Radiance Real Talk

When supporting BIPOC colleagues and friends, ask yourself:

We also completed the 5 part series  A Daily Equity Practice  (DEP) on the Radiance Real Talk Podcast.

DEP Episode 1: Introduction

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DEP Episode 5: Activate: Now is the time

What is the difference between being vs. doing? How you can put your Daily Equity Practice into action?

How do you create a Daily Equity Practice? We answer this question from a different perspective. We cover uncomfortable topics in this series on how you are aware of and deal with Racial Equity. In this episode, we talk about how we could create a daily equity practice. Then we think of ways to form a habit that will become part of how you naturally exist and interact in the world. This episode was hard. Everyone listening is in so many different places on this topic. Hence, we wanted to give you another view to help you on your journey wherever you are.

Thanks for being open and listening to this series!

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Series Note: This specific series is about the next level of self-awareness after 2020. We discuss the complex parts of connecting.

Get introduced to Carole, Sarah, and the Daily Equity Practice Series DEP Ep. 1 Summary page.

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DEP Episode 2 Opting-In: Choice or Commitment?

Opting-In is part of the why we need to think about creating a Daily Equity Practice. We touch on scarcity, vulnerability, and more when it comes to opting in.

The idea of Opt-In. What does this mean, and why should we? Let's step back to understand better the concept of a scarcity mindset that impacts our purpose and value. We ask ourselves what aligns with our purpose. We talked about moving it from a choice into a commitment. We define what the scarcity mindset is and where vulnerability is from within our core.

Ask yourself, What does the scarcity mindset of not enough look like for me?

Series Note: This specific series is about the next level of self-awareness after 2020. We discuss the complex parts of connecting.

Get introduced to Carole, Sarah, and the Daily Equity Practice Series DEP Ep. 1 Summary page.

Want to learn more? Let's connect! https://radianceresources.com/

DEP Episode Episode 4 Adaptability: Align Your Purpose

What goes into adapting to your specific circumstances, and how can adaptability help you to evolve?

Let's talk about ability. How to be adaptable? What are the ways of knowing as an Adaptable Leader to engage in adapting to a Daily Equity Practice? Why is it important to be open to change and flexible? When we think about taking this a step further, how do we see life through another person's eyes? What would it mean when life is not just about me? We talk about all of these questions and more.

We discovered that our impact on each other and how we feel about it is another way to view Adaptability. We look at how to be present in the now and how that is related to Adapting. More importantly, what does Adaptability have to do with your Why and Purpose? Let's dig in.

Series Note: This specific series is the next level of self-awareness post-2020. We discuss the complex parts of Racial Equity.

Think about, talk with others, and share. Welcome to Radiance Real Talk.

Get to know Carole, Sarah, and the Daily Equity Practice Series DEP Ep. 1 Summary page.

Want to learn more? Let's Connect! https://radianceresources.com

DEP Episode 3 Accountability: Honor your Why

What goes into how accountability for anyone works or doesn't, and why is it important to look at your accountability?

Think about this.

"I believe I'm going to be accountable for doing my work; I'm going to be accountable for moving through when shame and grief show up in this work. I'm going to be accountable for moving through it and understanding it and transcending it, and not being it is why I'm going to opt out, right? I'm going to be accountable to move through it, which means I believe in myself enough that I can do this. And like when we hold someone else accountable, what we're really saying is, I believe in you enough, that I am going to trust that you're going to follow through on this need to ourselves, as I believe in me enough that I'm going to follow through on this."

Let's dig into being Accountable to help you create a Daily Equity Practice.

Think about, talk with others, and share. Welcome to Radiance Real Talk.

Series Note: This specific series is the next level of self-awareness post-2020. We discuss the complex parts of Racial Equity.

Get introduced to Carole, Sarah, and the Daily Equity Practice Series DEP Ep. 1 Summary page.

Want to learn more? Let's Connect! https://radianceresources.com

DEP Episode 1 What's a Daily Equity Practice?

The Daily Equity Practice series is the next level of self-awareness post-2020. We discuss the complex parts of Racial Equity and figure out a way to create a daily Equity Practice in life and the workplace. We invite you to join in.

Do you keep asking yourself, "What do I do now?" More than likely, you have read books, watched videos, and listened in on panels. You are ready to take the next step, and this series is for you. Carole Burton invites Brand Activator Sarah McNally to discuss what Equity is. As Sarah continues to step deep down in her core, Carole does the same with a Daily Equity practice.

We go down the internal, visceral work path that is not easy to face. Yet, it is necessary for us as a society to thrive and create a real future for ourselves and each other. We all play a role.

During the Introduction episode, we found three themes to share with you. We talk about Opt-In's choice, the importance of Accountability, and why we need to Adapt. Last, we share the essential components to help you create a Daily Equity Practice.

We ask you to listen, think about, talk with others, and share. Welcome to Radiance Real Talk.

About Carole

Carole Burton is a Podcast Host and Professional Development guide. She founded Radiance Resources and shared her perspectives on Radiance Real Talk. Adapting and Equity are at the core of this work.

Carole is passionate about helping Organizations retain and elevate Mid-Level Leaders and their teams filled with unknown leaders to lead and thrive. Believing in walking beside her clients, Carole wants people to feel heard and valued while ensuring a solid return on investment for the organization they serve. Carole leads individual career sessions, peer mentor programs, and company-wide equity initiatives. She helps you grow, discover ways to improve company culture, and deliver said ROI.

To learn more about Carole, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-burton/.

To learn more about Radiance Resources, go to https://radianceresources.com.

About Sarah

Sarah McNally partners with company leaders, identifying opportunities to bridge alignment gaps between the organization's brand, employee performance, and customer experience. Sarah provides customized programming, coaching, and employee training, working at the intersection of Marketing and HR and driving leadership to all levels of the organization while energizing and inspiring employees by helping them understand their purpose.

To learn more about Sarah, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkmcnally/.

ITTA Episode 5 Be Connected

In this episode of the It's Time to Adapt series, Carole Burton of Radiance Resources and podcast host of Radiance Real Talk talks with Tracy Y. Washington of the Relationship Leadership Philosophy about how we behave in the workplace, home, and community. We know that when stress at work increases, we take that tension into our homes. When leaders choose to work on themselves, employees notice this shift in the organization's culture. There is a direct correlation. Hence, employees will gain a sense of trust. There is an opening for everyone to engage and contribute. This step is essential when adapting. When the leader decides to work on their fears and concerns, the adapting process begins. The same happens at home. We chose to talk about the workplace environment because when we adapt, the environment's vibe shifts. When we work to improve, we evolve. When we work on ourselves, we lead.

From a listener: "I enjoy the discussions Carole and Tracy have and the focus they bring on leaders. These episodes make me think of my leaders, present, past, and future, and which of them I looked up to and which of them had or openly worked on the skills discussed in this podcast."

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To learn about Carole's work, go tohttps://radianceresources.com

To learn about Tracy's work, go to https://getrelationshipcurrency.com/

ITTA Episode 4 Be Uncomfortable

In this episode of the It's Time to Adapt series, Tracy Y. Washington and Radiance Real Talk host Carole Burton, associates in Professional Development, talks about how people change when they choose to opt-in and sit in uncomfortable when they find themselves in an awkward situation. We invite leaders to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. We're asking leaders to permit themselves to explore the pinpoints and freely walk through this phase. We want leaders to know they can do this, powerfully. When we sit in an uncomfortable space, it allows us to exist for the sake of existing. We believe being uncomfortable is crucial and shows others what it takes to be a great leader. This is the time when we know you can do this. You will grow and change to become better.

From a listener: "I've heard the phrase, "Get comfortable being uncomfortable" many times. I'll forever be trying to improve myself in this aspect, but in doing this, I believe you can begin to learn and be open to much more."

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To learn about Carole, go to https://radianceresources.com

To learn about Tracy, go to https://getrelationshipcurrency.com/

ITTA Episode 3 Be Aware

In this episode of the It's Time to Adapt series, Radiance Real Talk host, Carole Burton, and Tracy Y. Washington take a deep dive into the impact and imprint of Emotional Intelligence. We check in with our Internal Temperature and take a look through the lens of how you are aware of understanding how you feel in challenging situations when you don't have the answers. We ask ourselves and then discuss, "What is the threat at the moment?, Who am I in this self-chosen role?, How am I listening?, Do I take the time to listen and see what is going on?, What am I to learn?" We spend time exploring self-awareness and blind spots. We ask you to consider how do we, as leaders manage our emotions in the moment and after-effects when facing difficulty. We invite you to explore, "What are the internal conversations a leader contemplates?

A listener commented, "Emotional intelligence is a topic I don't remember hearing much about growing up. I'm beginning to hear about it more now, but the topic is important for not only leaders but for everyone. Understanding and being empathetic are skills we need to make sure we are always improving on."

Think about, talk with others, and share. Welcome to Radiance Real Talk.

To learn about Carole's work, go to https://radianceresources.com

To learn about Tracy's work, go to https://getrelationshipcurrency.com/

ITTA Episode 2 Be Vulnerable

In this episode of the It's Time to Adapt series, Tracy Y. Washington from the Relationship Leadership Philosophy and Radiance Real Talk host, Carole Burton of Radiance Resources, explores the power of vulnerability. We're inviting you to consider what it means when we, as leaders, choose to be vulnerable to be present in a situation. When leaders choose to be vulnerable, we permit ourselves to be uncomfortable yet open to grow and evolve. We address questions such as, "What is our business Breaking Point?, What is the turning point?, Are we stuck?,  What do I do? or What was my role that got us here?" We pose alternative questions such as "Where am I?, What am I?, Where do I sit with all this?" We talk about how being vulnerable means leaders need to have tough conversations. One person may not have all the answers. Being vulnerable opens us to let go of being in control, carrying shame, or embarrassment, and pride. We allow others to contribute. Hence we empower others to lead.

A listener committed, "The discussion on vulnerability makes you think about when and how you are vulnerable as well as how it helps the situation. If you sometimes choose not to be vulnerable, ask yourself why."

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To learn about Carole's efforts, go to https://radianceresources.com

To learn about Tracy efforts, go to https://getrelationshipcurrency.com