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Corporate for the CultureExecutive Spotlight: Integrating Yourself into a Culture Without Sacrificing Who You Are with Alton Byrd, SVP at BSC Global, Long Island NetsAlton Byrd is the Senior Vice President BSC Global, Long Island Nets. As an executive at one of the highest profile sports franchises, Alton Byrd speaks to us about navigating professional spaces as a Black male, and an executive. Alton attributes his experiences traveling the world as pivotal to his success. We discuss an important topic on how to integrate yourself into a culture without sacrificing yourself and without “getting in, where you fit in.” We also discuss: What it feels like being the only one as an executive Why trust is important as you...2022-08-0436 min

Corporate for the CultureNegotiations: The Seven Elements of NegotiatingNegotiating while Black is exhausting and feels like an everyday burden that comes with a lot of bias as white professionals in general are seen and received differently when negotiating than black professionals. However negotiating is key to not only career success but life. During this episode we discuss how to shift your mindset on negotiations, and how to anchor conversations to enable the outcome you want. We have a conversation with Tre Tennyson, Former TA at Harvard Business School for #Negotiations on a useful framework to help you lean into Negotiating for what you deserve. 2022-06-0954 min

Corporate for the CultureEpisode Rewind: “Us vs. Them” The Potential Risks of a Hybrid ModelThis week we are throwing it back to our first episode of the season (Release date: November 3, 2021) Who returns to the office matters as it may impact how teams are formed and tasks are delegated. Proximity bias is the concept that physical distance may impact who/how we evaluate performance and opportunity. As black professionals have demonstrated a resistance to go back to the office the question remains ... will this create further segregation in terms of how teams and opportunities are distributed? This Episode will explore: Why most Black office workers are dreading the return...2022-03-2435 min

Corporate for the Culture#BreakingBias As Senior Black Women LeadersImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. A recent study showed that two thirds (68%) reported experiencing racial #bias at work. This figure rose to 84% of Black women in senior management positions, half (50%) of the Black women surveyed who are in senior management positions have resigned due to racially related unfair or uncivil...2022-03-1045 min

Corporate for the CultureHow Black Professionals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness at WorkIt’s Black History Month and in honor of this year’s theme we will be exploring how Black professionals can prioritize health and wellness at work with our special guest Dr. Cree Scott. Dr. Scott is the Founder/CEO of Serenity Psychological Health & Well-being and is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She also has a background in consulting, coaching, team building and clinical services. Dr. Scott specializes in working with organizations to design well-being strategies, programs, and curriculum to create a psychologically safe and healthy place to work. As a diversity, equi...2022-02-1729 min

Corporate for the CultureWhy Working From Home May Keep Black Professionals From Progressing At WorkJ.B. Hill is the Former Chief Diversity Officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and current Managing Partner at Jbrady5 Consulting LLC. J.B. has been recently featured across multiple articles where he talks about facing microaggressions and isolation throughout his senior roles in corporate america. During this episode we discuss why being fully remote will negatively impact your ability to progress in Corporate America. As Black Professionals reflect on the year + of working from home, the new Covid variant and the potential return to office it can be triggering. Thinking of a workplace full of microaggression...2022-02-0327 min

Corporate for the Culture2021 Wrap Up! Happy New Year From Corporate for the Culture!Happy New Year From Corporate for the Culture! In this episode we reflect on 2021, share our plans for 2022, and thank all of you for being part of the first year of the podcast! Don't forget to share to the podcast, subscribe, rate, and review! We could not continue these conversations without your engagement so thank you! Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture Follow us on Linkedin: Corporate For The Culture Follow us on TikTok: @CorporateForTheCulture We look forward to your continued support in the new year!2021-12-3118 min

Corporate for the CultureReturn to Office Series EP#4: Managing Microaggressions in the Hybrid WorkplaceAccording to a study from Future Forum, only 3% of white-collar, Black professionals want to return to the office full-time following the pandemic. According to other articles, one reason Black professionals are reluctant to return is that we experienced a significant reduction in microaggressions while working from home. Our guest Wanda Jones-Yeatman is a leader in Future of work, helping organizations to futurecast and to navigate the uncertainty and ambiguity of the People Landscape. She provides guidance on how Black professionals can manage microaggressions in the hybrid workplace. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and r...2021-12-1440 min

Corporate for the CultureReturn to Office Series EP#3: Understanding Your Stress ResponseEpisode Description: Many professionals have some level of hesitation, stress or anxiety about returning to the office in the hybrid environment and this is especially the case for Black professionals. In this episode we discuss why Black professionals may have a heightened stress response to this change and how to identify signals so that you can take control and grow through those experiences. Our guest is Asha Tarry of https://lifecoachasha.com/, a psychotherapist and certified coach who helps teams to create a culture of emotional intelligence and respect in the workplace. She provides an...2021-11-3040 min

Corporate for the CultureReturn to Office Ep#2: A Career Journey#CareerPlanning is more important than ever as we gear up to return to the office or work in a #hybrid model. Kyle is from Detroit and has had many accomplishments in Engineering, with a business degree from Wharton. Kyle discusses his career journey and how to plan from lessons learned as a black professional in Corporate America. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and rate/review! We could not continue these conversations without your engagement so thank you! Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture Follow us on Twitter: @Corp4TheCulture 2021-11-1626 min

Corporate for the CultureReturn to Office Series EP#1: “Us vs. Them” The Potential Risks of a Hybrid ModelWho returns to the office matters as it may impact how teams are formed and tasks are delegated. Proximity bias is the concept that physical distance may impact who/how we evaluate performance and opportunity. As black professionals have demonstrated a resistance to go back to the office the question remains ... will this create further segregation in terms of how teams and opportunities are distributed? This Episode will explore: Why most Black office workers are dreading the return What is proximity bias How to be intentional and engaging even if you are not working from the office ...2021-11-0335 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 22: Career Planning: If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail“If you fail to plan you plan to fail” - Benjamin Franklin Planning is essential to career success but what should we consider when planning our careers, how far ahead should we plan, and how do we hold ourselves accountable to our goals? In this episode, career coach and transition specialist Candyss Weaver helps us to answer those questions and provides tips and guidance on developing an actionable plan. Candyss has helped countless professionals to break out of their comfort zones and chart new paths for success in work that lights them up. She guides clien...2021-09-1634 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 21: Passion and Purpose: Going Beyond the BenjaminsAre you passionate about the work you do? Do you feel that your work is purposeful? Does it matter to you whether the answer to those questions is yes or are you all about the Benjamins? In this episode we explore the importance of passion and purpose for career fulfilment. Our guest Yolanda Mercer is an author, educator, and founder of Gift Institute, a coaching program designed to help individuals discover, develop, and demonstrate their gifts to become the best version of themselves! Where to Listen: Corporate for the Culture Follow us on on IG: ...2021-09-0222 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 20: Career: What it is, why it's important and how to get the most out of yoursWhen you think about your career do you think about the ways you will change the world, the accolades you will achieve or is it simply all about the Benjamins? In this episode Elizabeth and Gabrielle define and explain the importance of career and discuss Corporate for the Culture's commitment to dismantling the career system to provide the next generation of black corporate leaders with tools to build the career they deserve. Where to Listen: https://lnkd.in/dP2D7p5 Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture Follow us on Linkedin: Corporate For Th...2021-08-2638 min

Corporate for the CultureEp#19: At Work and Out: Importance of being Authentically YouBobby Wilkinson, Senior Director/Head of Diversity at Ball Aerospace, sits down with Corporate For the Culture to have a conversation on the tradeoffs of not being authentic to your own identity and values and why it is important to have more conversations about the intersection of being a Black professional part of the LGBTQ+ Community. Hear Tips on: How to evaluate a safe workplace culture What resources LGBTQ+ employees should seek out Why it's important to live in your true identity Where to Listen: https://lnkd.in/dP2D7...2021-06-3031 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 18: Black Pride Roundtable: The Intersection of Being Black + LGBTQ in the Workplace“Pride is known to be fun, full of festivals because it is white male centric, but you put Blackness on that there is a lot of pain.” On this roundtable discussion we have a career conversation with three Black Men who are part of the LGBTQ community. Today, we do not have spaces to talk about this particular intersection therefore we discuss: Why this is an important conversation What drives authenticity How White Women demonstrate unearned familiarly “Do They Like Me” syndrome How to set boundaries Our Guests Include: Cecil Johnson a DEI, Pathway Programs...2021-06-2452 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 18: Commemorating Juneteenth National Independence DayOn Thursday June 17, 2021, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth a Federal holiday, the first since Martin Luther King Jr. Day on in 1983, 38 years ago. Juneteenth, short for June nineteenth, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the confederate states. On this day in 1865 Union General Gordon Grander arrived in Galveston, TX and informed enslaved people that the Civil War had ended and that they were free. This message came 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. In this episode we talk about this history of Juneteenth and black labor in the United States and why...2021-06-1921 min

Corporate for the CultureEpisode 17: Getting the Feedback You Deserve w/ Dr. Janet TaylorJune and July often mark the months of performance reviews. As black professionals face bias, and the lack of constructive feedback from leadership we discuss how to own the conversation, take care of your mental health and be aware of the neuroscience that can potentially get in the way. Dr. Janet Taylor psychiatrist located in Sarasota, Florida working with individuals who are criminal justice involved and have mental illness. She also has a private practice. The practice of Community Mental Health is extremely rewarding to Dr. Taylor, because "being on the frontline with individuals and their families...2021-06-1028 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 16: Navigating Burnout: What it is, What it isn’t and What you can start doing about it with Founder, CEO & Anti-Burnout Champion Erayna SargentPTO is not enough to manage or eliminate burnout so lets talk burnout relief! Founder, CEO of Hooky Wellness and Anti-Burnout Champion Erayna Sargent joins Corporate For The Culture to breakdown burnout. Before COVID 77% full time employees reported burnout and Black professionals are subject to higher probability of navigating burnout due to the corporate systems we work in and the lack of awareness on what burnout feels like. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture Follow us on Twitter: @Corp4TheCulture Follow u...2021-05-2035 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 15: Imposter Syndrome: Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Inner Critic Feat. Dr. Diane KernImposter syndrome causes people to doubt their abilities and feel like a fraud, especially in professional settings. It disproportionately impacts high-achieving people but can have an an additional impact on black professionals navigating majority white spaces were our employers, their policies, and our colleagues sometimes tell us that we don’t belong. In this episode, psychologist and emotional wellness expert Dr. Diane Kern of www.happyandhealthyu.com stops by the podcast to educate us on Imposter Syndrome. She elaborates on how it manifests, how the pressures on black professionals can compound the condition, and how we can overcome it to rise...2021-05-1348 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 14: Pay Me Equitably: Breaking Down the Wage Disparity with Ivie SeriouxEqual Pay Act, EEOC, Title 7 cases are now on the rise. Employment Litigation Attorney Ivie Serioux breaks down the truth that law and practice are very different especially when it comes to equal pay for black women professionals. We champion the need to have honest conversation in communities we trust on compensation to gain the insights to hold companies accountable to pay you your worth! Finally, we discuss the pandemic which paints the scary picture about the disproportionate impacts of unemployment and wages that is stated by the Women’s Law Center that “ the loss earni...2021-03-2430 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 13: Own The Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One ft. Katrina Adams, former USTA President"It's not about just having a seat at the table it’s about owning it." Katrina Adams, former USTA President, Professional Tennis player turned author discusses her journey to writing "Own The Area" Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One. Tune in to hear an inspirational conversation that highlights which of her 12 match points Black Women should incorporate and practice as they aim to own their own arenas. Where to buy The Book: https://katrinamadams.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture ...2021-03-1633 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 12: International Women's Day Roundtable: #ChoosetoChallengeThe theme of International Women’s Day this year is #Choosetochallenge and at Corporate for the Culture, an important step to creating a more gender equal world is recognizing the importance of intersectionality in women’s movements and how race can compound disadvantage and discrimination. This episode features a roundtable consisting of Maame Minkah, Melanie black professional women who will share their experiences in corporate America and discuss what needs to change to create more equitable workplaces. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-03-0859 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 11: Black Woman Owned Business Spotlight: The Mentor Method feat. Janice OmadekeWe were honored to sit down with Janice Omadeke, the CEO and Founder of The Mentor Method. The Mentor Method is an enterprise platform that helps companies to keep and develop their diverse talent using the proven power of mentorship. In this episode Janice shares her entrepreneurship story and gives advice on mentorship, climbing the corporate ladder, and starting your own venture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-03-0243 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 10: Black History Month: The History of HBCUs and How Corporations Should SupportHBCUs have recently received heighten amounts of attention, dare we say “curiosity” from the majority as a increase of “investment” into HBCUs post the murder of George Floyd, and/or the recognition that our Madam VP of the United States Kamala Harris the first graduate of a historically black college or university (HBCU) to be elected to this office. Terrence G. Caldwell, founder of @hbcualum joins Corporate For The Culture to provide the history on how instrumental HBCUs have been to our society, addresses HBCU myths and how corporations should be supporting HBCUs to drive Diversity and Inclusio...2021-02-2543 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 9: Black Owned Business Spotlight: Reflekt Me Feat. Dr. Tope MitchellFor our first Black Owned Business Spotlight, Corporate for the Culture is honored to feature Dr. Tope Mitchell, the Founder and CEO of Reflekt Me. Reflekt Me enables online retailers to create hyper-personalized shopping experiences where consumers can see products modeled by people of various sizes, skin tones, hair types, etc. In this episode, Tope shares how she was able to transform her passions for her daughter, identity, representation, and fashion into a business and provides advice to those considering taking the plunge into entrepreneurship. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Fo...2021-02-2349 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 8: Black History Month: The Contributions of Black People in America and the Corporate Call For Action“For so long black people have been written out of history.” Blair Taylor is the Diversity Equity & Inclusion partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and former Global CHRO of Starbucks & CEO at My Brother's Keeper Alliance. Blair describes himself as a servant leader who is driven by helping people and organizations. Blair joins Corporate For The Culture to discuss the importance of Black History Month by acknowledging what Black people have contributed to this country through a long history of free labor. Blair additionally discusses the need for people and corporations to move away from shame and take an active role...2021-02-1635 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 7: Black History Month: Know Your Rights! Workplace DiscriminationLaw and culture in the workplace have not caught up! Ivie Serioux an Employment Litigation Attorney at the largest global employment and labor law practice explains what holds merit when we talk about discrimination (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and hostile workplace environments. Ivie provides methods, and tactics to hold our corporations, people managers and human resource accountable because it's their job! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Follow us on on IG: @CorporateForTheCulture Follow us on Linkedin: Corporate For The Culture --- This episode is...2021-02-1143 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 6: Professionalism Bias Series: Communication & Tone“Workers with racially and regionally distinctive speech patterns earn lower wages compared to those who speak with ‘mainstream’ accents.” -Professor Jeffrey Grogger at the University of Chicago The second episode of our Professional Bias series, explores Communication and Tone of Voice. In this episode, we explore how a limited view of acceptable speech can exclude black professionals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-02-0436 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 5: Professional Development: The Power of Goal Setting in a New YearOn this episode of Corporate For The Culture we have an open discussion with Dylan Carew and Candace Armand about their reflections as a black professional in 2020 and their professional development goals for 2021. The enriched conversation talks about the importance of self-care, tactics to hold people accountable for what you deserve, while being honest about the emotions and feelings of navigating the new focus on the black employee experience. Professional vision setting is a powerful tool to ensure as a professional there is intention in the decisions made in the workplace. Sharing your goals with management holds...2021-01-2447 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 4: Professionalism Bias Series: Code of Conduct“Professionalism has become a coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that often privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave people of color behind.” - Aysa Gray The first episode in our Professionalism series explores Code of Conduct which is a combination of behavior and performance. In this episode we define and discuss code of conduct, behavior, and performance and explore how a limited view of acceptable professional conduct can exclude black professionals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-01-1745 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 3: Dimensions of Identity: Honoring Our Diversity and IndividualityIn the social jungle of human existence there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity - Erik Eriksana Corporate For the Culture strives to create space to honor that every human is diverse. We begin every episode with each speakers ‘Dimensions of Identity’ to acknowledge the pieces of identity that shape their perspectives in order to promote understanding and empathy and to eliminate bias. We do this because we recognize that black people are not monolithic and our perspectives are built from our experiences which may differ from yours. In this epis...2021-01-0630 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 2: Gratitude: Giving Thanks in Trying TimesIn this episode we explore importance of giving thanks for the good things in our lives, especially in this challenging year. We discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude and share who and what we are thankful for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-1717 min

Corporate for the CultureEp 1: Launch Episode: Amplifying Black Experiences in Corporate AmericaIn our first episode we reflect the events of 2020 and discuss how the spotlight on systematic injustice has amplified black voices and experiences in the American consciousness and throughout society. We examine the challenges that black professionals experience in the corporate environment and why companies and individuals should partner with their black employees, business partners, and colleagues to address those challenges. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-0738 min