In the rich tapestry of history, there exist threads often overlooked. This engaging conversation between host Erica and Maya Rook, a passionate historian, unravels the layers of women's history. Explore the influence of the Haudenosaunee, the dynamics of the suffrage movement, and the remarkable experiences of women like Anna Murray Douglas and Matilda Joslyn Gage.
In a recent podcast episode, our host, Erica D'Eramo engages in a rich conversation with Kirsty Bashforth, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cultural transformation within organizations. They explore the intricacies of cultural change, shedding light on challenges, debunking misconceptions, and unveiling key insights. You can access a full transcript here, or dive into the highlights of their conversation below.
Embarking on a journey of business transformation can be both thrilling and challenging. In this podcast episode, host Erica D'Eramo engages in a conversation with Lisa Carlin, a seasoned strategy execution specialist, to unravel the intricacies of successful business transformation. The discussion spans topics from change management to the pitfalls organizations often encounter and strategies for overcoming them.
Let’s dive into a recent chat between Erica D'Eramo and Thea Charles, unraveling the fascinating connection between coaching and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In this post, we'll explore how these two disciplines compliment each other to cultivate authenticity, growth, and inclusivity in the workplace.
Today marks the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. As the darkness envelops us, it prompts introspection and invites us to embrace rest and restoration. In a world that often emphasizes constant activity, finding a balance between restfulness and productivity can be challenging.
In this empowering episode, join us as we dive into the crucial topic of setting boundaries for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. Our guest, Ally Cedeno, a dynamic leader and changemaker in the maritime industry, and the founder of Women Offshore Foundation, shares her insights on the importance of avoiding burnout and prioritizing rest. As a successful woman wearing many hats including industry leader, non-profit founder, loving mother and partner, Ally brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Discover practical strategies and personal anecdotes that will inspire you to redefine your boundaries and foster a sustainable, fulfilling professional and personal life. Tune in and chart a course towards rested resilience and success!
It's Thanksgiving! All across the US, folks are debating side dishes and planning their Black Friday strategies. In this episode, we reflect on some of the challenges that this season can bring and share some thoughts on how to navigate them. We also share some resources to help explore the true history of Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning.
The originally planned speech by Wamsutta James of the Wampanoag
Historian Maya Rook's site - you can email her at maya@illusorytime.com to access the replay
Two Piers November Book List
This episode we’re joined by Angela Parker, who shares her journey as a veteran and as a business leader.
Angela Parker, a seasoned finance executive and former Army officer, boasts diverse industry experience, spanning technology, security, consulting, aviation, energy, healthcare, and finance. Her strengths include mergers, restructuring, turnarounds, high-growth initiatives, and performance improvement.
She's set to take on a new CFO role, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions and transforming finance with cutting-edge technology and processes.
As former CFO of Allied Universal Technology Services, Angela led teams across 50 locations, integrating seven new entities and implementing vital automation. In the energy sector, she drove business strategy and marketing for Halliburton and Baker Hughes, leveraging global trends for success. At American Airlines, Angela guided strategy, managed capital projects, and led merger teams.
A former Army officer, Angela holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor's degree in Literature and Computer Science Engineering from West Point. Her passions include travel, volunteering, running, yoga, and quality time with her grown children.
Angela shares with us the challenges and successes that she’s navigated first in the Army, and then in the corporate world, reflecting on how those experiences have shaped her journey as a leader and sharing her insights and words of wisdom along the way.
Join us for a captivating exploration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with two distinguished experts, Darius Johnson and Leland Jourdan of FTI Consulting.
Darius Johnson, a visionary DEI practitioner, and Leland Jourdan, former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Chevron, offer unique perspectives on the future of DEI.
In this episode, we uncover the journey of these two thought leaders and their invaluable insights. We delve into the evolving DEI landscape, touching on the challenges posed by societal shifts and polarized discourse. We also highlight the importance of genuine commitment and impactful actions to address systemic inequality.
Our expert guests emphasize integrating DEI into every facet of an organization and the crucial role of curiosity in problem-solving. They discuss metrics, sponsorship programs, and inclusive leadership as vital components of successful DEI initiatives.
Discover how DEI dynamics impact a company's success and how leaders can strategically incorporate DEI into core business practices.
Join us on this enlightening journey into the Future of DEI, where we unravel insights, strategies, and the path forward in building more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Tune in now to be part of the conversation shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion!
Nicte Cuevas is an award-winning bilingual brand strategist and designer, as well as the owner of Nicte Creative Design. She connects color, cultura, and design into a purpose-driven brand strategy for visionary companies. Through empathy-driven methodology, Nicte evolves, invigorates, and amplifies businesses’ unique brand positions. Her roots from Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia deepen her love and commitment to cultural diversity in her work. Nicte has taught over 120,000 worldwide with courses on branding, color psychology, and design as a LinkedIn Learning instructor.
She joins us this episode to discuss the ways that culture and color can come together to support a brand's voice, strategy and impact. Nicte shares how her own personal journey and multicultural Latina heritage have shaped the way she uses the power of color to help people and brands tell their stories and connect with their audiences. Whether you're developing your own personal brand or contributing to the brand of an organization, this episode speaks to the art of communication and how the methods and media that we use can impact how our voice is heard.
This week we're joined by Indra Gutiérrez, president of Gutier, a fully integrated services leader in design, procurement, construction, and project management.
Indra shares her inspirational journey from adversity to empowered leadership and discusses how her identity and her challenges have shaped her career and contributed to her success.
Indra has over sixteen years of experience working in the construction industry overseeing multi-billion-dollar engineering, procurement, and construction projects across the Gulf Coast Region. She oversees Gutier’s business operations, business development, and organizational strategy. She has an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.S. in International Business from Houston Baptist University, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston. Indra is passionate about women's representation in the construction industry. She currently leads the Women’s Network within Gutier. The network's mission is to empower the next generation of female leaders in the construction industry. She also serves on the alumni board for the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, and she was recently selected as one of Houston Business Journal’s 40 under 40.
We’re joined in this episode by Ally Cedeno, the founder and president of the Women Offshore Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing the gender gap on the water. She joins us for this collaborative episode with the Women Offshore podcast, where we have a candid conversation about interruptions in the workplace. We discuss some of our own lived experiences and learnings, and we share some ways to handle the disruptions.
In this episode, we’re joined by Two Piers Advisory Board member, LaToya Stallworth who shares her insights on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). LaToya is an Operations leader within the energy industry. As an alumna of both Florida A&M, a Historically Black University, as well as Harvard Business School, a predominantly white institution (or PWI), LaToya has a unique perspective into the different campus and educational experiences. She also shares a glimpse into her experience as a Black woman in a corporate environment and the ways that her education prepared her for success.
In this episode, we’re joined by Yael Iffergan, Managing Director at INFINITalent Partners.
Yael shares her insights, as a strategic recruiting leader, into the current job market. She discusses the benefits of exploring your options and the ins and outs of navigating resumes, interviews, negotiations, and offers. Yael tells it straight as she pulls back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes and how you can position yourself for success.
Whether you’re ready for a new opportunity, you’re facing unexpected employment changes, or you’re simply curious about what’s out there, this episode will have some pearls of wisdom.
Today we're joined by guest Adam Forbes, the original Corporate Escapologist. He's here to talk to us about the possibilities beyond corporate and valuing the breadth of experience that corporate roles have given us. Adam spent 25 years working happily and successfully within the four walls of major corporates in marketing strategy, business development, and finance, ducking and weaving within energy retail, government, and consulting.
We’re joined by guest, Jacqui Bishop, a renewable energy real estate attorney, and nervous system informed leadership facilitator. Jacqui hosts the Thriving Leader interview series which provides tools for professional women to reconnect with pleasure. She’s also the author of the upcoming book, Melted in which she shares her epic journey of awakening after decades of chronic stress.
In this exciting and insightful episode, we discuss the ways in which we can shake loose from the enduring state of fight-or-flight that permeates our working days, to reconnect with our more creative, joyful and present natural state. Jacqui shares her very practical 4 step process for how to shift from an activated nervous system to a receptive one. Whether you’re spending your days on an offshore oil rig, or wearing scrubs in an operating room, or dealing with continual microaggressions and stressors in a high-pressure office job, this will be a valuable listen.
We’re wrapping up our four-part June Pride series this week with a short and sweet episode as we close out the month’s festivities and celebration.
We’re joined by Liz Kovarsky, Director of the Working Communities Challenge Initiative with the Midcoast Youth Center. She discusses her efforts in organizing the first annual Pride celebration in the bucolic shipbuilding town Bath, Maine. From ideation to reality - it’s a heartwarming story of community collaboration, engagement, and support.
We're back for part-two of our two-part episode about Pride. Two Piers Advisory Board members Gene Valentin and Jason Gray rejoin us to discuss Pride in terms of intersectionality, identity, labels, and “cancel culture.” We also touch on some recent developments that have occurred in between recording part-one and part-two.
This is a two-part episode as part of our Pride Series this month. If you didn’t catch part-one, you can find it here.
