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Demystifying the Transgender JourneyEpisode 9: Staci Brathwaite: Embracing Her Daughter's JourneyIn this episode of 'Demystifying the Transgender Journey,' hosts Lynn Murphy and Wendy Cole converse with Staci, a mother of a transgender daughter who transitioned in her 20s. Staci shares her story of acceptance and love, detailing her daughter's coming out journey, the challenges posed by their Mormon faith, and their family's evolution. The discussion touches on societal misconceptions, the importance of supporting transgender individuals, and the impactful role of gender-affirming care. Staci's insights emphasize listening, loving unconditionally, and self-education for parents and allies. The episode concludes with Staci calling out societal and institutional biases and reaffirming the...2025-05-021h 07
B The Way Forward"What have I done here?” Former Adobe VP Karen Catlin on Leaving the Corporate World to Pursue Her Passion ProjectThe second half of season 2 is all about the view from the bottom: what does it feel like to fail, and more importantly, how do you come back from it? We’re creating a safe space for women tech leaders to talk about the worst day of their career — a project gone wrong, a lay-off that came out of nowhere, a startup that shutdown — and how they got through it. Because we never learned anything from the days it all went right. To kick off this series, Better Allies® series Author and former Adobe VP of Engi...2025-04-0236 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to EvolveE354: A Decade of Better Allies: Karen Catlin on Evolution, Resilience and the Continuing Work of ChangeIn this episode Jennifer welcomes Karen Catlin to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her Better Allies initiative. From its humble beginnings as an anonymous Twitter account to a comprehensive movement with four published books, Karen shares the evolution of her work in creating more inclusive workplaces. The conversation explores the significant milestones that have shaped conversations around inclusion, from "Lean In" to the racial reckoning of 2020 to the rise of AI. Karen and Jennifer reflect on the courage required to learn in public, the importance of resilience when making mistakes, and why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership.2025-03-0745 min
The He's Just PodcastsKaren Catlin- "Better Allies"As a society, we strive for equitable outcomes and inclusive models to create structures that support everyone. Karen Catlin, an acclaimed author and speaker, has written four influential books, including her most recent work, Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces. Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen as she shares her knowledge and experiences, offering practical strategies to help us build diverse and inclusive environments. Her weekly 5 Ally Actions newsletter, reaching over 40,000 subscribers, equips individuals and organizations with actionable tools to foster belonging and drive meaningful change. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, Karen inspires...2024-12-2556 min
She+ Geeks Out PodcastAllyship Actions and Learning Along the Way with Karen CatlinIn our latest episode, we welcome Karen Catlin, author and advocate for inclusive workspaces, back to the pod for the first time since 2020. Our discussion covers celebrating ten years of learning through Better Allies, shifts in DEI dynamics post-2020, and the increased backlash against DEI initiatives in current times. We discuss the continued importance and evolution of allyship, with practical strategies for individual and organizational support. Karen also shares personal anecdotes, mistakes, and lessons learned in her journey, while providing resources for those looking to delve deeper into allyship. Please note that we’re taking a hiatus, but...2024-11-2757 min
Front End Happy HourBeyond the Bingo Card: Leadership Lessons with Karen CatlinIn this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we’re joined by Karen to dive into an essential conversation about allyship and inclusion in the tech industry. We discuss what it means to actively support underrepresented groups, the challenges of fostering genuine inclusivity, and practical ways to make an impact as allies. From actionable advice to thought-provoking insights, Karen shares her experiences and perspectives, making this episode a must-listen for anyone committed to building a more inclusive tech community. Join us as we explore how we can go beyond the surface and drive real change in tech.2024-10-2952 min
Everything SpeaksIf You Call Yourself an Ally, You Probably Aren’t One, with Dr. Akilah Cadet & Karen CatlinDr. Akilah Cadet is the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that offers services that support embedding belonging into overall company culture, identity and strategy. As a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur her work is behind some of the biggest brands you use everyday. Dismantling white supremacy through storytelling is at the core of her work as a leader, speaker, creative director, producer, writer, editor, co-owner of the Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams, and author of White Supremacy is All Around: Notes From a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. She literally has all...2024-07-2532 min
Call InBuilding Business Excellence: Job Titles MatterDescription: In this conversation, Karen Catlin explains why job titles matter. Karen discusses how titles can significantly impact an employee’s authority and credibility, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. Discover actionable strategies to use titles effectively and boost workplace morale and engagement.
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Jaime's Local Love PodcastPapa Ed’s Ice Cream and Karen’s Kreamery: A Perfect PartnershipOne woman makes the ice cream, the other serves it in her store. Linda Moran-Whittley worked in accounting before deciding to pursue a passion project after her husband passed away. Karen Gagne of Karen’s Kreamery also worked in accounting before she decided she wanted to start a business in which she could involve the family. Karen’s responsible for the creative flavors like blueberry cardamon and lemongrass poppyseed you’ll find at Papa Ed’s in historic downtown Glendale’s Catlin Court. Linda’s busy making fresh waffle cones that send wafts of sweetness into the air luring in Arizona f...2024-05-2133 min
HR Data Labs podcastKaren Catlin - Creating More Inclusive Workplaces with Everyday Acts of AllyshipSend us a textSummary:Karen Catlin is a 25-year veteran of the tech industry turned leadership coach, acclaimed author, and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men who want to be better allies for underrepresented groups. In this episode, Karen talks about the Better Allies approach and creating more inclusive workplaces with everyday acts of allyship. Chapters:[0:00 - 3:54] IntroductionWelcome, Karen!Today’s Topic: Creating More Inclusive Workplaces with Everyday Acts of Allyship[3:55 - 13...2024-01-2532 min
The Visible VoicesKaren Catlin Author of Belonging In Healthcare with Kavita BabuIn today’s episode I speak with workplace ally Karen Catlin and emergency medicine physician toxicologist Kavita Babu. We discuss Karen’s book Belonging in Healthcare. We also highlight what belonging in the workplace can mean at the holidays.
For 25 years Karen Catlin built software products and served as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Today, she is a highly acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She is the author of five books: Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces, Belonging in Healthcare, The Better Allies Approach to Hiring, Present! A Techie's Guid...2023-12-0725 min
Overthrowing EducationEncore of Episode 4: Blended Learning with Catlin Tucker Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode! Blended Learning expert, Catlin Tucker converses with me about the why’s and how’s of Blended Learning. Then we play The 5-Minute Game Show Flippin’ Fictional Schools. Our In The Trenches segment features some food for thought from Rabbi Doctor Reb Mimi Feigelson. Then we honor a few teachers in Teacher Shout Outs. More special thanks to Catlin Tucker, Reb Mimi, our announcer, Yossie Frankel and Distant Cousins for our theme song. Our Fauxmercial sponsor is “Blend It” - and speci...2023-09-1040 minOverthrowing EducationEncore of Episode 4: Blended Learning with Catlin Tucker Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode! Blended Learning expert, Catlin Tucker converses with me about the why’s and how’s of Blended Learning. Then we play The 5-Minute Game Show Flippin’ Fictional Schools. Our In The Trenches segment features some food for thought from Rabbi Doctor Reb Mimi Feigelson. Then we honor a few teachers in Teacher Shout Outs. More special thanks to Catlin Tucker, Reb Mimi, our announcer, Yossie Frankel and Distant Cousins for our theme song. Our Fauxmercial sponsor is “Blend It” - and speci...2023-09-1040 min
5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEIThe Paradox with Karen CatlinHere Are This Week's Good Vibes:1st Stadium Built for Professional Women’s Sports Team Going Up in Kansas City“Illustrate Change,” an Initiative to Drive Greater Diversity in Medical ImageryAmazon Expands Fertility Benefit to Workers in 50 CountriesA Musical Centering on a Group of Young Adults With Autism Is Heading to Broadway This FallCall to Action:Connect with Toby Mildon on LinkedIn for insightful and intelligent posts, particularly on the subject of accessibility. I find his content enriching and always look forward to learning from him.Read the full blog here.Conn...2023-08-2222 min
Living CorporateThe Principles of Effective Allyship (ft. Karen Catlin)Zach sits down with Better Allies founder Karen Catlin to talk about the principles of being a good ally at work.Connect with Karen on LinkedIn.https://bit.ly/45zubTVCheck out the official Better Allies website.https://bit.ly/3KPnSU9Interested in supporting the Living Corporate Kickstarter? Click here!https://bit.ly/43YZE0CKaren suggests checking these links out:50 Potential Privileges in the Workplace - https://betterallies.files.wordpress...2023-08-2255 min
Mothers Who Know#179. "What if you could go to a place with other mothers, for mothers?"In today's episode, we have the privilege of seeing the first half of a group of presenters from the Mothers Who Know retreat that recently took place.
We hope you enjoy Kathy and Catlin's wonderful recaps of their presentations and hope you feel the Spirit we did!
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Want to ask a clinician or therapist a question? You ca...2023-07-2156 min
This New WayBe a Door Opener, Not a Gatekeeper: Inclusivity and Leadership (with Karen Catlin, Leadership Coach)Check out the episode resources here 👉 https://fellow.app/supermanagers/karen-catlin-be-a-door-opener-not-a-gatekeeper-inclusivity-and-leadership/
Curiosity is a management quality.
Good managers are curious about their teams goals, what they are trying to achieve, and they do not make assumptions.
In episode #155, Karen outlines the difference between gatekeepers and door openers and underscores the importance of guiding rather than directing.
Karen Catlin is a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, Google, Intel, Intuit, LinkedIn, and many others.
Tune in to hear all about K...2023-06-2940 min
Heartline: Changemaking in HealthcareMoving Beyond Performative Allyship: Insights from Karen CatlinIn episode 39, Karen Catlin shares practical ways to become a better ally and create systemic change in the workplace. But when faced with a colleague assuming a woman employee wouldn't want a new job requiring travel, how will you respond to avoid making assumptions based on stereotypes and biases? Tune in to find out.In this episode, you will be able to:
Gain valuable insight into creating inclusive environments, embracing all backgrounds and perspectives.
Identify gender biases and work towards fair delegation of duties for staff.
Enhance your understanding of how to support diverse identities through...2023-06-2757 min
Jonni and Maria Go There!The Dark Side of Allyship: Self-Doubt, Gaslighting, & Picking Your BattlesJonni and Maria record live at the Women in Tech Regatta in Seattle on April 27, 2023. Tech can be a tough industry to navigate when you want to be your true self, focus on relationships and not ruthless competition, and truly connect to do great work. But how can we embrace vulnerability to build stronger connections? Where can our self-doubt, false narratives, and internal gaslighting lead us astray from authenticity and doing work that matters? How can we build trust and relationships first to be the best allies we can be, based not on what we THINK we s...2023-06-081h 02
5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEIMicro Inclusion with John EstradaThis Week's Good Vibes:A Navy Ship Named for a Confederate Victory Now Honors a Black Union HeroAlaska Airlines’ First Class Gets Upgrade With Black Sisters’ WineDisability Activists Grace Cover Of British VogueNasdaq Board Diversity Rule Boosted LGBTQ PoliciesBeaches Resorts Grows Program For Guests On The SpectrumThis Week’s Call to Action:If you don’t already get Karen Catlin’s fantastic 5 Ally Actions newsletter each Friday morning, I’d encourage you to subscribe. It’s an excellent summary of bite-sized actions (with concrete examples) that we ALL take to promote inclusion at work.To learn...2023-04-2518 min
Building Better ManagersThriving in the Modern Workplace: How to Build a More Inclusive Culture with Karen CatlinBeing an ally and creating a more inclusive workplace culture is a responsibility for everyone, not just those who work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles. For organizations to get diversity and inclusion right, you need to build a culture that truly embraces difference, where everyone feels valued and heard. Only then can you truly begin to thrive. On our latest podcast, we are joined by Karen Catlin, acclaimed author of “Better Allies” and a recognized expert on diversity, inclusion, and workplace equality. With 25 years of experience as a tech executive, Karen witnessed firsthand the decline in w...2023-04-1138 min
Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightBelonging in Healthcare: The Better Allies Approach to Creating More Inclusive Workplaces Audiobook by Karen CatlinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 674683
Title: Belonging in Healthcare: The Better Allies Approach to Creating More Inclusive Workplaces
Author: Karen Catlin
Narrator: Karen Catlin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:03:44
Language: English
Release date: 03-02-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Science & Technology, Medicine
Summary:
Its become increasingly clear that healthcare workplaces are filled with non-inclusive behavior. People who are underrepresented because of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity, disabilities, and other factors regularly face biases and challenges that hold them back from success. These include everything from harassment, dismissive behavior...2023-03-028h 03
Startup Women PodcastHow To: Be An Emotionally Intelligent Leader with Carolyn Stern and Daisy WrightExpressing our emotions at work is not always easy, but what if paying more attention to our behaviours and emotional needs made us better leaders? Leaders who could hire according to their emotional inventory, operate in a more self aware state and create emotionally in tuned and strong teams that support business growth.
Daisy Wright, who supports folks as they transition in their careers and guides them as they enter leadership roles, discusses how emotions show up at work for first time leaders – providing examples we can all learn from. Carolyn Stern, an emotional intelligence instructor and ex...2023-02-091h 07
Retaining WITEpisode 12: "Best Of" Karen Catlin on Being Better AlliesJordanna and I are taking a break between seasons and wanted to share with you some of our best of episodes from when we first launched. We'll be back in March with new episodes and interviews!
In this inaugural podcast episode, Jossie and Jordanna speak with Karen Catlin, leadership coach and diversity advocate, about her start in the tech industry, the challenges of staying in the tech, and how to be better allies to women and other underrepresented groups.
Other topics include:
Issues around diversity in hiring
The struggles of being the only woman in...2023-02-0332 min
Mindful Social BusinessKaren Catlin on Belonging in HealthcareAs an author and speaker on inclusive workplaces, Karen Catlin saw the need to lend a voice to those underrepresented in the healthcare industry, especially after the last few years in which these workers have given so much to their communities. In her latest book; Belonging in Healthcare: The Better Allies® Approach to Creating More Inclusive Workplaces Karen gives us a practical approach to being a better ally for co-workers to create a more inclusive so everyone can thrive.
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The Workplace Podcast in association with YellowWoodEpisode 67: How to be a Better Ally with Karen CatlinJoin host William Corless for this latest episode featuring an in-depth conversation with Karen Catlin, author of "Better Allies" and a recognized expert on diversity, inclusion, and workplace equality. With 25 years of experience as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen has seen first-hand the decline in women working in tech and is dedicated to making a positive impact on diversity and inclusion.
Join Karen and William as they tackle very relevant and topics in today’s workplace and addressing important issues such as:
➢ The different types of allies and how to be a...2022-12-1553 min
R.O.G. Return on Generosity106. Karen Catlin - Generous Allyship106. Karen Catlin - Generous Allyship
“One of my favorite approaches for giving people feedback on non-inclusive language or other non-inclusive behavior. And that is, seek common ground and then educate.” - Karen Catlin
“Be curious, not furious.” - Karen Catlin
Karen Catlin
Guest Bio:
After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears.
In 20...2022-12-1335 min
Women In ProductEpisode 20: AllyshipBeing an ally is a journey. It takes practice to unlearn biases and to be intentional about advocating for marginalized individuals. Lucky for us, Karen Catlin is here to discuss steps we can take in our own lives to be better allies. Her best advice? Seek common ground and educate.
Learn more about Better Allies here: twitter.com/betterallies
Don’t forget to follow Women In Product Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with a community of 30,000+ women PMs.2022-06-0833 min
Parity PodcastSolutions for a Workplace Welcoming to All, Part 2 of a Conversation with Karen CatlinAfter 25 years as a senior leader in tech, Karen Catlin saw a decline in the numbers of women in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, Karen became an author and coach focusing on helping women navigate the male-dominated tech industry and coaching men to be better allies. In this episode, we discuss hiring for a “culture add” and other tips to create a more inclusive workplace. Subscribe! Time-stamped show notes are below. You can find a transcript of this episode on our webpage (link below). If you would like to learn more about today’s topic: Bette...2022-06-0139 min
Parity PodcastPrivilege, Parity, and Pie: Part 1 of a Conversation with Better Allies Author Karen CatlinAfter 25 years as a senior leader in tech, Karen Catlin saw a decline in the numbers of women in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, Karen became an author and coach focusing on helping women navigate the male-dominated tech industry and coaching men to be better allies. In this episode, Karen gives us 10 tips to be better allies. Subscribe! Time-stamped show notes are below. If you would like to learn more about today’s topic: Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create More Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces Karen Catlin's list of 50 privileges Waking Up W...2022-05-1137 min
On The Map3 - A True Advocate For Inclusive Workspaces with Karen CatlinBeing Of Service Grows A Great BusinessIn this episode of On The Map podcast, your host Lee Caraher talks to Karen Catlin.Karen built software products for 25 years as an executive before she realized there was a sharp decline in the number of women who worked in tech. Reinvigorated, she changed paths with a purpose and now is a leadership coach, highly acclaimed author and speaker, and the author of three books, all on the topic of inclusivity in the workplace. Karen explains that when she had this realization, she wasn’t ori...2022-03-0429 min
Episode – Victor Media GroupMai-Han Harrington: Building Community the Kobe Way
Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.
00:44 -- Introducing the panel
02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations
08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness
13:47...2022-02-2259 minCrummer HourMai-Han Harrington: Building Community the Kobe WayHost Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.00:44 -- Introducing the panel02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness13:47...2022-02-2259 min
Episode – Victor Media GroupAlex Manrique: Champion of DEI
Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.
00:44 -- Introducing the panel
02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations
08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness
13:47...2022-02-1159 minCrummer HourAlex Manrique: Champion of DEIHost Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.00:44 -- Introducing the panel02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness13:47...2022-02-1159 min
Finding BraveHow To Be a Better Ally at Work And Build an Inclusive Culture, with Karen CatlinThank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “When we don’t take action, we become complicit with the status quo, meaning we are ok with how things are, how things are unfolding, and how our culture is. That’s why it’s important to realize that we all have a role to play to stand up, to move from being a bystander of something to an upstander for what we believe is right.” - Karen Catlin Being an ally and building a more inclusive work culture is a job f...2021-12-0245 min
Episode – Victor Media GroupAlex Manrique: Inclusion as a Business Priority
In the 21st century, it is increasingly essential to put a sense of humanity at the center of business decisions. In this interview, Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts, discusses her approach to service through fostering relationships and embracing the differences of others.
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Alex will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to...2021-11-0828 minCrummer ConnectionsAlex Manrique: Inclusion as a Business Priority
In the 21st century, it is increasingly essential to put a sense of humanity at the center of business decisions. In this interview, Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts, discusses her approach to service through fostering relationships and embracing the differences of others.
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Alex will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to...2021-11-0828 min
Legal Grounds | Conversations on Life, Leadership & LawLegal Grounds | Karen CatlinThere’s been plenty of stories recently about how toxic the tech environment has become - whether it’s about politics, gender, or self-image. Now, I’m not a huge ‘social media’ guy and I would be the first to admit I don’t understand the nuances of how this whole game is played. That being said, something needs to change and I’m thankful that people like my guest today for being at the tip of the spear. Karen Catlin was a VP at two of the largest software companies in Silicon Valley. First at Macromedia, a...2021-10-2656 minEverything SpeaksBecoming Better Allies, with Karen CatlinAfter spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears. Today, Karen coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, eBay, Intel, and Intuit, as well as motivated entrepreneurs and individuals. Karen’s coaching offerings include tactics for increasing visibility, being more strategic, managing stakeholders, negotiation, and cultivating ally skills. Her writing on these and related to...2021-10-2135 min
Moments with Martha - with Martha NinoKaren Catlin _ Become Better Allies Today. Author, Speaker, Coach and VP of EngineeringKaren was a VP of Engineering at Adobe (The Photoshop company) and my amazing place of employment. She began the Adobe and Woman at Adobe network. She's since then been on a journey to teach others how to become better inclusive humans and better inclusive allies - one tip at time. She's an author, a speaker and a coach. Learn how to become less bias when hiring, more inclusive in meeting, more confident in you.
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STEMblazers PodcastSTEMblazers: S2E4 Karen Catlin & Emma CatlinIn this episode, we meet a mother-daughter duo, Karen and Emma Caitlin. Karen is an Author, Coach, and Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces at Karen Catlin Consulting and mother to Emma. Emma is a Software Engineer for Pinterest. Karen and Emma each provide their perspective as women in STEM over two generations and Emma shares her thoughts about having a successful mom in STEM and the impact it has made in her life.2021-09-0142 min
Free to Grow in Forestry4. Karen Catlin - Becoming a better allyFree to Grow in Forestry - A podcast working to move #ForestryForward
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast series where our host Kelly Cooper, CEO and Founder of Centre for Social Intelligence speaks with Karen Catlin, Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces, Coach, Speaker and Author. Karen and Kelly discuss how we can become a better ally for underrepresented groups, while also creating inclusive, diverse and engaging work environments.
After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed...2021-08-2734 min
Physics AliveBetter Allies with Karen CatlinShow notes at www.physicsalive.com/ally
Karen Catlin, a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies for members of all underrepresented groups. In her book and through her online presence, Karen shares how to cultivate an environment where coworkers feel welcome, respected, and supported, how to amplify and advocate for others, and how to use more inclusive language. She gives us the tools to be Better Allies and create a culture where everyone can do their best work and th...2021-08-1339 min
Inclusive Growth ShowEveryday Actions to Become Better Ally at WorkIn this interview I spoke to Karen Catlin author, speaker and leadership coach about her book “Better Allies” and everyday actions people can take in the workplace towards being a better ally.Sign up to Karen's weekly newsletter.Send us a messageIf you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we'r...2021-08-1029 min
Presales Podcast by Presales CollectiveLevel Up Your Ally Game w/Karen CatlinOn the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Karen Catlin connect on the topic "Level Up Your Ally Game". Karen, an Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces, talks about why she started a company to promote being a better ally and how we as PreSales professionals can be more inclusive in the workplace. More information on Karen's newsletter and books can be found at betterallies.com 2021-07-0533 min
Front End Happy HourEpisode 129 - Allyship - Inviting everyone to the partyA big way to help make a more inclusive tech industry, we need strong allies. In this episode, we are joined by Better Allies, Karen Catlin, to talk with us about allyship.
Guests:
Karen Catlin - @kecatlin
Panelists:
Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan
Stacy London - @stacylondoner
Shirley Wu - @sxywu
Picks:
Karen Catlin - Genius Series
Ryan Burgess - Inclusion resources
Ryan Burgess - Stream Deck
Stacy London - Being the glue
Stacy London - Foxglove by Tor
Shirley Wu - Ellery Studio
Shirley Wu - Kontinentalist2021-05-2359 min
Future Worlds PodcastBetter Allies: Simple actions, simple challenge"I fervently believe in the potential of startup founders to have an outsize impact in the world, shaping and building our future. However, for that to be positive for everyone, everyone must be positively engaged. Shockingly, in the UK and around the world, less than 3% of venture capital investment goes to female led startups, and in the UK less than 2% goes to those led by people from ethnic minorities. While venture funding is not the only route to building a high impact company, it is the dominant path for tech startups, so the lack of diversity in the funding...2021-03-2557 min
Leading with Empathy & Allyship PodcastUnderstanding Privilege & Using It To Create Change With Karen CatlinIn this episode Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) and Karen Catlin, CEO of Karen Catlin Consulting and author of Better Allies, discuss how we can each build empathy and create positive change for others by first understanding our own privilege.
About Karen
After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. She’s now a leadership coach and acclaimed speaker on inclusive workplaces. Learn more at https://karencatlin.com/
For more about Em...2021-03-0938 min
Leading With Empathy & AllyshipUnderstanding Privilege & Using It To Create Change With Karen CatlinMelinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) talks with Karen Catlin, CEO of Karen Catlin Consulting and author of Better Allies, about how we can each build empathy and create positive change for others by first understanding our own privilege. About KarenAfter spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. She’s now a leadership coach and acclaimed speaker on inclusive workplaces. Karen shares her expertise in...2021-03-0938 min
Greater Than Code224: Better Allies with Karen Catlin02:31 - Karen’s Superpower: The Ability to Simplify Things
Simplifying in a Team Context
05:55 - Better Allies – Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces; Triaging and Curating Research
@BetterAllies
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces (Book)
The Better Allies™ Approach to Hiring (Book)
Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking (Book)
14:15 - Maintaining Anonyminity (at first); Prove It Again Bias
Channeling White Men; Men Listening to Other Men
Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do (Book)
[Podcast] 'Whistling Vivaldi' And Beating Stereotypes
Reduce the influence of unconscious bias w...2021-03-031h 09
Lead to SoarBetter Allyship with Karen Catlin and Michelle RedfernKaren Catlin bio: After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears. Today, Karen is an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She is the author of three books: "Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces," "The Better Allies Approach to Hiring,” and "Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking." “We all need to build our network *before we nee...2021-01-2856 min
The Empathy EdgeKaren Catlin: How to be a Real AllyAllyship at work is how each and every one of us, on an individual level, can support and empower underrepresented groups to ensure everyone can thrive at work - and that only leads to more goodness for the company. Today, author, speaker, and inclusive workplace expert Karen Catlin and I discuss how to be a real ally, what allyship means, and a shocking new way to look at privilege in your life. She shares practical tips on how to be an ally in your everyday interactions, thus creating a more engaged, inclusive workplace. Key Takeaways:2021-01-2132 min
Hardcore Soft Skills PodcastDiversity Awareness: Karen CatlinIn this episode we talked about Diversity and specifically Diversity Awareness. While Diversity may be seem as part of an initiative a company takes on to ensure people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures are treated as equal, diversity is also an individual responsibility. Our guest today, Karen Catlin, is an advocate for inclusive work spaces. After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a Vice President of Engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, she noticed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. therefore, she decided to switch gears. She became a Leadership Coach t...2020-12-1025 min
PeopleFirst! with Morag BarrettBetter Allies with Karen CatlinWelcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Karen Catlin discuss her book, "...2020-12-0633 min
Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsEP. 122 - Coach, author, and speaker Karen CatlinKaren Catlin is a former VP in tech, leadership coach, speaker, author, and advocate for inclusion in the workplace. She also mentors students on their career goals. We talked about her interests in women entering and staying in tech, her public speaking book “Present! a techie’s guide to public speaking”, and her favorite speaking topics.
Learn more about Karen at https://karencatlin.com/.
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The People Impact PodcastAllyship In Many WaysWhen you commit to being an ally at work and want to take meaningful antiracist action, there are various roles you can take on, to fit with who you are, where you are and what you are particularly good at.
We talk about some good examples of this in our new episode:
Recommending Black people and people of colour, actively talking about their expertise and skills. Inviting an investment in the person you’re recommending.
Inviting people to be visible with their knowledge and expertise, creating room on a podium.
Amplifying people’s voices to make sure...2020-10-2827 min