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Chief InfluencerFabrice Houdart on Overcoming Self-Doubt to Influence the BoardroomThis week's episode features Fabrice Houdart, the Executive Director of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors. He explores his career dedicated to economic empowerment and advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality. Fabrice reflects on his transition from roles at organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations to founding initiatives aimed at increasing LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boards. He discusses the challenges and successes of organizing underrepresented groups and offers insights into leadership and influence in corporate governance. The conversation also touches on his personal experiences with self-doubt and how he leverages platforms like Substack a...2024-12-1847 min
Main Bhi MuslimEP24 - Embracing one's gender-fluidity and transnessIn this MBM conversation, Mariyam Haider speaks to Zoya who identify as a “They/Them with a She/Her vibe” and defines themselves as a “queer soul with the vibrant hues of a Transwoman, embracing the diverse rhythms of life.” In this episode, Zoya shares their journey exploring gender fluidity, and discusses how this exploration has enabled them to have more meaningful relationships. They also share their relationship with their Indian Muslim identity and the ways it shows up in their life.A DEI professional, Zoya sheds light on the challenges and opportunities present within the corporate spaces...2023-11-2949 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to EvolveE274: Brand Accountability in 2023: Budweiser, Disney, and the Social Engagement Landscape with Fabrice HoudartThis episode features a conversation with human rights and corporate social responsibility expert Fabrice Houdart, as he shares his diversity story and discusses how companies can successfully navigate the DEI and social responsibility landscape. Discover the importance of professionalism in corporate advocacy and what organizations can do to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in the wake of the "anti-woke" backlash. Fabrice also discusses what Gen Z expects from corporate brands and the impact of those expectations on corporate DEI efforts. To subscribe to Fabrice's newsletter, visit: http://fabricehoudart.substack.com2023-06-231h 01
The Bottom LineWhat’s behind the scandal of World Bank country rankings? | The Bottom LineOver its short lifespan, the World Bank’s Doing Business annual report was a big hit with investors.
But some governments, eager to attract direct investment and worried about their reputation, pressed the World Bank to boost their scores, according to a recent investigation.
Other countries found themselves dropping in the rankings due to the personal animus of World Bank officials or politics.
Host Steve Clemons asks Judith Kelley, a Duke University professor and author of Scorecard Diplomacy, and Fabrice Houdart, former World Bank senior officer, about the repercussions for the credibility of the World Bank and efforts to fight co...2021-09-3024 min
The Bottom LineWhat’s behind the scandal of World Bank country rankings? | The Bottom LineOver its short lifespan, the World Bank’s Doing Business annual report was a big hit with investors.
But some governments, eager to attract direct investment and worried about their reputation, pressed the World Bank to boost their scores, according to a recent investigation.
Other countries found themselves dropping in the rankings due to the personal animus of World Bank officials or politics.
Host Steve Clemons asks Judith Kelley, a Duke University professor and author of Scorecard Diplomacy, and Fabrice Houdart, former World Bank senior officer, about the repercussions for the credibility of the Wo...2021-09-3024 min
OutBüro - LGBTQ VoicesFabrice Houdart: LGBTQ Equality & Corporate ResponsibilityIn this episode host, Dennis Velco chats with Fabrice Houdart about LGBTQ equality and corporate responsibility. Fabrice has had a fascinating career championing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer rights and equality. Currently, he is the Managing Director, Global Equality Initiatives at Out Leadership.01:00 Fabrice Houdart's introduction - exploration at the World Bank how LGBTQ rights impact the economic development of businesses and the economies of countries 02:45 Joins the Office of High Commissioner on Human Rights at the United Nations in 2016 00:30 Describes how he works toward helping corporations to understand LGBTQ righ...2020-09-1346 min
Radio Free QtopiaRFQ #008: Standards of Progress (Fabrice Houdart)On September 26, the United Nations released its global Standards of Conduct to support the business community as it tackles discrimination against LGBTI people. In this episode, we speak with Fabrice Houdart from the UN Human Rights Office about these new Standards, the role of business in promoting human rights, and more generally the connections between business, development, and supporting LGBTI people around the world.
Read more about the United Nations Free and Equal campaign against homophobia & transphobia, and follow Fabrice on Twitter at @houdartUN. 2017-10-1047 min