Humanize Your Workplace

On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Dawn E. Christian.

Dawn E. Christian is a Belonging Speaker +Thought Leader who is unapologetically committed to her leadership as an IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Consciousness) Champion + Practitioner.

Dawn leads belonging, inclusion, and diversity initiatives by counseling and coaching senior-level executives on how to nurture and develop a culture of inclusion by way of building a sense of belonging. Dawn is a sought-after speaker, podcast contributor, and IDEAS advisor. She has been a recurring speaker, keynote, and panelist at The Global Fluency Summit, Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management Diversity Summit, The ZeroGap.co, Global Leadership Summit, featured podcast guest on the Power Banking Podcast, In Other Words, Global Fluency Podcast. Dawn is a recurring Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion thought leadership columnist on FairPlayTalks.com.

Inspired by two decades of corporate experience-often being the “only one in the room”—her methodology is anchored on a simple concept: I belong where I am. As am... This is her personal mantra which also serves as the charter for the birth of her social consciousness brand, I Belong Here.

I Belong Here is meant to both inspire and empower members of marginalized groups to evade the grasp of "the imposter syndrome". At the same time, the apparel brand is meant to be a conversation starter poised to ignite a visceral discussion that will evoke storytelling. Dawn believes that sharing your personal story creates human connections that eventually build trust across margins, identities, and backgrounds. She believes that every story embodies the gift of a lesson. Ultimately, her mission is to drive the idea that everyone belongs right where they are... As they are. I Belong Here is both a statement and a cause for empowerment.

Dawn is a wife and mother who holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, an MBA from The Johnson School of Management, and a Leadership Certification in Diversity + Inclusion from The International Labor Relations School at Cornell University. Her civic and community engagements include Ellevate, FORTE Foundation, INROADS, Management Leaders for Tomorrow, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Meg King. 

As a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker, Meg works with a variety of clients across the country, from businesses and entrepreneurs to teams and individuals alike. Meg has a passion for creating exceptional customer service, starting with identifying a company's true D.N.A. (Dreams. Needs. Actionable Behaviors.)

She customizes each company's unique customer service journey, by uncovering gaps and missing opportunities for improved communication skills and generating new sources of revenue. Resulting in a positive impact that up-levels the culture and prosperity of the company and its team. You can find her on Instagram, schedule a 30 minutes strategy session, or email her. 

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Jasmin Forts. 

During the day, Jasmin Forts works as a HR leader and Working Mom Wellness advocate. She has sat in the HR space for over 15 years and uses her expertise and influence to help bring strategy and balance to workplaces. She is also the Founder of Jobbing With Jas, LLC and A Sisters Siesta, a career and support group services specializing in practical maintenance and mental health resources. She has been featured on several publications writing articles such as Black Enterprise and Teen Vogue sharing her insight on HR practices and anything supporting wellness. Jasmin has been invited to speak on several different platforms including Essence Festival and HER Village in Atlanta, GA. She is the author of “A Sisters Siesta: A Pocketbook Guide of Positivity, HR Protocol, and Vignettes for the Professional Black Woman.”  Her personable and engaging style captivates audiences while educating them. She always looks for ways to share her expertise and personal experience aligned with industry best practice and compliance.

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Theresa Hummel-Krallinger

Theresa Hummel-Krallinger is a well-respected senior training professional and performance consultant, but it is her work as a humorist and motivational speaker that sets her apart. Known for her lively and interactive presentation style, she is a frequently requested speaker on topics of employee morale, professional development, performance improvement and workplace communications. Her experience as a professional stand-up

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Kryss Shane.

Named by The New York Times and many national and international platforms as the go-to Leading LGBT Expert, Kryss Shane, MS, MSW, LSW, LMSW (she/her) has 25+ years of experience guiding the world's top leaders in business, education, and community via individual, small group, and full-staff trainings. She is known for making each organization's specific Diversity and Inclusion needs become more manageable, approachable, and actionable in financially realistic ways. This includes physical spaces, hiring practices, policies/procedures, and more. In addition to being known for her work in the LGBT+ field, she is almost equally known for her lifelong love of tie dye (making her easy to spot in a crowd or at an event) and her never-ending adoration of NYC pizza. You can find her book The Educator's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion here. 

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Dr. Janice Gassam

Janice Gassam, Ph.D. is the founder of BWG Business Solutions, LLC, a consultancy designed to help organizations create more inclusive environments. Janice facilitates workshops, delivers keynote speeches and "Awareness Talks" to spark important dialogue about workplace equity. Janice has collaborated with Yale University, Nordstrom, H&M, and Paypal/Venmo among many others. She is the host of the Diversity Dinner Dialogue, a free public workshop designed to address issues around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. She is a senior contributing writer for Forbes having authored nearly 200 articles. Janice has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in business and psychology. She is a TEDx speaker and the host of the Dirty Diversity podcast where she discusses all things diversity, equity, inclusion, or lack thereof. She is also the author of the new book Dirty Diversity: A Practical Guide to Foster an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace for All

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Louise H. Reid.

Louise is a coach, leadership consultant, radio host, and loving partner and mum to 4 boys. Coaching professional women to achieve both career success and fulfillment in life is her calling and developing our next generation, industry 4.0 leaders is her passion. Residing in Ottawa, Canada, this HR expert has twenty years experience in fields of high-tech, aviation, utilities and non-profit sectors. Louise has skillfully integrated her industry experience with her bachelor of science degree and certifications in HR, emotional intelligence, coaching and mindfulness, now running her own consulting practice where her mission is clear- to build better lives by elevating women and humanizing workplaces. Continually leaving a positive impact, Louise has broadened her reach through her global radio show and podcast – ‘The Louise H Reid Show’. This in-depth, heart felt and insightful show highlights real people, real issues, real conversations. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn. 

We chat about HR experience, how to humanize leadership, the four "C's" of leadership, establishing trust, and what employers can do to ease employee's fears as we navigate returning to work after COVID-19. 

On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Phil Mershon.

Phil Mershon is the director of events for Social Media Examiner where he oversees the signature event, Social Media Marketing World. He also leads the team that produces the Becoming Well-Known course. He's also a skilled conference speaker, professional jazz saxophonist, songwriter and idea catalyst. His upcoming course and book, “Unforgettable” teach you how to create memorable experiences.

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Erica Courdae.

Erica Courdae has dedicated her life to expanding how others interact with the world through powerful conversations. As an entrepreneur + certified coach her work is frequently focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), imperfect allyship, and imposter syndrome. This work has taken her across the country onto stages and into communities as a key speaker and educator. Erica also has a podcast that features open conversation and dialogue on the topics of her work and more, Pause on the Play. Her support and leadership facilitates engaged conversations within 6 figure communities, international podcasts, and live events to connect people and create change.

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On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Julie Kratz.

Julie Kratz is a highly-acclaimed speaker and trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing her own career “pivot point,” she developed a process for women leaders to build winning plans. Promoting gender equality in the workplace, Julie is a Tedx speaker, a frequent keynote speaker, and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer. Her books include Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and Lead Like an Ally:  A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion.  Meet Julie at NextPivotPoint.com and watch her speaker reel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2XdGIK8TOY. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter. 

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