In this episode, I’m joined by Shawn Abner-Purnell, who is the Chief Diversity Officer at South Jersey Industries. We discuss several critical topics, including the advantages of prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, effective ways to measure the impact of DEI programs, and Shawn's insights on managing a healthy work-life balance to avoid burnout.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Shawn’s journey to her role in DEI
03:46 - The advantages of prioritising DEI
05:34 - What are the traits of a DEI-successful organisation
07:07 - How to assess whether you're DEI efforts are headed in the right direction
08:57 - Maximising progress with a small team
10:19 - How to secure buy-in from key stakeholders
12:08 - Advice for balancing work and life while avoiding burnout
15:48 - The factors that contributed to Shawn's success as a woman of colour in a senior C-suite position
