Best Alexis Zahner Podcasts (2024)

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Dissent and Defy: Insubordination Done Effectively with Dr Todd Kashdan 41:55

4d ago41:55

41:55

Who do you think of when I say the words rebel or insubordination? Perhaps someone who’s disagreeable, maybe even aggressive, someone who sits outside society or the popular norm? What if I told you that insubordination, when done well, isn’t just useful – but should be encouraged? In this episode we’re learning how to dissent and defy effectively …

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Healing Your Trauma to Lead Authentically with Kelly Campbell 49:12

10d ago49:12

49:12

How does healing your trauma help you to connect with your most authentic self? Learn how to moving through your trauma can help you live a fuller life, and be a more authentic, human-centered leader. No one is a stranger to trauma. We have a tendency to think of trauma as separate from our professional lives. And yet, unhealed trauma impacts our l…

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How to Use Emotional Intelligence for an Optimal Day, Every Day with Daniel Goleman 36:06

25d ago36:06

36:06

We’ve been sold the candy that flow is the ideal state of being. But how often is it even possible to find flow, is this a realistic goal? Chasing flow is like trying to hold water in our bare hands – it’s possible, for a short while, but elusive and ephemeral in nature, and if we bank on it occurring regularly we’ll wind up disappointed. Instead o…

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Survive, Reset, Thrive: Wise Strategy for Sustainable Success with Dr Rebecca Homkes 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

What does it take to not only survive in business during volatile and uncertain times, which let’s face are almost constant conditions in our modern world, but actually thrive? In this conversation we’re unpacking the incredible research from Dr Rebecca Homkes, author of Survive, Reset and Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Ti…

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Layoffs, Redundancies and Career Shifts: Navigating Challenging Changes with Leanne Elliott 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

One of the most traumatic experiences we can have in the workplace is being made redundant. From one day to the next, your life drastically changes and you don’t have a say. Being made redundant raises all kinds of questions, as well as feelings like shock, anger and shame. Sometimes leaders handle redundancies well. More often, they don’t, making …

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From Ideas to Impact: Create your own blueprint for change with Michael Sheldrick 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

How do you translate your ideas into meaningful, maximum impact? This week on the We Are Human Leaders podcast, we speak with the incredible Michael Sheldrick, cofounder of Global Citizen and author of the upcoming From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World. With 12 million members around the world, …

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The Unseen Leader: the Power of Understated Leadership with Martin Gutmann Ph.D. 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

Leadership is one of the most hyped topics in business today. But are the historical archetypes of Leadership really the inspiration we should be drawing on? In this episode we’re unpacking the recent book of Martin Gutmann Ph.D., The Unseen Leader which is an exploration of leadership through the lens of historical scholarship, offering a less sen…

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Leading With Vulnerability: Using Vulnerability Effectively for Leaders with Jacob Morgan 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

There’s no denying that vulnerability has been a buzzword in leadership for some time now. But what exactly does vulnerability look like in the workplace, and how do we use it effectively in leadership? In today’s conversation we explore the concept of with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan author of Leading with Vulnerability. He details how leaders…

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Built In Bias: The Potential And Perils Of AI For Leaders And Workplaces with Tracey Spicer 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

Our societies are permeated with bias. Many people are subject to multiple biases without even being aware. At the same time, AI is everywhere in our everyday lives. So, what are the implications when bias is built into AI? The answer is potentially dangerous, with implications for our leadership, our workplaces and beyond. And yet, there is hope. …

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Future Fit: Creating Organisations Ready For The Future with Friska Wirya 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

Is your organisation future fit? How can you navigate the uncharted waves of change and emerge stronger than before? In this conversation we had a conversation with highly acclaimed change management expert Friska Wirya. In her new book ‘The Future Fit Organisation’ she tackles the burning questions that keep forward-looking leaders awake at night,…

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Fixing Friction: Eliminating The Forces That Make Work Harder with Hayagreeva 'Huggy' Rao 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

In this conversation we unpack workplace Friction with Hayagreeva 'Huggy' Rao. Friction can be both good and bad in a workplace, knowing how to use it and how to eliminate it when it's doing harm is critical. The Friction Project is the latest book by Huggy Rao and Bob Sutton and is The definitive guide to eliminating the forces that make it harder…

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Mind Body Wisdom and The Illusion of Control with Ellen Langer 53:11

6M ago53:11

53:11

Life consists only of moments, nothing more than that. So if you make the moment matter, it all matters What does it mean to truly be mindful? In today’s conversation we explore the mind-body connection through decades of powerful, trailblazing research with Harvard University Professor and the ‘Mother of Mindfulness’ Ellen Langer. This conversatio…

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From National Captain to Activist: Using Influence to Level The Playing Field with Craig Foster 43:21

7M ago43:21

43:21

Every now and then, we have one of those special conversations that we can tell at the time will have a profound life-changing impact. They shift how we see that person, how we see ourselves and our perspective on the world at large. This is one of those pivotal conversations for us– today, we are speaking to Craig Foster. Former captain of the Aus…

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See Me: The Case for Recognition at Work and Beyond with Michèle Lamont 44:26

7M ago44:26

44:26

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Alexis Zahner & Sally Clarke

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Thriving, not just Surviving: The Key to Wellbeing at Work with Ryan Hopkins 44:41

8M ago44:41

44:41

Welcome back to We Are Human Leaders, today we’re hosting a very lively and colorful conversation with Future of Wellbeing Leader Ryan Hopkins. Ryan comes at Well Being from a very unique perspective. Through his own lived experience with mental illness, Ryan supports organizations globally to shift how they work for the betterment of their employe…

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Navigating a Corporate Career as a Human Leader with Nina Pollard 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

Today, we’re talking to someone who truly embodies human leadership, translating the theory of human leadership into everyday lived practice. With huge impact. Nina Pollard is an Australian-based Head of People and Culture who has been leading teams of HR practitioners for over 15 years. Learn through her experience about bringing more human into c…

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How to Detox a Toxic Work Culture with Charlie Sull 39:32

9M ago39:32

39:32

What is the greatest predictor of employees leaving your company? Research tells us, toxic culture is TEN times more important than compensation in predicting turnover. Toxic Culture is something we all know about, perhaps you feel you’ve even worked in one. But how exactly do we diagnose a toxic workplace culture, and what do we do about it? We le…

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Listen Up: How Leaders Can Embrace Active Listening with Heather Younger 37:40

9M ago37:40

37:40

Do you know what it feels like to be unheard? Most of us know the frustration of feeling unheard and unvalued at work. And many of us don’t stick around for long. Active listening is the doorway to increased belonging, loyalty, profitability, innovation, and so much more. In this conversation we explore Active Listening with Heather Younger. She sh…

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The Right Kind of Wrong: How to Reframe Failure for Success with Amy Edmondson 33:28

9M ago33:28

33:28

Failure – something all of us are familiar with, and something humans are notoriously not great at dealing with. Failure is often a sensitive topic – in our conversation, Amy Edmondson makes failure relatable and fascinating. You’ll probably leave wanting to fail intelligently more often. You’ll definitely get insight into how to create an environm…

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A Human-Centered Entrepreneur On Leadership and the 4 Day Week with Banks Benitez 38:16

10M ago38:16

38:16

Welcome to We Are Human Leaders podcast. After our recent episode on the 4 Day Work Week with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, we’ve been flooded with questions and held space for robust debates around how this might look and if it could work for different businesses around the world. Almost unanimously you asked us if we could give a tangible example of a c…

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The Courage of Compassion: Justice, Leadership and Social Change with Robin Steinberg 47:21

10M ago47:21

47:21

Is there space for compassion in the justice system? How does a public defender and a leader find the courage to care, and to fight for justice at an individual and systemic level? In today's episode we speak with Robin Steinberg who is having a huge impact in creating access to justice for thousands of people. Robin Steinberg is founder of the Bai…

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The Ritualist: Using Ritual to Uplevel Your Leadership with Ezra Bookman 34:41

11M ago34:41

34:41

What do you think of when you think of rituals? And how can rituals form a part of how we lead, work and connect? Today we dive deep on the meaning and impact of rituals at work and beyond with Ezra Bookman. Ezra Bookman is an internationally recognized ritual designer, artist, and founder of Ritualist, the first ever creative studio specializing i…

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DEI Reconstructed: Practical Steps to Doing the Work Right with Lily Zheng 49:16

11M ago49:16

49:16

When it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, often our intentions don’t always have the level of impact we truly want or need. In this conversation with Lily Zheng we deep dive into DEI to explore how to drive impactful, systematic change in our organizations and as individuals. Regarded as one of the foremost specialists within the Diversity,…

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Rest To Success: The Seven Types Of Rest You Need with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith 36:34

12M ago36:34

36:34

Rest is so much more than just getting enough sleep. In this episode we explore the seven types of rest we all need, and how to get them with Medical Doctor and Author of 'Sacred Rest' Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith. Rest is critical for all human beings to how replenish and restore our energy to perform at our best. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Ce…

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Is Meaningfulness The New Measure Of Success at Work? with Zach Mercurio Ph.D. 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

Have you ever experienced work with a true sense purpose and meaning? Knowing that what you’re contributing has an impact on outcomes greater than yourself? How did that make you feel? If you’ve never experienced this, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to find meaning in the work we do everyday, it may not be your fault. Welcome to We are Human…

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Play On: How Purposeful Play Unlocks Human Potential At Work with Dara Simkin 41:56

1y ago41:56

41:56

Many of us tend to think of work and play as two separate concepts. We banish play to outside work hours, or as busy working adults some of us barely play at all. Today, Alexis Zahner and I are speaking with a woman who will change how you think about play. Dara Simkin shares how these restrictive, rigid ideas about play do us, our leadership and o…

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Anxiety Is Your Superpower: Rethinking Anxiety for Leaders with Morra Aarons-Mele 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

In this conversation we explore what it means to be an anxious overachiever and how Leaders can harness their anxiety and fear to use it for good. Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, social anxiety and burnout are all issues that can impact leaders and high achievers, in this conversation with Morra we unpack what these are and and give Leaders evide…

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The Power Of Radical Candor At Work (And Beyond) with Jason Rosoff 48:03

1y ago48:03

48:03

Welcome to We Are Human Leaders. This conversation with Jason Rosoff of Radical Candour illuminates the power in caring personally about those we work with and having the courage to challenge directly. It debunks the myths of brutal honesty and presents a more effective and compassionate way to have hard conversations that drive psychological safet…

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Work Less, Do More: Demystifying The Four Day Work Week with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang 46:15

1y ago46:15

46:15

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast, today we are discussing the 4 Day Work Week with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Imagine a career that adds years to your life. This is exactly the work Alex and his team are doing at 4 Day Work Week Global - they’re helping people and organizations create a million years of free time. As an individual the four d…

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The Art of Modern Leadership: Balancing Head and Heart with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast, today we're talking to global leadership expert, Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM about the impact of leading from the Head and the Heart. We delve deep into the attributes that empower great leadership, why everyone can be a leader, and what changes for us and those around us when we lead from the Head and the He…

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How Feeling Seen drives Engagement with Meisha-ann Martin Ph.D. 43:13

1y ago43:13

43:13

Welcome back to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. Today's conversation with Meisha-ann Martin Ph.D. is centered around the power of feeling seen in the workplace. When is a time when you’ve felt truly appreciated for who you are and your unique contribution at work? These moments tend to stand out - because they tend to be rare. Today we are talkin…

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A Cardiologist On Leading from the Heart with Dr Jonathan Fisher 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Welcome back to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. I’m Alexis Zahner and together with Co-Host Sally Clarke Today we’re speaking with Dr Jonathan Fisher about how we create space for the heart in Leadership. Dr Fisher is a Mindful Cardiologist. He’s a Harvard trained physician, Clinical-Cardiologist and Mindfulness meditation teacher with the lived …

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Fighting Ageism in the Workplace (and why we need to) with Ashton Applewhite 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

47:38

Welcome to We Are Human Leaders. In today's conversation we explore the issue of Ageism and the critical importance in dispelling it in the workplace. We look at generational stereotypes and why they are harmful, and learn practical ways to debunk ageism at work. This conversation with Ashton Applewhite will challenge your preconceptions and have y…

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Leading through Truth, Power and Purpose with Ron Carucci 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

Welcome to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. In this episode we're talking to Ron Carucci on the practice and impact of being honest. Ron is the author of books including To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, and he shares insights from 15 years of research into the four factors that help leaders create an environment whe…

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Practical Reconciliation and Allyship in Modern Workplaces with Aunty Munya Andrews & Carla Rogers 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

55:52

Welcome to We are Human Leaders. I’m Alexis Zahner and together with my Co-host Sally Clarke, we’re delighted to speak with Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers on today's episode. Our conversation today centre’s around reconciliation and Allyship in Modern Workplaces. Australia is home to the oldest living culture in the world and we have much to …

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Attuning to Conscious Leadership with Diana Chapman 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

35:21

In this conversation on We Are Human Leaders we speak with Diana Chapman Co-Founder of the Conscious Leadership Group about what it means to attune to conscious Leadership. We explore the necessity of IQ, EQ and EQ as a conscious Leader and discuss practical ways Leaders can step into their full body wisdom. Diana Chapman is the Co-Founder of the C…

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Unlocking Emotional Optimism for Joyful Service with Claude Silver 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

Welcome to We Are Human Leaders. In this incredibly heart-centered conversation we speak with Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer at global company VaynerMedia. Claude proudly states her personal life's purpose is 'to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all.' This conversation delves into Claude's story, how she l…

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The Impact of Burnout on Employee Engagement with Dr John Chan 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

In this episode of We Are Human Leaders, Alexis speaks with Co-Researchers and Co-Authors of the Global Workplace Burnout Study, Dr John Chan and fellow Human Leaders Director Sally Clarke. Dr Chan and Clarke have conducted the longitudinal study for the third time in 2022 and bring the latest insights from their most recent report with a focus on …

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The Impact of Grief on Humans at Work with George Kohlrieser 53:42

1+ y ago53:42

53:42

Welcome to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. What do hostage negotiators and CEOs have in common? Which skills serve you when your life is being threatened, but also when you’re relating to your colleagues in an everyday meeting? On this episode of We Are Human Leaders we’re talking to someone who has vast experience with both situations: George Ko…

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Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces with Dr David Weiss 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

45:52

Welcome back to We Are Human Leaders! Creating a psychologically safe workplaces begins with the one who leads the work environment. Today we are sharing our conversation with Leadership Coach, and CEO of Weiss International, Dr. David S. Weiss, Ph.D., ICD.D, CHRE. Dr. Weiss has coached numerous leaders throughout his career changing the narrative …

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Self-Leadership is the Key to Transformation with Jean Marie DiGiovanna 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

38:04

In this episode we speak with Jean Marie DiGiovanna about the role of personal transformation in leadership, how being a generalist can positively impact the way we lead, the intersection of emotional intelligence and psychological safety, and the essential innerwork that is required of us if we want to lead with authenticity and alignment. Jean Ma…

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A Human-Centred Global Leader in Action with WD40 CEO Garry Ridge 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Welcome to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. Today we’re taking a deep dive into what being a human centred leader looks like in action. Today’s guest is none other than CEO of Global Company WD40, Mr Garry Ridge. Garry is nothing short of an incredible Leader having lead WD40 since 1997 and transforming the companies revenue into a multi-billion d…

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Heart Intelligence in Leadership with Hema Vyas 49:32

2y ago49:32

49:32

Welcome to We Are Human Leaders. Today we are sharing our conversation with Hema Vyas on Heart Intelligence in Leadership. We discuss in depth the impact of Heart Intelligence on how we lead, how we communicate, how we evolve and how we live, as humans and leaders. Hema Vyas is The Omnipreneurial Psychologist, and an international speaker and mento…

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage to Embrace Your Power with Iman Oubou 53:36

2y ago53:36

53:36

In this episode of We Are Human Leaders we explore the all-to-common struggle for women in business, the issue of Self-Sabotage and stepping into our authentic power. Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen, and published scientist on a mission to change the women's media landscape. Through her diverse experien…

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Navigating Stress with Nutrition & Neuroscience with Dr Delia McCabe 59:46

2y ago59:46

59:46

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders Podcast, In today's episode we're diving into a topic that every single human being on earth has experience with - stress. In our wide ranging conversation with Dr Delia McCabe, we explore how to navigate stress using nutrition and neuroscience and the intersection of the two. Stress is a natural occurrence in ev…

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Mindful Leadership & the Business of Peace with Mandar Apte 1:05:23

2y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

This conversation shares a new perspective of the power Leadership can have in creating positively impactful organisations that can act as vehicles for change and peace in our world. As Leaders tune into their purpose and align with a more empathic and mindful leadership style, business can shift focus from being profit centred to true drivers of p…

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The Power of Peer Support in tackling Mental Health with Dr Tahnee Bridson 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast. Today we’re taking a very raw and candid deep dive in this conversation with Dr Tahnee Bridson around mental health and the power of peer support in the workplace. Dr Bridson has a story that for many of us, including other healthcare professionals, will likely hit very close to home. It’s one of struggl…

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Meeting your Ego to Unlock Co-Creation & Collaboration with Eitan Sharir - PART TWO 32:12

2y ago32:12

32:12

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast. Today, join us for the second half of Alexis’ conversation with Eitan Sharir on understanding our ego to create true co-creation in our workplaces. In this episode Alexis finds out more about how we begin to imbue Co-Creation into our organisational culture’s through becoming a truly aligned and ego-less…

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Meeting your Ego to Unlock Co-Creation & Collaboration with Eitan Sharir - PART ONE 25:24

2y ago25:24

25:24

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast. Today is the first half of our conversation with Eitan Sharir of Dynamic Achievement as we deep dive into Ego and the role it plays in Leadership. Eitan takes us on a deep dive into the process of understanding how our Ego impacts our thoughts and behavior - whether we are aware of it or not. He delivers…

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Mastering your Triggers for Effective Communication with Louise Evans 47:20

2y ago47:20

47:20

Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast. In this episode we're talking to a global leader in servant leadership and non-violent communication, Louise Evans. Louise Evans is Founder and Director of The 5 Chairs project, a Behavioural Coach, Corporate Trainer and Facilitator, Speaker, and Author of 5 Chairs 5 Choices. Her TEDtalk has garnered ove…

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