The Power Shift Podcast

Dr. Eva Balint is a physician executive, mentor and adviser. She currently serves as a Senior Medical Director at LA Care, the largest public health plan in the US, previously the Market Chief Medical Officer for Southern California at UnitedHealthcare. She is a fierce advocate for women in leadership roles, especially in health care. She is a founding member of Chief in Los Angeles, an organization formed to elevate women into positions of power and keep them there. Dr. Balint is a change agent with the vision to heal healthcare and to empower physicians to put patients first. She works toward a culture of inclusion, collaboration and partnership and strives to dismantle the rigid hierarchical structures in healthcare.In this episode, we discuss:The power that a physician carries from the moment they finish medical school, and how the hierarchy and profit-focused health system affects that How leadership development helped her open her eyes on how she wanted to be perceived and opened avenues to much larger positions.How she’s started to dismantle hierarchies and sexism, racism, and ageism in the healthcare system  The tightrope that women leaders have to walk in and feedback they face like when they are either “not assertive” or “too assertive”The ‘revolution’ she proposes for women to support each other and raise other women in leadership positions as a way to change the system.How women are often the enforcers of patriarchy – they tend to be uncomfortable when other women speak up, challenging the assumption that they should just stay quiet, sit in the corner and observe.The power of supporting patients and advocating for their rights, even when it goes against the system - along with her vision for how to reform our healthcare system so its ‘patient-centric’.Get ready for another powerful episode here on The Power Shift Podcast!Please let me know your thoughts!Connect with Dr. Eva BalintLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-balint/Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSharonMelnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shahana Banerjee is the founder of Just Human | Not Resources. She is an inclusive leadership expert, business leadership and career coach, and an avid writer. Her purpose is to help people and organizations learn, grow, unlock hidden potential and achieve the "impossible".She started JHNR because although many companies talk about people being their greatest asset, they rarely act like it. She believes in seeing people as people, not as statistics, assets, capital or resources.Prior to founding JHNR, Shahana spent more than two decades in the human resources leadership roles in some of the world's largest companies, growing multibillion-dollar businesses, transforming cultures and coaching leaders.In this episode, we discuss:How a leader can use their power to make an impact and help their employees blossomWhat power is at the organizational level - the double-edged sword of using it to uplift or polarize  The coping mechanism she’s used as a woman of color to question the status quo.The power of obvious questions and not forgetting to get to the root causes by asking the “why” and not just the “how.”Why amplifying the smaller the voices in your company can put you and others in better alignment with the potential of their power.Her new initiative to transform workplaces called Just Human | Not ResourcesPlease let me know your thoughts!Connect with Shahana BanerjeeWebsite: https://justhumannotresources.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shahana_BanerGConnect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSharonMelnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Gotte is the Senior Vice President in Global Talent Management of Ecolab. She is a dynamic HR leader with significant business partner and talent management experiences across varied environments and business models. She is highly adept at diagnosing talent management requirements and building effective and relevant strategies, interventions and processes focused on solving pressing business challenges.Anne is an exceptional critical thinker that brings expertise as a strategist and practitioner in talent management, organizational development, organizational design, and strategic planning. Builds strong relationships at all levels of organizational leadership and possesses sound team leadership, project management, presentation, and communication skills. In this episode, we discussHow we unlock people’s human potential and allow them to feel enriched.What the connection is between power and “inherently noble” work. How to reject destructive structures that limit agency and build environments that are rooted in meaning, dignity, and community.How to humbly acknowledge that not showing up in one’s power has consequences for others you care about I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Anne shared a lot of valuable information on how to achieve a better and safe workplace – physically and mentally. You can definitely learn a lot from Anne on how to really step into the power in the workplace, not just for leaders, but also for employees.Please let me know your thoughts!Connect with Anne GotteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annegotte/Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSharonMelnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renata Spironello is the Co-founder of Naam LA and Director of Business Expansion at Rootlight International. Renata regularly works with CEOs, celebrities, athletes and other high-profile individuals. She frequently presents on numerous television and radio stations, including CNN, FOX, Univision, Telemundo and the internationally syndicated Antonio Esquinca radio show. A highly sought-after speaker, Renata travels 9 months of the year lecturing and teaching, focusing on the United States, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, and Switzerland.Renata is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Back to Life yoga program, which has helped countless people recover from debilitating back pain and enjoy a full and healthy life. She is a leading member of the Naam Yoga International Teacher Training and Harmonyum Healing International Training Teams. Her warmth, energy and enthusiasm are all part of her signature teaching style that has helped transform the lives of thousands of people around the world through her video, audio and live training classes. Renata joined the founder of Naam Yoga, Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, in leading five world record-setting Global Meditations for Peace, the most recent of which was attended by over 300,000 people via live television broadcast and in person at the historic Zocalo Square in Mexico City, MX. After experiencing a deeply positive and healing transformation in her own life through the work and teachings of Dr. Levry, Renata has devoted the last 19 years of her life to helping students let go of limiting beliefs and create the life of their dreams. Renata places a special emphasis on empowering women and inspiring people of all ages to find their passion and live life to the fullest. Renata teaches a revitalizing yoga and meditation class created especially for women every Sunday at Naam LA (now online via zoom), where she also sees private clients for Harmonyum Healing and personalized guidance. She joyfully resides in Venice Beach, California. In this episode, we discuss:How breath gives you power, including a breathing technique to access it.That controlling yourself serves as the best way to ‘control’ othersWomen’s creative life force  How intention is very important in directing the energy and power to do what we want – “You have to want the Power”How to ‘lift the veil’ and have a higher perception so you can serve othersWhat Naam Yoga and Sukshma Vyayama are about and how you can access your power using these practices.I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Renata is on a personal mission to spread divine spiritual wisdom and help people to access the power within them. Get ready for a satisfying and stress-relieving podcast as Renata also leads us through a simple breathing meditation.Please let me know your thoughts!Connect with Renata Spironello/ Naam LAwww.naamyoga.com Connect with Dr. Sharon Melnick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 012: The Power of Women in Technology with David LeightonDavid Leighton is Co-founder and President of WITI- Women in Technology International, a global organization founded in 1989. WITI is the premier organization for women who consider technology central to their careers, businesses, and personal lives. David is a creative, highly motivated relationship builder. His network is strong and covers multiple industries.David has launched and led several successful start-up companies. He was formerly the Chairman of Risk Analysis Group- a security strategies firm specializing in Integrated Risk Management, (SM). This is the enterprise-wide application of business principles that protects and streamlines organizations. He is also the founder of Criterion Research, an executive search firm that locates highly specialized technologists and executives for internet, software, semiconductor companies and venture capital firms. He worked closely with the executive team at Borland International from 1989 to 1994 helping them grow to become the #2 software company in the world. He also performed key searches for Transmeta as they were transforming the way chips were built and for Mark Benioff’s last project at Oracle before he started Salesforce. Mr. Leighton also co-founded Webolution, Internet infrastructure and custom web-presence consulting firm whose clients include Sun Microsystems, Paramount Pictures, Intel, etc. In this episode, we discuss:·   The ‘once in a lifetime’ way David started in the field of Women in Technology International (WITI).·   What has evolved over time with technology and where are tech companies headed? · What’s the real issue when it comes to women’s confidence in the workplace?  ·   What’s the no lip service way WITI is talking with companies about gender equality and helping their members find jobs in tech? And what does WITI’s research show about the benefits of female talent?·   What its like to be a white man doing the work of helping companies create cultures where women thrive?  ·   What fascinating opportunities is WITI providing for its international members?  Get ready for another powerful episode here on The Power Shift Podcast!Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with David Leightonhttps://witi.com/https://she.witi.com/Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSharonMelnickLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Bonner is the Marketing Director for FreeFall Aerospace and FreeFall 5G. These tech companies in Tucson, AZ, are developing intelligent antenna systems for space and 5G. She is also currently active as the Co-Chair of the Arizona Technology Council’s Women in the Workforce and helps organize Creative Mornings Tucson.Julie is also a fine artist and blended her paintings with her graphic design expertise to create the Addy Award-winning Desert Dwellers Flash Cards. Inspired by the desire to teach her son about Southwest wildlife, each card contains amusing stories about desert animals from A to Z and features her acrylic paintings. Local teachers, parents, and grandparents use them to promote literacy and teach children about their environment. Previously she has served as Art Director for national chains – Mister Car Wash and Clear Channel Outdoor.  Julie also believes in the power of education and supporting the community. They are launching events for the youth, especially young women by exposing them to really cool opportunities in the Science, Engineering and Technical fields. Learn more of her journey, her story, and her visions in this podcast. In this episode, we discuss·   What power looks like for Julie Bonner, in a pretty male-dominated environment.·   How her background as a creative helped her in the technical industry.·   Her visions to make the company diversified and bringing the technical industry closer to the hearts of young women.I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. If you’re thinking of having a career in technology, and thinks that this might not be right for you, let Julie empower you with her story – “it's a strength to come into something with a little bit of a different perspective than maybe the norm!”Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Julie Bonner/ Free Fall Aerospacewww.freefallaerospace.com Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlene Li is a best-selling author and speaker. She helps people see the future. She’s the author of six books, including New York Times best-seller, Open Leadership and her latest best-seller, The Disruption Mindset, and co-author of the critically acclaimed, Groundswell. Charlene has been named one of the most creative people in business by Fast CompanyCharlene is an expert “Disruption” - She believes we need to stop talking about it and start doing it.She imparts how we can be a part of that change and think and act, to be a disruptive leader. She also shares her experience as an Asian-American woman experiencing the challenges of injustices in our society. In this episode we discuss:How power is at the root of every interaction in a companyA new perspective on what Disruption is inside of organizations and how leaders can lead disruption in these timesThe mindsets leaders must use to grow and awaken the power of people on the frontlines in their companyHow Charlene uses her voice and platform to respond to her experiences of intersectionality as an Asian American woman in business-facing everyday slights and ‘Asian hate’.  This episode is full of ‘Aha’ moments from a generous, insightful, powerful strategist leading Change around the world.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Charlene Liwww.charleneli.comConnect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker and diversity and inclusion expert. She is the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a strategic leadership and diversity consulting firm that coaches business leaders worldwide on critical issues of talent and workplace strategy. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for social equality who helps businesses foster healthier, more productive workplace cultures. Her book Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace & the Will to Change (2016) will inspire leadership to embrace the opportunity that diversity represents and empower advocates to drive change that resonates in today’s world. Jennifer's second book, How to Be an Inclusive Leader, is a shortlist O.W.L. Award and Nautilus Book Award winner in Business categories, and provides a step-by-step guide for the personal and emotional journey we must undertake to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. In my featured episode we delve into:How your upbringing and identity can shape your unique voice, and why using it can be powerful.Where power really can be found organizations (hint: not on the organizational chart) and where we are currently leaking the power we haveWhat privilege has to do with power and how we redistribute power in organizationsWhat are the ‘real’ conversations that happen on executive teams that enable transformation How to bridge the gap between executives knowing tactics to carry out vs feeling the importance of equity and enfranchisement ‘in their hearts’ - and how to get through the painful conversations without blame or feeling diminished in your power in the process.Listen to this informative episode of The Power Shift to learn how to bring everything you have to the table to realize your full power. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Jennifer BrownWebsite: https://jenniferbrownspeaks.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferbrownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbrownspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbrownspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cynthia is the Founder and CEO of Wager. She is a Salary Transparency Maven, Career Coach, and Recruitment Expert. Cynthia started Wager because she saw firsthand how the lack of salary information created information barriers and anxiety in the workplace. Professionals and executives kept asking the same question, “Who can I ask about salaries?” Wager’s mission is to create and advocate for information transparency at all levels of the workplace. Prior to her move into the talent field, Cynthia worked as an international relations and policy expert for the Department of Treasury, Homeland Security, and JP Morgan, and served in Peace Corps, Nicaragua. Cynthia is also the Founder of the Cheeky Monkey Club, a networking group for women who hate to network, is a Board member of her hometown’s Girls Inc., and hosts a makerspace in her basement studio. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.In this episode, we discuss:·     Thinking about finding power is to think about the relation to money and the privilege having money creates.·     The manifestation of sharing in corporate America, a world that pits us against each other.·     Knowing what your work is worth and owning the power of transparency of asking for compensation.·     Why it’s important to work through the fear of rejection that many women face in the workplace when asking for what they really deserve.·     How to be in your power via your mentality of moving up through life.I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Cynthia Medina CarsonWebsite: https://www.wewager.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wewager/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wewagercoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wewager/Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffery Tobias Halter is the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women’s leadership advancement. Jeffery is the former Director of Diversity Strategy for The Coca-Cola Company.Jeffery is the author of two books, WHY WOMEN, The Leadership Imperative to Advancing Women and Engaging Men and Selling to Men, Selling to Women, and he is a two-time TEDx speaker. His clients include Walmart, Barclays, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bacardi and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies. His best practice work focuses on other award-winning companies such as McDonald’s, The Coca-Cola Company, IBM, and Sodexo. Jeffery is on the Miss America 2.0 Board of Trustees. In this episode, we discuss:·     The details of a gender strategist– how to implement end-to-end solutions to advance women in the corporate world.·     Why women are the stepping point to a more intersectional workplace.·     Why engaging male leaders in challenging their gender inequality can lead to a shift in power within a company.·     How women can take inventory of their allies to start the inclusivity of women in the conversation.I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Jeffery is an asset to changing the power of privilege among senior, male company employees.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Jeffery HalterWebsite: www.ywomen.bizFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatherofDaughterInitiative/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyhalter/Get his virtual series: https://ywomen.biz/creating-gender-advocates/  Connect with Dr. Sharon MelnickWebsite: https://www.sharonmelnick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmelnick/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices