by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2018 | Diversity, Inclusion, Podcast, Women in Business, Women in Tech
Episode 175 is live! This week, we talk with Maya Beasley in Washington, D.C.
Maya is the Co-Founder of the T10 Group, a diversity consulting group. She is also a Research Professor and the Director of the Diversity 360 Initiative at the University of Maryland. She earned her A.B. from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in sociology from Stanford University.
On today’s episode, Maya shares:
- Her thoughts on whether or not Starbucks recent diversity training will work
- Why there are still large income gaps between different racial groups, long after the civil rights movement
- How families impact careers
- The importance of networking connections and why they matter to diversity
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Maya’s work, visit her website at http://thet10group.com/. You can also visit https://ischool.umd.edu/diversity-initiatives. And, you can follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/inequalitymtrs.
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by Angela Copeland | Jun 26, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiversity, Podcast
Episode 174 is live! This week, we talk with Steve Allen in Denver, CO.
Steve works at Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation where he helps job seekers navigate the job search process. Over the past ten years, he has identified many best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has helped with job placements ranging from retail stores to the high-tech industry.
On today’s episode, Steve shares:
- What the term neurodiversity means
- The biggest challenges faced by neurodiverse job seekers
- When we should disclose that we’re neurodiverse (if at all)
- Tips for those looking for a job, and how to help if you’re a loved one
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Steve’s work, visit his website at https://www.colorado.gov/dvr. You can also follow him on Twitter at @seallen21. And, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-allen-6467417/.
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by Angela Copeland | Jun 19, 2018 | Happiness, Podcast, Purpose, Success
Episode 173 is live! This week, we talk with Dr. Prasad Kaipa in San Francisco, CA.
Prasad a CEO Coach and Advisor. He’s also the author of the book From Smart To Wise. His lifelong passion has been to ignite the genius within. He’s also taught executive education for academic institutions, including USC, Dartmouth, and the London Business School.
On today’s episode, Prasad shares:
- What you can do if you’re failing to reach your full potential
- How to find your noble purpose
- How changes in your personal life may impact your professional life
- Why you should stop obsessing about success and what to do instead
- Why happiness is so important and how to find it
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Prasad’s work, visit his website at http://www.prasadkaipa.com/. You can also follow him on Twitter at @pkaipa.
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by Angela Copeland | Jun 12, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiversity, Podcast
Episode 172 is live! This week, we talk with Dr. Heidi Stieglitz Ham in Houston, TX.
Heidi is the CEO and Founder of Spectrum Fusion, a charitable organization dedicated to improving the possibilities of those with autism. She also collaborates with the Baker Institute School of Social Science and the Jones Business School at Rice University.
On today’s episode, Heidi shares:
- What is meant by the term “neurodiversity”
- The biggest job seeking challenge professionals on the autism spectrum face
- How parents can help their adult children who are looking for a job
- Where to get support for autism and job searching
- The strengths those with autism bring to the workplace
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Heidi’s work, visit her website at www.spectrumfusion.org. You can also follow her on Twitter at @Spectrum_Fusion.
Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! When you subscribe, it helps to make the show easier for other listeners to find — and to get great job search advice!
by Angela Copeland | Jun 5, 2018 | Diversity, HR, Human Resources, Indeed.com, Negotiating, Negotiation, Podcast, Salary, Salary Negotiation, Vacation
Episode 171 is live! This week, we talk with Paul Wolfe in Austin, TX.
Paul is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at the world’s largest job website, Indeed.com.
I interviewed Paul last year about hiring trends and am so excited to be back together to talk about 2018 trends.
On today’s episode, Paul shares:
- The pros and cons of an unlimited vacation policy
- The latest update on the interview question “how much do you make?”
- Why “radical transparency” is important in your job search and what you can find on Indeed, such as salary data and company reviews
- Why equality in the workplace is such an important issue and what we can all do to contribute
- New benefit trends for 2018
- How to identify a great company that treats their employees well
- What you should do if you’re interested to work at Indeed
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Paul’s work, visit Indeed at www.indeed.com. You can also follow Paul on Twitter at @PWolfe67.
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by Angela Copeland | May 29, 2018 | Diversity, Diversity in Tech, Podcast, Women in Tech
Episode 170 is live! This week, we talk with Guy Primus in Los Angeles, CA.
Guy is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Virtual Reality Company, a company whose mission is to become the world leader in the production and distribution of virtual reality content.
Guy comes with a track record of success, including serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Overbrook Entertainment, and as the chairman emeritus of the advisory board of Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
On today’s episode, Guy shares:
- The state of diversity in the tech industry
- How companies in Silicon Valley are using diversity data to influence change
- What companies can do to increase diversity
- How to overcome obstacles around diversity in the workplace
- How you can break into the virtual reality (VR) industry
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Guy’s work, visit The Virtual Reality Company’s website at www.thevrcompany.com/.
Thanks to everyone for listening! Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave me a review!
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