Allyship in Action

Marginalized groups are being overtasked with leading diversity work, which is driving them away from their jobs — and the No. 1 reason for leaving is burnout. This week's mini-sode is addressing how it's time to engage more allies for positive change. Read the full article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-we-need-to-stop-expecting-marginalized-people-to-lead/433889

On this week's mini-sode, we're discussing inclusive language. Words that used to be very commonplace are now recognized as exclusionary and have been replaced with more inclusive language. Here's why using that's essential to understand for your business. View the full article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-businesses-need-to-take-inclusive-language-seriously/432876

Julie is back with another mini-sode focused on hot topics in the DEI space - best practices for DEI in the workplace. Organizations are wrestling with what to say or do right now given the current political climate. It's tempting to say you don't want to talk about politics at work. Many are defaulting to not saying anything dismissing employees' questions as personal issues that don't belong in...

Julie is doing a series of mini-sodes focused on hot DEI topics in the workplace. This week, we focus on how to be intentional about diversity as businesses grow and scale. The workforce is now employee-driven, not employer-driven. With 41% of employees globally saying that they are thinking about leaving their current jobs, more people are self-selecting out of the workforce altogether. The No. 1...

Dr. Rohini Anand was the SVP of Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Global Chief Diversity Officer for Sodexo and is the author of Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations. She joins us to share: Why we need to stop exporting DEI initiatives, and how to customize DEI to the region and culture The importance of transformative leadershi...

Deepa is a former senior executive and a corporate inclusion visionary. She challenges and redefines the status quo of leadership, success, and power by centering on the needs and experiences of Women of Color. Deepa's book, "The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America", was published in March 2022 to international acclaim. She shares: The unique experi...

Luis Malbas is on a mission to change the world through digital media, community, and education. With a background in technology, marketing, and media, he has been working in Learning and Development for nearly twenty years. He founded The Training, Learning, and Development Community in 2016, working to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in L&D. He joins us to share: Ideas to ensure your le...

Chris Moore is the CEO of FIRST, a global nonprofit community that empowers students to become science and technology leaders. Janell Catlin is the Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at FIRST and has nearly 20 years of experience as a global STEM education researcher. They join us to share: Why equity comes before diversity and inclusion How to be an ally, not a savior for underre...

Rob Arndt is the CEO & Founder of BufferSprings, a veteran-owned training & consulting firm that builds customized military veteran recruitment, engagement, and retention programs for smart companies. He joins us to share: The vital difference between military friendly vs. military effective with a proven 5-step process MT BEN The benefits of diversifying with more veterans What biases do veterans...

Kathryn is the Founder of Worthmore Strategies, a consulting firm focused on achieving gender parity in the workplace by empowering women to ask for what they need to thrive in their careers. She joins us to share: How to manage gender bias in negotiation Why negotiation is beyond compensation Proven academic research to support effective negotiation Connect with Kathryn at worthmorenegotiations.c...

Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie is a certified diversity executive, national speaker, author of the book, The Inclusive Language Handbook, and the host of the top-rated diversity podcast, "Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox." Together...

Farzana Nayani is a recognized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, business and strategy coach, and international keynote speaker. She joins us to share: How to successfully start and manage ERGs Types of ERGs and how to measure success Why it is important to expand ERGs externally Connect with Farzana at https://www.farzananayani.com/ and Julie at Nextpivotpoint.com 

Ezanne Swanepoel is the leading empowerment and relationship expert, helping people strip the blockages and filters that prevent them from unlocking their path to prosperity, fulfillment, and contribution; while making a meaningful impact in life through and with other people.  She published the book Connected Rainmaker – Lead with Giving and speaks 6 languages. Growing up in Africa taught her how...

Did you know that companies with inclusive workplace cultures consistently outperform the market, have higher gross   margins and gross revenues, and command higher stock prices? Join Dora Lutz and Julie Kratz in their live LinkedIn Audio program to discuss some   practical tips to build a sustainable ESG model and the intersection with DEI. Connect with Dora at: https://www.aspirationalbusiness.c...

Inspiring others to be allies is the fun part of the journey. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Privilege is a chance to be an ally for someone different from you. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Accountability is one of the top trends for allyship to work at home and at work. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Coaching is an ally saving grace. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Courage is a key ingredient in the allyship toolkit for diversity and inclusion to work. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Laurie is a a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory and director of the Collaboration and Conflict Research Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. Ten years ago, her friend and economist Linda Babcock sent out a plea to her female colleagues – like herself, they were crushed by taking on too many tasks, and saw how they were trailing behind their male counterparts. They met at a restaurant t...

Emotions are vital on the journey to becoming an ally for diversity and inclusion. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Curiosity did not kill the cat. It is an integral part of the ally journey. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.  Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Vulnerability is the achilles hill of an ally. We have to do allyship afraid often. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Empathy is an intentional practice of allies. It is impossible to wear someone else's shoes. Instead, channel empathy and seek to understand the other perspective. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively. Connect with Juli...

There is no one size fits all approach to DEI. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Julie shares a minisode about her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices for Living Inclusively focused on chapter one - knowing your ally why. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.