Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie is a certified diversity executive, national speaker, author of the book, The Inclusive Language Handbook, and the host of the top-rated diversity podcast, “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox.”

Together, we discuss:

• What words to say and not say to signal you want to be an ally
• Why DEI is important in an economic downturn and how it affects the C-suite
• How to embed DEI into your organization as a leader

Follow Jackie at the thediversitymovement.com and Julie at Nextpivotpoint.com 

Farzana Nayani is a recognized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, business and strategy coach, and international keynote speaker. She joins us to share:

• How to successfully start and manage ERGs
• Types of ERGs and how to measure success
• Why it is important to expand ERGs externally

Connect with Farzana at https://www.farzananayani.com/ and Julie at Nextpivotpoint.com 

Ezanne Swanepoel is the leading empowerment and relationship expert, helping people strip the blockages and filters that prevent them from unlocking their path to prosperity, fulfillment, and contribution; while making a meaningful impact in life through and with other people.  She published the book Connected Rainmaker – Lead with Giving and speaks 6 languages. Growing up in Africa taught her how to champion diversity and inclusion. She shares ideas on:

• Leading from a place of giving
• Putting the mask down and being vulnerable
• Establishing an ego-free zone
• How to be a global citizen

Follow Ezanne at connectedrainmaker.com and Julie at Nextpivotpoint.com 

Did you know that companies with inclusive workplace cultures consistently outperform the market, have higher gross margins and gross revenues, and command higher stock prices? Join Dora Lutz and Julie Kratz in their live LinkedIn Audio program to discuss some practical tips to build a sustainable ESG model and the intersection with DEI.

Connect with Dora at: https://www.aspirationalbusiness.com/ and Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com .

Inspiring others to be allies is the fun part of the journey. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.

Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Privilege is a chance to be an ally for someone different from you. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.

Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Accountability is one of the top trends for allyship to work at home and at work. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.

Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Coaching is an ally saving grace. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.

Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Courage is a key ingredient in the allyship toolkit for diversity and inclusion to work. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. Join Julie as she unpacks a key strategy from her new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices to Live Inclusively.

Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Laurie is a a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory and director of the Collaboration and Conflict Research Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. Ten years ago, her friend and economist Linda Babcock sent out a plea to her female colleagues – like herself, they were crushed by taking on too many tasks, and saw how they were trailing behind their male counterparts. They met at a restaurant to share stories and vowed to say no to requests that pulled them away from the work that mattered most. This was the beginning of The No Club.

Laurie shares personal stories and new research on:  

• Why unrewarded work more often falls to women 

• How "organizational currency" creates NPTs at companies

• How organizations must change to distribute and reward work fairly

• How culture and management contribute to NPTs, with actionable ways to correct the imbalance

Connect with Laurie and team at https://www.thenoclub.com/.