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034 | Communicating in Your Own Voice: Inside The AAC Technology Changing Lives
We're excited to bring you a Tobii Dynavox special Equal Inspired episode. Tobii Dynavox is a global, full-service provider of groundbreaking communication solutions for people with disabilities.
Tobii Dynavox's Nora Winkler & Riley Hesbacher take you inside the AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) technology, giving a voice to people with cerebral palsy, ALS, autism and spinal cord injuries and the unexpected career journeys that led them here.They share with us:- What "Power to Be You" really means when communication is how you learn, work, connect and express who you are- How your eyes alone can control an entire computer, and speak for you- The path from a single tap or glance to a voice coming out of a device- What it takes to design for users who each have different needs- Deeply moving user stories that show the real impact of this work- The "8 hours, then I switch off" rule for balance when your work feels like a calling- What it's really like to start over in a new country, from the Swedish winter to building friendships from scratch- What connects the people who thrive at Tobii DynavoxRiley Hesbacher is a computational linguist and Software Engineer for Language Systems at Tobii Dynavox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-hesbacher-b7a88a253/Nora Winkler is a Product Area Lead at Tobii Dynavox, working with speech-generating devices that empower people to communicate in their own way: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-laura-winkler-86126333/Follow Tobii Dynavox's Important work: https://www.tobiidynavox.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tobiidynavox/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobiidynavox
17 Dec 2025
033 | The Secret to Creating Workshops People Actually Remember w/Luisa Escalona
We are joined by the fabulous "Queen of Workshops", Engineering Manager, Luisa Escalona.Luisa is a Software Engineer and certified Encouragement Consultant, Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and Empowering People in the Workplace facilitator. She works as an Engineering Manager for a SaaS company based in Malmö, Sweden, where she blends technical expertise with a passion for empowering people. Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to reach their full potential. In this chat, gain powerful insights into:• How a Positive Discipline Educator Training transformed Luisa's approach to facilitation• The secrets to creating meaningful “aha” moments that stick in workshops• How to protect focus time and set boundaries without conflict• The 3 non-negotiables for truly effective retrospectives• Tips for settling into a new country and building communityFollow Luisa's Important Work:Learn more about Luisa’s work: https://www.luisaescalona.com/Connect on LinkedIn for workshops, retrospectives, and facilitation insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisaescalona/
18 Nov 2025
32 | Inclusive Leadership in Action: How to Build High-Performing Teams w/Anne Gretland
The incredible Anne Gretland joins us.Anne's tech journey started at Microsoft in 1998. Fuelled by a passion for people-focused and inclusive leadership. Rooted in empathy and a belief in technology as a tool of empowerment.Today, she is the CEO at Fotoware and under her leadership, Fotoware has:- Achieved close to 40% gender balance. - Built a multinational workforce- Quadrupled annual revenue. All while being recognised multiple times as one of Norway’s and Europe’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work!In this episode, learn Anne's pearls of wisdom on:- The real hiring bias most companies overlook- Practical ways to make job ads more inclusive- Hiring for potential vs. experience- How to create idea-safe cultures without ego or fear- Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt- Turning mistakes into powerful learning experiences- Learning to say “NO” without guilt or over-explainingGain a deep insight into Anne’s personal journey. The highs, the lows, co-founding ODA Nettverk 20 years ago, when only 16% of IT professionals in Norway were women, and so much more.This is one you do not want to miss, a masterclass in inclusive leadership 💜
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