The Inclusive Leader

In this insightful conversation, Jörg Schmitz sits down with Wendy Hirschberg, a seasoned expert in diversity with a rich background in sculpture. Wendy discusses how her 40-year journey in art and diversity intertwines, shedding light on how the two seemingly distinct paths complement and enrich each other.

In this episode, host Joerg Schmitz speaks with cross-cultural psychologist Palavi Kele about her work facilitating cultural awareness sessions for expats and families in global transition. Palavi discusses her background in cross-cultural psychology and shares insights from living in Saudi Arabia for the past four years. She offers practical tips for navigating cultural differences and emphasizes...

Join us on "The Inclusive Leader Podcast" as we dive deep into the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership with Jake Herway. Discover the practical steps to self-actualization, cultural change, and creating a rewarding work environment for everyone. Learn how to tap into your unique strengths and passions to make a meaningful difference in your life and beyond.

Nana Adwoa Boone, founder of Boone & Boone Consulting reflects on catalysing Inclusive Leadership as part of transformational change initiatives, cultural integrations, and global organizational effectiveness work. She describes how moving leaders along their personal developmental journey catalyzes powerful change dynamics and unlocks Inclusive Leadership.

Chief Financial Officer of tech-startup HereNOW Help reflects on how diversity and inclusiveness are central to the startup experience and motivate the tech solution that revolutionizes access to mental health and wellness services and cultivates inclusive communities of care.

A reflective conversation with Tania Pelligrini, intercultural trainer and moderator, and founder of CultureLink. She discusses her over 20 years experience and the role of personal experience in developing the capabilities of communicating across borders and teaming across cultural differences.

A reflective conversation with Julia Gaspar-Bates, co-founder of Intercultural Alliances, on over 30 years of intercultural practice. She reflects on the importance of the intercultural practice, the intersection with the field of DE&I, and missing and emerging focus areas.

This podcast introduces Ralf Schirg and his reflections on the evolving needs of employees and requirements of leadership. Ralf recounts his journey to the field of leadership development and the shifting challenges of leadership that make wellness a critical focus in today's environment.

Stephanie Froimovich-Hes interviews Joerg Schmitz, May Snowden, and Malini Janakiraman about The Inclusive Leadership Institute's first season and what they've learned.

Stephanie Froimovich-Hes interviews Joerg Schmitz, Managing Director of The Inclusive Leadership Institute about what led him to his professional focus on Inclusiveness and Inclusive Leadership.

As Vince Varallo, Carmela O'Flaherty, and Joerg Schmitz get ready to guide learners through Mastering Clarity, Impact, and Narrative (MCIN), they share perspectives and experiences about this neglected aspect and the opportunities it presents.

A conversation with activist and scholar Dr. Akosua Adomako Ampofo about African knowledge systems, masculinity, LGBTQ+, race, colonialism and popular culture. Most importantly an appeal to exercise our individual agency as learners and healers in service of a fairer, more equitable world.

A conversation wtih Dr. Karen Walch! Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate all the time. And power is at the heart of negotiation. Inclusive negotiators shift from a 'power over' to a 'power with' mindset and achieve surprising results.

A conversation with Dr. Ken Price! Ken reflects on the experience of applying cultural anthropology to get organizational change initiatives (including DE&I) unstuck and make a real and meaningful impact. This conversation illuminates how leaders can benefit from an anthropology-informed perspective and practice as they are developing as inclusive leaders.

A conversation with Drs. Imme Gerke and Jacques Drolet! Born out of their focus on crop protection, these two biologists have developed a methodology to cultivate the social condition of inclusiveness for success in complex organizational and inter-organizations environments. Their work and approach connects science and art of inclusive leadership in an immanently practical way.