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Facilitating on PurposeFacilitators as Conscious Leaders with Chanchal GargIn this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Chanchal Garg about what it means to facilitate as a conscious leader and how truth-telling, vulnerability, and intention shape the way we work with groups. Beth and Chanchal also talk about: How inner safety and self-soothing help facilitators take interpersonal risks Why truth-telling is a leadership act and a personal practice The balance between vulnerability and influence in group settings How narratives from childhood shape how we lead The power of naming what's happening in the room Engage with Chanchal Garg Website: https://chanchalgarg.com...
2026-01-1448 min
Nine To Thrive HRThe Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne WertheimIn this must listen episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle explores the power of inclusive language with linguistic anthropologist Dr. Suzanne Wertheim. Together, they dive into the hidden biases within everyday speech, the impact of language in workplace culture, and practical strategies for HR professionals to foster more inclusive communication. Dr. Wertheim shares insights from her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide, shedding light on how small language shifts can lead to big changes in employee experience and organizational success. Tune in for a mind-opening conversation on creating a more respectful and inclusive workplace!
2025-02-1732 min
Historical SnapshotsSuzanne LenglenSummary: Snapshot biography of French tennis legend Suzanne Lenglen, who captivated the world with her victories and style.The numbers are astounding. 250 championships won. Three Olympic medals, six Wimbledon and six French Championship titles. Over her remarkable career, Suzanne Lenglen recorded 341 victories and only seven defeats - a staggering win percentage of 98%.But Suzanne didn't just win; she did so with flair. One could even say that she was a diva. Charismatic and charming, she was known to arrive for her matches dressed in a full-length fur coat and wearing bright red lipstick. Her attire...
2024-12-0402 min
Facilitating on PurposeCreating the Habit of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne WertheimIn this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They explore how facilitators and educators can develop the habit of using inclusive language and why it's critical to their work. Suzanne shares practical strategies for identifying problematic language, addressing resistance, and shifting perspectives to create more inclusive learning environments. Beth and Suzanne also talk about: How facilitators can invite feedback to improve their language use The importance of optimizing language for inclusivity and avoiding erasure How to address resistance to inclusive language in a productive, respectful...
2024-10-2359 min
Lead To Succeed#129 Why Leaders Must Rethink Their Language with Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D.An important and thought-provoking episode with Dr Suzanne Wertheim to discover how your leadership language might be negatively impacting you and the business.
Suzanne explains why being intentional with the language leaders use is crucial. Yet despite good intentions leadership language is often misaligned and causes problems in the workplace.
If you're a leader or managing a team this episode is a must listen to ensure your words encourage clarity, inclusivity, and positive engagement within your team.
Suzanne highlights that whilst good intentions guide our actions, it's crucial to reflect on whether our language is in alignment, otherwise our...
2024-10-0136 min
Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AIInclusive Language in Technology: Designing for All Users E159Have you ever considered how the language we use might be outdated and full of hidden biases? I explore the topic of inclusive language with Dr Suzanne Wertheim, a former professor of linguistics and linguistic anthropology, who now consults on inclusive language in the workplace. This article distils the key ideas we explored in this episode.Inclusive language isn’t just a passing trend—it’s essential for fostering collaboration, respect, and innovation, particularly in the tech world. As someone who’s seen countless examples of how communication impacts relationships and results, I can tell you that outdated...
2024-10-0141 min
HR Data LabsSuzanne Wertheim, PhD - Why Inclusive Language is Strategic and Effective in BusinessSend us a textSummary:Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. is a researcher, consultant, and educator of strategic and effective language in business. She’s talked at conferences, annual events, and leadership summits about the why’s, the how’s, and the power of adopting inclusive language. She’s also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. In this episode, Suzanne talks about addressing fears surrounding poor communication; how context affects what might be considered acceptable (or offensive) language; and how we can strive for inclusive language without falling victim to politically-motivated narratives.
2024-09-1250 minHR Data LabsSuzanne Wertheim, PhD - Why Inclusive Language is Strategic and Effective in BusinessSend us a textSummary:Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. is a researcher, consultant, and educator of strategic and effective language in business. She’s talked at conferences, annual events, and leadership summits about the why’s, the how’s, and the power of adopting inclusive language. She’s also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. In this episode, Suzanne talks about addressing fears surrounding poor communication; how context affects what might be considered acceptable (or offensive) language; and how we can strive for inclusive language without falling victim to politically-motivated narratives.
2024-09-1250 min
Branding Room Only with Paula T. EdgarHow Inclusive Language Skills Impact Your Brand with Dr. Suzanne WertheimA single word can carry a lot of weight. In an increasingly diverse world, we need experts like Dr. Suzanne Wertheim who know how to navigate inclusive language in ways that can promote connections and get past resistance. Suzanne is a linguistic anthropologist and author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide, which outlines six principles to help you avoid painful and sometimes costly communication mistakes. She emphasizes the role of science-based approaches by applying linguistic anthropology to modern, real-world communication problems.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll hear about the sig...
2024-07-2358 min
The Widest Net050: The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim"Inclusive language is language that is good at creating, building, deepening relationships, because it makes people feel seen, heard and valued, and it builds trust." ~ Dr. Suzanne Wertheim In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by distinguished linguistics expert, Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. Having obtained her doctoral degree from Berkeley, she transitioned from academia to establish Worthwhile Research and Consulting, leveraging her expertise in linguistic anthropology to address bias in workplace settings. Her comprehensive experience culminated in the publication of her book, "The Inclusive Language Field Guide", a testament to her d...
2024-07-0350 min
Transform Your WorkplaceEvolving with Language - Insights on Inclusive CommunicationListen in on a thought-provoking episode of Transform Your Workplace, where host Brandon Laws sits down with linguistic anthropologist Dr. Suzanne Wertheim to discuss insights from her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. To foster respectful communication, she teaches us that context is key and offers guiding principles rather than rigid lists. Dr. Wertheim's insights give listeners practical tools to avoid painful mistakes and engage in meaningful conversations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to communicate more effectively in our ever-changing world. TAKEAWAYS Language is constantly changing, and it's important to st...
2024-06-2539 min
On Record PRUsing Inclusive Language to Build Better Relationships In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim to discuss how using inclusive language can build trust and strengthen relationships with co-workers, friends, and family. Learn More Suzanne Wertheim, PhD is a national expert on inclusive language and an international keynote speaker with more than two decades of experience researching and speaking about inclusive language. Her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully (Berrett-Koehler), offers 6 common-sense principles to guide all kinds of communication with all kinds of people.
2024-05-2825 min
Frictionless Growth Marketing108. A framework for inclusive communications with Dr. Suzanne WertheimCommunication is a core part of marketing. And yet it feels like so many brands struggle with communicating in a manner that is both inclusive and authentic. As a result, a lot of times brands struggle with communicating in a manner that doesn't turn people off or push people away that they would prefer to draw closer.In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, a linguist, inclusive language expert, and author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. During our chat, we cover a framework for using inclusive language that gives you the confidence you...
2024-04-2535 minFrictionless Growth Marketing107. How changes to the 2030 U.S. Census impacts your brand todayMajor changes are coming to the 2030 Census in the U.S. And even though we're a few years away from those changes taking effect, the implications for brands start now. In this episode, I walk you through the changes the U.S. government recently announced for the Census, why the changes were made, and how they impact your brand.Get the Inclusion & Marketing NewsletterU.S. Census Changes Just ApprovedSample 2030 U.S. Census QuestionnaireSuzanne WertheimSightsSet Consulting - Renita Bryant
2024-04-1830 min
Living CorporateIncluding You : Inclusive Language (ft. Dr. Suzanne Wertheim)Amy C. Waninger welcomes Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, the CEO of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, to the Including You podcast this week to chat about inclusive language.Connect with Dr. Wertheim on LinkedIn.Including You is brought to you by Lead at Any Level. Learn more about them on their website.
2024-03-1540 min
How to Train a Happy MindCompassionate Speech with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim #150Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. An academic for many years, she now specializes in analyzing and addressing bias at work, helping companies like Google and Reddit promote speech that's more inclusive and more connecting. After I read Suzanne's book, I was struck by the parallels between her work and the Buddhist ethical foundation of right speech. In our interview, we talk about embarrassing mistakes we both made in our speech, how to both forcefully and compassionately confront harmful speech, and how to recognize and transform the bias in our own l...
2024-02-2038 min
Communicate Like You Give A DamnThe Power In Language With Dr. Suzanne WertheimIn the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark, is joined by Suzanne Wertheim, national expert on inclusive language, who discusses the power dynamics at play in language and communication. She highlights the softening language used by people in power to protect each other, especially in cases of egregious behavior. Suzanne explores the concept of power, distinguishing between institutional power and social power based on dominant group membership while emphasizing how individuals from multiple elite and dominant groups receive affinity bias. Together, they even delve into the challenges faced by non-dominant groups in workplaces...
2024-01-2338 min
Dear Human Resources:Ep. 078 - Workplace and Interview Language that can Hurt Organizations - Dr. Suzanne WertheimDr. Suzanne Wertheim is a linguistic anthropologist expert with over two decades of experience in the subject of inclusive language. Her recent book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully offers principles to guide all kinds of communication with all kinds of people. In this show, Dr. Wertheim talks about common interview language that causes companies to lose out on potential hires, and on workplace language that can get you canceled.
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
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2024-01-1528 min
After Dinner Leadership068: Inclusive Language...with...Suzanne WertheimIn this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table by Suzanne Wertheim. Simon talks with Suzanne about the power of inclusive language, the masks that we wear and when they are most useful. We also delve into the three leadership lessons that Suzanne wished she learnt earlier.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on...
2023-12-2243 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsRedefining Language for Inclusive Communication with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, PhDSend us a textPrepare to have your perception of language redefined as we journey through a rich discussion with our guest, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, a linguistic anthropologist. Dr. Wertheim, renowned for her deep understanding of the power of language as a social tool, shares enlightening insights from her recently released book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. She draws our attention to the often overlooked aspect of our communication - the underlying meanings we unintentionally encode - and initiates a call to action: pause, evaluate and adapt our words to create respectful and inclusive environments....
2023-12-2043 min
So She Slays PodcastThe Subtle Signals That Unconsciously Shape How You ThinkIn this episode, we unravel the intricate realm of how language quietly shapes women's subconscious, exploring the nuances that often go unnoticed. CEO of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, Suzanne Wertheim Ph. D., guides us through the journey of recognizing the subtle linguistic cues that permeate our thoughts, revealing the invisible threads that weave our self-perceptions and our daily lives.We learn to identify and understand the language patterns that influence our subconscious, paving the way for change and transformation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/so-she-slays-podcast/donations
2023-12-1138 min
The Vocal FriesWerthwhile LanguageSend a textCarrie and Megan talk with Dr Suzanne Wertheim about her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully.pentl'atch named a living languageSupport the showContact us: Threads us @vocalfriespod Bluesky us @vocalfriespod.bsky.social Email us at vocalfriespod@gmail.com Thanks for listening and keep calm and fry on
2023-12-1154 min
Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 407 - Dr. Suzanne Wertheim. Inclusive Language in Today's World Wins the Day!The cultural changes we've seen in recent years might make us think that 21st-century etiquette is utterly different than the 20th century’s. Yet the only difference is that when Gen Xers and Baby Boomers were growing up, it was okay to ignore or even ridicule certain groups of people. Etiquette remains the same; what has changed is the acknowledgment and recognition of those whom society used to push to the margins.And at the center of this revolution, just like every human revolution, is language.In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim joins us...
2023-11-2830 min
The Inclusion Bites PodcastThe Power of Words: Creating Inclusive Communication Spaces for All The Power of Words: Creating Inclusive Communication Spaces for All
Unlocking Inclusive Communications explores the complexities of language and offers strategies to promote inclusivity and understanding in our interactions.
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, our host Joanne Lockwood sits down with guest Suzanne Wertheim, a linguistic anthropologist, to delve into the fascinating world of inclusive communications. Together, they uncover the complexities of language, explore the power dynamics inherent in communication, and discuss strategies to create more inclusive and respectful conversations.
Suzanne starts the conversation by shedding light on the...
2023-11-021h 07
Just One QMoving Beyond the Dos and Don’ts of Inclusive Language | Dr. Suzanne WertheimHow can we learn to use inclusive language at work?Most of our language is produced on autopilot – we’re so busy thinking about what we want to get across that we often lose sight of how we’re phrasing it. Dr. Wertheim’s six principles of inclusive language offers a positive framework to help people mindfully and confidently choose inclusive language in any context. Instead of relying on dos and don’ts, Dr. Wertheim asks us to consider the “why” of our choices so that we can adjust as needed and openly discuss our word choices.On this e...
2023-10-1753 min
Linguistics CareercastEpisode #33: Suzanne Wertheim“I had a foot out the door for years – and it was still a total re-evaluation of my life'”
After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, Suzanne Wertheim held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Suzanne has done fieldwork with speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She now runs Worthwhile Research & Consulting, which specializes in ana...
2023-10-101h 14Linguistics CareercastEpisode #33: Suzanne Wertheim“I had a foot out the door for years – and it was still a total re-evaluation of my life'”
After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, Suzanne Wertheim held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Suzanne has done fieldwork with speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She now runs Worthwhile Research & Consulting, which specializes in ana...
2023-10-101h 14
Leveraging Thought LeadershipUsing Inclusive Language to Communicate More Effectively| Dr. Suzanne Wertheim | 523Part of thought leadership is making the invisible, visible. When that happens, it can challenge beliefs and make people uncomfortable and defensive. So, how can you break through feelings, and make change deeply significant to that future? Our guest today is Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, the Founder, and CEO of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, where she uses her expertise to improve hiring, organizational culture, engagement and retention. She is also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully, which is filled with real-world examples and exercise that...
2023-10-0840 min
Communicate Like You Give A DamnUnmasking Language Bias With Dr. Suzanne WertheimIn the next episode of Communicate Like You Give a Damn, host Kim Clark sits down with a true trailblazer in the field of workplace linguistics, Suzanne Wertheim, a national expert on inclusive language and author of the new book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. Together, they have an enlightening conversation surrounding linguistic anthropology, language bias and how it relates to communicating in today’s workplace. Not only do they unpack how to deal with problematic language, but they also explore the evolution of language and understanding how semantics have changed over time, both for the better and worse.
2023-10-0332 min
Lead to SoarThe Inclusive Language Field Guide - Part II - an interview with Dr. Suzanne WertheimMel Interviews Author Suzanne Wertheim - the Inclusive Language Field Guide. In today’s fast-moving and combative culture, language can feel like a minefield. Terms around gender, disability, race, sexuality and more are constantly evolving.Words that used to be acceptable can now get you “cancelled.” People are afraid of making embarrassing mistakes. Or sounding outdated or out of touch. Or not being as respectful as they intended.But it’s not as complicated as it might seem. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim offers six easy-to-understand principles to guide any communication—written or spoken—with anyone...
2023-09-2534 minLead to SoarThe Inclusive Language Field Guide - Part I - an interview with Dr. Suzanne WertheimMel Interviews Author Suzanne Wertheim - the Inclusive Language Field Guide. In today’s fast-moving and combative culture, language can feel like a minefield. Terms around gender, disability, race, sexuality and more are constantly evolving. Words that used to be acceptable can now get you “cancelled.” People are afraid of making embarrassing mistakes. Or sounding outdated or out of touch. Or not being as respectful as they intended.But it’s not as complicated as it might seem. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim offers six easy-to-understand principles to guide any communication—written or spoken—with anyone...
2023-09-1843 min
Lead to SoarThe Inclusive Language Field Guide (Part I): How Leaders Use Language to Shape CultureIn Part I of this two-part conversation, Mel Butcher speaks with linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide, about why language has become such a flashpoint at work — and why most organisations are handling it badly.In fast-moving, polarised workplaces, many leaders feel anxious about language. They worry about saying the wrong thing, being seen as out of touch, or causing offence. As a result, conversations shut down, curiosity disappears, and inclusion becomes performative or brittle.Suzanne reframes inclusive language not as a checklist or a set of “correct” words, but as a l...
2023-09-1843 min
The Empathy EdgeMay Hot Take: Words Matter AND Words Can DivideWords matter. As a brand storyteller, I have emphasized this in my work with clients. They can be used to provoke or unite us. To inspire or anger us. They can be used as peacemakers or weapons. You can just turn on the news or listen to political talking points to see this in action. In our highly charged politicized world, and the challenge of ever-changing language, it can be difficult to keep up with what is the current acceptable word and what, just a few years ago, is now no longer socially acceptable to say. But it...
2023-05-1610 min
In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 412 - A Trip on the Scrub Mint Time MachineThe links between plant taxonomy, evolution, geology, and conservation are not always obvious. It can be very difficult to seamlessly tie these worlds together in a meaningful way, but Botanical Curator of the Wertheim Conservatory Dr. Andre Naranjo has managed to do just that. The scrub mints (e.g. Conradina and Dicerandra) have provided him with an amazing window back in time that allows he and his colleagues to better understand the geologic history of the Florida peninsula, how endemic plants evolve, and why these concepts are vital when trying to conserve wild spaces and the species they support...
2023-03-121h 11
Money TalesBeautiful Budgets, with Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D.In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Suzanne Wertheim. Suzanne started her career as a professor of linguistics. When a university-based research contract fell through, Suzanne’s expected income level disappeared, dashing her plans to improve the fixer-upper home she had recently purchased. Suzanne got creative and pivoted to a new path, leveraging her expertise by applying social science to the real-world problems of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Suzanne is a national expert on language and bias. After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of...
2023-03-0343 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #17: LCC live at LingFest“Sometimes it’s just one word that makes all the difference.”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our show features interviews with linguists who have made the transition from academia to industry, at all stages of their careers, and in a wide variety of businesses, from tech to marketing to education and more.
The panel was held on February 11, 2023, during LingFest, a part of LingComm 2023
Panelists:
Aubrie Amstutz, Product Policy Analyst, Text Features, TikTok
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, AI/ML Data Linguis...
2023-02-281h 10Linguistics CareercastEpisode #17: LCC live at LingFest“Sometimes it’s just one word that makes all the difference.”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our show features interviews with linguists who have made the transition from academia to industry, at all stages of their careers, and in a wide variety of businesses, from tech to marketing to education and more.
The panel was held on February 11, 2023, during LingFest, a part of LingComm 2023
Panelists:
Aubrie Amstutz, Product Policy Analyst, Text Features, TikTok
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, AI/ML Data Linguis...
2023-02-281h 10
Jonni and Maria Go There!Sister Session: Midterms, Mama Life and Holiday Magic MakingJonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy. We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her bir...
2022-11-181h 19Jonni and Maria Go There!Sister Session: Midterms, Mama Life and Holiday Magic MakingJonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy. We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her bir...
2022-11-181h 19The Empathy EdgeDr. Suzanne Wertheim: Why Inclusive Language MattersWould you ever throw a dinner party and not even think about guest allergies, or how to make your guests feel most comfortable? Of course not! You would prepare. If only we approached language the way we approach hosting a party! Often on autopilot, we don't stop and think about the words we use and if they are inclusive or if they're damaging them in some unseen way. Words matter and we unintentionally could be hurting others or making them feel unseen by the language we use. This not only harms our relationships, it can lead to low-performing teams...
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Money TalesBeautiful Budgets, with Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D.
In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Suzanne Wertheim. Suzanne started her career as a professor of linguistics. When a university-based research contract fell through, Suzanne’s expected income level disappeared, dashing her plans to improve the fixer-upper home she had recently purchased. Suzanne got creative and pivoted to a new path, leveraging her expertise by applying social science to the real-world problems of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Suzanne is a national expert on language and bias. After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at...
2022-03-0343 min
Strong FeelingsLinguistic Distortion with Suzanne WertheimLast year, we saw the media regularly call Black Lives Matter protesters “rioters,” “violent,” or “thugs.” Yet on January 6, those who attacked the U.S. Capitol were often described as “passionate protestors” and “Trump supporters.” Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim explains why these language disparities matter—and how biases like these show up in our workplaces, too. Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is an anti-bias consultant, researcher, and educator. She is also the founder of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, a firm that optimizes workplace culture through anti-bias and communication training. She is an expert in how cultural biases are expressed and perpetuated through lan...
2021-05-2050 min
The 21st Century Change AgentE14: Dr Suzanne Wertheim - The Power Of LanguageThank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode I speak to Dr Suzanne Wertheim on everything language, and specifically in terms we use it in our day to day as well as professional settings. I thought it was a very timely conversation to have, as we are starting to debate and pay more attention to the words and language we use, and the emotional and historic meaning they carry.Language is a social practice or tool that we use to communicate to each other; and it can be written, spoken, signed, 'speaking' through o...
2021-02-191h 10
Outlet: A podcast by Kaitlin McCulleyWhy language in the media matters with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim"Media language is one of the most influential languages that we have in terms of taking a little event or a thing that happens in a place or time and then broadcasting it out to everybody so then that interpretation of the event is made the popular interpretation of the event.” -- Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, anti-bias consultant & researcherDr. Wertheim left her job as a professor of linguistics and anthropology at UCLA in 2011 and started her own research and consulting company. As part of her work, she advises media companies on how to take bias ou...
2021-01-1851 min
The Human Show: Innovation through Social ScienceDr. Suzanne Wertheim, Linguistic Anthropologist and CEO & Founder of Worthwhile Research & Consulting: on how to tackle bias in product developmentDr. Suzanne Wertheim is the CEO and Founder of Worthwhile Research & Consulting. Through the foundation of the research and consulting firm, she strives to address not only academic but also practical problems in business by actively being involved at the intersection of technology, computer science, and linguistic anthropology. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from UC Berkeley, and held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. Furthermore, she has been invited to various talks in the United States and in Europe, to present her insights on the themes of cultural expressions of bias, language and gender...
2019-11-0447 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimGlenn Greenwald on Martina Navratilova Documentary, Tennys SandgrenOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Glenn Greenwald about forthcoming feature-length documentary about tennis legend Martina Navratilova, which is being created in conjunction with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Suzanne Gilbert. The film is "intended to dig a lot deeper into what made Martina a singularly unique and compelling figure—not on the court, but off the court." Greenwald also talks about the state of Brazilian tennis, his conversations and time spent with Tennys Sandgren and more.
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2018-05-1747 min