Blended

Welcome back to Blended!   Today, we're talking about purchasing, and about the power we have – as professionals and consumers – to help drive change.   Over the last decade, purchasing has evolved. Ecommerce, technology, globalization, social media, geopolitical disruption – purchasing has, arguably, changed forever. And of the biggest changes has been the mindset shift with which many people, an...

Today, we're talking about equal pay.  Despite equal pay laws and increasing DEI initiatives across workplaces, women of every race are still paid less than men, at all education levels – and it only gets worse as women's careers progress. Women in the U.S. who work full time, year-round are paid only 84 cents for every dollar paid to men. And for women of color, that gap is even bigger. That gap...

The  panel of guests are going to explore the dos and don'ts; discuss the different things we need to consider, from drinking to shaking hands; reflect on the differences between on and offline networking; and share their own experiences for us to learn from.      IN THIS EPISODE:   [01.19] Introductions to our Blended panellists.   ·        Lynn – Founder and CEO at LW Coaches ·        Kristy – P...

The panel discuss allyship - what it means; the cost, challenges, and sacrifice involved; and how individuals & workplaces can cultivate a culture of allyship.  In this episode we discuss: [01.12] Introductions to our Blended panelists. "Allyship needs to be focused on how we can support each other, and vice versa. And being self-aware is key." Dylan Roquita – Vice President of Intermodal Sales an...

The panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplace biases.

The panel discusses preference vs bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.  

The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.

The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.

The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences. 

The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.

The panel discusses what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.

The panel discusses anxiety; physical and mental triggers and symptoms; how we can support others; and the resources and techniques that worked for them.

The panel discusses what seniority means to them; how it differs from leadership; the importance of job titles; & their experiences of good and bad leadership.  

Welcome back to Blended! In episode 33, the panel discusses emotional recovery; share their experiences & words of advice; and reflects on how we can open up conversations to better support others. [01.07] Introductions to our Blended panelists. Melissa – Associate Partner of Finance & Supply Chain Transformation at IBM LaMondre – Speaker and CEO at Billion Strong Dan – Owner at High-Performance L...

The panel discusses introverts and extroverts; why society values extroversion; and their advice for better supporting all personality types in the workplace.

The panel discuss education and bias; hiring practices; the next generation; & how organizations can tackle education bias and create more diverse workplaces.

The panel discusses  classism ; their personal experiences; education, privilege and pedigree; & what organizations can do to tackle  classism  in the workplace.

Creating a workplace that is inclusive for all can be difficult, but it's important. This episode of Blended the challenges and how you can make your workplace more equitable for everyone.

The panel discusses their experiences of parenthood; maternity and paternity leave; boundaries; & the negative impact of a focus on productivity over parenthood.

The panel shares their experiences of addiction; the power of nature; loss and grief; and advice on supporting those struggling, at work and in our communities.

The panel share their experiences; discuss transitioning from military to civi life; & give advice on how we can support veterans & help businesses hire them.

The panel discusses what acceptance vs inclusion actually means, its impacts, and tips on how to foster an inclusive environment.

The panel discusses what  gaslighting  means, its impacts, tips on how to spot it and advice on how we can help victims, and they share their own experiences.

The panel discusses Asian discrimination; their personal experiences; new initiatives launching across America; & how we can tackle hate and discrimination in the workplace.  

The panel explores exactly what tokenism means; shares their personal experiences and impacts; and discusses how we can start to tackle tokenism in the workplace.