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The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 10: FemTech and female health at work, with Nandhini GopalHow can digitalization and technology be better leveraged in healthcare, especially for women? How can employers support women’s health? What kind of work policies and support systems are needed in professional environments?
The final episode in Season 2 of “The Digitalization & Diversity Podcast” features my very unfiltered conversation with Nandhini Gopal, a top 500 FemTech personality of 2022.
In this episode, we open the dialogue on female health and how to address the topic in the context of professional environments. We talk about how women have learnt or been conditioned to silently navigate female health issues. This could include, for example a pregna...2022-12-1926 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 9: Digitalization for inclusive learning in corporate, with Heinrich RuscheIs Digital Learning more inclusive and needed in corporate? Why should we adopt more digital upskilling? How can companies improve their digital learning platforms?
The latest episode (S2 Ep 9) of “The Digitalization& Diversity Podcast” features my conversation with Heinrich Rusche, the creator of Firm learning, a YouTube channel on Consulting and Career with 150k+ subscribers, where we discuss the topic of 'Digitalization for inclusive learning in corporate'.
In this episode, we share our personal experiences with growing digital presence and creating content while balancing the responsibilities of our respective day jobs. Heinrich shares how digitalization and the use of tech...2022-11-0134 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 8: Millennial workforce, career diversity, and the Future of Work, with Lilly ShengWhat are the challenges millennials face in their careers today? How can employers better support the new generation entering the workforce? Will the Great Resignation seize post the pandemic?
In S2 Ep 8, I discuss with Lilly Sheng, a data and technology professional based in Canada on the topic of “Millennial workforce, career diversity, and the Future of Work”.
In this episode, Lilly shares her experience of quitting a job she liked, and switching career roles in the midst of the pandemic. We discuss relevant aspects of career diversity within an organization with regards to seniority, experience, age and functional expertise beyo...2022-09-0624 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 7: Female mentorship, startups and corporate careers, with Julia StadlerHow does offering mentorship promote diversity? How does mentorship empower both mentees and mentors? Why should both men and women especially mentor young women?
In S2 Ep 7 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast, I had the pleasure to chat with Julia Stadler, a Berlin-based entrepreneur and the founder of FemStory, a mentorship platform for women, to dig deeper into the topic of “Female mentorship, startups and corporate careers”.
In our conversation, Julia explains the concept of FemStory, the operating model of this digital platform, and the need for a diverse team and perspectives to create a digital product today. Julia also shares ho...2022-08-3019 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 6: Black in Tech, gender outlaw, and gender discrimination, with Sarah BordaHow can equal representation in tech help to shape the future for tomorrow? Is it better to stand out or to fit in? How can organizations and community networks help in integration of People of Color?
In S2 Ep 6 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast , I had the pleasure to have an open dialogue with Sarah Borda, a Project Manager at SAP Women in Tech and an Equal Rights Advocate, on the topic of “Black in Tech, gender outlaw, and gender discrimination”.
In our conversation, we go beyond the diversity dimension of gender to talk about the intersectionality of gender and race, the...2022-08-2343 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 5: Diversity in data science, big tech and Google, with Prasiddhi MenonHow can technology help to make workplaces more fair, equitable and diverse? How can we better use the Google suite of products to improve our personal lives? How can Gen Z prepare for a career in tech and data science?
In S2 Ep 5 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast , I had the pleasure to catch-up on the show with my best friend from engineering school, Prasiddhi Menon who today works as a Data Scientist for Google. In this episode, Prasiddhi talks about digital platforms and the role of LinkedIn in helping her land her current job at Google. She also shares her...2022-08-0116 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 4: Coaching, mentoring and remote leadership, with Dr. Carolina KleebaurHow diverse is the coaching space? How does coaching differ from mentoring and sponsoring? In the Future of Work, what is critical for remote leadership?
In S2 Ep 4 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast , I had the pleasure to welcome Dr. Carolina Kleebaur, an executive coach, leadership trainer and top management advisor to dig deeper into the topic of coaching and remote leadership. During this episode, Carolina demystified many buzzwords used in the context of coaching - "leadership coaching", "mindfulness coaching", "success coaching", "life coaching", "systemic business coaching" and more. She also explained the concepts of mentoring and sponsoring and how she...2022-07-1522 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 3: Career development, digital networking and diversity in the Silicon Valley, with Giselle GalperHow can you leverage technology for career development? Why is digital networking important? How can a digital app improve diversity?
In S2 Ep 3 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast , I had the pleasure to chat with Giselle Galper, a Silicon Valley based entrepreneur on the topic of “Career development, digital networking and diversity in the Silicon Valley".
Giselle is the founder of Chea Seed, a digital application that aims to make expert career help accessible for diverse groups of people. In this episode, Giselle shares best practices on leveraging technology and digitalization to plan your career, to set career goals and seek m...2022-06-0632 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 2: Authentic diversity, professionalism and ending performative allyship, with Dr. Monica CoxWhat does being a “real” ally mean? Is professionalism a social construct? What kind of diversity measures, budgets and roles are needed in organizations?
In S2 Ep 2 of “The Digitalization & Diversity” podcast , I had the pleasure to discuss with Dr. Monica Cox, a distinguished professor, entrepreneur, and diversity expert on the topic of “Authentic diversity, professionalism and ending performative allyship”.
In July 2021, Dr. Cox made a diversity quote on Twitter that went viral with more than 4 million views and explosive sharing across all social media platforms.
The quote said “Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your disc...2022-04-2043 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2 Ep 1: Mental health, adulting and using digitalization to manage personal finances, with Thamina StollHow can we better tackle mental health and well-being issues? What do people most struggle with while adulting? How can you use technology to better manage your life and personal finances?
In S2 Ep 1, I talk with Thamina Stoll, a digital native and vocal feminist, who helps young female professionals navigate the transition from college to the the real world. We talk about the most basic things that people struggle with while adulting and raising issues with mental health and personal well-being. We ponder on what organization and companies can do more to support employees beyond corporate well-being programs. In...2022-04-0530 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS2: Trailer – The DD podcastThe first episode for Season 2 is launching on April 5th 2022 on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
The guests on the show will provide insights on how they use technology and digitalization to grow their passions, which diversity dimensions they contribute to, and how they see the topics of digitalization and diversity converging in their work and in their personal lives. The new season will be focusing on more unfiltered conversations, new energy, discussions on more controversial and challenging topics, and diverse perspectives on socio-economic issues that are not so openly spoken about.
Make sure to follow the DD podcast on...2022-03-1401 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 10: Microaggressions, colorism, and diversity in the cosmetics industry, with Shweta AggarwalHow diverse is the cosmetics industry? Does digital media fuel colorism? How should one react to microaggressions?
In the finale of Season 1 (Ep 10), I chat with Shweta Aggarwal, an anti-colorism activist, on the issue of colorism globally. Shweta shares her experiences with colorism across the world. We discuss how skin-tone bias can affect opportunities and potentially trigger other unconscious biases. In this episode, we break down microaggressions, how they look and feel, and the need for using more inclusive language in our daily lives.
We dig deeper into the root causes, and further talk about diversity in the cosmetics industry...2022-01-1437 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 9: Diversity in fashion, gender-neutral clothing and challenging societal norms, with Stephane BonuttoWhat does diversity in fashion mean? Does clothing have gender? How do you empower people to live their true self especially in the corporate work environment? How can you use digital media to educate and inspire?
In S1 Ep 9 of “The Digitalization & Diversity Podcast", I talk with Stéphane Bonutto, a finance manager at an industrial company, a diversity coach, speaker and a diversity model, about his journey towards embracing gender-neutral clothing.
We discuss his personal story, the events that led him to challenge the societal norms both in his private life and in the work environment, and how he bri...2021-10-2943 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 8: The impact of digital platforms, social media and personal branding on diversity, with Sarona WolterWhat is personal branding? Why is it important today? How do digital platforms improve the inclusion of diverse perspectives? Should you use social media platforms, start a blog or a podcast, or get on one of the TikTok trends?
In S1 Ep 8 of “The Digitalization & Diversity Podcast”, I collaborate with Sarona Wolter, host of “Hypewomen_the podcast” to discuss the impact of different digital platforms and social media on diversity.
We talk about personal branding, using social media and getting over the Imposter Syndrome when starting out. We discuss how digitalized communication today is affecting the inclusion and participation of different...2021-08-1040 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 7: Women in tech, age diversity at the workplace, and entrepreneurship in Mexico, with Ilse AlejoHow diverse is the tech sector when it comes to diversity of age? What factors discourage women and girls from a career in tech? How can we improve the representation of women in a growing digital economy?
In this episode, I chat with my close friend Ilse Alejo on her story and how she started her own business at a very young age, drawing inspiration from leading women in her life. We talk about the challenges stemming from the perceived stereotypes in the professional environment, the reasons for underrepresentation of women in a growing digital economy and the age diversity...2021-07-2419 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 6: The ESG trend, digitalization in sustainable development and diversity learnings from Finland, with Milla-Mari VastavuoHow will the ESG trend impact diversity in the future? How can digitalization foster sustainable development and change diversity in our society? How digitalized are companies in Finland?
In this episode, I chat with Milla-Mari Vastavuo on her journey into the field of sustainability and her current work in the biofuels industry based in Finland. We talk about the ESG trend, the regulatory changes in the EU, and how it will impact diversity in the future. We talk about the important of balancing all three aspects of Environment, Social and Governance factors when prioritizing sustainable development goals, having transparent discussions...2021-07-1827 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 5: Diversity in consulting and how diverse mindsets foster digital innovation, with Jiya ChadhaHow does digitalization influence diversity in the consulting sector? How can diversity benefit digital innovation? How can we better make use of technology today?
In this episode, I chat with Jiya Chadha to understand the diversity dimensions of the consulting sector. We talk about her journey and how her childhood curiosity led her to pursue a degree in electronics engineering and later move into the consulting sector.
We discuss how digitalization is an inclusive topic and presents a level playing field for those who are curious and strive to be innovative. This also applies to the consulting sector, providing greater...2021-07-1226 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 4: Digitalization in the public sector, digital maturity across countries and diversity targets, with Christoph WegenerHow advanced is digitalization in the public sector? Why are some countries more digital than others? Why are diversity targets important?
In this episode, I discuss with Christoph Wegener the digitalization trends within the public sector. We discuss the differences in digital maturity across countries, the importance of diversity in development cooperation, and the initiatives that companies should undertake to improve diversity.
We also talk about the benefits of implementing diversity-related standards, the impact of gender quotas, and how companies can measure targets. We end the conversation on some reflection on how we can be more diverse and diverse-minded today.
C...2021-07-0923 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 3: Digital trends in sales, networking apps and mindful communication, with Risha MalhotraHow have corporate functions like Sales and Marketing evolved with the trend of digitalization? How can we better use digital tools for networking? How can we keep up with Gen Z?
In this episode, I chat with Risha Malhotra to understand the digitization trends within the corporate functions of Sales & Marketing. We talk about her early career and how today she helps companies leverage data analytics effectively. We also talk about her passions from being an artist to setting up her personal brand ‘Mindful Businesswoman’.
We discuss how we can better communicate with diverse age groups, how we can feel more...2021-07-0830 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 2: Using digital tools in HR, and improving diversity to create an impact, with Julieta BarrientosDo Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives create an impact? How can the latest digital trends improve diversity? How can we better interact with diverse age groups?
In this episode, I discuss with Julieta Barrientos the invisible barriers that might exist at the workplace "the glass ceiling effect", how D&I initiatives have evolved and how they affect the workplace, and how the latest digital trends are creating an inclusive environment. We also talk about the benefits of digitalization in the HR function, and the impact of using different technologies and solutions. We end the conversation with some advice from Julieta...2021-07-0314 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1 Ep 1: Blockchain Technology and breaking stereotypes to sustain the diversity movement, with Chaitanya KondaWhat is blockchain and cryptography all about? Is the blockchain sector a role model for diversity today? How can we make the diversity movement sustainable?
In this episode, I talk to Chaitanya Konda to understand the diversity of the niche sector of blockchain. We talk about her journey and how her work on her master thesis led to a full-time career in blockchain, the advantages of being a tech generalist versus a specific technology expert, and how digitalization helps diverse groups of people attain more financial literacy today.
We discuss the importance of breaking stereotypes in professional lives to make th...2021-06-2336 min
The 'Digitalization & Diversity' PodcastS1: Trailer – Welcome by Adya KumarThis episode is a trailer for what this podcast is all about. My name is Adya and I am the host of this show. In this episode, I will tell you a bit more about myself, my inspiration to start this podcast, and what you can expect from the podcast series.
Listen to the podcast on other platforms: https//adyakumar.com/links
Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.dd.podcast2021-06-1504 min