Allyship in Action

Chela Gage is Head of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pratt & Whitney. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. As a partner and consultant to the business and talent organizations, Chela is responsible for developing and creating the strategic long-term plan and initiatives to advance DEI. She shares with us: The My Why fo...

Mita Mallick is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses. She gives innovative ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She is currently the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta. Mita is a LinkedIn Top Voice and co-host of the recently launched The Brown Table Talk Podcast. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-li...

Angel Henry creates ceiling breakers. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Angel has 20-years of tech muscle, is a sought-after trainer, speaker, adjunct instructor, inclusive workplace advisor, and author of the book Dents in the Glass Ceiling. She shares with us how: AGILE can be used as a framework for DEI The unique lived exp...

Jeff Akin is a senior executive focused on DEI as well as the host of the Starfleet Leadership Academy podcast, an award-winning leadership development podcast told through the lens of Star Trek. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Jeff joins us to discuss how: To create an inclusive workplace culture for Intellectual developmen...

Nicolet Gatewood is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Haddad & Partners. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. As the first in this position, Nicolet designed efforts to further integrate the agency's global team by fostering an inclusive workplace environment, helping to propel change in the industry. She joins us...

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. William successfully led diversity efforts at Microsoft and comes to us to discuss how to: Embrace personal crisis as an opportunity to pivot into meaningful work  Develop a successful internship p...

Diversity and inclusion is a long game. It's not a check the box. It's not a one-and-done. It's not a sprint. It really is a marathon, meaning the work never ends. Diversity and inclusion efforts will go long beyond our lifetimes and our children's lifetimes for generations to come. With that said, there does need to be a starting point. And it's never too late to start. Once you're on the journey...

Julie is back for a special episode to share a preview of her new book on how to be an ally at home. She talks through the 10 strategies of allyship at home, with tools to practice.  

Julie shares three important criteria for DEI to work for organizations: intentionality, consistency, and senior leadership engagement. She also shares some exciting news for Season 9!

Greg Milosevich is a CEO of life sciences and group leader at Danaher company.  His 25+ leadership career spans various functional areas and teams. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Greg shares the importance of white male CEOs leaning into the DEI conversation:  Why grace and ease is a part of the DEI journey How...

Vandana is the Director of Transformation at Unilever. She leads Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and belonging initiatives within her organization and never shies away from sharing her own journey, her struggles as an immigrant in this country and then establishing herself in the Tech industry overtime.  She joins us to share: The importance of names - saying them correctly and sharing your own pronu...

Diversity and inclusion is a journey, not a destination, and no one is an expert.  We all have learning to do.  That is why Shilpa Pherwani started her business, the IBIS Consulting Group, a leading Diversity and Inclusion Consulting and Training firm.  She shares: How interactive activity can drive more inclusion Key trends for 2022 - accountability and broadening of the diversity definition Glob...

Danielle Wolter Nolan is co-founder of DNK Presents, an organization whose mission is to help get folks outside and do things they don't always make the time to do. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Danielle joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: Her journey with her partner in starting a business focused on...

Jon Dartt is VP of sales at Delta Faucet Company.  He was the organization's first DEI sponsor and gives us a window into the journey he and his team has faced. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Jon joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: Creating a DEI strategy using key pillars inside and outside of the orga...

Chuck Shelton is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Greatheart Consulting, a consultancy firm designed to help companies and organizations create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Chuck joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: What it will take...

Jeff Joyce is the Chief Financial Officer at Elements Financial Federal Credit Union and is a member of the Elements Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group.  On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Jeff joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: Why industry is not an excuse for the lack of diversity Talk tracks...

Chris Dale is President of Piper Companies and Zachary Piper Solutions. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion and leadership journeys. Chris and his leadership team are new on their diversity and inclusion journey. He comes to share vulnerably about: - A window into the DEI activities that are driving true inclusion - How to measure DEI and set...

Anthony Paradiso is the Founder & President of AllThingzAP and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Anthony joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: - How to be an ally for diversity and inclusion in your local community - Why it matters that all people feel like they can be their...

Shanti Bright Brien is a criminal defense attorney and co-Founder of Fogbreak Justice, a national organization that collaborates with criminal justice professionals, civic leaders and business change-makers who are serious about fairness, equity and inclusion. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Shanti joins the podc...

Asif Sadiq has managed diversity and inclusion for Warner Media, Adidas, and E&Y. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Asif joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: - Driving real systemic change as an organization - Appreciating someone's full diversity beyond the checkboxes - Moving beyond mentorship to sponsors...

Phil Rose helps organizations get the most out of their purpose. He helps leaders uncover their full potential and engage their teams. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Phil joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: - ​How his relationship with with his daughter has helped him be a better ally - Why it is critic...

Hira Aliis the Chief Executive Officer of Advancing Your Potential, Managing Director of International Women Empowerment Events, Co-Founder of Career Excel and Co-Founder of The Grey Area. She is also an author of books focused on women in leadership and allyship. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Hira joins the po...

Patty Beach is founder of LeadershipSmarts. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Patty is the author of The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide for Inclusive Leadership and the Versatility Factor Profile, an assessment for gender intelligent and inclusive leadership. On this episode, Patty shares: - How to empathize w...

Phillip Spencer is a Talent Management & Development Manager at Entegris where he leads Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. On the Diversity Pivot Podcast, we're having tough conversations about privilege, inclusion, and leadership journeys. Phillip joins the podcast to share vulnerably about: His own story of learning to be loud about diversity Why silence is the enemy of diversity and...

Mark Fenton is the founder & CEO of the specialised Diversity, Inclusion & Coaching firm called MASF Consulting. He joins us to discuss his own White male journey into diversity and inclusion, while offering a crash course on how to be an ally for others. Together, we discuss: How affinity bias or similarity bias can prevent us from engaging in diversity conversations and how to overcome it The im...