Living Corporate

Tristan discusses how we can reverse the impacts of sitting for long periods on your mental health on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. With social distancing and a large portion of us working from home, moving less, sitting more, and staring at screens has become our new normal. Not only is this bad for our physical health, but it’s taking a toll on our mental health as well. Check out the...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes Kat Dunn, the CEO of Concierge Course Design, to the show this week on See It to Be It. She operates a full-service course building agency where business owners and professionals package their years of experience into high level courses and programs. With more than 19 years of experience creating learning and development programs for some of the most recognizable brands, i...

Zach sits down to talk community engagement and economic empowerment with Tamyra Gordon, Executive Director of Blavity.org. Blavity.org drives Black economic advancement, wealth creation and business ownership forward through entrepreneurial fellowship programs featuring grants, education & mentorship.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Y...

Tristan discusses a few tips to help you land a job in another city on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. A standard job search in your city is hard enough, but when you're looking for a job in another city, there's an added layer of difficulty. But that doesn't mean you can't overcome this disadvantage and land the position you want! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Ch...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes Stephanie Roldan, the director of Lean Culture at Rosendin Electric, to the show this week on See It to Be It. Stephanie leads Rosendin's Respect for People and Continuous Improvement culture, simplified as "Lean Culture." This responsibility includes developing, setting, and leading the strategy on creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for employees. Yo...

Continuing our leadership spotlight with LiveRamp, Zach sits down with Sam Cook, Ariana McMillan & Brittany Mitchell to have a conversation that highlights the perspectives of Black and Brown women at work, particularly how they are impacted by company culture and changes, how they show support and want to be supported, and what they most enjoy in a company. Check the links in the show notes to co...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 20th and final episode of Season 1 of The Break Room! Doctors Nikki Coleman, Brian J. Dixon, LaWanda Hill & Olajide Bamishigbin link back up to cover 10 tips for black mental health, touching on what we've learned throughout the season and more. The Break Room is focused on mental health, wellness and healing for Black folks at work. You can expect real talk f...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 18th episode of The Access Point! Host Brandon Gordon welcomes special guest Yolanda Owens as they jump into a discussion centered around building effective relationships. The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Want to kn...

Tristan discusses why you may not be getting interviews even though you know you're qualified for the role on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. There are a few things that you may be doing that could be blocking your blessing of getting an interview. Learn what they are by listening to the whole tip! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4ha...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes career coach Brian Newkirk to the show this week on See It to Be It. Brian Newkirk, who also goes by "the woke career coach," is a corporate finance professional with over 20 years of experience. Brian helps clients discover their passions and incorporate them into their job search strategy and is passionate about promoting DEI initiatives, advocating for social justice an...

Zach sits down with Meesha Brown, president of PCI Media, on this week's Real Talk Tuesday episode. By combining the power of storytelling and technology, PCI Media inspires action for a healthier, more sustainable and just world. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Meesha & learn more about PCI Media! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 19th episode of The Break Room! Doctors Nikki Coleman & Brian J. Dixon chat about impostor syndrome. Part of the Living Corporate network, The Break Room is focused on mental health, wellness and healing for Black folks at work. You can expect real talk from real experts about the real ways Black folks can protect and heal themselves from racialized trauma at...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 17th episode of The Access Point! Hosts Mike Yates and Brandon Gordon jump into our second discussion centered around salary negotiation. The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learnin...

Tristan talks about a couple of tips that can help you with public speaking and presenting on this entry of TAP In with Tristan. According to John Bowe, a speech trainer, there is a single mental trick that takes just 15 minutes or less - listen to the tip to find out what it is! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Read the CNBC article thi...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes executive coach Patricia Hayes to the show this week on See It to Be It. Patricia is a career empowerment coach & authentic networking strategist who empowers female professionals, entrepreneurs & their teams to up level their executive presence & build sustainable professional networks authentically & purposefully. Check the links in the show notes to learn more about Pat...

Continuing our leadership spotlight with LiveRamp, Zach sits down with Alex Jovel, Diego Panama, & Jenell Potts to have a conversation focusing on experiences working in the tech industry as a Black or brown employee and the importance of Employee Resources Groups and their impact on workplace experience. All LiveRamp leaders, Alex is an executive assistant manager and the communications and marke...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 18th episode of The Break Room! Dr. LaWanda Hill welcomes special guest KC Cross to talk about being genderqueer in the workplace. Part of the Living Corporate network, The Break Room is focused on mental health, wellness and healing for Black folks at work. You can expect real talk from real experts about the real ways Black folks can protect and heal themsel...

This is the podcast adaptation of the 16th episode of The Access Point! Hosts Mike Yates and Tiffany Waddell Tate linked up with special guest Shannon Ashford to jump into the topic of resilience and adaptability.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3AV2bLz Check out full episodes of The Acc...

Tristan talks about how you can smooth over making a mistake at work on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. No matter how much of a perfectionist we may be, mistakes happen, and when they occur at work, they can be stressful and contribute to anxiety. But we can use mistakes as an opportunity for personal growth. It all starts with changing your mindset and understanding that making mistakes...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes The Diversity Gap Podcast founder and author Bethaney Wilkinson to the show this week on See It to Be It. Bethaney is a writer, researcher, and social entrepreneur who has dedicated more than a decade to exploring the intersections of community, racial justice, and social change, and she has a new book coming out in October, The Diversity Gap: Where Good Intentions Meet Tr...

Zach sits down with Dionna Smith, Global Head of DEI at Thumbtack, on this week's Real Talk Tuesday episode. Listen to them talk about Thumbtack's own history with DEI, the events of last summer, and what Thumbtack is doing to be an equitable place to work. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy You can connect with Dionna on LinkedIn. https:/...

This is the podcast adaptation of the seventeenth episode of The Break Room! This one's focused around being LGBQ at work - next week will be focused on the "T" in LGTBQ. A huge special thanks to our hosts, Dr. Dixon & Dr. Nikki! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Break Room is focused on mental health, wellness and healing for Black folks at work. You can expect real talk from real experts...

This is the podcast adaptation of the fifteenth episode of The Access Point! Host Tristan Layfield held it down by himself while he delved into the topic of goal setting and career planning. Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you're looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to...

Tristan talks about how you can stand out while working remotely on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. Being out of sight and mind is a genuine concern while working from home in a hybrid working situation. Remote work doesn't have to be a death sentence for your career progression; you just have to actively take steps to ensure that you and the work you're doing doesn't go unnoticed! Want t...

Amy C. Waninger welcomes Black Speakers Network founder Brian J. Olds to the show this week on See It to Be It. Black Speakers Network is a membership-based professional speaker development and empowerment company. With an active network of more than 12,000 speakers, BSN is committed to equipping, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of professional Black speakers. Check the links in the...