PERSPECTIVES by ESSENCE LEARNING, LLC

There is power in a diverse workforce. This 30-minute podcast focuses on the characteristics and formative life experiences of the five generations that are currently active in the workplace. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson, and executive leaders Ruben Gonzales, Kati Uminski, and Jo A. Waters as they discuss how the diverse presence of each generation has shifted the workplace culture.  ...

Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson welcomes Principal Leadership Consultant, M. Elizabeth Holmes, Global DEI Leader, Ruben Gonzales, and Chief Solutions Officer and DEI Expert, April Thomas to the table to discuss the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. As some of the world’s leaders in DEI, the panelist will explore the roots of diversity, founded in the 1960s civil...

In Essence Learning’s June 2022 issue of the Perspective newsletter, our featured article “America Is Now Hiring: What Works In 2022”, starts by stating “In his 2022 State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden declared that “it’s time for Americans to get back to work”. With a record number of 47.4 million Americans quitting their jobs in 2021 amid the ongoing “Great Resignation,” employers ar...

Women currently make up the majority of the workforce at 52%. However, according to McKinsey & Company, for every 100 men promoted to a managerial role, only 85 women advanced to the same position. This gap was even larger for women of color as only 71 Latinas and 50 Black women received a promotion. Consequently, women remain underrepresented at the managerial level holding just 30% of manager po...

Championed as the ‘Father of Diversity’, Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. introduced the world to the Giraffe and Elephant who lived in the same neighborhood. Published over 20 years ago, Thomas’ book, “Building a House for Diversity”, offers strategies for the workforce that remain foundational principles today. This episode’s round table of leaders includes Dr. Roosevelt Thomas’ daughter and Chief S...

Essence Learning’s, Dr. Jeanie Murphy will be joined at the table by Recruitment Strategist Walter A. Campbell, Recruiting and Training Coordinator Trisha Cantu, and Start Here with Ericka CEO, Ericka Johnson. This episode will help listeners identify networking opportunities that will move them forward in their careers. Guest will also share their perspective as to why networking within your comp...

Join Essence Learning’s Jeanie Murphy as she discusses leading a thriving nonprofit with Abigail Moore, CEO of San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness (SACADA), and Ivette Mayo, Founder & CEO of Power on Heels Fund, Inc. This episode will highlight the wide range of challenges and rewards within a nonprofit, from balancing Board relationships and obtaining funding to community engagement a...

Certified Professional Coach, J. Camille Hambey and HR Professional Wendy Ables join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights for a conversation on Allyship in the Workplace. Kiki, Camille, and Wendy will give their perspective as to why allyship matters and its benefits in the workplace. Additionally, the episode will highlight strategies for creating a work culture of allyship, while offering leaders s...

In this episode, corporate Leader, Kanetra Hights sits with Start with Ericka CEO, Ericka Johnson and Essence Learning’s, Dr. Jeanie Murphy to discuss leading with intentional goals and plans. This episode will leave listeners with tips and strategies to develop an intentional action plan to reach both personal and professional goals, no matter what stage the leader is on the corporate ladder. To...

Join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights as she gains the perspectives of leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson; Leadership and Success Director, John Jacobs; Chief Solutions Officer and DEI Expert, April Thomas; and Recruitment and DEI Strategist, Walter A. Campbell. During this 30-minute episode, listeners will gain direct insight into the leader’s e...

This episode continues the conversation “Creating Headspace for Work”, an article in Essence Learning’s latest Perspective newsletter (www.essencelearning.net/newsletter), with Essence Learning’s, Kanetra Hights, Mental Health Advocate Destinee Wells, Community Leader Joel Bangilan, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Dr. Tiffany Phillips. With mental health becoming a mainstay policy in...

As leaders, we are all responsible for fostering an inclusive work culture that respects and values the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of everyone across the organization. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson, as she and guest panelists, Wendy Ables, Ruben Gonzales, and Kanetra Hights discuss signs that indicate respect is at risk and explore the impact respect has on the suc...

When asked to describe a leader, many will list certain attributes that characterize the behaviors of a leader; someone they want to work with based on their leadership skills. What tends to be the response, however, when a leader doesn’t check the ‘standard’ boxes of gender, race, sexual orientation, body size, disability, etc.? Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson along with DEI Director, K...

Time is an extremely valuable resource.  Although we cannot manufacture, replenish, or save time, we can add value to it.  Join Essence Learning’s Valerie Wilson and Leadership and Professional Development Coach, Camille Hambey as they share their perspectives and experiences with creating a balance focused on all the important areas of their lives.  Their conversation will provide insight and tip...

Join Tierra Cole as she sits for a 30-minute Q&A with Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson To download this episodes Key Learning Guide, click the link below: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e5f19f86-ad44-3faf-8cbd-0a863a3720d8

Essence Learning celebrated Black women in leadership with a Perspective Newsletter piece by Jessica Gold. This Podcast will continue the conversation and explore black women experiences with leadership in the workplace and their journeys through diversity, generational differences and more. These perspectives tie into a broader conversation around diversity and inclusion. Jump in and join the con...

Join Essence Learning’s, Kanetra Hights and executive leadership coach David Porter as they share their perspectives on leading through listening.    Click below to download this week's Key Learning Guide: https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearnings_episode7_leadingthroughlistening.pdf

Join Essence Learning's Tasha Pettiford and mom-executives, Abigail Moore, Crystal Blake and Katrina Freeman as they share perspectives on balancing their leadership roles with motherhood. Click the link below for this week's Key Learning Guide: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7d0cb5d8-d299-3591-97a1-1debdf0ec2a1

Join Essence Learning’s Robert Lee as he discusses mentoring in the workplace from the male perspective with corporate leaders Roberto Jolliffe and John Jacobs   Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearnings_episode_4_leading_by_influence_to_make_an_i...

Join Jeanie Murphy and Kanetra Hights as they share perspectives on leadership and discuss the power of influence with Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson.   Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearnings_episode_4_leading_by_influence_to_make_an_impa...

Join Essence Learning’s Tierra Cole, Kanetra Hights, and Robert Lee as they share their perspectives on diversity and discuss movies and television shows that dive into America’s diversity impact. Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearnings_episode3...

Join corporate millennials, John Jacobs, Katrina Freeman and Ruben Gonzales for a transparent look, from their perspective, at racial and ethnic diversity inside the workplace. The goal of this 30-minute podcast is to offer an insightful glance into the workplace from a diverse perspective and offer solutions for a more inclusive culture. Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide....

Leading from any perspective, especially in today’s complex business climate, requires courage. Join Essence Learning CEO and executive leadership coach David Porter as they discuss their perspectives on bold leadership and discover tips to introduce a more courageous work culture in times of change. Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide. perspectives_howtobeacourageousleaderke...

Welcome to Perspectives, a podcast by Essence Learning LLC and a place where leaders learn from leaders. This time together is a weekly conversation promoting leadership growth and development through shared insights and experiences. Join us on this journey as we learn from influencers who impact people's lives everyday. You can find Perspectives by Essence Learning on any of your favorite podcast...

Welcome to Perspectives, a podcast by Essence Learning LLC and a place where leaders learn from leaders. This time together is a weekly conversation promoting leadership growth and development through shared insights and experiences. Join us on this journey as we learn from influencers who impact people's lives everyday. You can find Perspectives by Essence Learning on any of your favorite podcast...