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The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 56: Selling Yourself Without Selling Out: Navigating the Tension Between Self-Promotion and Staying GroundedIn this episode of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins sits down with sales strategist Kelly Hoppesch to unpack the art of selling yourself without feeling fake, pushy, or “salesy.” Whether you’re a CEO, a coach, or simply navigating your career, sales is a skill we all need, even if we don’t think of ourselves as salespeople.Kelly shares her insights on empathy in sales, how to build authentic influence, and why selling is really about connection and clarity, not scripts and pressure. You’ll walk away with actionable ways to position yourself, your ideas, and your v...
2025-08-1138 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 55: How to Really Listen—and Why It Matters in Leadership, Life, and Everyday ConnectionIn this solo episode of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins explores one of the most overlooked leadership superpowers: deep, intentional listening. In a world full of fear, anxiety, and change, most leaders are struggling to hear—and be heard.Drawing from a powerful real-life coaching session, LaTonya introduces two frameworks that will help you lead with empathy and clarity:• P2P (Person-to-Person) Listening• P2B (Person-to-Belonging) ListeningWhether you’re leading a team, navigating personal growth, or building trust, this episode will help you tune in...
2025-07-2815 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 54: Attached or Avoidant? Why Your Patterns Matter in Love, Leadership, and LifeHave you ever wondered why you job hop, overfunction on teams, or struggle with work relationships? The answer might lie below the surface—in your attachment style.In this solo episode, LaTonya Wilkins, award-winning executive coach and author of Leading Below the Surface, breaks down the four attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure) and how they show up at work, in leadership, and in love.You’ll walk away with:A quick self-diagnosis guide to help you identify your styleInsights on how each style impacts your work relationships and...
2025-06-3015 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 53: Staying Ahead of the Curve: How to Upskill with AI and Emerging TechIn this episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins sits down with Mel Milloway—servant leader, learning experience designer, and Co-Founder of This Side Up—to explore how AI and emerging learning technologies are reshaping leadership, learning, and performance.Mel shares how leaders and learning professionals can stay ahead of the curve by upskilling with digital tools, human-centered design, and experimentation. They discuss practical ways to think differently about learning tech, the importance of lifelong curiosity, and how the role of learning teams is shifting in real time.
2025-06-1732 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 52: Create Your Summer of Wellbeing: How to Prioritize Wellbeing and Avoid Burnout This SummerEpisode Summary:Dive into the science and soul of leadership in this inspiring episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast! Host LaTonya Wilkins welcomes Megan Dittman, Co-Founder of Front Goose Wellbeing®, to explore what it really means to lead with wellbeing—and why this summer is the perfect time to reset.Megan brings over 20 years of corporate HR experience and a deep foundation in holistic wellness to this powerful conversation. Together, she and LaTonya explore the burnout epidemic, the shortcomings of traditional leadership models, and how the most resilient leaders today are turning inward.
2025-06-0233 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 51: Redefining Masculinity: Coaching Men of Color to Lead and Live AuthenticallyIn this enlightening dialogue, LaTonya and Austin explore how outdated societal expectations have impacted men’s well-being, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Austin shares his journey from corporate consulting to coaching men of color and explains why spaces like The Man Cave are essential today. The conversation digs into topics like emotional regulation, stonewalling, unconscious beliefs around money and sex, and how redefining masculinity can transform not just men’s lives but our broader communities.All people, regardless of gender, possess both masculine and feminine energy; understanding this dynamic is key to leadership and well-being.Emot...
2025-05-1942 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 50: Inclusion Below the Surface: The Hard Truths and Risks of Abandoning InclusivityDive into the challenging realities of inclusive leadership in this powerful episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast! Host LaTonya Wilkins welcomes psychologist and author Nadia Nagamootoo to discuss her groundbreaking book "Beyond Discomfort: Why Inclusive Leadership is so Hard.Episode Summary:In this thought-provoking conversation, LaTonya and Nadia explore why inclusion goes far beyond traditional DEI frameworks and why abandoning inclusivity poses significant risks to organizations and society. They discuss how inclusive leadership impacts innovation, mental health, and our ability to address global challenges, revealing the psychological barriers that make inclusion difficult but...
2025-05-0538 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 49: Coaching Below the Surface: Coaching Across Differences, Building Safety, and Preparing for the Future of WorkIn this episode, we feature a special webinar recording where LaTonya Wilkins, award-winning executive coach and author, introduces Coaching Below the Surface, an ICF-approved coach training program launching in July 2025. This initiative outlines a fresh approach to coaching, emphasizing connection across differences and creating psychological safety in coaching relationships.In Episode 49, we dive into a comprehensive introduction of Coaching Below the Surface, a groundbreaking ICF-approved coach training program designed to help coaches navigate the complexities of our VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world. LaTonya explores how this program prepares coaches to work effectively across differences, focusing on...
2025-04-2157 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 48: Watching Each Other Grow -- The Long Game of Online ConnectionIn this episode of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins speaks with communications expert Debra Roberts about how her relationship with social media has evolved. Discover Debra's journey from being a private person to embracing social platforms as essential tools for her business growth, and learn valuable insights for navigating your own online presence.What You'll Learn:How to transition from privacy-focused to strategic social media useBalancing personal boundaries with professional visibility onlineThe importance of support systems when building an online presencePractica...
2025-04-0738 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 46: 8 Keys to Developing a Next-Level Leadership MindsetIs your mindset feeling off, but you don't really know why? In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins shares 8 actionable ways to upgrade your leadership mindset and thrive in today's rapidly changing world. She dives into the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, exploring how recognizing triggers and managing emotions can guide decisions and improve relationships.LaTonya also discusses the significance of cultivating a growth mindset and building resilience in the face of uncertainty. By sharing personal stories and practical strategies, she aims to help listeners adapt to change and lead with calm and clarity. Throughout the episode, she...
2025-04-0736 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 47: The Leadership Echo: How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Way You LeadIn this episode of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins speaks with trauma coach Blythe Landry about how trauma affects leadership. Discover how unresolved trauma can lead to authoritarian or avoidant leadership styles and what you can do to create a more supportive and effective work environment.What You'll Learn:How trauma impacts leadership stylesThe difference between avoidant and authoritarian leadershipStrategies for leaders to address their own traumaHow to create a psychologically safe workplaceThe link between childhood trauma, burnout, and imposter syndromeConnect...
2025-03-2441 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 45: Navigating Life's Surprises with Confidence: Stories and Strategies from Change CoachesJoin me, LaTonya Wilkins, on the Leading Below the Surface podcast as I chat with Sabrina Creighton, a Change Coaches Coach partner, about navigating unexpected life changes, including divorce and personal growth. In this episode, we delve into the challenges of dealing with grief, managing transitions, and the importance of community support. We share personal stories, tools, and resources to help you thrive and find resilience, no matter what life throws your way.In this episode, Sabrina and I discuss: Dealing with loss and grief Working through childhood traumas The impact...
2025-02-2452 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 44: Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times -- Three Strategies for GrowthIn this episode, LaTonya Wilkins explores the critical role of resilient leadership in navigating today’s complex workplace. Drawing from personal experiences and research, she shares actionable strategies for cultivating resilience to tackle challenges effectively. Listeners will gain insights into the definition of resilience, its significance in enhancing emotional intelligence and relationships, and the various factors that influence resilience, such as access to resources and community support.Email us at info@changecoaches.ioLearn more about Change Coaches Sign Up for theChange Coaches Community NewsletterWatch the Podcast onYouTube
2025-02-1020 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 43: Strengthening Loose Ties: Rebuilding Community and Social Skills in a Digital WorldIn this enlightening podcast episode, LaTonya Wilkins dives into the critical theme ofbuilding relationships in contemporary society, especially in light of the growing issue of social isolation. LaTonya explores the importance of fostering connections, particularly for individuals in midlife or those transitioning out of college. With recent research highlighting loneliness as an epidemic, especially among younger generations like Gen Z, LaTonya aims to provide actionable strategies for expanding social circles and improving interpersonal skills.00:00:01 - Introduction to Change Coaches00:01:06 - Episode Focus: Building Relationships in Today's Society00:01:39 - Motivation Behind the Episode...
2025-01-2720 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 42: The Caregiving Crisis -- Why Workplaces Must Do MoreJoin LaTonya Wilkins in this enlightening episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast as she explores the crucial role of caregiving in today's society. Featuring expert insights from Kate Washington, author of "Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America," this discussion delves into the evolving terminology surrounding caregiving, the emotional and practical challenges caregivers face, and the importance of support systems in the workplace. Discover innovative strategies for fostering a supportive workplace culture, recognizing diverse family structures, and advocating for inclusive caregiving policies. Whether you're a caregiver or an employer, this episode provides valuable insights to enhance well-being...
2025-01-1336 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 41: Self-Coaching Special Episode: 3 Prompts to Unlock Authenticity, Well-Being, and Your Breakthrough in 2025In this solo episode, host LaTonya Wilkins shares powerful insights and actionable self-coaching prompts to help you unlock personal growth, embrace authenticity, and elevate your mental and emotional well-being. Discover what it truly takes to achieve a breakthrough, how to recognize its impact, and how to set meaningful goals and intentions without compromising your mental health. LaTonya’s practical guidance will inspire you to redefine success on your own terms and pave the way for transformative growth. Grab a pen and paper—you won’t want to miss these insights.Resources from Today’s EpisodeLearn mo...
2024-12-3034 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 40: Somatics for Growth: Building Clarity, Calm, and CommunityIn this episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins welcomes somatic coach Jonathan Gutierrez to explore the transformative power of somatics in personal and professional development. Together, they discuss how body awareness can enhance emotional intelligence, improve interpersonal relationships, and foster healthier communities. Jonathan shares valuable insights on interoception, visualization techniques, and the importance of self-reflection in combating negativity bias. Tune in to learn practical strategies for integrating somatic practices into your coaching, leadership, and everyday life to navigate the challenges of today's changing workplace.Jonathan Faxas Gutierrez (he/him) is a somatic...
2024-12-1743 min
OwlCast: The Leadership & Coaching PodcastAuthoritarian Leadership is it back? with LaTonya WilkinsIn this episode, we about the resurgence of authoritarian leadership styles and their impact on modern organizations. Joining us is LaTonya Wilkins, founder of Change Coaches and author of Leading Below the Surface. LaTonya shares her insights on the dangers of surface-level leadership and advocates for a more inclusive, psychologically safe approach. We discuss how traditional, top-down leadership can stifle innovation and employee engagement, and explore strategies to cultivate authentic connections and foster a culture of belonging. Tune in to learn how embracing a "below the surface" leadership style can transform your organization and lead to sustainable success.
2024-12-0354 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 39: The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance: Maha Abouelenein on Mastering Independence and Thriving in Times of UncertaintyIn this enlightening episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins chats with Maha Abouelenein, bestselling author of Seven Rules of Self-Reliance," as they explore the core principles of self-reliant leadership and how investing in oneself can empower personal and professional growth. Discover actionable strategies for creating value for others, the significance of treating your reputation as currency, and the importance of fostering meaningful connections through a “service-oriented” networking approach. Tune in to learn why self-reliant leadership isn’t selfish but a powerful way to enhance your contributions in both your personal and professional life!Topi...
2024-12-0239 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 38: Embracing Neurodiversity: REAL Relationship Strategies for Leadership and Daily LifeIn this episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Mayer, a certified ADHD coach and advocate for neurodiversity. Together, they explore the importance of understanding neurodiversity and its implications in the workplace. Ryan shares his personal experiences with ADHD and how it has shaped his mission to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals. Listeners will gain insights into effective strategies for accommodating diverse cognitive perspectives, debunk common myths surrounding ADHD, and learn the significance of fostering open dialogues in organizational settings. This episode is a must-listen for leaders...
2024-11-1846 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 37: Navigating Leadership Challenges After the U.S. Election ResultsIn this bonus episode, LaTonya Wilkins shares a few key insights about how to navigate the U.S. Election results as a leader. She focuses on the importance of self-care, resilience, effective communication, taking care of others, and fostering a culture of belonging within teams.Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across Differences-Change Coaches Newsletter-Leading Below the Surface LinkedIn NewsletterConnect with us: Email us at info@changecoaches.ioLearn more about Change Coaches Follow La...
2024-11-1112 min
The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsFrom Groupthink to Group Mind: Encouraging Diverse PerspectivesJoin LaTonya Wilkins in this engaging episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast as she welcomes improv expert Bob Kulhan. With a rich background in comedy and professional development, Bob shares his insights on the transformative power of improvisation in the workplace. Discover how the principles of improv, such as "Yes, and," can foster psychological safety, enhance team collaboration, and encourage innovative thinking. Whether you're a leader or a team member, you'll gain practical tools and exercises to create a more connected and dynamic work environment. Tune in to learn how to embrace change through the art of...
2024-11-0420 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 36: From Groupthink to Group Mind: Encouraging Diverse PerspectivesJoin LaTonya Wilkins in this engaging episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast as she welcomes improv expert Bob Kulhan. With a rich background in comedy and professional development, Bob shares his insights on the transformative power of improvisation in the workplace. Discover how the principles of improv, such as "Yes, and," can foster psychological safety, enhance team collaboration, and encourage innovative thinking. Whether you're a leader or a team member, you'll gain practical tools and exercises to create a more connected and dynamic work environment. Tune in to learn how to embrace change through the art of...
2024-11-0431 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 35: Meandering in the Muck: Finding Your Stride after a Traumatic EventJoin host LaTonya Wilkins in the Leading Below the Surface podcast as she explores the art of 'meandering in the muck'—a transformative approach to navigating personal trauma and adversity in today's ever-changing workplace. With insights drawn from her experience as a coach and author of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya delves into the complexities of vulnerability, courage, and personal growth while offering practical strategies to embrace uncertainty and foster resilience. Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across Differences-Change Coaches NewsletterCo...
2024-10-2120 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 34: Moving Beyond the Feel Good Effect: How to Get the Most out of Your Professional Development Investments with Loren SandersIn this insightful episode of the The Leading Below the Surface Podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins chats with Loren Sanders, author of Empathy is Not a Weakness. Loren shares about her transformative work with empathy as well as providing tips and tricks as you approach conference season; how to strategize, maximize learnings, and the value of building your network. Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across Differences-Change Coaches Newsletter-Connect with Loren on LinkedIn-Loren's Website
2024-09-0920 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 33: The Science of Joy and How to Get More of it in Your Life with Dr. Pamela LardeIn this episode, host LaTonya Wilkins takes a dive deep into the transformative concept of joy with Dr. Pamela Larde! Dr. Pamela Larde is a leading expert on the psychology of joy. She has dedicated her career to exploring the nuances of joy, contrasting it with happiness, and understanding its significance across diverse populations. Together, LaTonya and Dr. Larde explore the profound differences between joy and happiness, uncovering how joy serves as a vital state of being that transcends external circumstances.Dr. Larde shares powerful anecdotes from her research, including the resilience of military veterans and college...
2024-08-2637 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 32: Three Coaching Prompts Your Organization Can Use to Navigate the Upcoming ElectionIn this episode, host LaTonya WilkinsI dives into the complexities of navigating workplace tensions that arise during the U.S. elections. She shares insights on the importance of communication, understanding diverse perspectives, and creating a supportive environment for all employees. Drawing from personal experiences during a recent trip to Europe, LaTonya reflects on historical divisions and the current political climate, equipping leaders with practical coaching prompts to address tensions and promote well-being. In this episode you will take away three coaching prompts that you can use to navigate the upcoming election.Resources from today's...
2024-08-1221 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 31: Why DEI is Here to StayHost, LaTonya Wilkins dives into the enduring relevance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, exploring how recent political events and workplace dynamics have shaped DEI initiatives. She discusses the impact of generational diversity, the importance of equitable practices, and the necessity of reframing DEI discussions to foster understanding and engagement among employees. DEI is not merely a trend; it is a critical component of organizational culture and effectiveness.Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across DifferencesConnect with...
2024-07-2929 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 30: An Update on the State of DEI and the One Year Anniversary of the Pod!In this solo episode, host LaTonya Wilkins celebrates the one year anniversary of The Leading Below the Surface Podcast and showcases the top three episodes from this last year. LaTonya then dives into the updates on the State of DEI and what has shifted. Find out what the new trends are and how to incorporate them into your day-to-day. Resources from today's episode:-Change Coaches Guide to Create Psychological Safe Conversations Across DifferencesConnect with us: Email us at info@changecoaches.ioLearn mo...
2024-07-1521 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 29: How to Smoothly Transition into Your Executive Role with Navid NazemianJoin host, LaTonya Wilkins, as she welcomes guest, Navid Nazemian, author of "Mastering Executive Transitions,". In this insightful episode, Navid shares strategies for overcoming the 40% failure rate of executive appointments within 18 months due to people, culture, and political challenges. Explore the importance of soft skills, the impact of biases like affinity bias, and the crucial role of structured organizational support, including aligning expectations, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and cultural familiarization.Tips from Today's Episode:-Prioritize soft skills and self-awareness to navigate people, culture, and politics challenges during transitions.-Implement structured organizational...
2024-07-0143 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 28: Healing to Lead: Why Healing is Critical for Leadership Effectiveness with Kelly L. CampbellIn this episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins interviews Kelly Campbell on the topic of "Healing to Lead." Kelly shares insights from her book, "Heal to Lead," discussing trauma, consciousness, and regenerative leadership. The conversation delves into personal healing journeys, the importance of radical responsibility, and the power of generative leadership. Kelly also touches on the concept of "The Great Remembering" and the significance of giving and receiving in the healing process.Join LaTonya and Kelly as they explore the transformative power of healing and its impact on leadership. Discover practical tips for those starting...
2024-06-1736 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 27: An Exploration of Queer Superpowers and How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month with Tara RobertsonIn this insightful discussion, host LaTonya Wilkins welcomes queer coach and speaker Tara Robertson as she shares her journey of embracing her identity as a mixed-race, queer woman. She highlights the power of intergenerational LGBTQ+ communities, the resilience born from adversity, and the importance of celebrating queer joy. Tara offers a fresh perspective on allyship, encouraging listeners to focus on "being" rather than checklists. The conversation provides actionable takeaways for living authentically and increasing joy in daily life.Tips from Today's Episode:-Reflect on moments when you felt truly authentic and joyful...
2024-06-0342 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 26: The Future of Organizational Wellbeing with Rebecca Paradiso de SayuIn this episode of The Leading Below the Surface Podcast, LaTonya Wilkins welcomes Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu. Rebecca is the founder of the Institute for Collective Well-being, a non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on activating a sense of well-being within and among people in organizational settings. In our conversation, we explore how organizations can foster collective well-being through relational practices.Tips from Today's Episode:-Ask where people already see glimpses of well-being in the organization, and build on those moments.-When someone shuts down or becomes defensive, pause...
2024-05-2037 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 25: My Mental Health Story and a Three Step Process to Create More Wellness in the WorkplaceIn this candid episode, LaTonya Wilkins, founder of Change Coaches and author of Leading Below the Surface, shares her personal mental health journey and a three-step process to increase mental health in the workplace. Through vulnerable storytelling, she explores significant tramas she has faced in life, and describes how she navigated these experiences through mental health awareness, healing, and expansion. She also discusses how people can reflect on her experiences, encourage storytelling, and apply the three-step process to create more mental health in the workplace.Tips from Today's Episode:-Create Awareness: Create...
2024-05-0628 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 24: How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 2)In this episode of The Leading Below the Surface Podcast, we're diving deep into the concept of psychological safety. Host, LaTonya Wilkins, is joined by an extraordinary guest, Elisa Glick. Dr. Elisa Glick is a DEIB practitioner and thought leader who is passionate about building cultures where everyone can thrive. An award-winning educator and author, Dr. Glick is the first openly gay faculty member specializing in queer studies to be tenured at the University of Missouri, where she is Associate Professor Emerita.Join us as Elisa Glick shares her insights on leveraging vulnerability, active listening, and boundary-setting...
2024-04-2241 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 23: How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 1)LaTonya Wilkins, a renowned executive coach and the host of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, takes us on a deep-dive exploration of psychological safety in the workplace. With a rich background in fostering inclusive environments and her expertise as an executive coach, LaTonya shares invaluable insights on creating spaces where everyone feels safe to express themselves. In this solo episode, she focuses on the foundational aspects of psychological safety, emphasizing its critical role in facilitating open, honest, and productive conversations across differences.Tips from Today's Episode:-Understand what psychological safety and...
2024-04-0825 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 22: Supporting the Trans Community Below the SurfaceHost LaTonya Wilkins welcomes special guest, Rhodes Perry, a celebrated author and influential community builder to the podcast. Rhodes has made significant strides in fostering inclusive environments both in and out of the workplace. With a rich background that includes working in the White House and the Department of Justice, Rhodes has been featured in numerous publications for his groundbreaking work. His best-selling books, "Belonging at Work" and "Imagine Belonging," alongside his creation of the Belonging Circle, showcase his commitment to building communities where everyone feels they belong. In this episode of The Leading Below the Surface Podcast, we...
2024-03-2540 min
Sit with Lexi BFinding Your Life Purpose with Latonya WilkinsAbout Our Guest:
Latonya Wilkins is a renowned change management coach and author known for her expertise in leadership development and creating inclusive work environments. She is the founder of Change Coaches and the writer behind the bestselling book, "Leading Below the Surface." Wilkins' notable career encompasses roles in HR, talent management, and learning and development at Fortune 500 companies, as well as significant contributions at the University of Illinois Geese College of Business where she was recognized for her excellence as an instructor. With features on Fast Company, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Ink magazine, Wilkins...
2024-03-1437 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 21: Exploring What’s Holding Women Back in the WorkplaceEllen Taaffe, a former Fortune 50 senior executive turned board director, professor, leadership coach, and author, joins host, LaTonya Wilkins, on The Leading Below the Surface Podcast. Beyond her corporate achievements, Ellen's impactful work as an author, particularly with her book "The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place," is a vital resource for women navigating the complexities of the workplace. In this conversation, LaTonya and Ellen dissect the challenges and strategies for women's advancement in the workplace. Specifically, they cover the concept of “The Mirrored Door”, how leaders can support women, as well as f...
2024-03-1138 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 20: Reparations: What they are and how to talk about themErin Corine Johnson (also known as The Identity & Belonging Coach) an award-winning artist, creative founder, and international community organizer, joins LaTonya Wilkins this Black History Month on the Leading Below the Surface podcast. In their conversation, LaTonya and Erin explore reparations. In addition to discussing what reparations are, they discuss common misconceptions, and how to overcome these both individually and within organizations. They end with an actionable framework that can be applied in our everyday lives. Tips from Today's Episode:-There are things that you may already be doing to support a reparations mindset.-You don’t have to be a l...
2024-02-2632 min
The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 19: Below the Surface Leadership Lessons from an LGBTQ+ Black MayorWelcome to Season Two of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, where we kick off with a special episode for Black History Month featuring Mayor Bruce Teague, the first Black LGBTQ+ mayor of Iowa City, Iowa. In our conversation, we discuss the challenges of leading a diverse community in today's polarized world, Mayor Teague's approach to navigating difficult conversations and decisions, and the role that empathy, understanding, and open communication play in fostering a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Mayor Teague’s story is a powerful testament to the impact that below the surface leadership can ha...
2024-02-1241 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 18: Three Myths Surrounding Asian-Americans in the Workplace and How to Navigate ThemIn episode 18 of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, host LaTonya Wilkins interviews special guest Amy Yip. Amy shares her experiences as a former corporate professional at companies like Clorox, Booz Allen, and Google, and discusses her decision to leave her job to travel and volunteer in Ghana with her husband. Amy's book, "Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents," is a central topic of discussion. The book explores the relationship between children of immigrants and their parents, particularly within Asian American communities. The podcast also addresses three myths surrounding Asian American immigrants...
2024-01-2930 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 17: Black Women in the Workplace, Claudine Gay, and The Glass CliffHost LaTonya Wilkins discusses the challenges faced by Black women in leadership roles, particularly focusing on the concept of the "glass cliff" and its impact on Dr. Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black woman president. The episode also discusses several other examples of Black women who have been pushed off this cliff after being hired to lead during difficult times (Rosalind Brewer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Nataki Garrett at Oregon Shakespeare Festival) as well as how labeling “the first” can detract from genuine belonging. Finally, LaTonya wraps up with 3 actionable tips to avoid the “glass cliff” in your organization. Tips from Toda...
2024-01-1526 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 16: What it Takes to Create Real Change in Organizations: Three Actionable Tips from an ExpertIn this episode, LaTonya Wilkins welcomes change management expert, Oneka Jefferson-Cornelius. Oneka is a seasoned Talent & Organization Effectiveness Executive with diverse experience in HR, Employee Onboarding, Change Management, Communications, Learning, Talent Management, Mentoring, Leadership Development, and Workforce Transformation. Her expertise leverages over 15 years in internal and management consulting built on deep cross-functional workforce experience within the Financial Services, Contact Center, Utilities, Communication & High Tech, IT, and Food & Beverage industries.Oneka and LaTonya discuss how to approach change management, how to navigate ambiguity, where change fails, and clear steps to address barriers of change from an organizational perspective...
2024-01-0132 min
5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEIMeasuring Up with LaTonya WilkinsThis week's good vibes:Croquet player becomes first out trans woman to win world championshipDiscord Explicitly Bans Misgendering and Deadnaming on Its PlatformEstée Lauder leverages AI and AR to help visually impaired people use cosmetics'Barbie' Movie Adds Unique Accessibility OptionBeck’s New Beer for Older AdultsCall to Action:What is Trauma Intelligence? Check out LaTonya Wilkins' Leading Below the Surface podcast to learn about the intersection of trauma and DEI. LaTonya Wilkins' website: https://changecoaches.io
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2023-12-2017 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 15: Three Coaching Prompts to Close Your Year Out StrongIn this episode, LaTonya Wilkins offers three coaching prompts to close the year strong. She also explores questions we often forget to ask ourselves at the end of the year. The episode wraps with meaningful tips to end 2023 and start 2024 on a positive note.Tips from Today's Episode:-Explore what motivates you.-Avoid extremes and negativity bias. -Start less, continue more. Resources from today's episode:-Leading Below the Surface Accelerator-Leading Below the Surface LinkedIn Newsletter...
2023-12-1828 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 14: What is Trauma Intelligence?In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins dives into the topic: “What is Trauma Intelligence?” with special guest Blythe Landry. Blythe is a dually mastered LCSW/MSW and M.Ed with 20 years of experience helping people around the world recover from trauma, grief, and addictions. She is also a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist, Death Doula, and the creator of Trauma Intelligence Training. Blythe's passion is serving those who are in seemingly insurmountable pain and guiding them to find healing and hope.LaTonya and Blythe talk about trauma dumping, trauma in the workplace, and how to support those dealing with...
2023-12-0430 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 13: How Coaching Can Help You Navigate Today’s TimesIn this episode, LaTonya Wilkins dives into the topic: “What is coaching?” She explores a few other questions that she often hears as well: What are the benefits of coaching? Is coaching too expensive? Why should coaching be a part of your leadership or professional development plan? She ends with tips to integrate coaching into your organization. Tips from Today's Episode:-How to bring managerial coaching into your organization and why it’s important–How to use coaching to reinforce large-scale learning or change-Explore group coaching (over 1:1 coaching...
2023-11-2021 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 12: Emotional Intelligence in ColorIn this episode LaTonya welcomes special guest Farah Harris. Farah Harris is a psychotherapist and workplace belonging and well-being expert dedicated to disrupting unhealthy work environments. She is the founder and CEO of WorkingWell Daily®, a company that approaches workplace belonging and well-being from a psycho-social and emotional intelligence lens. Farah has helped individuals and Fortune 500 companies develop healthier workplaces where employees want to stay and thrive because their leaders and teams have grown in empathy, self-awareness, social awareness, and cultural awareness. Her work has been featured in media and podcast platforms such as Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, H...
2023-11-0635 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 11: How to Support Employees in Times of DistressOn this week’s episode of the Leading Below the Surface podcast, LaTonya discusses the effects of anxiety and trauma in the workplace and outlines some concrete steps leaders can take to support employees through difficult situations. Whether it’s war, pandemics, elections, systemic oppression, or other traumatic world events, the truth is anxiety is at an all time high. How can you support employees through traumatic events? How can you support people in a way where they feel acknowledged and validated regardless of whether you “agree?” These questions and more will be answered in this episode. ...
2023-10-2325 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 10: How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community Beyond Pride MonthIn this episode, LaTonya is joined by Stacey Stevenson (she/they) who is the first Black Chief Executive Officer for Family Equality. LaTonya and Stacey discuss the historical and life saving work they have engaged in. They also share a few unconventional ways, beyond “allyship,” in which people can support the LGBTQ+ community.A bit more about Stacey:A powerful speaker and motivator, Stacey regularly shares their experiences growing up LGBTQ+ in the rural South, being pulled out of the closet, and navigating life as a Black queer parent.Stacey’s advocacy has helped...
2023-10-0933 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 9: Is Psychological Safety Overrated?Six Sigma Black Belts, quiet quitting, core competencies, and industry best practices – all of these are business fads that made us cringe, and, ultimately didn't stick around. Will psychological safety be the next big fad or is it here to stay? In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins explores this exact question. She also discusses what psychological safety is, what it is not, and why it is here to stay. Tips from Today's Episode:-Belonging is here to stay-Equity is here to stay-Coaching is here to stay...
2023-09-2523 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 8: How to Hire and Retain a Diverse WorkplaceLaTonya welcomes a special guest, José Torres-Don, Executive Vice President of Organizational Development, People and Culture of MissionWired. In this episode, LaTonya and José discuss the following: how to hire and retain a diverse workplace, how to scale DEIB hiring, and how to double (or triple) your organization’s size without losing track of diversity.Tips from Today's Episode:-When recruiting, carefully review your postings and reference language to ensure inclusivity-Be more mindful when checking references of historically marginalized groups during the hiring process-Centralize the recruitment proc...
2023-09-1130 min
HR unConfidentialLeadership TrendsGina and Turiya are joined by LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of Change Coaches, to discuss LaTonya's recent article about trends shaping the future workplace and how leaders can measure up. Listen to hear LaTonya's thoughts on the top three trends that leaders need to be aware of, how leaders can evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce, and the role HR professionals can play to support leaders and their organization on this journey. References: LinkedIn Article Change Coaches Web Site LaTonya's book Please share with us! Facebook...
2023-09-0558 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 7: What to Do if Your Clients Don't Share Your DEIB ValuesWhat happens when you have clients that don't share your DEIB values? When should you take on a new client (or role) and when should you walk away? In this episode, LaTonya will candidly explore these exact topics. She will also discuss how buycotts, boycotts, and microaggressions affect these dilemmas. Inspired by real client challenges, you won’t want to miss this episode!Tips from Today's Episode:-Develop a client code of conduct and bill of rights-Train leaders on having difficult conversations-Have a more thorough client screening processResources from today's episode:-Qualtrics Study-Goya Boycott Art...
2023-08-2816 min
Social Responsibility at WorkFour Culture and Leadership Trends Derailing Your DEIB Efforts with Raymond Achille & LaTonya Wilkins, PCCIn this thought-provoking episode, join us as we bring together Raymond (Recovery Ray) Achille, Angela R. Howard, an accomplished CEO, and LaTonya Wilkins, the visionary Founder of Change Coaches and author of "Leading Below the Surface." Together, they delve into the current state of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) through a profound lens of culture and leadership.
In this engaging session, Angela and LaTonya dissect the intricate fabric of DEIB, sharing four prominent trends that are shaping the landscape today. From Angela's perspective, they explore the myth that success necessitates constant addition, unveiling the lack of...
2023-08-1634 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 6: Sobriety in the Workplace: The Diversity that's Often ForgottenToday we welcome our special guest Khadi Oluwatoyin and we discuss an important but not widely discussed topic: sobriety in the workplace. Khadi shares her personal journey and how she founded The Sober Black Girls Club, a global community that helps black women with a common goal, to stay sober. LaTonya and Khadi talk about awareness and ways to ensure you are building an inclusive and psychologically safe environment for a diversity that is often forgotten. Tips from Today's Episode-Provide non-alcoholic beverage options at work functions where alcohol is present
2023-08-1421 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 5: The State of DEIWhat is the current state of DEI today? In this episode, LaTonya dives into three bleak statistics, and three hopeful statistics around DEI while exploring how Affirmative Action plays a role. She also discusses how belonging and psychological safety come into play. The episode ends with a few tips on how to navigate the shifts in the DEI industry, and things you can do today to maintain it as a primary organizational focus.3 Tips from Today's Episode:-This is nothing new; embrace what is going on, and speak up to drive change.
2023-07-3119 min
Courageous Conversations by Erickson Coaching InternationalEpisode 3: Leading People Who Are Different From YouTune in to Episode 3 of the Courageous Conversations podcast, brought to you by Erickson Coaching International
Episode 3: Leading People Who Are Different From You 🎙️
How can leaders build psychologically safe relationships with their teams across differences? Today's teams are multicultural, multinational, diverse and nuanced. How do leaders go beyond 'saying and doing' the right things to truly lead and coach below the surface?
Leadership expert, author and keynote speaker, LaTonya Wilkins joins our panel to share her insight into the world of diverse teams. Wilkins has coached leade...
2023-07-2009 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 4: Life after Affirmative Action according to a Higher Education DEI LeaderThis episode dives into the DEI Backlash since post 2020 and how things have shifted, most recently in light of the Supreme Court of the United States of America’s decision to overturn Affirmative Action. Our special guest, Denise Lewin Loyd, talks about DEI within higher education in addition to steps organizations can take to promote DEI.Denise Lewin Loyd is associate dean for equity, an associate professor of business administration, and a Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She joined the University of Illinois faculty in 2013, and her research focuses on groups an...
2023-07-1732 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 3: My Thoughts on the Affirmative Action Decision and How it Affects UsIn this episode, LaTonya discusses the recent Supreme Court decision from both a personal and professional perspective. She also evaluates the impact of Affirmative Action throughout the years and provides perspective on how to move forward in your organization without race as a part of it. 3 Tips from Today's Episode:-Reflection: What does diversity mean for you? What are you trying to do?-Meritocracies are a LIE!-Listen to our next Leading Below the Surface episode focused on Affirmative Action with special guest, Denise Loyd.
2023-07-1121 minThe Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 2: What it Takes to be a Future LeaderAre you a leader who is always trying to stay ahead of today’s and tomorrow’s challenges? What keeps employees most engaged today may surprise you. LaTonya dives into three current trends that impact employee engagement and retention and how to lead below the surface to overcome these challenges.3 Tips from Today's Episode:-Assess psychological safety for you and your team members-Share vulnerably with your team to create psychological safety-Reflect on what has worked and what hasn't worked in your leadership approach
2023-07-1116 min
The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya WilkinsEp 1: Welcome to the Leading Below the Surface Podcast!Are you a leader looking to connect better and build more trust across differences? Do you want to learn more about empathy and psychological safety? Have you read Leading Below the Surface but want more? If so, you are in the right place! In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins explains why she is launching this podcast, introduces REAL leadership, and discusses why you need to subscribe to Leading Below the Surface Podcast.Connect with us: Email us at info@changecoaches.ioLearn more about Change Coaches Follow LaTonya on Li...
2023-07-1006 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Avoid Biased Feedback and Create a Safe, Empowering Culture with LaTonya WilkinsLaTonya Wilkins is a credentialed coach, author of the book Leading Below the Surface, and sought after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences all over the world. She invites us all to do the real work and to get below the surface.I’m delighted LaTonya joined me on The Courage of a Leader podcast to share with us How to Avoid Biased Feedback and Create a Safe, Empowering Culture. You’ll definitely learn from how she thinks and talks about this topic. About the Guest:LaTonya Wilkins is a credentialed coach...
2023-02-2829 min
The Legendary Leaders PodcastLaTonya Wilkins - How to Establish a Sense of Belonging in The Workplace with Do you have a sense of belonging at the workplace? As a leader, are you offering phycological safety for employees to feel a sense of belonging? Belonging means having an accepted seat at the table where you’re valued, heard, and seen. In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have LaTonya Wilkins, the Founder of Change Coaches, a credentialed coach, a sought-after Keynote Speaker, and the Author of Leading Below the Surface book. She works with Executive Leaders and their teams where human connection and cultural change really happen: below the surface. ...
2022-09-1354 min
The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerWhy You Should Lead Below The SurfaceLaTonya Wilkins, Founder of The Change Coaches, Latonya, and her team, build cultures of belonging through customized coaching and consulting services. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has inspired audiences all over the world, and was featured on a list of most inclusive HR influences in 2019. Her book, Leading Below the Surface, features her revolutionary signature concept of 'Below the Surface Leadership.' About creating psychologically safe relationships across differences, and empowering underrepresented employees to feel valued, heard, and engaged. Show Highlights Why LaTonya HATES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? The magic sauce missing from Diversity, E...
2022-09-0731 min
Reimagining Work From WithinExploring Psychological Safety with LaTonya WilkinsThis week, leadership and team coach LaTonya Wilkins joins Within partners Bev Attfield and Jeff Melnyk in an exploration of what it takes to uncover and unleash psychological safety in our teams, how to create inclusivity and belonging for our people, and what's unlocked within an organization when we do.Learn more about Within People and the work we do here.
2022-08-1044 min
Imagine Belonging at WorkBuild Psychologically Safe Relationships with People Who are Different From You with Bestselling Author, LaTonya WilkinsToday’s episode of the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast is a very special encore presentation of a talk that originally aired during last week’s 4th Annual Belonging at Work Summit. The Belonging at Work Summit is an annual event designed for DEI professionals and other inclusive leaders to gather, learn from some of today’s most celebrated DEI & social justice thought leaders, and build community over the course of 5 days so that we can maintain the stamina to keep going in our work. It’s truly an epic learning journey –...
2022-07-2251 min
Mind Your LeadershipCoaching Mindfulness and Leadership with Latonya WilkinsThis week's guest speaker is Latonya Wilkins. Latonya is the author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You. She also works as a Diversity & Inclusion Change Coach. In this episode, Latonya shares what a day in life is like working as a Diversity & Inclusion Change Coach, her coaching services, and her core missions.
2022-07-0528 min
The Action CatalystLeading Below the Surface, with LaTonya Wilkins (Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Bias, Equity)Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins, talks about the value of meandering in the muck, what makes a R.E.A.L. leader, why humans are born to exclude and exclude to belong, overcoming the “terrible 3” biases, and going on your own discovery tour.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching
2022-06-2825 min
Break Your Bullsh*t Box265: Talking Leadership Culture with LaTonya WilkinsToday's guests: LaTonya WilkinsLaTonya Wilkins is the founder of Change Coaches, where she partners with executive leaders and theirteams to build cultures of belonging through one-one-one and team coaching, as well as CultureAcademies, where assessments, customized workshops, and coaching are combined to address clientcultural challenges. LaTonya is also the author of Leading Below The Surface: How To Build Real andPsychologically Safe Relationships With People Who Are Different From You, and is a sought-afterkeynote speaker who has inspired audiences around the...
2022-06-0653 min
The How-to EntrepreneurBuild REAL Relationships IN BUSINESS w/ People Different from You w/ Latonya WilkinsLeading Below the Surface Author and Founder of Change Coaches. Latonya leads a team that specializes in working with executive leaders and their teams where human connection and cultural change really happen... Below the surface. Leading Below the Surface illustrates this vision, taking a radical stance against the "surface-ness" of corporate culture and exploring how highly rewarded behaviors are actually destroying organizations, blocking us all from creating truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures of belonging. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did...
2022-06-0431 min
The Superhumanize PodcastLaTonya Wilkins On Leadership Redefined, Creating Teams That Collaborate With Passion and Purpose and Psychological Safety in the WorkplaceWhat does it take to be a good leader or a great team member? One important aspect of this is the capacity to be able to connect with others, especially those who are different from us.Not only to ensure an optimally functioning organization, but to create teams that collaborate together with a passion and a purpose and to establish psychologically safe environments for individuals, where everyone can feel at ease with making their voice heard and count.And this episode's guest teaches exactly how to make this happen. LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of...
2022-06-0131 min
Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease OverwhelmBuilding Psychologically Safe Relationships with LaTonya WilkinsReal connections within teams can create a culture shift for an entire company. In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins gives you practical ways to lead below the "surface-ness" of traditional corporate culture, and how to build R.E.A.L. relationships with your team. Psychologically safe relationships with people who are different from you are the cornerstone for creating truly innovative, productive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures of belonging.Inspired by organizational culture research, social psychology, and neuroscience frameworks, this episode is a compass for the purpose-driven and forward-thinking leader. It merges true stories from the lived experiences...
2022-05-1352 min
THRIVE: Your Agency ResourceEp 121: How to Lead Below the Surface, with LaTonya WilkinsOn this episode of THRIVE — sponsored by accessiBe — Kelly and LaTonya Wilkins discuss how to lead by building psychologically safe relationships within your agency.LaTonya Wilkins and I cover these points and more:The dominant leadership standards in traditional workplace environments;Toxic and Surface leaders, and how each exhibit and perform;What it means to lead below the surface, based on LaTonya’s 3 pillars;Why showing up and accessing empathy is important as a leader, and how to do so;LaTonya’s vision and how she perceives the changes in the workforce as time goes on.Be sur...
2022-05-0418 min
B.E.S.T Self PodcastLaTonya Wilkins-Creator of Belonging and ValueLaTonya Wilkins, a sought-after keynote speaker and an inspiration to audiences all over the world, joins Brad in this episode of the B.E.S.T. Self Podcast. LaTonya's revolutionary approach to leadership is about creating psychologically safe relationships across differences, empowering underrepresented employees to feel valued, heard, and engaged, and creating cultures of belonging in the workplace.The best investment made today will be the investment in YOU. Your Best Self will never disappoint. If you feel the show is worthy, please feel free to share with those you care about as it encourages othe...
2022-04-2623 min
Building Better BusinessesConnecting, Leading Better, and ThrivingFounder of The Change Coaches and author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You, LaTonya Wilkins specializes in coaching executives on leading “below the surface” to build psychologically safe relationships with their teams across differences. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired audiences all over the world. Through highly customized coaching, culture academies, and human-centered design services, LaTonya and her team work with executives, upwardly mobile professionals, and teams to create cultures of belonging, motivating environments, and amplify the “only ones” at work so they feel...
2022-04-2627 min
Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxThe evidence-based approach to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, with Change Coach LaTonya WilkinsLaTonya Wilkins' team helps clients create cultures of belonging while also amplifying the voices of the underrepresented so that they feel valued and engaged. So how can companies create cultures of belonging? And then if companies aren't committed to DEI, how can employees navigate the corporate environment successfully?LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of The Change Coaches LLC, keynote speaker, and author of the book Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You. She's the president of the True Star Youth Foundation board and was awarded...
2022-04-1946 min
20MinuteLeadersEp776: Latonya Wilkins | Founder, Change Coaches Author, Leading Below the SurfaceFounder of Change Coaches and Author of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins partners with executives, upwardly-mobile professionals, and teams to build cultures of belonging through highly customized coaching and learning experiences. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired audiences around the world. She built her career working in HR, talent management and learning & development at Fortune 500 companies before teaching and taking on progressive leadership roles at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business. LaTonya’s book Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You was...
2022-04-0316 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 352 | How To Build Psychologically Safe Relationships With People Who Are Different From YouPsychological Safety on Project Teams It is likely not a new idea to you that there are so many benefits to our projects and our teams when we foster a culture of psychological safety. The idea of psychological safety is straightforward. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Because of that, I’m always on the lookout for resources that can help us make progress in developing trusting relationships with teams and organizations. In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to LaTonya Wilkins, author of a book entitled Leading Below the Surface: How to B...
2022-03-2941 min
Strategy and Leadership PodcastCreating Belonging & Psychological Safety at Work w/LaTonya Wilkins Ep#161Strategy & Leadership Podcast 161:
LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of Change Coaches, where she provides large scale coaching, speaking and advising services for organizations around culture, leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Before she started coaching and teaching, LaTonya held several positions in the corporate world at companies like JLL, Abbott Labs, AbbVie, & GE.
On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, LaTonya joins us to discuss the value of belonging, creating psychological safety at work, culture fit vs. culture add, & more. #PsychologicalSafety #CultureAdd #PsychologicalSafetyatWork
Be sure to check out LaTonya's book, Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real...
2022-03-2225 min
CultureLab with Aga BajerLaTonya Wilkins - Creating Cultures of BelongingIn many companies, the approach to shaping culture can be quite superficial. Our guest, LaTonya Wilkins, suggests it's time to go "below the surface" and embrace a radically inclusive leadership style. This interview explores her signature REAL leadership system which creates psychologically safe relationships across differences, empowers underrepresented employees to feel valued, heard, and engaged - and creates cultures of belonging in the workplace. To join CultureBrained® go to tinyurl.com/culturebrained To access our free resources and materials on cultivating thriving cultures, click here: https://www.agabajer.com/resources/
2022-03-0946 min
The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns#257 - LaTonya Wilkins, on Real & Psychologically Safe RelationshipsAre you creating real and psychologically safe relationships in your business? In a time where the Great Recession is affecting nearly every industry, it's never been more important than now to invest in your culture.
LaTonya Wilkins joins the podcast as the author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You.
Get your copy via Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Below-Surface-Psychologically-Relationships/dp/1951591844
Want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.
2022-03-0238 min
Partnering Leadership136 Creating A Culture of Belonging by Leading Below the Surface with LaTonya Wilkins | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with LaTonya Wilkins. LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of The Change Coaches. She works with C-suite/executive leaders and their teams where human connection and cultural change happen: below the surface. LaTonya Wilkins is also the author of Leading Below The Surface: How To Build Real and Psychologically Safe Relationships With People Who Are Different From You. In this conversation, LaTonya shares how leaders can become more inclusive by creating cultures of belonging in the workplace. LaTonya Wilkins also shares concrete examples of how leaders can go below the surface...
2022-02-2434 min
Rounding The Bases With Joel GoldbergEp. 715 LATONYA WILKINS | Creating Change by Building Different RelationshipsLaTonya Wilkins is someone whose ambition is to disrupt traditional business culture in order to make a difference. As a queer woman of color in corporate America, she knows first hand that for some companies, the phenomenal culture it boasts is purely superficial. She is the founder of The Change Coaches and global thought leader on corporate culture. Her expertise is so rich that she in fact wrote the best selling book on it, called Leading Below the Surface. Using her lived experience, she now coaches executive management on how to create thriving, deeply inclusive and radically authentic workplace cultures...
2022-02-2138 min
The Today's Leader Podcast377 Below the Surface Leadership - LaTonya WilkinsAnother important conversation today in the diversity and inclusion space. We welcome our leadership expert LaTonya Wilkins, author of the best selling book "Leading Below the Surface"LaTonya developed her signature concept of Below the Surface Leadership based on her own experience climbing the corporate ladder andresearching across disciplines while constantly being the “only one” on her teams. This revolutionary approach to leadership is about creatingpsychologically safe relationships across differences, empowering underrepresented employees to feel valued, heard, and engaged, and creating cultures of belonging in the workplace.==========================================================LaTonya can...
2022-02-1637 min
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 213: Coaching Below the Surface: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with LaTonya WilkinsDr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews LaTonya Wilkins on how to become more inclusive. How do we truly create cultures of belonging in our workplace? What are organizations getting wrong when taking on diversity, equity, and inclusion? How do you distinguish between diversity, equity, and inclusion? What recommendations do you give leaders to be more inclusive? Why were we all born to exclude? What are the three biases that are destroying our relationships at the workplace? LaTonya Wilkins Founder of The Change Coaches and Author of Leading Below the Surface, LaTonya Wilkins partners with executives, upwardly...
2022-02-0117 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 241: Leading Below the Surface with LaTonya WilkinsAbout LaTonya
Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins partners with executives, upwardly mobile professionals, and teams to build cultures of belonging through highly customized coaching and consulting services. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired audiences all over the world. She built her career working in HR, talent management and learning & development at Fortune 500 companies before teaching and taking on progressive leadership roles at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business. LaTonya is currently the President of the True Star Youth Foundation board. She gained industry recognition when she was featured on the peer-nominated list of mo...
2021-12-2239 min
IDEAS+LEADERS66. How to Take Diversity and Inclusion to an Advanced Level - LaTonya WilkinsIn the episode 66 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with LaTonya Wilkins about how to build the culture of belonging and how to take diversity and inclusion to an advanced level.
Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins partners with executives, upwardly mobile professionals, and teams to build cultures of belonging through highly customized coaching and consulting services. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired audiences all over the world. She built her career working in HR, talent management and learning & development at Fortune 500 companies before teaching and taking on progressive leadership roles at...
2021-12-0628 min
People at WorkWhat we need for next level DEI with LaTonya WilkinsRemember the black squares on Instagram showing support of Black Lives Matter? What action took hold after companies proclaimed to care about DEI in the workplace? Even though awareness has likely increased, meaningful change is in short supply.
That’s what’s driving LaTonya Wilkins to get below the surface with leaders. Leaders have a critical role to play in shifting workplaces (and society at large) towards deeper inclusion and caring about diversity. Unless we get to the core of change, we’ll see little progress for DEI.
LaTonya chats to me about why we should...
2021-11-1534 min
The IntersectionThe Role of Leaders in Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces“There are three factors to below the surface leadership,” LaTonya shares. “There’s REAL leadership, which is relatable, equitable, aware, and loyal; empathetic leadership; and psychologically safe relationships.”LaTonya Wilkins is a leadership, executive, and team coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Change Coaches. She is passionate about influencing real change in the workplace. LaTonya is the author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships With People Who are Different from You, which is the number one bestselling new release in management science. In this week’s show, she talks about the characteristics of good, effe...
2021-10-2037 min
The SHE x SHINES Podcast081. Should you share your personal values in your business? with LaTonya Wilkins, Founder and CEO of The Change Coaches and Author of Leading Below the SurfaceHave you ever felt stuck in a job that didn’t feel like a supportive environment? Maybe you’ve found yourself in a leadership position struggling to create a true sense of community with your staff? Or, like a majority of brands over the last year, you can't figure out how to combine your personal values with your business?
We gotchu, boo!
You’re going to love this conversation with LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of The Change Coaches and author of Leading Below the Surface. LaTonya gives us an intro to her amazing book, and shares some major points on how...
2021-10-1835 min
Run it Like a GirlRun it like a girl with LaTonya Wilkins, author, speaker and coach, Season 4, Episode 3LaTonya Wilkins is an author, speaker and the founder of The Change Coaches, an organization that works with corporate leaders and their teams to create cultures of belonging in their workplaces.On this episode of Run It Like a Girl, LaTonya talks about her book, Leading Below the Surface, and she outlines the three biases of the workplaces, including confirmation bias.LaTonya also talks to us about the effects of the pandemic on the workplace. And she disspells some false narratives, including the belief that most people now want to work remotely from home.
2021-10-0727 min
Choose UnstoppableHow Being Ostracized Inspired A Business Of Inclusivity & Belonging W/LaTonya WilkinsLaTonya Wilkins is the founder of 'The Change Coaches' and she works with upwardly mobile professionals and teams to build cultures of belonging through highly customized coaching and consulting services.She developed her signature concept of "below the surface leadership" based on her own experience climbing the corporate ladder and researching across disciplines while constantly being the "only one" on her teams.You can learn more about LaTonya and her work here:Website: www.latonyawilkins.com
2021-09-2831 min
Rebel Leader with a Heart#61 The big mistakes when building a culture of belonging with LaTonya WilkinsEver feel like you don’t belong at work? As if you were different from your colleagues? LaTonya Wilkins - an executive, and team coach - helps organizations create cultures of belonging. She will explain how companies can create a belonging culture, which mistakes they make when starting it, and what you can do instead to accept everyone’s uniqueness. Tune in to find out!RELEVANT LINKS:Our 2-part webinars | Septemberhttps://www.qileader.com/events/LaTonya Wilkins | Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyawilki...
2021-09-1337 min