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Message Master, Tamsen Webster shares powerful ways to communicate and say what they can’t unhear.
Messager Master, Tamsen Webster discusses the pivotal role of effective messaging in achieving transformational change. She explores the dichotomy of messaging from recent political conventions, and the importance of framing messages positively. Tamsen delves into the science behind persuasion, the necessity of aligning with shared values, and the broader implications of these principles in both personal and professional spheres. The conversation emphasizes the potential of strategic communication to foster meaningful and sustainable change, urging listeners to adopt a more thoughtful and empathetic approach to messaging.
BIO
Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she’s spent more than 25 years developing the field and practice of persuasive message design, with a particular focus on the principles and processes that build buy-in that lasts.
In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she built and delivers the message design curriculum for Elemental Excelerator, a leading investor in impact startups. She’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs and a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. She’s also spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022. She published her first book, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible, in 2021. Her next book, Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change is available in bookstores everywhere in October 2024.
Tamsen was a reluctant marathoner… twice; is a champion ballroom dancer (in her mind); and learned everything she knows about messages, people, and change as a Weight Watchers leader. True story.
She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and her two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut.
CHAPTERS
00:09:04 How to use Tamsen's book and possible resistance to it.
00:14:00 Have we lost optimism bias?
00:20:34 It's about change communications
00:27:00 Mindset and ego
00:33:45 Finding common ground
00:39:42 Primal beliefs and squandering human potential
00:47:39 Stories in messaging
00:53:02 People are not willing to go back into the machine
00:56:16 Benefits of adult learning
LINKS
Jer Clifton - Primal World Beliefs
Tamsen Webster’s Website
The Ladder of Inference - Chris Argyris and Donald Schoen
Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster
Say What They Can’t Unhear - by Tamsen Webster
Harvard Innovation Labs
The Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Book graphics - Amazon.ca
Other Images and Graphics - Canva
Harvard Innovation Labs logo - Harvard Innovation Labs
MIT Centre logo - MIT Centre
Jer Clifton - Linkedin
Tamsen Webster headshot - Tamsen Webster
Learn more about and follow Tamsen:
Youtube
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
Organizational Disruptor, Dr. Lauran Star shares her journey from dyslexic student, to trauma medic, to DEI advocate.
Dr. Lauran Star, an organizational disruptor and advocate for neurodiversity and accessibility, shares her journey from being a dyslexic student, to becoming a veteran, trauma medic, and a leading figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discusses the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, the evolution from equality to equity in the workplace, and how organizations can better support all employees. Lauran emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize and value the unique strengths each employee brings and the business benefits of doing so. The conversation also touches on personal stories, practical solutions, and the importance of authentic leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.
BIO
Dr. Lauran Star understands organizations culture and the impact and challenges of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity your organization may be facing and has evidence-based solutions with proven outcomes. She is known for uncovering blind spots to achieve optimal performance and enhanced retention. Dr. Star dives in where others tread lightly yet is insightful, warm, and approachable.
Dr. Lauran Star has over two decades driving evidence-based inclusion, diversity, and equity in STEM and Healthcare. She has worked with executive/senior leadership, human resource management, and employees with several Fortune 500 companies; helping them create an inclusive organizational culture that thrives in today’s business.
CHAPTERS
3:45 - How did you come to be an organizational disruptor?
9:30 - Dyslexia diagnosis
18:20 - Why blue paper?
20:40 - Lauran’s history of dyslexia and the authorities’ right to diagnose
24:10 - There’s no such thing as a perfect child
30:22 - The reluctancy to honor accommodations
36:12 - How to make organizations listen?
43:33 - Catering to everyone, not just the majority
45:00 - Equity vs. Equality
49:34 - Why speaking up matters
57:00 - How DEI affects productivity
59:20 - Formula for DEI
LINKS
Evidence Based Inclusion It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - by Dr. Lauran Star
Ultranauts Company
Dr. Lauran Star’s Website
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Rajesh Anandan Headshot - Clare Kumar
Clare Kumar Hidden Disabilities pose - Clare Kumar
Hidden Disabilities cards - Clare Kumar
Evidence-Based Inclusion: It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - Amazon.ca
Other Images and Video - Canva
Speechify logo - Speechify
Lauran Star photo pose - drlauranstar.com
Kamala Harris - Wiki
Learn more about and follow Lauran:
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
CEO of Virtual Work Insider, Sacha Connor discusses the challenges of remote work and how distance bias affects professional teams.
Marketer turned remote work advocate, Sacha Connor, shares about her journey and insights into leading distributed, hybrid, and remote teams. Sacha shares her experiences from working at advertising agencies to leading teams at Clorox and starting Virtual Work Insider in 2018. They discuss the challenges of remote work, including distance bias, creating team agreements, the importance of flexibility, and the necessity of evolving leadership skills for the modern workplace. The conversation also highlights practical solutions for improving productivity and connection within remote teams.
BIO
Sacha Connor is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that provides training programs and content on how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and build culture in hybrid, distributed, and remote teams.
Sacha has 18 years of business leadership experience in marketing, sales, and new product innovation roles, including over 13 years of experience leading hybrid & distributed teams while working fully remotely.
As one of the first remote marketing directors at The Clorox Company, she led brands worth over $250M and was the first fully remote member of the leadership team for a $1 billion business unit.
Since the launch of Virtual Work Insider in late 2018, VWI has delivered over 300 skills training workshops, executive team sessions, and speaking engagements about hybrid and remote work to audiences of 10 to 1,000+. VWI has worked with clients that span a range of industries, including Toyota, Sephora, Vanguard, Under Armour, Allstate, Eventbrite, and Optum Health.
CHAPTERS
05:38 Sacha’s remote work story
08:18 Sacha’s views on remote vs. in-person work
13:10 How leaders reacted to Sacha’s remote work experiment
15:43 Becoming an omnimodal leader
17:50 Leading remote teams vs. in-person teams
19:32 The value of remote work management skills
22:24 Leadership skills and managing the abstract nature of people
26:47 The importance of communicating preferences
31:31 The mindset shift required to embed connection in work
34:00 Is it necessary to meet in person?
37:10 Building connections continuously
38:53 Focusing on goals and roles and creating team agreements
42:31 Flexibility in omnimodal environments
LINKS
Narnia Westmount
Ep. 1 - The Secret Super Powers of HIghly Sensitive People - with Clare Kumar
Virtual Work Insider
The Clorox Company
Orbit ERG
Dave Ulrich
Invested Leader Program
Hot Topics Playlist
Happy Space Work Style Profile™
Happy Space T-shirts
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Other images and video - Canva
Narnia Image - Clare Kumar
Virtual Work Insider logo - Virtual Work Insider
Orbit logo - Virtual Work Insider - Sacha Connor
The Clorox Company Logo - Wiki
Dave Ulrich - Wiki
T-shirt graphic - Clare Kumar
Learn more about and follow Sacha:
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares his journey so far in forming a global symbol for those with hidden disabilities.
CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares the origin and growth of the Sunflower initiative, which started in 2016 at Gatwick Airport to support people with non-visible disabilities. Paul shares how the Sunflower lanyard has helped individuals, including a mother traveling with her son and a man with dementia who regained his independence. The conversation delves into why the program operates as a for-profit business, supporting inclusion and accessibility worldwide, and the impact it makes on both customers and employees. He also touches on the importance of creating sunflower-friendly environments and the cultural nuances of implementing the program globally.
BIO
CEO, Paul White, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for disability rights, driving real change as the global CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and championing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Paul has a genuine desire to ensure that the wearers of the Sunflower receive the patience, care and understanding they may need throughout their day from whoever they meet, wherever they may travel.
CHAPTERS
00:06:34 Origins of The Sunflower
00:12:40 Is The Sunflower a charity organisation, why or why not?
00:17:27 The Sunflower and Pride
00:19:15 How The Sunflower can help employees
00:23:15 How corporations can use The Sunflower in the workplace
00:25:24 Language and Hidden Disabilities
00:31:02 Sunflower-friendly environments around the world
00:35:00 How companies can become allies of hidden disabilities + the purple pound
00:41:33 Where to find out more about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
LINKS
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Website
Bayley House, Australia
European Pride Organization Association
The Purple Pound
HDSunflower training video
Zayed Higher
European Pride Organisers Association
Ep. 27 - The Undeniable Value of Neurodiversity - with Theo Smith
Ep. 44 - The Need for Clear Language around Neurodiversity - with Judy Singer
Ep. 49 - The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha Marlowe
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Gatwick Airport - Wiki
The Purple Pound logo - This is Me Agency
Sunflower logo - HDSunflower.com
Suflower lanyards - HDSunflower.com
Sunflower
Hamilton Airport image - Hamilton Airport/HDSunflower
HDSunflower countries video - HDSunflower.com
Sunflower Manufacturing images - HDSunflower
HDSunflower training video - HDSunflower.com
Air Canada images - Air Canada
Metrolinx HD Sunflower image - HDSunflower
Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight images - Google Maps
Air Canada footage - Air Canada
Other images and video - Canva
Learn more about and follow Paul:
Youtube
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
Color Expert, Laura Guido-Clark discusses the transformative power of color in design and the emotional and physiological impacts of color in communities and workspaces.
Designer and color expert, Laura Guido-Clark talks about the transformative power of color in design. She discusses how color acts as a conduit for human connection, its physiological impacts, and the influence it has on mood and productivity. Laura shares insights from her work with renowned organizations and her nonprofit, Project Color Corps, which uses color to bring hope and joy to underprivileged school communities. The conversation also covers practical advice for incorporating color into workspaces and the importance of creating environments that respect and nurture human needs.
BIO
Laura Guido-Clark is the world’s foremost color expert, Laura Guido-Clark – their color, materials, and finish. Throughout her twenty-plus year career, Laura has analyzed the conscious and unconscious influences that drive buying decisions. She has been dubbed an 'Experience Consultant' because of her ability to translate those influences into prescient forecasting and concrete applications of color and finish for new products.
In 2017, Laura launched her groundbreaking color methodology called LOVE GOOD COLOR. LOVE GOOD COLOR integrates science and the senses, enabling designers to factor in emotive response when using color. It is a language-based system that facilitates selection confidence and efficacy while simplifying and reducing iterations. The digital tool is currently in development. LOVE GOOD COLOR has been used by designers from various firms including Gensler, IA, Adobe, Rockwell Group, Atlassian, and Studio O+A.
Laura has helped companies such as Herman Miller, HP, Samsung, and Toyota use color and materials on their products that resonate with consumers and succeed in competitive markets. Her textile and pattern design includes work for HBF, Pallas, Carnegie, and FLOR. Laura’s expertise ranges from textiles to consumer products such as automotive, electronics, and major household appliances. Learn more about Laura’s design work at Laura Guido-Clark Design.
In 2011, Laura founded Project Color Corps™, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting urban neighborhoods with color and pattern that impart positive messages of optimism and hope. The organization is now flourishing in four cities across the country.
Laura was honored as the IIDA Northern California Chapter recipient of the 2014 Leadership Award of Excellence. As a result of her expertise, Laura speaks both nationally and internationally on design and the creative process and was an expert design blogger for Fast Company.
CHAPTERS
05:40 Why color is so important in design
08:50 The effect of color on physiology and mood
10:45 Colors in schools
13:51 Punitive colors and the humanity of color
16:04 Project Color Corps and transforming underprivileged schools
21:50 Students’ reactions and impact
23:49 Transforming “grown up” spaces with color
26:30 How leaders can interact with color
31:55 Color dosage and why do certain colors look better on us than others
38:18 The relationship between light and color
43:00 How to achieve a sense of belonging through color
44:50 Bringing personality back to retail environments and logos
48:35 Designing to contrasting preferences
51:39 The importance of programming and Adobe Founders Tower
LINKS
Project Color Corps
Love Good Color
Ep. 37 Exploring Respite, Place Attachment and Hotelling with Ryan Anderson
Ep. 6 How Architecture Affects Human Animals - with Andrea De Paiva
Herman Miller - Laura Guido-Clark
Fast Company - Laura Guido-Clark
Adobe Founders Tower
IMAGE CREDITS
Clare’s childhood and high school photos - Clare Kumar
Adobe Founders Tower - Gensler
Adobe logo - Wiki
Herman Miller logo - Herman Miller
HP logo - Wiki
TD Wallpaper - Clare Kumar
Scotiabank wallpaper - Clare Kumar
Jet Ski photo - Clare Kumar
Car photos - Wiki Commons
Clare’s office - Clare Kumar
Clare’s splurge dress photo - Clare Kumar
Project Color Corps logo - Laura Guido-Clark
Footage/ of Project Color Corps projects and schools - Laura Guido-Clark
Laura’s headshot - Laura Guido-Clark
Other images and videos - Canva
Learn more about and follow Laura Guido-Clark:
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
President & CEO of Seramount, Subha Barry tells us about her connections with neurodiversity, her widely recognized Autism Intern program, and gives practical advice on how to advance your DEI efforts in today’s corporate world.
A trailblazer in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Subha Barry shares a wealth of insights through her work as President and CEO at Seramount. Barry shares her personal and professional journey from India to the United States, and her pioneering initiatives at Merrill Lynch and Freddie Mac, including her widely recognized Autism intern program at Freddie Mac. Key topics include the importance of embedding DEI into business strategies without relying solely on HR, understanding neurodiversity, and practical ways to create inclusive workplaces. She also gives her take on how she thinks leaders should approach DEI and foster better relationships with employees.
Subha Barry is a C-suite leader and an advisor who brings a unique perspective on the alignment of corporate culture to talent strategy and business results. As a transformational change agent, she has a proven record of identifying and accelerating new business creation, driving sales, and increasing profitability.
Subha is president of Seramount where she drives the firm’s vision, strategy, and business development. Subha joined Working Mother Media (WMM) in 2015 and during her tenure she dramatically improved margins, expanded its portfolio through growth in high-value consulting and learning and development, exponentially grew their client roster, and recruited talented executive leaders to amplify subject matter and functional expertise. In 2021, Subha oversaw the brand’s transformation from WMM to Seramount, a leading strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to building high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Today, Seramount works with 450+ organizations globally, including half of the Fortune 500, to help our partners navigate today’s talent and DEI landscape.
Previously, Subha was senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Freddie Mac, where she served on the firm’s management committee and led their foundation. Prior to her time at Freddie Mac, Subha spent 20+ years at Merrill Lynch as managing director and their first global head of diversity & inclusion where she built their D&I strategy, infrastructure and execution plans from the ground up. She also created a highly successful Multicultural Business Development Group to focus their wealth management business on diverse and multicultural communities bringing in over $8 billion in new assets and $50+ million in annual revenues in just three years. She began her career at the firm as a financial advisor where she was a top 100 advisor among 16,000 in the firm.
Subha is a former adjunct professor at Columbia University’s SIPA, and currently serves on the Boards of SHRM Foundation, Rice 360, Rutgers Cancer Center and the Rutgers Institute of Women’s Leadership. She is also a Board Advisor at PE-owned Snowden Lane Partners. In the past, Subha has served on a variety of Boards as Board Chair, Head of Nominating & Governance, Finance, and HR and DEI Committees.
A native of India, Subha holds a BA from Bombay University and an MBA and MS in Accounting from Rice University. She enjoys golfing, reading poetry and rallying for social change. She has two grown children and lives in Naples, Florida and New Hope, PA with her husband.
CHAPTERS
04:00 Subha’s story and journey in DEI
08:00 Connecting DEI to the business
09:40 Seramount’s initiatives and the focus on neurodiversity
13:00 Multicultural initiatives at Merrill Lynch and relying on HR for talent issues
16:38 Diverse culture shift in Canada
19:00 Subha’s experience with neurodiversity and personal connection with autism
21:40 Freddie Mac’s Autism Internship Program
30:50 Positive examples of DEI initiatives in workplaces and the community
33:00 Kids and their parents being diagnosed with a neurodiverse condition
37:45 How we can think about #flexbility is inclusivity
41:30 Measuring results of DEI initiatives and how it connects to business
45:43 How the Happy Space Work Style Profile fits
47:00 Remembering the individual in discussions around neurodiversity
49:30 How can leaders engage more with DEI
LINKS
Seramount
Freddie Mac
Merrill Lynch
Ep. 41 - Katie Mooney - How DEI Efforts Must Change to Have Maximum Impact
Wegmans
Freddie Mac Neurodiversity Awareness
Freddie Mac Autism Intern Program
Working Mother Media
Happy Space Inclusivitees
Happy Space Work Style Profile
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Working Mother Media Logo - Youtube
Working Mother Magazine - Wiki
Freedie Mac Logo - Freddiemac.com
Merrill Lynch Logo - ML.com
Seramount Logo - Seramount.com
Subha Barry Headshot - Subha Barry
Other Images and Video - Canva
Learn more about and follow Subha:
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares how adopting a few negotiation strategies can lead to better relationships in business and life.
Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos dives deep into the art of negotiation. Throughout the conversation, Fotini shares insights from her extensive experience running negotiation workshops and reveals the top challenges people experience when learning how to negotiate and how applying these strategies can actually improve relationships. She offers actionable steps for overcoming these barriers like the importance of preparation, cooperative negotiation tactics, emotional regulation, and asking the right questions. Fotini also explores the bias between men and women in the workplace when it comes to negotiation and provides real life examples. She also shares her own story about needing to go to the emergency room and how negotiation literally saved her life.
BIO
For over a decade, Fotini Iconomopoulos has been the person that Fortune 50 companies call to help them through their high stakes negotiations or train them to upgrade their negotiation, communication and persuasion skills. Today she spends most of her time keynote speaking on negotiation, communication, leadership and conflict management, and offering her experience to meaningful non-profit initiatives. She is regularly featured on TV & podcast media and has been quoted in numerous global publications including HBR, Forbes, CNN, CNBC, and Business Insider.
HarperCollins noticed her frequent media appearances and asked to write her first, now best-selling, book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”which launched to critical acclaim and praise as some of “The Best Leadership Advice from Books By Women” (Globe & Mail 2021).
When not with clients, she occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business, where she completed her MBA, as well as guest lectures at universities all over the globe.
After a decade of entrepreneurship in retail, Fotini refined her negotiation skills in the corporate world working for giants like L’Oreal before management consulting. She created a successful negotiation advisory practice for another global firm before starting her own, guiding clients through high-stakes scenarios in all industries.
Having overcome significant gender adversity early in her career, Fotini is passionate about helping people develop the confidence to take on challenges, with a particular interest in empowering women & disadvantaged groups through various non-profit initiatives. In 2018, she expanded to educating adolescent girls through an empowerment camp experience, to start building their confidence and resilience early, a passion she continues to pursue.
She’s been honored by NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women), whom she serves as a regional advisor for their only Canadian chapter, with a National Inclusion award; The Greek America Foundation as one of their Top 40 under 40; and has been nominated for the Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards multiple times.
CHAPTERS
05:12 Challenges surrounding asking for what you want
08:16 Privilege in negotiation, the on-ramp vs. the stairs
12:09 Emotional regulation in negotiation
16:58 Labelling in negotiation
19:40 Using questions to self-advocate in high pressure situations
22:14 Mirroring in corporate environments
25:20 How to know when to leave a negotiation situation
31:13 Rehearsing for negotiations
34:22 Likeability in negotiation and how to better connect with others
40:50 How Fotini turned a hospital visit into a negotiation and succeeded
LINKS
Say Yes Get More by Fotini Iconomopoulos
Fotini Iconomopolous’ Website
Phil M. Jones’ Website
Ep. 50 - Conduit for Compassion - the Sunflower, Brene Brown, & WorkHuman 2024 - wth Clare Kumar
Ep. 30 - Creating a Speak-Up Culture - with Stephen Shedletsky
IMAGE CREDITS
David Bowie Screenshot - MTV
Fotini in the hospital photo - Fotini Iconomopoulos
Fotini lecturing students - Fotini Iconomopoulos
Fotini lecturing students 2 - Fotini Iconomopoulos
Say Less, Get More book graphic - Amazon
Paul M. Jones - LinkedIn
Other images/video - Canva
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
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And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
Productivity expert and executive coach, Clare Kumar reveals her new job, outlines the Total Team Work Program, recaps her experience and shares insights from Brené Brown’s keynote at WorkHuman 2024.
Clare Kumar is a productivity expert and executive coach who focuses on the intersection where productivity meets inclusivity in workplaces and organizations. In this episode, she talks about her new job as Regional Director of Hidden Disabilities Canada (hdsunflower.com). In addition, Clare gives an update and outlines her program, Happy Space Total Team Work, where leaders and their teams co-create their future of work and explains how the Happy Space Work Style Profile is an integral part of this program. The episode covers the Workhuman 2024 conference and Clare shares her experience and takeaways from speakers such as Baratunde Rafiq Thurston, Esther Perel, and Brené Brown.
CHAPTERS
04:25 Clare’s late autism diagnosis
07:58 the Sunflower and Clare’s new job
12:00 New book, Ask Already and the Happy Space Work Style Profile
15:25 Sharing MS diagnosis
18:18 Happy Space Total Teamwork Program
20:15 Workhuman 2024 highlights
22:23 Being comfortable with silence and “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer
24:22 Barbie Brewer and Building your asynchronous muscle + Vanice Hayes and ERG’s
28:20 Baratunde Rafiq Thurston - Understanding power and its value
29:15 Hustle and grind, and the importance of weaving in personal priorities
33:10 Speakers: Gloria Goins, Peter Danzig and Kamille Washington
37:50 A thank you from Happy Space Podcast
38:40 Brené Brown highlights and how AI ties into HR
41:50 Brené Brown and the epidemic of loneliness
43:55 “I do like humanity, I’m not crazy about people in general” - Brené Brown
45:00 Brené Brown and shame triggers in the workplace
46:03 Brené Brown and grounded confidence
LINKS
Hidden Disabilities
Hdsunflower.com
WorkHuman 2024
The Message of You by Judy Carter
Ep. 45 - Melanie Deziel - Unmasking - Late Autism Diagnosis in Women
Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work
The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova
Robbie Samuels’ Website
Ep. 30 - Stephen Shedletsky - Creating a Speak-Up Culture
Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletsky
Happy Space Total Team Work Program
Happy Space Work Style Profile
Happy Space Hot Topics on Youtube
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
Baratunde Rafiq Thurston’s Website
Barbie Brewer’s Website
SHRM Conference
Gloria Goins’ Speaker Info
Peter Danzig Website
Kamille Washington LinkedIn Profile
Ep. 41 - Katie Mooney - How DEI EFforts Must Change to Have Maximum Impact
Napo Podcast - Stand Out
Esther Perel’s Website
This QR Code Kills Kittens by Scott Stratten
UnMarketing by Scott Stratten
UnSelling by Scott Stratten
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Hidden Disabilities logo - HdSunflower.com
Hidden Disabilities card - HdSunflower.com
AIr Canada photo - CNW Group/Air Canada
Metrolinx photo - Anthony Ascenzi/Metrolinx
WorkHuman 2024 logo - Workhuman
Brene Brown at Workhuman 2024 - Workhuman
Brene Brown at Workhuman 2024 close up - Workhuman
Judy Carter headshot - LinkedIn
The Message of You book graphic - themessageofyou.com
The Canary Code Book graphic - Penguin Random House Canada
Robbie Samuels headshot - RobbieSamuels.com
Speak-Up Culture book graphic - Amazon
Happy Space Total Teamwork Program
Happy Space Work Style Profile
Erin Meyer photo - Workhuman
The Culture Map book graphic - Amazon
Barbie Brewer photo - Workhuman
Rafael Dona headshot - Rafael Dona
Vanice Hayes photo - Workhuman
Dell logo - Wiki
Baratunde Rafiq Thurston photo - Workhuman
Brene Brown headshot - LinkedIn
SHRM 2023 logo - SHRM
Gloria Goins headshot - LinkedIn
Peter Danzig headshot - LinkedIn
Kamille Washington headshot - LinkedIn
Napo Podcast logo - NapoPodcast.com
Esther Perel headshot - Wiki
Scott Stratten headshot - LinkedIn
UnMarketing book graphic - Amazon
This QR Code Kills Kittens book graphic - Amazon
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
Pasha Marlowe, neuroinclusion expert speaks about the evolution of language surrounding neurodiversity and clarifies terms like neuroqueer, disorder, gender, and impaired.
In this episode of the Happy Space Podcast, Clare Kumar interviews Pasha Marlowe, a neuroinclusion advocate. The discussion delves into the importance of language in fostering inclusivity in neurodiverse spaces. They explore terms such as 'neurodiverse,' 'neuroqueer' and 'neuro spicy,' and emphasize the significance of personal agency in identity. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of these terms with disability, gender, and cultural contexts. Pasha highlights the importance of inclusive design and creating spaces where everyone can feel they belong.
Pasha Marlowe, MFT (she/they) received her masters in marriage and family therapy in 1996, way back when "Macarena" was the hit song and now you can't get that song out of your head.
Since then, she has focused on working as a coach with neurodivergent individuals and couples, specifically those who identify as ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, or Dyslexic. They especially enjoy working with neurodivergent couples who are looking for help with communication, sex/intimacy, betrayal recovery, RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria), LGBTQIA+ issues, or PTSD.
She lives in Portland, Maine with her youngest child, her ex-husband, and two doodles.
CHAPTERS
4:40 What is Neurodiversity and Neurodivergency?
8:12 Why Clare is Neurospicy?
12:40 Language surrounding physical and invisible disabilities
18:18 Avoiding body trauma in medical system
21:21 Medical trauma for LGBTQ+ identifying people
25:08 Kassiane Asasumasu’s work and lack of sources for Neurodivergency
27:15 Neurodistinct and new words emerging, neurobelonging and neurological safety
34:27 Inclusive design vs. Universal design
38:44 Interpreters and accessibility
40:52 Gatekeeping in Neurodivergent language
46:34 Neuroqueering
47:57 Sources for further research into Neurodiversity
54:15 Organizations realizing they need to be aware of Neurodiversity
LINKS
Neurobelonging Media Kit
Pasha Marlowe’s Website
My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian by Pasha Marlowe
Neuroqueering Podcast
Book a Call with Pasha
Brené Brown Quote Source
Ep. 34 - Lisa Whited - Redesigning Work for People and the Planet
Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work
The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova
Ep. 44 - Judy Singer - The Need for Clear Language Surrounding Neurodiversity
Kassiane Asasumasu’s Wiki Page
Sonny Jane Wise
We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Dr. Nick Walker
Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr. Nick Walker
Dr. Megan Neff
Divergent Conversations Podcast
@ngwagwa
Maureen Dunne
The Neurodiversity Edge by Maureen Dunne
Jamie Shields
IMAGE CREDITS
Jamie Shields photo - LinkedIn
Maureen Dunne photo - LinkedIn
@ngwagwa photo - Instagram
The Neurodiversity Edge book - Amazon
Divergent Conversations Podcast - divergentpod.com
Dr. Megan Neff photo - Dr. Megan Neff
Dr. Nick Walker photo - Dr. Nick Walker
Neuroqueer Heresies book - Amazon
Sonny Jane Wise - LinkedIn
We’re All Neurodiverse book - Amazon
Tracy Chapman - Wikipedia
Kassiane Asasumasu photo - LeakyCon
Brené Brown - Wikipedia
The Canary Code - Amazon
Glassdoor Logo - Glassdoor.com
Other images and video - Canva
Learn more about and follow Pasha:
Youtube
Website
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:
Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.
If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.
If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.
Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.
Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.
And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊
CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]
In this episode Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, founding physician and well-being expert takes us through the seven types of rest, how to know which one you need, and the gifts that come from a well-rested life.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, founding physician and well-being expert tells us why rest is about more than just sleep and how by through the seven types of rest, you can not only reset your battery, but enjoy a more fulfilling life. Dr. Dalton-Smith takes us through her journey of her own story of burnout and how she made adjustments after realizing that living a successful life full of stress and “producing” wasn’t as important as her own well-being. She gets into the relationship between sleep and rest, the science behind sleep, and other factors that impact everyday rest. She explains how scientific research and her unique view on spirituality has informed the seven types of rest in her book, Sacred Rest.
Trigger Warning: We talk briefly about suicide in this show. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for mental health assistance. In Canada, dial 988. If there is immediate risk, dial 911. For resources where you are, here is a list of global mental health resources:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_resources
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com.
4:04 Empathy and compassion in the conversation about rest
5:33 Secrets of the well-rested
8:36 Pushing back on culture to claim what we need
11:38 Saundra’s personal burnout journey
16:34 The relationship between rest and sleep
20:41 How technology is affecting our rest routines
22:47 Regulating breaks for work sessions and workshops
26:50 Mental-exhaustion, and why it’s so common now
30:40 Increased stimulation in the world and how it’s affecting rest for sensitive people
34:16 How do we find quiet in a noisy world?
36:26 Increasing productivity and connection in conferences and workshops
37:53 Saundra's view of spirituality and how it ties into rest
41:22 How atheists view spirituality
42:30 Next steps for experiencing more rest, Sacred Rest and Restquiz.com
LINKS
Dr. Saundra-Dalton Smith’s Website
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s Personal Rest Retreats
RestQuiz.com
Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra-Dalton Smith
National Speakers Association
IMAGE CREDITS
Gaylord Hotel - Wiki
NSA logo - NSA Speaker.org
Sacred Rest book - Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Other images and video - Canva
Learn more about and follow Saundra:
Youtube
Website
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