![Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Suite Executive | CEO Donald Thompson [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mp_196475_0_0jpg.jpg)
Don’s Linkedin – http://bit.ly/3L097ixThe Diversity Movement (Don’s Company) – http://bit.ly/3mpn8vOUnderestimated (Don’s Book) – http://bit.ly/41GjTQFHigh Octane Leadership in an Empathetic World – http://bit.ly/3kJjqMWDon’s Email – info@donaldthompson.comDonald Thompson is a globally respected and sought-after business leader with a proven track record of success in growing firms. As a CEO, speaker, investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and executive coach, Thompson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to any organization. As a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) and CEO & Co-founder of The Diversity Movement, he is passionate about driving cultural transformation and delivering solid returns for employees and shareholders. Under his leadership, The Diversity Movement has earned numerous accolades, including Inc. Magazine’s 2021 Best in Business List in DE&I Advocacy and Fast Company’s 2022 “world-changing ideas.” In addition, Thompson is a three-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies winner, named to the Forbes Next 1000 List, and the Business North Carolina Power 100 List.He serves on twelve boards across various industries, including marketing, health, and finance. Thompson is also the author of the book Underestimated and hosts the podcast “High Octane Leadership in an Empathetic World,” both of which provide valuable insights for business leaders. With his competitive learning mindset, Thompson delivers actionable insights and is the perfect partner for anyone looking to take their business to the next level.Follow him on LinkedIn for updates on news, events, and his podcast, or contact him at info@donaldthompson.com for executive coaching, speaking engagements, or DEI-related content. Working with Thompson is an opportunity to learn from one of the best and take your organization to new heights.
Inclusion
![Ep 13 – Designing Inclusive Performance – with Clare Kumar [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mp_187776_0_0jpg.jpg)
Productivity Coach Clare Kumar shares:Clare explains an expansion of the focus of the Happy Space Podcast to include not only highly sensitive people but everyone who has felt marginalized. She urges a consistent commitment to designing inclusive performance to invite the richest contributions from all.Hi! I’m back again with a solo episode to share more about the expansion of the podcast from exclusively being about highly sensitive people to designing inclusive performance. Have no fear, I’m not leaving highly sensitive people behind, in fact fellow HSPs play a central role in upcoming episodes. In this episode, I touch on the tug-of-war that exists between leadership and employees when it comes to returning to the office and how for many, this way of working is not new. I continue my commitment to both a bottom-up and top-down perspective recognizing that both individual agency and self-determination are important as is the very tall order of systemic change. We look a little more closely at recurring topics of light and noise and then dive into what to expect in the five following episodes featuring the likes of a 45-year-legend in the industry, Tom Peters, to recent startup WorkTripp – the Airbnb of work retreats. I hope you’ll listen, share and drop a review!00:03:14 Expanding focus – spotlight to floodlight00:13:30 There is a tug-of-war going on00:14:12 We have to realize that even if we wanted to “go back” WE ARE NOT THE SAME00:16:44 I explore from the BOTTOM-UP00:20:06 And from the TOP-DOWN00:21:31 Inclusivity is not just about the LOW-HANGING FRUIT00:27:31 This is NEW FOR MANY00:32:10 Let’s aim for BETTER DESIGN00:36:35 What about NOISE?00:39:50 And LIGHT?00:44:34 What’s COMING UP?LINKS – BlendificationConnect with Clare on LinkedInStaples & Angus Reid Future of Work Report Find Your Red ThreadHappy Space Podcast – episode 1 CBC Radio Interview -International Labour Organization Report shows flexible hours means increased productivityMontreal nurses sit-inLoop Earplugs – Use Clare’s link for a discountIngrid @SippindataDodge Charger EV Fake NoiseKia – The Power of SilenceSilence is Powerful | The New 2023 Kia EV6 GTXlerator® Hand DryersSound Test VideoWestern Canadian young girl analyzing dryer soundsDecibelMelanopic/Photopic RatioLow-Risk Alcohol Drinking GuidelinesPaul SheppardAm I Too Sensitive? Podcast episodeSensitive – The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much WorldTom Peters’ BooksWorkstyle BookWorktripp.comBlinkistYOUTUBE VERSION – For active links and to view the transcript, visit www.happyspacepod.com😀😃😄😁😆Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity continually asking how can we invite the richest contribution from all. She coaches individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and inspires leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube.If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.😀😃😄😁😆If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. And don’t forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊CREDITSAudio and Video Editing by: To Be ReelProduction Assistant: Luis RodriguezSong Credit: Cali by Wataboi from Pixabay
![LEA EP110: Paving A Pathway To Success For Underestimated Leaders With Donald Thompson [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mp_184117_0_0jpg.jpg)
In Episode 110, Donald Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Diversity Movement, joins Melinda in an enriching conversation about how underestimated leaders can pave a pathway to success. Donald shares his successful journey overcoming adversities as an underestimated leader and how his path can help leaders create access and opportunity for marginalized people in their workplaces. He shares his strategies for implementing inclusive leadership across large organizations and growing companies by maximizing everyone’s unique talents and evaluating team performance. He also provides practical ways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to gain access to funding by knowing how to approach the right VC firms.About Donald Thompson (he/him)Donald Thompson is CEO and co-founder of The Diversity Movement. He is the author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success. Thompson is an entrepreneur, public speaker, author, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach. He serves as a board member for Easterseals UCP, Vidant Medical Center, Raleigh Chamber, TowneBank Raleigh, and several other organizations in the fields of technology, marketing, sports, and entertainment. Visit him at donaldthompson.com.Find Leading With Empathy & Allyship useful? Subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!For more about Change Catalyst, visit https://ally.cc. There, you’ll also find educational resources and highlights from this episode.Connect With Donald Thompson On SocialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldthompsonjr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonaldThompsonJrOfficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonThompson_JrConnect With Us On SocialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/changecatalystTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/changecatalystsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changecatalystsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/techinclusionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/changecatalystsProduction TeamCreator & Host: Melinda Briana EplerCo-Producers: Renzo Santos & Christina Swindlehurst ChanPodcast Rocket: Rob Scheerbarth & Nina RugelesThis videocast is made accessible thanks to Interpreter-Now. Learn more about our show sponsor Interpreter-Now at www.interpreter-now.com.
![Women In Tech featuring Stacy Mayer, Executive Coach & Promotion Strategist #womenintech [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mp_175335_0_0jpg.jpg)
Stacy Mayer is the bestselling author of ‘Promotions Made Easy’ a step-by-step guide to the executive suite, a certified Executive Coach and Promotion Strategist, a mother and wife living in Silicon Valley, CA, and the creator of Executive Ahead of Time, a life-time access group coaching program she founded to help corporate women get promoted to the executive suite on their terms.She is the host of the ‘Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer’ podcast where she tackles topics like executive presence, getting more respect in the workplace from challenging bosses and team members, and avoiding the common mistakes that sabotage career advancement. Her podcast attracts powerhouse corporate women across multiple industries who are creating massive change at their organizations from the c-suite out.Book: stacymayer.com/bookPodcast: stacymayer.com/podcastLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacymayer/Instagram: www.instagram.com/corporatebadass/Program: www.ExecutiveAheadofTime.com#womenintech #shorts #executivecoaching #interview #techshorts #womenintechnology
![Getting Inclusive AF with Brenda Harrington [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mp_160893_0_0jpg.jpg)
In this episode, Jackye and Katee get taken to school by author and coach, Brenda Harrington!Brenda is a Certified Executive Coach and the founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies LLC. She works with leaders globally in public, private, government, intergovernmental, humanitarian, and nonprofit organizations. Brenda spent more than thirty years in private industry, in positions ranging from first-level management to senior executive leadership. She has had countless firsthand experiences with issues involving diversity, both explicit and implied. In her coaching practice, some of the circumstances she encounters with clients and within organizations involving diversity, inclusion and acceptance mirror experiences she has had, or has been aware of over many years. She knows that in the absence of mentors, sponsors, professional obstacles can be much more formidable.Brenda is a graduate of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching program and is a credentialed member of the International Coaching Federation. She holds a master’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Pamplin College of Business, and a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University.To buy Brenda’s book, “Access Denied”, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Access-Denied-Addressing-Disparities-Discrimination/dp/B09TZM9F44/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RMS6BPGX4OI&keywords=access+denied+brenda+harrington&qid=1667342433&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjUwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4yMiIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=brenda+harrington%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InclusiveAF
![Compassionate Capitalist: The Cranium Incubator, “An Inclusive Neural Network” 03/23 by Karen Rands [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mp_4734_0_17401KdpCJ5Bpjpg.jpg)
Incubators aren’t started over night, and there isn’t a shortage of incubators and accelerators in Atlanta area, or for that matter in every major city. The Cranium Incubator is the inspiration of Joe Beverly. After years as a successful entrepreneur and angel investor, Joe became increasingly aware of the lack of access to capital and resources many startup companies founded by people of color and women are challenged by. He opened Cranium Incubator in 2019 with the specific intent to change the landscape of resources available to minority and female founders as they start and grow their business. With quarterly co-horts and investor showcase events, underrepresented founders increase the chances for getting their startups funded and learn critical lessons about running there business successfully. Joe Beverly joins Karen Rands on the Compassionate Capitalist Show (TM) to share insights about starting his own business and his path to becoming an active angel investor. Joe and Karen also talk about the energy within the entrepreneur – investor ecosystem focused on women and minority owned businesses. Joe is the CEO and Founder of Corporate Payroll Services, former President and current member of Atlanta Technology Angels. More information about Cranium Incubator can be found at: https://cranium-incubator.com/ Karen and Joe first met when she released her best selling investor primer, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and Joe was president of Atlanta Technology Angels. Karen offers workshops to entrepreneur and investor groups that expands on the topics she covers in her podcasts. For more information about Karen’s books, capital strategy services, and access to capital, please visit http://karenrands.co On Youtube: https://youtu.be/9Q4tr5d-1w4