Blended

The 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.

The panel discusses preference vs bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.

The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.

The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.

The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences.

The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.

The panel discusses what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.

The panel discusses anxiety; physical and mental triggers and symptoms; how we can support others; and the resources and techniques that worked for them.

The panel discusses what seniority means to them; how it differs from leadership; the importance of job titles; & their experiences of good and bad leadership.

Welcome back to Blended! In episode 33, the panel discusses emotional recovery; share their experiences & words of advice; and reflects on how we can open up conversations to better support others.

• Melissa – Associate Partner of Finance & Supply Chain Transformation at IBM
• LaMondre – Speaker and CEO at Billion Strong
• Dan – Owner at High-Performance Logistics Sales
• Richard – Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit

• Sarah's experience with Lipoedema
• Lack of help/disbelief from medical practitioners
• Dan's experience with throat cancer
• The journey of the caretaker
• Impact on relationships
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Fear of returning to work
• Comparison
• LaMondre's experience of spinal muscular atrophy
• Loss of ability
• Therapy
• How surgery can trigger past trauma
• Richard's experience of caring for his father
• Denial
• Melissa's experience with breast cancer
• Why people keep diagnoses a secret
• Ableism
• Changing perspectives
• Lack of understanding and awareness

• Vulnerability
• Honesty
• Taking the burden of reaching out off the person suffering
• If you ask, be open to receiving the answer – whatever that is
• Different perspectives
• Showing people they're loved
• Asking for help
• Practical support like bringing food
• Stigma and shame
• Secrecy and privacy