Open, honest conversations exploring the issues created by a lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Special guests and people from across Talking Talent bring their experiences and advice as we seek to discover how we can build greater belonging at work and in our personal lives.
Episode #38: Showing Up as Your Authentic Self - Is it Easier Said Than Done?
“Authenticity” was named one of the buzzwords of the year for 2020. And it hasn’t stopped buzzing. You’re heard it before:
“Be your authentic self.”
“Bring your whole self to work.”
“Dare to be you!”
But what does that really mean? What does it not mean? And why does it matter?
In this episode, we’re joined by Renita Alexander (https://leadershipunlocked.com/about/), a.k.a. The Leadership Locksmith, to explore the often blurry concept of being yourself at work while also maintaining your professionalism and privacy. What is the balance? Are there certain things we should consider before showing up as our whole selves at work? And from an employer’s point of view, what’s to be gained from cultivating a culture where employees can be authentic?
Tune in to learn more about the practice, benefits, and challenges of being authentic at work.
Renita D. Alexander is a retired U.S.Air Force Colonel with a passion for
leadership. She has turned that passion into a thriving business, Leadership Unlocked, (https://leadershipunlocked.com/) and herself into The Leadership Locksmith by sharing her lived experiences as a leader in the male dominated, experiential leadership lab that is the U.S. military. Renita inspires aspiring and ambitious leaders to unlock their potential to lead powerfully and authentically in any environment.
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17 Nov 2022
Psychological Safety at Work - Episode 37
The phrase 'psychological safety' might be a little off-putting for some, perhaps sounding like buzzwordy industry-speak, but it is both important and – actually – pretty common sense.
In this episode, Kate Giarchardi, Head of Talent at Invesco, sits down with Talking Talent's Lucinda Quiqley to discuss what psychological safety is, why it's important and how to implement it. The two also delve into how psychological safety impacts and is impacted by high-performance culture, as well as looking into what a psychologically safe workplace feels like.
Tune in to this fascinating and illuminating discussion and learn how to build an environment that fosters success.
#DEI #PsychologicalSafety #TalkingTalent
26 Oct 2022
What Does It Mean to Be “Professional?” - Episode 36
What does it mean to be professional? There are so many different interpretations of what that entails. For some, it means being impeccably dressed and well-groomed. For others, professionalism means speaking eloquently, behaving in a particularly reserved way, or adhering to certain standards. But at its core, being professional is about much more than just appearances or behavior.
Have we collectively projected ideas about the professionalism that may or may not have anything to do with what being professional actually means?
KK Harris joins the podcast to talk about what organizations and individuals miss when they adopt outdated notions and norms of what professionals should look like. She says, “Just be your best you, the best version of yourself…we can influence change by being the best version of ourselves."
KK Harris (https://talking-talent.com/us/about/meet-the-team/kk-harris/) is a highly skilled and sought-after business psychologist, executive coach, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) consultant, and mindset transformation expert with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Her experiences, combined with her knowledge of psychology, have enabled KK to develop a deeper understanding of the complexity of people, which allows her to help leaders perform more effectively.
#DEI # authenticity #TalkingTalent
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