The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve

In this minisode, Jennifer discusses the Iceberg Model and how it can be used to drive more honest conversations and bring hidden identities to the surface. Jennifer reveals how she developed the Iceberg Model and why being able to see under the waterline is crucial for getting organizational buy-in from employees. Discover the connection between the Iceberg Model and the Inclusive Leader Continuu...

This episode was originally recorded as a Community Call and features a conversation between JBC's Vice President Adrienne Lawrence, and Julissa Garcia, a clinical psychologist, as they discuss Autism Acceptance Month, and the importance of listening to autistic voices in order to gain a better understanding about their experiences in the workplace.  Discover how to establish inclusive environment...

Dede Orraca-Cecil, Egon Zehnder's US Head of DEI, joins the program to discuss her career journey and the formative experiences that led her to become an advocate for more equitable systems. Dede shares how leaders can act as bridges for their communities and organizations and create spaces for others to make contributions. Discover the importance of being aware of rapidly changing dynamics and ho...

This episode was originally recorded on International Women's Day and features a conversation between Jennifer and Lorraine Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Jennifer defines inclusive leadership and discusses how a leader's behavior impacts others in an organization. She also reveals the need for leaders to center and decenter themselv...

Jim Massey, author and Chief Sustainability Officer for Zai Lab, joins the program to reveal the experiences that shaped who he is today and the impetus behind writing his new book  Trust in Action: A Leader's Guide to Act. Right. Now.  Jim discusses how leaders can build trust within an organization and the pitfalls of taking action without building trust. Discover the importance of examining sys...

Jessica Bantom, author, DEI practitioner, and interior design expert, joins the program to discuss her new book  Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World . Jessica reveals what it means to design for identity, why it's important, and what it means to work at the intersection of DEI and the design process. Discover how to move from performative inclusive design to impact...

This episode features a conversation between JBC's Elfi Martinez and Yasmine Osborne, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Hearst Television, Inc., as they discuss the origins of ERGs at Hearst Television. Discover the difference between an affinity group and an ERG and some of the guardrails that can be put in place to keep ERGs organized and productive. Yasmine also shares her thoughts about t...

This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between Jennifer and JBC  Vice-President Elfi Martinez as they discuss the most challenging issues facing DEI practitioners today and the challenges that can be expected over the next few months. Jennifer and Elfi reveal how to keep pushing for real change and how senior leaders can create a work environment t...

This special takeover episode of the Will to Change features a conversation with  Nadia Nagamootoo,  Founder and CEO of Avenir, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy,  Dr. Pippa Grange,  a highly sought-after sports psychologist and culture coach. and  Errol Amerasekera,  Director of Bluestone Edge, an organization  providing consultancy in culture, ethics, performance psychology, and lea...

This episode features a conversation between Jennifer, Shalynne Jackson, City of Oklahoma City's Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, and Jim Massey, author and Chief Sustainability Officer for Zai Lab, as they discuss the current state of allyship and what allyship should look like in 2023. Discover the importance of strategic allyship and the need to move from empathy into action. Shalynne and...

This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between JBC's Adrienne Lawrence and Ola  Ojewumi, Founder of Project ASCEND.  Adrienne and Ola discuss workplace discrimination and how race and disability intersect. Discover why ableism often goes unnoticed and some of the reasons behind the high unemployment and underemployment rate among persons with disab...

This episode was originally recorded on the Getting to Work podcast, hosted by John Spencer. Jennifer reveals why leaders need to think differently about how they lead at work and the challenges of leading a multigenerational workforce. She also discusses the various microaggressions that employees from marginalized communities often face at work and how to create a workplace culture where everyon...

This episode was originally recorded as a panel with members of the  L'Oreal USA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. Joining the panel were Jennifer, Ivy Fairchild, Consultant, Hispanic Federation. Dr. Crystal Lee, CEO & Founder, United Natives, Anna Mok, Co-Founder & President, Ascend Leadership, Scott Richman, Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Jamal Watkins, Senior...

Kenji Yoshino, author and Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law  at NYU School of Law , returns to the program to discuss his new book  Say the Right Thing:   How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice,  which he co-authored along with David Glasgow. Kenji  reveals the impetus behind writing the book and shares tips about how to navigate difficult DEI conversations. He...

This episode features an interview with a uthor and GORGEous agency founder Kara Richardson Whitely. Kara discusses the importance of body inclusivity in business and the work that her agency does to help brands attain growth and profitability in the plus-size market. She also discusses details about her memoir  Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which will soon be a motion picture. S...

In this episode, originally recorded for the Beyond Barriers Podcast, Jennifer discusses her own career journey and how to motivate yourself and others. Discover how to create a community of inclusion and the importance of making sure that all voices are heard. Jennifer also shares tips about developing your own personal brand and standing up in your power.       

Author and entrepreneur Aaron Hurst returns to the program to discuss the importance of developing a purpose mindset and reveals the formative experiences that shaped his work. Discover the difference between a purpose mindset and a transactional mindset, and how to cultivate a mindset that leads to greater fulfillment. Aaron also discusses how speaking differently to young people about learning a...

In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of supporting coaches, and other supporters of inclusive leaders. She shares her thoughts about some of the considerations that go into supporting coaches versus supporting leaders and why coaches don't have to be DEI experts in order to have an impact. Discover how coaches can both support and challenge leaders on their inclusive leadership journ...

This episode was originally recorded for the Productive Flourishing Podcast, and features a conversation between Jennifer and  Productive Flourishing host Charlie Gilkey.  Jennifer shares her thoughts about the journey of inclusive leadership, including the need for insiders to push other insiders to lead differently. Discover why leaders need to be patient, humble and transparent about their expe...

This episode was originally recorded as a webinar and features a conversation between Jennifer and Dr. Pamela Larde from The Institute of Coaching. Jennifer discusses the evolution of the attributes needed for effective leadership and what coaches should know about the evolving inclusive leader journey. Discover how coaches can help influence, impact, and support the leaders they coach in building...

This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between Jennifer and JBC Vice Presidents Elfi Martinez and Adrienne Lawrence as they take a look at top trends, themes and conversations that surfaced in 2022, and what we can expect in 2023. Discover what effective allyship will look like in 2023 and how to convert meaningful intentions into actions that driv...

Entrepreneur, coach, and author Kay Allison joins the program to discuss her new book Juicy AF (Alcohol-Free): Stop The Drinking Spiral, Create Your Future. Kay shares her thoughts about why the alcohol-free population should be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the work-related situations that can be tough for alcohol-free employees to navigate. She also shares her own journey...

This episode features a conversation with Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack, authors of the book Growing the Elephant – Increasing Earned Advantage for All. Chris and Gloria reveal the impetus behind writing their book and the distinction between earned and unearned advantages. They also discuss the importance for leaders of being humble and how to have courageous and productive conversation...

This takeover episode of The Will to Change features a conversation with Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law and Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU School of Law. Kenji interviews Jennifer about the 2nd edition of her best-selling book How to be an Inclusive Leader . Kenji and Jennifer cover a variety of topics, includi...

Note: This episode was previously recorded and is being released in recognition of the holiday season! In this minisode, Jennifer shares her thoughts on several pertinent (and previously released) episodes from The Will To Change on the topics of compassion fatigue and self-care. You'll discover the importance of thinking about your thinking, the potential pitfalls of sharing our story in unhealth...