, tells us about her journey from classroom teacher to DE&I professional and the insight it provided into fostering diversity of thought and leadership into her students.
Timestamps:
1:16 - How Kaliq started with the Higher Learning Group
3:53 - Kaliq’s journey from classroom teacher to DE&I professional
8:45 - The role of students in the Higher Learning Group
14:13 - Teaching students intersectionality, identity, and how we all have a story
18:19 - Outcomes for schools once students explore issues around DE&I
22:14 - The role of adult educators in diversity of thought
27:29 - How diversity among teachers can transform the learning experience
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EnvisionRISE Podcast | The Bolder Company Founders, Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato, tell us how improvisational theater sparked their unique approach to adult training and development that encourages learners to become their aspirational selves in and out of the workplace.
Together they teach:
- That becoming a bolder version of yourself looks different for all individuals
- How adult learning requires us to get out of our comfort zones in order to stay engaged and establish connection
- Overcoming rejection and building self-confidence through experiential learning
- Tools to becoming an active listener
- How bringing fun into our daily lives chemically creates positivity and gives us access to creativity, language, innovation
Visit www.theboldercompany.com to learn more about their training programs and to register for their bi-weekly Bolder Jam. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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The Envision RISE Podcast opens 2022 with Shari Foos, MA, MFT; MS, NM, Founder of The Narrative Method, an organization creating programs and products that use stories to bring together diverse individuals. Shari shares with host Staci Hegarty her dream of a “contagion of connection” where people understand the power of storytelling and empathy.
Listen as Shari Answers:
- How the Narrative Method applies to bringing your whole self to work
- Deconstructing the ‘cult of culture’ to choose self-awareness and empowerment over external judgement through media
- What can leaders do to help employees feel present and a sense of belonging
- How to find meaning in your relationships with work and your peers
- How to approach someone with “A.W.E.” awareness, wonder, and empathy, to offer respect and truly understand who they are
Learn more about The Narrative Method and connect with Shari at https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/, or their social platforms:
Twitter: @NarrativeMethod
LinkedIn: The Narrative Method
Facebook: @thenarrativemethod
IG: @thenarrativemethod
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This week Staci Hegarty talks about the importance of understanding personal values to cultivate a better culture with J. Dwayne Garnett, Love Advocate, Founder/CEO of Love Is A Parable, an education and training nonprofit providing value-based education, sales strategies and culture enhancement to organizations. J. Dwayne Garnett shares how his 19 years in higher education and curriculum development supported the customization for his clients.
Listen as Staci and J. Dwayne Garnett chat:
- The way values help to shape and identify how people see themselves and others and impact their decisions
- How our personal and professional lives rely on one another and following through the emotions that arise to maintain the balance
- The concept of biases as ‘values that received a dirty name’ and sifting through the discomfort
- Training organizations going beyond visible diversity for true inclusion
- The complexity of love, kindness, and uncomfortable conversations and how they contribute to creating the most diverse and authentic organizations
Learn more about J. Dwayne Garnett and Love Is A Parable on their website or through social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Tune into their podcast Brother empowerMENt on Spotify.
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This week Staci Hegarty talks with Jeff Andrews, President of Business of Child Care, an organization supporting and connecting child care business owners to resources to provide fundamental skills for creating safe and equitable spaces.
Listen as Staci and Jeff discuss:
- How the pandemic caused many child care locations to close, disproportionately affecting women in the workforce and families in underserved communities and highlighting the lack of access
- The lack of equitable access to resources for building successful and safe child care businesses to underrepresented communities and its lasting impact on children and families
- Making business licensing documentation more accessible through translation of materials
- How providing business owners with proper skills to start businesses, whether or not in child care, supports the entire community
Contact and connect with Jeff and learn more visit www.businessofchildcare.com.
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This week Staci Hegarty catches up with Lushanda Byrd, longtime Higher Education professional and Founder of Leaving Members Joyful, a consulting firm supporting and educating youth on integrating themselves into the world and transforming their futures.
Listen as Staci and Lushanda discuss:
- Growing a future through trades, community college programs, and entry level growth in a company
- How to help students create a vision for themselves by expanding on their skill sets from extra curricular activities, community service, AP courses and their jobs
- Teaching students how to build resumes and understand how soft skills develop into specific skills such critical thinking, communication, and management skills
- How parents can get connected with resources to help guide their children
Contact and connect with Lushanda through @lushanda1 on IG, @LushandaJ on Twitter, and Lushanda Byrd on LinkedIn.
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This week Staci Hegarty speaks with University of Colorado Denver Professor Geeta Verma, founder of LivedX. Staci and Professor Verma discuss why she founded LivedX, an online portal that translates peoples’ everyday life experiences into credentials for greater success in educational and workplace opportunities. Listen as Staci and Professor Verma discuss:
- How recognizing the value of essential skills developed during lived experience can address structural inequities and level the playing field for minority students
- How LivedX helps students document their lived experience to create a narrative from which embedded skills can be identified, validated, and quantified to bolster students in the admissions and hiring process
- The future ability of LivedX to provide important data to schools and universities that will allow them to address structural inequities in education curriculum
Learn more about LivedX at https://livedx.com/.
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Join the #EnvisionRISE podcast this week as we speak with Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Michael shares the evolution of ASME, beginning in 1880, into a worldwide 100K+ membership of professionals and students who develop standards with rapidly changing markets and technology and how that rapid change must also be addressed from the inside out, beginning with their people.
Join us as they discuss:
- The focus on DE&I for the future of ASME and the engineering profession
- How ASME as an international group is taking on new challenges and prioritizing diversity of thought throughout the organization
- Changing the perception of DE&I and understanding that inclusion means everyone to create lifelong ASME employees and bring new talent
- Michael's personal experiences as he urges others to bring awareness and sensitivity to every meeting they attend.
Learn more about ASME at www.asme.org.
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In this week’s episode, Envision RISE’s Staci Hegarty and Michael Benning, IpX Vice President of Organizational Change Management (OCM) illustrate how Envision RISE was born from IpX’s 30+ years of experience as a leading enterprise transformation company whose passion for people of the people, processes, and tools framework grew into its own practice. Michael and Staci describe:
- How weak OCM creates disconnect and disengagement between leadership and staff and what successful OCM looks like
- How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are less representation and more the celebration of backgrounds, ideas, and thoughts to drive problem-solving and innovation by making the workforce feel valued, heard, and respected
- How concepts and approaches within IpX translate to Envision RISE
- The financial, cultural, and resource impact of improving DE&I in an organization
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This week we chat with 15-year educator, Jay Wamsted. Jay shares how his initiation into teaching within a predominantly Black school and community started his journey into developing self, facing his own biases, and becoming a more engaging teacher by being open to discussing race and culture in the classroom.
Jay schools us to share:
- How issues of race matter in all school subjects
- That math isn’t a ‘universal language’ when it isn’t taught in your native language
- How his experience uncovered his own bias and assumptions of the learning experience for students in ELL (English Language Learners)
- How unlearning and disassembling stereotypes remind teachers that each students deserves personal attention
- What assignments he would share with white teachers to create a more inclusive and equitable classroom and investigating their own history
- What it looks like to talk about race at home
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In this episode, Envision RISE’s Staci Hegarty speaks with Allison Grealis, President, Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) about WiM’s founding and its 10+ year mission of supporting, promoting, and inspiring women in manufacturing careers, as well as the companies that employ them. Staci and Allison discuss:
- The slow nature of culture change and the importance of having allies in your DE&I journey to share resources and best practices for benchmarking
- Recognizing that DE&I is a choice that companies make and how WiM supports inclusive corporate environments
- Advice for companies who recognize DE&I is paramount to their success and are struggling to fill manufacturing roles
- The future of women in manufacturing roles and WiM’s efforts to bring awareness of manufacturing careers to the K-12 population
Learn more about membership and the DE&I task force through the WiM website including their new Hear Her Story podcast.
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In this episode, Envision RISE’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty speaks with Shirin Nikaein, Co-Founder and CEO of Upful.ai about how a negative experience with biased employer feedback led her to create a product that helps companies produce more meaningful and objective employee performance reviews. Staci and Shirin talk about how Upful uses behavioral science research to address common issues with employee reviews as well as what it’s like to be in a start-up, and advice for those thinking of starting their own companies. Hear Staci and Shirin discuss:
- How Upful detects vague, subjective, speculative, or potentially biased language and provides real-time coaching to remind managers of best practices when writing an employee performance evaluation
- The importance of reducing different types of cognitive biases to make evaluation feedback more objective and representative of an employee’s performance
- The punishment gap and the expectation for women to be 100% likable, 100% of the time
- The significance of performance ratings and the impact on an employee’s career trajectory and earning potential
- Why representation in upper management matters for improving employee retention and creating products and services that serve more people equally
To learn how Upful uses behavioral science to coach people as they write employee performance feedback visit: https://get.upful.ai/
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On this week's Envision RISE podcast, we hear from Katie O'Malley, M.Ed., BCC, who founded (en)Courage Coaching to make leadership coaching, executive coaching, and career coaching accessible to everyone - especially communities that are underrepresented in the C-suite. Katie inspires us to find the best career for ourselves by:
- Listening to your gut, knowing your personal values, and staying true to your authentic self in career search
- As a student, getting curious about your university's services and take advantage of them
- Casting a wide net and making connections that could someday support a future career
- Being open to career changes and cutting your own path in a gig economy
- Finding a career and a company that aligns with your value system and brings you joy
- Understanding negative feelings in a work environment as signals and data for making change
Learn more about Katie and (en)Courage Coaching services at www.encouragecoaching.org or email her at Katie@encouragecoaching.org.
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On this week’s episode we get to know Linda Harvey, President, Global Core Strategies and Consulting. Linda speaks with Envision RISE’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty about her esteemed career in the military and how, after retirement, she stepped out on faith to become an entrepreneur. After college, Linda was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Military Intelligence branch and sent to Arizona for training where she was one of two Black females in her class. From there she was stationed in Hawaii as a Battalion S1Personnel Officer of a unit of over 350 soldiers and civilians, where she found her love of all things Human Resources. After a few years as a Company Executive Office, Linda became a Company Command, where she applied the advice she received early on, “we don’t have to sprint all the time.” Linda shares what it’s like to be a female leader in the military and what she’s learned in her career including:
- The importance of running your own race and being true to yourself
- How women in leadership feel like they have to do extra to have a seat at the table
- Letting customers set the pace to figure out what they need
- How being an introvert and seen as being quiet in leadership lends itself to being a great listener
- How being quiet in leadership can be a superpower noting that, “when quiet people speak, people listen”
- The importance of lifelong learning and intentionally working to always find your voice and the power of instilling that in youth
Learn more about Linda and her organization, Global Core Strategies and Consulting:https://gcs.consulting.
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On this week’s episode, we meet William Huston and Ekenna Anya-Gafu of Bay Street Capital Holdings, a minority-owned, independent investment advisory, wealth management, and financial planning firm that is also dedicated to increasing financial literacy for marginalized groups. As William explained, the institution space has many diverse managers - people of color and women - who outperform their peers; however, these managers often have no advisors or plan sponsors supporting them. Will and Ekenna share:
- How comprehensive 401K plans and performance plans for 401Ks can be used as tools for attracting and retaining talent
- How many POC traditionally have had less access to financial resources and tools, and how Bay Street’s resources and financial workshops support women and POC
- The significant increase in investments by POC in 2020 alone
- A historical, systemic understanding of lower participation of women and POC in financial planning due to pay inequity
- An insight on behavioral finance and its impact on financial decision making
- The necessity for organizations to include DEI in all decisions, especially externally for a larger diversity of suppliers and vendors
Learn more about Bay Street Capital Holdings
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Envision RISE Podcast Release: Ron Harvey on Meeting People Where They Are
Our latest episode features Ron Harvey, VP/COO, Global Core Strategies, and Lifecoach alongside Envision RISE’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty. Ron shares his experiences and rich history as a leader in coaching, a military career, and a business owner. As a coach, Ron strives to meet people where they are and measures his success on the success of those he coaches. In creating a more diverse and inclusive society, he encourages us to open our doors, hold our loved ones accountable, and examine our own history and beliefs. Staci and Ron take a deep dive into:
- The expectations of Black people, Indigenous peoples, and people of color (BIPOC) to assimilate in professional and personal settings to white culture
- How white colleagues can show up for BIPOC
- The expectations of Black business owners & executives to be the spokespeople for all people of color and not as individuals
- The cultural and professional pressures of how to show up as a Black executive
- Existing systemic roadblocks in financing and certifying businesses owned by BIPOC and the disenfranchisement of businesses for BIPOC
- How systems built for equity now do the opposite
- How to expand your network and connections to people different from you
Learn more about Ron and his organization Global Core Strategies and Consulting.
Connect with us to learn more about how our RISE platform helps companies make a commitment to promote diversity, inclusion, equity and create an environment where your people are empowered to drive change and innovation. https://bit.ly/EnvisionRISE
In this episode originally recorded on the IpX TN Podcast, Staci Hegarty, Envision RISE Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, takes on questions from listeners and our community on issues surrounding diversity, equity, racism, inclusion, biases, and invisible diversity. Staci addresses questions concerning:
· The true meaning of privilege as an unearned advantage that removes obstacles others face
· The difference between equality and equity
· The importance of inclusion in diversity efforts
· The reality of the “American Dream” for many
· The notion of colorblindness and the need to acknowledge ones’ different experiences
· How to acknowledge you own biases and intentionally change your way of thinking
· The need to recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities
Connect with us to learn more about how our RISE platform helps companies make a commitment to promote diversity, inclusion, equity and create an environment where your people are empowered to drive change and innovation. https://bit.ly/EnvisionRISE
Reference: “Beware the Echo Chamber” Blog Post by Michael Benning
https://ipxhq.com/blog/beware-the-echo-chamber-id-28
In the first episode of the Envision RISE Podcast (previously a part of the IpX TN Podcast series), host Chris Anderson talks with RISE Global Director, Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty and IpX Executive Director, TN Enterprise Calibration, Michael Benning on why a third party should lead your organization's DEI program.
Michael and Staci cover tackling objectives to creating cultural change such as budget, a lack of company commitment, and difficult conversations.
Listen in as they explore how an outside perspective gathers data your team can trust, provides transparency among the workforce, and sends the message that leadership sees DEI as a priority and critical growth factor.
Learn more about IpX's DEI program RISE at https://bit.ly/riseIpX.