This podcast series highlights various diversity-related topics spanning entertainment, social, and news media. The podcasts, written and produced by teams of diverse media students, will educate our audience on the history of diversity in media and how it affects them individually and as a society. It will include personal statements, expert interviews, and research. We aim to bring attention to marginalized and minoritized groups and overlooked subjects to promote the spread of information ...
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Everyone – regardless of their background – has something we can learn from and be inspired by. In each episode, our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges – past and present – all with the goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You might be surprised by what we all have in common.
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Group of Nations Show: Solutions Through Inclusivity: G7-G20-APEC-COP
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For over two decades, the Group of Nations (aka CAT Company Inc.) has built an unparalleled reputation for producing and distributing publications and events that bridge the gap between government policy and the global business community. We started in 1997 with our first official print edition to memorialize the agenda of the G8 Summit in Denver, United States. Since then, our portfolio has evolved to include exclusive as well as official publications for the G20, B20, G20 YEA, and APEC sum ...
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Co-founders of A Leader Like Me, Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her), interview inspirational leaders who are making a difference in the world of work so everyone feels included, belongs and thrives. A Leader Like Me podcast has been created to help leaders, communication professionals and HR practitioners understand how they can support their organisations with equity, diversity and inclusion through effective communication tactics. You can find out more about A Leader Like Me ...
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Guest: Comedian Donald Changبقلم Gowri Abhinanda, Colin Shannon
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Representation of Mixed-Race Individuals in the Media
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Guest: Solimar Peplerبقلم Lillian Jones, Avery Pepler, Leyla Svay
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Egyptian Representation in the Media
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Guest: Mariam Aliبقلم Claudia Benge, Karysn Westerbeek
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The Evolution of Minority Representation in Film and Television
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Guests include Professor Carl Kenney and Dr. Meredith Clarkبقلم Ariel Choi, Meredith Headen, Gracie Lupas
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Reed Smith veterans: What service means to us ft. Shannon Llenza
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Shannon Llenza, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft and Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired), reflects with Reed Smith data coordinator Mark Butterfield, a member of RSVets, Reed Smith’s veterans business inclusion group, on how her military service has impacted her legal, governmental, and corporate career. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Wel…
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Paving the path: Access to good jobs for all
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This year, we commemorated National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month by exploring how employers can work toward providing access to good jobs for persons with disabilities in the legal profession; the tangible benefits of employing persons with disabilities; the feasibility of providing accommodations; and the use of assistive technology. Ou…
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Empowering voices: The journey of LIWOCA and its impact
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In this episode, we highlight the achievements of the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA). Reed Smith partner Kendra Perkins Norwood is joined by LIWOCA’s founder, Marian Cover Dockery, J.D., and vice president, Philippa Ellis, J.D., to discuss their efforts to support women of color in overcoming barriers within the legal pr…
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Celebrating UNIDOS: Voices of Reed Smith’s Latin/Latinx leaders
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In this episode, we spotlight members of Reed Smith’s UNIDOS business inclusion group for Latin/Latinx attorneys and staff. Join DEI talent development supervisor Bareeq Barqawi as she moderates an insightful conversation with senior associate Daniel Avila, senior paralegal Kathy Puente-Ladisa, and associate Isabella Lorduy. They share their unique…
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S4E8: Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Christelle Beneteau
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In this episode, Priya and Advita are joined by Christelle Beneteau, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Christelle leads all aspects of Ferrings Human Capital Strategy, Corporate Communications and sponsors the ED&I Strategy, she also serves on Ferring's Executive Committee. Before that she held similar posi…
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Fireside chat with co-chairs of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health & Life Sciences section
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Learn about the history, purpose and work of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health & Life Sciences section, as shared by its co-chairs, Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson, general counsel at the Wistar Institute and Mildred Segura, litigation partner at Reed Smith. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Lozoya from Sentara Health. ----more---- …
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S4E7 Building a culture of inclusivity with Katherine Power and Tony Tenicela
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In today's episode were interviewing Katherine Power and Tony Tenicela from Sodexo. Katherine is Vice President of Communications in North America. She is recognised for driving innovation, Inclusion and delivering superior communications results. A regular speaker at national and international conferences on Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Soci…
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Is it possible to bring your true authentic self to work?
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In this episode, we consider how to be our authentic selves in the workplace. Joining Clare Sutton, Reed Smith’s EMEA DEI coordinator and Multicultural Network (MCN) co-chair, are three of the MCN’s esteemed members: Dashni Khimji, Saiya Guo and Arlington Todman. The team delves into shared experiences and insights on being your true self while rem…
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From Siberia to the BBC: A remarkable journey of resilience
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Reed Smith partner Simone Goligorsky and her father, Yuri Goligorsky, join Reed Smith’s Jewish Inclusion Committee co-chairs Carolyn Rosenberg and Jason Gordon to discuss Yuri’s inspiring story of resilience. Yuri recounts his incredible journey from being born in the harsh conditions of Siberia, escaping to Israel and eventually establishing a rem…
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SAHM 2024: A conversation with Nathan Menon, Nav Sahota and Sakil Suleman
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In the final episode of our dedicated SAHM podcast miniseries, Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts Reed Smith partners Nav Sahota, Nathan Menon and Sakil Suleman for a conversation on identity and the power of cultural roots in shaping careers. The partners reflect on their South Asian heritage and the significance of South Asian Heritage Month 2024, and of…
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SAHM 2024: A conversation with Nity Raj of Brentford Football Club
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Nity Raj, General Counsel and a Director of Brentford Football Club, joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss South Asian Heritage Month. They delve into Nity's career influences, his role at Brentford FC (the Bees), the significance of his South Asian heritage, and the collective steps needed to advance DEI and increase South Asian participation in t…
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S4 EP6: How important is equity in the workplace
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In this special bonus episode, Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of 'A Leader Like Me,' discuss the Society for Human Resources Management's (SHRM) decision to remove Equity from their terminology. SHRM, a career development membership based in America, equips today’s HR professionals with the knowledge, resources, skills, and support to ma…
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Diversity and Representation in Collegiate Sororities
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Guests: Rachel Ferris, Uma Voletyبقلم Logan Vitagliano, Helen Moseley, Maddie Lemmon
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SAHM 2024: A Conversation with Yasmin Batliwala
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In the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith’s India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and t…
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Asian Americans in Collegiate Sports
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Guest: Cory Shinoharaبقلم Madison Sokolik, Julia Knower, Violet Palmer
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S4 Ep5 Building a Culture of Inclusivity With Dr Cornell Verdeja-Woodson
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Building a Culture of Inclusivity With Dr Cornell Verdeja-Woodson In this episode Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of 'A Leader Like Me', are joined by Dr Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Founder and CEO of boutique consulting firm, Brave Trainings. Dr Cornell has been leading the conversation in DEIB for over a decade, helping senior leaders and …
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Behind the Baseline: Black Women in Tennis
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Guest: Abbey Forbesبقلم Carson Tanguilig, Noah Bryant-Hooper, Sara McClure
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Guests: Alexis Gardner, Ashleigh Crawley, J'Sha Giftبقلم Kamryn Hailey, Ira Wilder, Sydney Ross
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S4:EP4 Building inclusion in everyday moments at PepsiCo with Merima Baralić
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In this episode of the podcast "A Leader Like Me," the hosts, Priya Bates and Advita Patel, interview Merima Baralić, the Director of Communications for PepsiCo Europe. Merima discusses her personal background and experiences growing up in different countries, as well as her passion for storytelling and its connection to inclusive communication. Sh…
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Guest; Joy Goodwinبقلم Carolyn Farag, Oliva Jarman, Maya Johnson
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Reclaiming words: The evolution of LGBTQ+ language
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Christian Castile, a trial attorney at Reed Smith, is joined by Reed Smith's Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education Manager, Joe Maguire, and Emily Chang, a former Reed Smith summer associate, to explore the evolution of LGBTQ+ inclusive language. This episode delves into the history and reclamation of the term "queer," examining i…
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Black Women Pioneered Many Different Genres of Music, but Get Recognized the Least
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Guests: Mballa Mendouga, Essence LaTaliaبقلم Brendan Hillard, Krista Nichols, Taylor Rose
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S4 EP3: Building a Culture of Diversity with Samantha Thomas-Berry
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Creating an environment that empowers authenticity: Insights from Samantha Thomas Berry. Join Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of 'A Leader Like Me', for another incredible discussion with special guest Samantha Thomas-Berry, VP of Global Talent and Chief Diversity Officer at Kellanova. – A pragmatic and authentic Human Resources leader wi…
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Guest: Andrew Prevatteبقلم Marisol Nugent, Croft McLean
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Hidden Harmonies: The Influence of Minority Cultures in Popular Music Genres
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Guests: Aditya, Stephen Anderson, Ken Weissبقلم Lauren Cmiel, Frances Hogshead, Ella Grace Wolfe
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First-generation attorneys at BigLaw: Navigating challenges and embracing cultural identity
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In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we delve into the unique experiences of first-generation attorneys at BigLaw firms. Featuring a distinguished panel from Reed Smith’s PAALS (Pacific and Asian American Lawyers and Staff) business inclusion group, Bareeq Barqawi is joined by Thuy Nguyen, Rizwan 'Rizzy'…
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S4:EP2: Diversity, and Belonging in the Workplace: Insights from Garry Clarke-Strange
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Driving Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging in the Workplace: Insights from Garry Clarke-Strange Join Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of 'A Leader Like Me', in an enriching discussion with special guest Garry Clarke-Strange – a talent acquisition expert passion-driven about inclusivity and diversity. Garry the previous Head of Inclusion a…
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Championing inclusion: A Conversation with Sarah Hassaine, Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion at ResMed
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Bareeq Barqawi, DEI talent development analyst at Reed Smith, is joined by Sarah Hassaine, head of global diversity and inclusion at ResMed, to explore Sarah’s remarkable journey and groundbreaking work in the field of diversity and inclusion advocacy. As April marks National Arab American Heritage Month, Sarah shares personal insights on how her c…
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S4:E0: Building a Culture of Inclusion with Priya and Advita (Bonus episode)
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“We're focused on KPIs, we're focused on actually driving change, helping people through that change through the communications expertise. And it's really, it's all connected. And it's embedded,” - Priya Bates Welcome to a bonus episode of A Leader Like Me, where we launch our new season in which we'll be getting real about Building a culture of in…
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Pioneering the Playbook: Women at the Helm
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Guest Erin Matsonبقلم Caroline Landry, Rebecca Rivette
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Love Unscripted: Dissecting Diversity in Dating Shows
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Guests Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig Ineye Komoniboبقلم Justilyn Lavapie, Sofia Casini, Joann Obioma
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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Disability – a key focus for organizations
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Why is disability inclusion a business imperative? How can organizations harness allyship to dispel misconceptions and lay the foundation for meaningful representation? In this podcast, we consider the business case for investing in disability inclusion – an often forgotten strand in corporate DEI efforts – and the importance of changing mindsets i…
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Beyond the Dreamhouse: Decoding the Intersectionality of the Barbie Movie
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This episode will discuss the 2023 Barbie movie. The team members explore how the public felt, the themes found in the film, and how we believe the movie could have been better or more inclusive. This episode is an overall critique the film from different perspectives since it was so popular amongst young adults and was featured heavily in the medi…
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Embracing All Bodies: A Conversation on Fatphobia with Dr. Hailey Otis
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Guest, Dr. Hailey Otisبقلم Sophia Mandour, Ronan Brown, Ayla Turkmen
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Breaking barriers: LexisNexis’ journey in advancing DEI, with guest Adonica Black
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We delve into the transformative initiatives undertaken by LexisNexis to shape the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the legal industry. Our guest, Adonica Black, director of global talent development and inclusion at LexisNexis, shares insights into the organization’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, supporting …
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Beyond Borders: Immigrant Perspectives on Assimilation and Media Impact
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Guests include Tamu Lewis, Florisel Hernandez, and Carolyn Weekesبقلم Victoria Glasscock, Malana Johnson, Shiloh Williamson
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The Impact of Latin Music on the Diversity of Global Music
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Guests David Garcia is a professor of music at UNC Chapel Hill specializing in the research of black and Latin music in the Americas. He is the director of UNC’s Cuban dance and salsa music ensemble, Charanga Carolina, and he has several distinguished published works relating to the origins and presence of Latin and black culture in popular music. …
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Navigating digital accessibility: Insights from legal and technical perspectives
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In this episode, we delve into the critical intersection of law and technology, exploring the multifaceted landscape of digital accessibility. Joining Bareeq Barqawi, Reed Smith’s DEI talent development analyst, are three distinguished panelists: Angie Matney, counsel in the Entertainment and Media Industry Group at Reed Smith; Jamie Dean, senior c…
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S3:E9 Beyond the pitch, crafting a game for all, Shruti Saujani with Priya and Advita
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"I want sport to be more reflective of the world that we live in. So that is representation from a diversity point of view. But also, treating people as a whole. A person is not just a person of color. There's so many other characteristics and lived experiences that an individual brings. So it's about accepting a person as a whole, and really creat…
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S3:E8: Unmasking DEI: Dr. Jonathan’s Insights on Genuine Inclusion with Priya and Advita
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Inclusion work is not about flags, food, and fun. It's about execution, strategies, tactics, and most importantly, impact. Let's move beyond performative gestures and dive into the real conversations that drive change. --- In this episode, Priya and Advita, co-founders of A Leader Like Me are joined by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, a leading expert …
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S3:E7: The power of inclusive leadership, David Blackburn with Priya and Advita
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"Your DEI strategy should not be some separate thing that sits over here, it should be a light. It should be through the center of your business strategy. It should be touching every single bit of what your business is doing. It should be central to your mission and your vision. - David Blackburn --- In this episode, Priya and Advita, co-founders o…
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S3:E6: The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks with Priya and Advita
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"Yes, we want equality, but the world is not equal. For us to get to equality, you need to go through equitable practices." - Nene Molefi --- In this episode, Priya and Advita are joined by the three co-authors of The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World, Nene Molefi, Julie O’Mara, and Alan R…
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S3:E5: Breaking barriers, on equity and inclusion, Sharon Amesu with Priya and Advita
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"'When we know our why, then we feel less the how.' If I know why this is important, why it's important for my organization, when I can connect, sit not simply with the business imperative, which is clear and proven, but also the moral imperative, when I know why, there is nothing that will stop me, I will find a way through." - Sharon Amesu --- In…
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S3:E4: The art of human connection, Matthew Burgess with Priya and Advita
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*I think a safe space.(for active communication) that is maintained by leaders and where leaders aren't afraid to apologize, or to stand back and listen, rather than to decree… maintains itself to a degree, and that sometimes the lines get crossed but people will often pull themselves back by themselves without needing to be corrected or admonished…
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S3:E3: Inclusive Creativity, Vardeep Edwards with Priya and Advita
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"I think on the whole, it's a good idea, especially for the big brands to get that voice out there and get those voices represented and heard and to bring that awareness because of the influence that these big brands can have.... And I'd be really interested to see how some of the bigger brands tackle more representation beyond the most obvious one…
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S3:E2: Helping people unleash their potential, Zahid Mubarik with Priya and Advita
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"Understanding your audience, knowing the business case for what you're talking about and using the language for whom you're talking to, that's a recipe for success." - Zahid Mubarik CEO of HR Metrics In this episode Priya Bates and Advita Patel, co-founders of A Leader Like Me, sit down with Zahid Mubarak, CEO of HR Metrics, an internationally acc…
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