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2024-03-2045 minConverging Conversations03-02: Turning the Tables w/ Oneka J. CorneliusThis episode sees the tables "flipped" on Oneka J. Cornelius, the host of Converging Conversations.
Hosted by Susan Edwards, this session sees Susan explore all the questions in a session that explores Oneka J. Cornelius, her experiences, career and teachable moments through the lens of her personal and career journey.
2024-02-281h 03
The 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 minConverging Conversations03 - 01 - Owning Your Career Journey with Earlette FryeEvery topic, every conversation and every guest leave huge impacts on me. First because…they are some of the most
impactful, creative and intelligent people inside (and outside) of my tribe.
Second, because #EveryStoryMatters.
This season we kick off with a guest who has such a powerful story to share. Earllette Frye, is a game changer. She always has been…and always will be.
It was my honor to learn how this phenomenal woman came into her greatness.
I'm honored that she shared it with me…and YOU.
2023-11-0844 minConverging ConversationsEpisode 08-2023: Exploring Authentic LeadershipEarlier this summer, I had the honor of meeting Daron Moore, an amazing Org Development and Learning Executive, while serving on a panel of The Learning Exchange Conference, hosted by the Black in L&D Community.
Daron was our panel moderator, and from our first conversation...we knew our conversation would require more time and opportunity to dig in and listen to one another's stories.
Daron is a strategist, mobilizer, and change catalyst
devoted to personalizing growth through the employee experience with over 15 years helping bridge the gap between organizations and the organisms that make
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2023-08-0953 minConverging ConversationsEpisode 07-2023: Exploring the Impact of Code-Switching and the WorkplaceEpisode #7 has blown doors open for me, in more ways than I probably express here without writing an essay. LOL
One of the most critical reasons for launching the #ConvergingConversations podcast was to explore topics that are compelling, intriguing and to give space and voice to the stories of others. Story is how we make sense of ourselves in the world, our communities and more…
In this episode, we dig into the concept of #CodeSwitching, and how people are impacted by it.
We explore it through the sp...
2023-05-171h 20Converging ConversationsEpisode 06-2023: Exploring the Evolution of Change Management...A Practitioner's PerspectiveThe world of #ChangeManagementProfessionals is big…but, also a small town. Many of us know each other, know of one another, and many of us…have had the honor of working together. So, today's episode is a labor of love.
Dare I say, this isn't an episode…it's a #Masterclass. And, we've already agreed to unpack several of these dimensions individually in the (near) future in future episodes. (Yay!)
Our Guests, are the Leadership Team of the Association of Change Management Professionals, Atlanta Chapter Leadership Team.
Marisa Mill...
2023-04-191h 31
HR unConfidentialAssessments: Tool vs. WeaponGina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizational Development expert and the founder of Convergence Solutions. They discuss the world of assessments in the workplace and the various ways they are used from recruitment to leadership development and team effectivness. They also discuss how they might be misused, how HR professionals can influence proper use, and the importance of after-care for those on the receiving end of assessment results. You don't want to miss this conversation!!! Check out Convergence Solutions to learn more about Oneka and how you can work with her. Click here t...
2023-04-181h 12Converging ConversationsEpisode 05-2023: Exploring the Military Experience - A Soldier's Story (of Healing)This week's episode pulls back the layers of the life of a #MiltaryVeteran, who continues to serve, continues to grow, and continues to tell not just #HerStory…but A #SoldiersStory, and the help, support, and grace our military needs from the communities and organizations they come home to.
My guest, Crystal Ellington is a POWERHOUSE. Crystal is a dynamic, agile storyteller, who is passionate about speaking up for those who have historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded, and institutionally oppressed. She leverages her service to her country to ensure that those that have served, and those stil...
2023-04-0541 minConverging ConversationsEpisode 04-2023: Exploring Asian-American Identity in Today's Multi-Cultural WorldEach of us bring a unique perspective to the tapestry of the world, the families we create, the lives we live and the workplaces we share with others.
Listen in along with my guests Ila Gandhi and My Luu, offer and share their beautiful journeys that are both unique, honest and full of life. Both of them have been able to bring their unique perspectives, upbringing and cultural nuances to the work they do, and it continues to shape their passion for social justice.
Join us as they share the beauty that is their Asian id...
2023-03-2054 minConverging ConversationsEpisode 03-2023: Exploring Diversity Through the Disabled Community: A Mother's StoryWe continue to live in a world where the workplace is evolving and changing, hopefully for the better.
Today we explore the impact of the workplace on those in the Disabled Community, and how the Future of Work has the ability to impact (and improve) how people with different needs are able to contribute and be productive. We are joined by Maryann DeJesus, who shares her journey as a Latina Executive, Mother and Advocate in the disabled community, looking for ways to design and build inclusive solutions for all.
2023-03-0738 minConverging ConversationsEpisode 02-2023: Exploring Conversations in Black & White (Men's Edition)While there is so much that makes us unique, and worthy of celebration...there's also so much that makes us the same...that is also worthy of acknowledgment.
There are so many misconceptions and assumptions we place on who we think others are, and how they live their lives. We often sum people up by what we see, and what we THINK we know. But, we don't and can't know someone else's story…until we invite them into a safe and sacred space…so they can share themselves with us, in their own words…on their own terms...
2023-02-151h 07Converging ConversationsEpisode 01-2023: Exploring the Reimagining of Africa (The HR Edition)The world of HR is evolving before our eyes. It has never been more evident than on the African Continent, with the world's youngest, smartest, highly skilled and most educated workforces across the globe!
We spend time with our guests May Macaria and Cynthia Chirinda, who share their stories, their passion for Africa, their work and so much more.
It is the epitome of #Utu, the Swahili concept for humanity and moral goodness…asserting values like kindness, gratitude, trust, respect, responsibility, self-love, and empathy.
And also #Ubuntu, the capacity in African culture to expre...
2023-02-0257 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #5: Exploring the Impact of Healthcare...The Evolution of Community Healthcare in Black and Brown Communities...A Unique PerspectiveToday's episode explores the impact Community Healthcare has played on the black and brown community, with our guest Keshee D. Smith, the CEO of the Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. Keshee shares her journey from new professional to Motherhood, to CEO to Community Leader and Advocate in today's conversation about what it looks like to lead, serve and care the community that created her.
2022-11-0947 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #4: Exploring Mentorship...Uncensored - Finding, Building and Nurturing RelationshipsToday's episode explores the role that Mentorship has played for our guest, Adam C. Jones as he shares what his mentoring relationship and journey has been like as part of his career and life. Adam, is a mentor of Oneka's and they get to have an unfiltered conversation about how the experience has changed them both over their years-long relationship.
2022-09-2240 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #3: Exploring The Impact of Mental Health, Wellness and Care on Workplace CultureToday's episode explores the transparent mental health journeys of Antoinette Bunkley and Sarah Waylett, as they share the impact their work and life experiences converged and created ways for others to share, heal and be their full, human selves in the workplace.
2022-09-0936 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #2: Exploring The World Of A Reimagined Africa_AudioToday's episode explores the amazing work of Jean Adero, Africa's Life Coach, as she shares with us how her personal and professional worlds have converged through her vision, and experience of a Reimaged Africa, giving space and voice to the lives of those she serves.
2022-08-1231 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #2: Exploring The World Of A Reimagined Africa_VideoToday's episode explores the amazing work of Jean Adero, Africa's Life Coach, as she shares with us how her personal and professional worlds have converged through her vision, and experience of a Reimaged Africa, giving space and voice to the lives of those she serves.
2022-08-1231 minConverging ConversationsEpisode #1: Exploring the Intersection Between Diversity, Disability and LearningToday's episodes gives us a glimpse into the world of Jessica Pelasky, an amazing learning leader, who leverages her life and professional experiences living with a disability, to make the world better for others living with disabilities, and those they share their lives, work and communities with.
2022-08-0523 min
Social Responsibility at WorkHR vs RacismGuests and Titles:
Nicole Dessain, Chief Experience Officer at Talent.Imperative, Inc.
Oneka Cornelius, Executive Director and Founder at Convergence Solutions, LLC.
Kendra C. Jackson, Group Director, Internal Communications & Change Management at Real Chemistry
Description:
Nicole, Oneka and Kendra, all co-founders of HR vs. Racism joined me on this heart-felt episode that’s near and dear to my heart. We talk about the community they built to help create safe spaces for processing the complex topic of racism through the 3 C framework - Building Competence, Confidence and Courage. We explore the HR vs Racism origin story and how the team has cre...
2021-07-2842 minHR unConfidentialHR vs. RacismGina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, Nicole Dessain, and Kendra Jackson, the founders and leaders of HR vs. Racism, a community that aims to create a space for HR professionals to heal, become courageous allies, and learn how to design equitable workplaces. You don't want to miss this insightful and vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and combined commitment to reshape HR. Learn more about the HR vs. Racism community and join by visiting www.hrvsracism.org See below for other resources mentioned in the episode: Josh Bersin Elevating Equity Study ...
2021-04-151h 11
The First Play w/ Matt StoneOneka Cornelius: On the role of grace in leading ourselves and others through times of fear and change[Note: There is a slight humming sound during the beginning of the conversation, which thankfully is gone after the 3 minute mark.] Atlanta-based consultant Oneka Cornelius was born and raised in New York, where her business education started at the young age of 16 helping to run a small business. By age 19, she was working on Wall Street processing yen trades for the Industrial Bank of Japan. Oneka has gone on to become one of the most experienced and talented change management consultants on the East Coast, with a journey that has i...
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