52 - Mentorship vs. Sponsorship - How You Need Them Both in Your Career
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Today we’re talking, once again, about mentorship. We dove into this huge topic back in and covered a lot of ground. But one thing we didn’t talk about was sponsorship. A few years ago, sponsorship was a topic I didn’t think too much about. But I’ve found myself talking about it more and more on my , so I decided it was time to take a closer look. And, as organizations strive to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces, it’s important that we do. Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author of the book Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor said that sponsorship has long been the...
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51 - More than words: The Power of Intentional Inclusion
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Today, we’re talking about inclusion. Now, this is not the first time we’ve talked about inclusion on the show. It’s a key part of building working cultures and environments that we all want to be a part of. But it seems that the way organizations are viewing inclusion might be changing. A number of leading diversity officers are reporting pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, with many organizations shifting their focus to inclusion only. But is it that a good thing? Because diversity is a fact, we’re all different. But...
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50 - When cultures collide – bridging generational divides in the workplace
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Today, we’re talking about generational diversity. Demographic change is one of the biggest issues facing contemporary workplaces. The working-age population in the US is reportedly contracting at a pace not seen since World War Two but, unlike that time, there’s no expected baby boom to compensate for it – in fact, each generation is getting smaller. We now find ourselves with a shrinking younger population and a growing older one. But, despite that reality – showing a clear need for older people to remain in the workforce – we’ve actually seen a surge of those older...
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49 - Dos and Dont's of Employee Resource Groups
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Today, we’re doing a deep dive into a DEI initiative that has rapidly grown in popularity over the last few years – and that’s employee resource groups, otherwise known as ERGs. They’ll be talking about how ERGs work and the importance of purpose; the challenges and opportunities; and the different responsibilities of leadership and teams in establishing, executing, and supporting ERGs. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.43] Introductions to our Blended panellists. · Lola – Founder of EQImindset and Immigrants in Corporate...
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48 - From Ancient Greece to Contemporary Success: The Unstoppable Rise of Mentorship
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Today the panel will be talking about traditional mentorship and how it looks different across communities and contexts; the rise of reverse mentorship and its importance in intergenerational workforces; how to measure the success of mentor/mentee relationships and the common mistakes to look out for; and how to avoid the trap of seeking a mentor for the sake of it. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.40] Introductions to our Blended panellists. · Dillon – Senior Consultant - People Consulting at EY ...
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47 - You’re fired! Working from home, and the emerging trend of promotion bias
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Welcome back to Blended! Today, we’re talking about changing working environments, and promotion bias. The debate of working from home versus working from the office has been gaining traction over the last few years, and people have been discussing the different pieces of it, from work/life balance to in-person versus online meetings to loneliness to productivity. But where you work, and it’s impact on career progression, is one of the biggest conversations right now. At a recent event, I overheard two gentlemen talking about promotion at work, and they...
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46 - Purchasing Power – Our Path To Change
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Welcome back to Blended! Today, we’re talking about purchasing, and about the power we have – as professionals and consumers – to help drive change. Over the last decade, purchasing has evolved. Ecommerce, technology, globalization, social media, geopolitical disruption – purchasing has, arguably, changed forever. And of the biggest changes has been the mindset shift with which many people, and organizations, are purchasing. As consumers, we no longer blindly buy from the top few biggest brands, without holding them to account. We want to understand their ethics...
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45 - Closing the gap – equal pay for women
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Today, we’re talking about equal pay. Despite equal pay laws and increasing DEI initiatives across workplaces, women of every race are still paid less than men, at all education levels – and it only gets worse as women’s careers progress. Women in the U.S. who work full time, year-round are paid only 84 cents for every dollar paid to men. And for women of color, that gap is even bigger. That gap means that women have to work for longer – for some minorities, past their actual life expectancies! – to earn the same as white men. And that has a big impact on women’s health,...
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44 - From Handshakes to Cocktails: The Dos and Don’ts of Networking Etiquette
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The panel of guests are going to explore the dos and don’ts; discuss the different things we need to consider, from drinking to shaking hands; reflect on the differences between on and offline networking; and share their own experiences for us to learn from. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.19] Introductions to our Blended panellists. · Lynn – Founder and CEO at LW Coaches · Kristy – President and Owner at Knichel Logistics · Benita – Independent...
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43 - I’ll Be There For You - The Real Cost Of Allyship
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The panel discuss allyship - what it means; the cost, challenges, and sacrifice involved; and how individuals & workplaces can cultivate a culture of allyship. In this episode we discuss: [01.12] Introductions to our Blended panelists. “Allyship needs to be focused on how we can support each other, and vice versa. And being self-aware is key.” Dylan Roquita – Vice President of Intermodal Sales and Operations at Coyote Logistics Sharon – Vice President/CFO at Talon Freight Services Dylan – Founder and Chief Navigator at DylanListed LLC Mickey – COO at UNIQUE Logistics...
info_outlineThe panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplace biases.