S3 E8: Sensemaking AI - 4: A Day with AI and DC Women Techmakers
Release Date: 03/28/2024
S3 E21: More Time for Sleep, Please | Rethinking Healthy Sleep Patterns
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Did your smart watch tell you that you didn't get enough sleep? Well today's guest is here to tell you that data is not complete. Meet Dr. Russell G. Foster, the Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. In other words, he has thought a lot about sleep and the science of it for a long time! In his studies he has uncovered the issues with trying to find a “one-size solution for all" solution to sleep challenges, and wants to help us rethink how we understand our rest for better wellness. Discover how to...
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S3 E20: More Time for Sleep, Please | Understanding its Powers
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Sleep is crucial, yet as busy professionals and leaders, achieving quality rest can feel challenging. Today, our guest , a Paris-based PhD student, will shed light on why we need to rethink our approach to sleep to thrive in both work and life. We'll explore Decat's research on the science of sleep and creativity. Join us on Dear Workplace as we delve into the methods and insights of sleep research, reimagining how we prioritize rest amidst our busy lives. Welcome to more good sleep! for the episode shownotes, video, mentioned resources, episode transcripts, and more.
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S3 E19: Why Diversity in Supply Chain Matters with Kristin Malek
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How does diversity drive value in business and the supply chain? Supplier diversity leaders offer a wealth of insights, yet this field often remains overlooked. Join me in the coming weeks as we explore key questions: Why is supplier diversity overlooked? How does it benefit companies and communities? And how can we lead more effectively? Our first guest is Kristin Malek, based in Chicago, a veteran in supplier diversity with two decades of experience. Kristin shares her journey, starting as a mother advocating for her disabled daughter, and now as Global Director of Business Diversity at CDW,...
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S3 E18: Rethink Leadership by Rethinking How We Train
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Learning shapes leadership, but how we learn is equally crucial. In today's discussion, I'm joined by from St. George, Utah, who specializes in training leaders and trainers. Drawing from his global experiences and diverse upbringing, Ross emphasizes the importance of meeting people where they are, especially in training, sales, and people development. As Head of Client Success at Accelerate Performance Sales Consulting, he leads global clients and coaches in reimagining people development. Tune in to Dear Workplace to gain valuable insights. for the episode shownotes, video, mentioned...
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S3 E17: Rethink Leadership by Rethinking How We Empower Parents and Leaders
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Leadership evolves, especially when we become parents. But this transition isn't often discussed. How can we navigate this new terrain more effectively? We sat down with , Director of Operations at Medtronic in St.Paul, Minnesota to explore her journeys as a leader and as a parent. Join us on Dear Workplace as we delve into these important conversations about balancing leadership and parenthood in male-dominated industries and communities. for the episode shownotes, video, mentioned resources, episode transcripts, and more.
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S3 E16: Why M&As Are Tough All the Time | Disrupt the Market by Democratizing M&A
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I've often found the mergers and acquisition (M&A) process to be expensive and exclusive, leaving many unsure of where to start or how to succeed. Like dating, it's about finding the right partners and building a dream team, whether you're buying or selling a company. And let's not forget about culture – M&As in the United States, Asia, and Europe all come with unique challenges. Enter Marcus Yeung, Founder & CEO of SEAbridge Partners and Co-founder of match.asia. With over 30 years of experience in every aspect of M&As, Marcus has seen it all. From his beginnings as a banker...
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S3 E15: Why M&As are Tough All the Time | Start with People
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About 70-90 percent of mergers and aquisitions (M&As) fail within their first year. Why? Despite being a longstanding business strategy, M&As continue to stumble. In the coming weeks, we'll explore this complex world and uncover why M&As are so challenging, and how we can improve. Our first guest in this series is Jennifer J. Fondrevay, known as the "M&A Whisperer." With three M&A experiences in major global companies, Jennifer identified patterns that define M&A success or failure. Her key insight? It all starts with prioritizing people. Join us on Dear Workplace...
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S3 E14: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Sam Paik
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After years in finance and business, Sam Paik noticed a troubling trend: overwork starting from childhood. Reflecting on the importance of childhood play and creativity, Sam saw a gap in the next generation's access to these vital experiences. Determined to make a change, he founded several education-focused companies, including Momo Camp. As a serial entrepreneur and educator, Sam is on a mission to revolutionize education, fostering environments where learning, play, and self-expression thrive. Momo Camp, his latest venture, offers a unique opportunity to experience Korea and delve into its...
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S3 E13: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Noona's Noonchi
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Have you ever found yourself moved to tears while watching a K-drama? You're not alone, and our guest today is here to explain why! Therapist recognized the importance of mental well-being, yet found existing information too clinical and distant. Combining her expertise as a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional, Jeanie noticed how conversations about storytelling and K-dramas often broke barriers. Thus, was born. Through Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and even in-person tours in Korea, Jeanie's K-drama and mental health content has resonated with...
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S3 E12: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Talk to Me in Korean
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Anyonghaseyo! 안녕하세요! We're thrilled to welcome our guest today, Hyunwoo Sun, Founder and CEO of Talk To Me in Korean (TTMIK). Hyunwoo began his Korean language educational services in 2009, recognizing a gap in language learning options. Starting with a meetup in Seoul, he observed limitations in available tools. Understanding the transformative power of language, Hyunwoo aimed to make learning Korean fun, easy, and accessible. Today, TTMIK is a leading Korean language service, with 1.4 million users across 190 countries enjoying their textbooks, YouTube videos, podcasts, and more....
info_outlineWelcome to our first live conversations at Dear Workplace! I'm excited to share a sneak peek into the special day I had with DC Women Techmakers event in Washington D.C. I hosted on March 25, 2024.
Women Techmakers (WTM) is a community program backed by Google and led by local community leaders like myself, and I'm thrilled to have made this event come to life with my friend Megha Sanghvi. As we brought together 20 speakers and 60 participants for a full day of learning, reflecting, and deep discussion of the future of women in technology and AI, we were reminded how change starts here, today and within our own communities.
I wanted to capture the inspiring day and also look back at the five months of planning we've done to make this possible. Thank you to all the speakers, friends and fans for making this possible.
Learn more at https://www.dcwomentechmakers.org/.
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