Is it possible to feel safe at work? Neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy absolutely thinks so. Join us for conversations that will blow your mind as we explore what it takes to foster inclusive leadership and cultivate resonant cultures in the workplace.
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Mastering Non-Verbal Communication at Work w/ Shoshana Simons
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When was the last time you paid attention to your body language in a meeting? We often focus so much on what we say that we overlook the signals we send every moment. “The most powerful theater is when the actors aren’t actually talking,” says Shoshana Simons, a drama therapist by training and former Chair of the Expressive Arts Therapy program at …
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The Silent Mental Health Crisis for Men of Color w/ Giorgio Chatelain
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Mental health disparities continue to affect communities of color, but how can we create spaces for healing and acknowledgment? "You learn to suppress, and every time you feel, you struggle with how to be in that feeling," says Giorgio Chatelain, a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. As a social worker, Giorgio has dedicated his caree…
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Love: The Secret Ingredient in Work Relationships? w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
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In a world where workplace dynamics often prioritize efficiency over emotional connection, could love be the missing element that transforms professional relationships? “The way you do one relationship is how you do all relationships—from the bedroom to the boardroom,” says relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. Her book, "Love by Design: 6 Ingr…
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The Power of Somatics: Returning to Ourselves w/ Staci K. Haines
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"The body is our doorway to greater wisdom, compassion, and growing a presence that is trustworthy and life-affirming," says Staci K. Haines, an innovator in the Somatics field for over 30 years. Staci believes that Somatics addresses our deep human yearning for wholeness, connection, and belonging by guiding us back to our bodies. This embodied tr…
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Let Go of Having All the Answers w/ Jon Low
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As a leader, it’s tempting to feel like you need to have all the answers. Being a great problem solver helped you get to where you are, but once you start leading a team, you need to evolve into someone who enables problem-solving. “Performance is a team sport, not a solo act,” says Jon Low, a performance coach and tactical advisor to early-stage f…
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How to Have Antiracist Conversations w/ Dr. Roxy Manning
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Can we really challenge racism with both fierceness and compassion? Can we confront discriminatory actions head-on without shaming others, and interrupt hate in ways that foster genuine change? Using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community framework, activists are finding new ways to create equity through bold yet empathetic dialogue against…
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To Stop Trauma, Learn from Children w/ Rainbow Markell
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“Even a momentary lack of love and safety as children can follow us for the rest of our lives,” says Rainbow Markell, an early childhood education expert. Since her start in the field in the 1970s, she has been part of some of the most forward-thinking programs that put the idea of “trauma-informed care” on the map. How do you help children identif…
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How Can Leaders Think Creatively? w/ Culturati CEO Eugene Sepulveda
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By championing creative thinking, leaders cultivate a space where ideas flourish, collaboration thrives, and the extraordinary becomes possible, paving the way for sustainable success and growth. "Yet we don't program time for leaders to be creative," says Eugene Sepulveda. "When can they let their mind relax and daydream? The best organizations cr…
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Viewing Homelessness Through a Human Lens w/ Social Worker Ariane Porras
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The homelessness crisis in the United States is at an all-time high, with 653,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night, the highest number since 2007. Homelessness involves complex factors such as mental health, economic instability, and inadequate social support. Yet recently, a Supreme Court case debated whether sleeping on the str…
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Is DEI Headed for Extinction? w/ Cindy Owyoung
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In the past few years, DEI efforts in the U.S. have hit some setbacks. Political divides have deepened, with some states passing laws that limit conversations about race and gender, and the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in the workplace. "I've been here before," says Cindy Owyoung, who has been at the forefront of DEI for over 20 …
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A Hard Look at White Supremacy w/ Jill Nagle
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White supremacy isn’t just in the history books; it’s baked into our daily lives, from the shows we watch to the ways we work, often without us even noticing. "It's the water that we swim in. And we don't know because we're the fish," says Jill Nagle. Jill has written multiple books, created a somatic counseling approach called Wisdom of the Body, …
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What Do You Do in Times of Despair? w/ Author & Professor Dr. Shariff Abdullah
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At a time of crisis at home and abroad, we find ourselves in a state of unprecedented disharmony. "But that doesn't mean we're going to act," says Dr. Shariff Abdullah, with a reminder that "the call to action may make you very uncomfortable." Shariff has devoted much of his life to the work of inclusivity and societal transformation. His award-win…
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How to Build Face Recognition Software Ethically w/ Paravision's CEO, Doug Aley
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Face recognition technology is becoming a part of our daily lives in simple yet impactful ways. Unlocking your phone with a glance, tagging friends on social media, or verifying your identity at the airport are all examples of face recognition at work. Alongside its many practical benefits, there is a growing focus on addressing ethical concerns, e…
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A DEIB+ Strategy for High Growth w/ Indeed's Misty Gaither, VP of DEIB+
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Amid ongoing debates about the efficacy of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+) initiatives, Indeed stands out as an example of how high-growth organizations can integrate these principles effectively. With over 10,000 employees across more than 60 countries, Indeed not only prioritizes DEIB+ as a strategic and moral imperative but a…
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The Truth About Workplace Burnout w/ Sarah Peyton, Neuroscience Writer & Author
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"Workplace burnout is essentially unmourned grief," says Sarah Peyton, neuroscience educator and author of "Your Resonant Self." Much of her work has centered around attachment styles and how they impact our everyday interactions. In this episode, Sarah and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy explore what it looks like for leaders to acknowledge gr…
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Is Affirmative Action Reverse Racism? w/ Social Justice Strategist Lovelyn Nwadeyi
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Recently, affirmative action has ignited a fiery debate across the U.S., partly fueled by a Supreme Court reversal with major consequences for college admissions and workplace DEI policies. Amidst this contentious backdrop, the narrative extends far beyond American borders, touching on global discussions about race, inclusion, and equity. For decad…
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What Does It Really Mean to Be "Woke"? w/ 15Five's SVP of People, Jennie Yang
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Americans are divided on whether being described as "woke" is an insult. Jennie Yang, a specialist in neuro-linguistic programming, thinks a lot about the power of language. Her career has been rooted in fast-paced tech environments, including AppAnnie and TigerConnect, and, in recent years, she has led the people function at 15Five. In this episod…
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The Price of Conformity & Hyper-Competitive Environments, w/ Columbia Professor Adina Sterling
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"When the basis of belonging is conforming to a group, that's not belonging. It's a contingency," says Adina Sterling, an organizational theorist and economic sociologist whose research focuses on inequality in the workplace. She has studied topics like hiring processes, social networks, bias, and how they perpetuate social disparities. She develop…
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Can You Build Flourishing Organizations Amid Global Crises? w/ Meta's First L&D Head, Stuart Crabb
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Rising inequality, conflicts at home and abroad, and record-high employee disengagement are part of today’s reality at work. It has become even more difficult to build what Stuart Crabb calls a “flourishing organization.” But it can be done. For the past three decades, this has been at the core of Stuart’s work at the highest levels of Meta, Yahoo!…
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How to Build Inclusive AI w/ Tech Ethicist & incluu Founder, Dr. Dédé Tetsubayashi
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Think back to the last time you washed your hands under a touchless water faucet (at the airport, a gas station, any public restroom). Did it easily turn on for you? Chances are it did—if you have light skin. That’s because the infrared technology automatic water and soap dispensers use responds better to light skin tones. Dr. Dédé Tetsubayashi is …
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Can We Operationalize Relationships at Work? w/ Sinéad Condon, Guidewire’s Chief People Officer
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“What are we in service to?” Guidewire's Chief People Officer Sinéad Condon reflects on this question at least 20 or 30 times a day. We spend much more time “doing” over “being” in the workplace because we don’t want to suck at our jobs. But in the midst of the hustle, we lose sight of what's at the foundation of truly great work: relationships. De…
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Does Love Belong in the Workplace? w/ Carin Taylor, Workday's Chief Diversity Officer
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Home is where the heart is... but it isn’t the only place. Carin Taylor, chief diversity officer at Workday, the human resource management software used by more than 10,000 organizations across the world, says love is an important ingredient to a thriving work environment. She’s on a mission to cure heartbreak in the workplace and restore love and …
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How to Create Human-Centered Organizations w/ Dino Anderson, Articulate's Chief Culture Officer
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Here’s an easily forgotten truth about the workforce: Employees are humans and they expect to be treated as such. In this day and age, the stakes for empathetic communication have reached new heights for companies and their leaders. It’s no longer just the human resources department who is the arbiter of empathetic communication. In this episode, D…
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The Power of Language in the Workplace w/ Sarah Peyton, Neuroscience Writer & Author
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“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Sarah Peyton, neuroscience educator and author of “Your Resonant Self,” knows from years of research that the popular children’s adage is bullsh*t—words may not break your bones, but language has a powerful effect on our brains. In the first of three conversations between epigenet…
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Introducing Then, Now & Tomorrow, an ibelong original series hosted by Rajkumari Neogy. New episodes coming soon.By ibelong
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Meet Rajkumari Neogy, neurobiology expert, ibelong CEO, and Then, Now & Tomorrow host.By ibelong
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