Season 1, Episode 8 The past year has brought about so many changes in the workplace – from working remotely to addressing systemic inequities. People who have never felt that they had a voice within an organization are suddenly being asked to offer their perspectives and ideas for “changing the system.” How can diverse professionals successfully navigate this evolving corporate environment, avoid pitfalls, and maximize their success? This week, my guest is Carla Harris, Vice Chairman ...

Season 1, Episode 7 Even the most accomplished and brilliant women struggle with self-doubt. In many ways, women have been socialized to adopt a mindset of “playing small” – stopping us from taking risks, sharing our expertise, and throwing our hat in the ring. In this episode of Straight Up, we talk with women’s leadership and well-being expert, Tara Mohr, about her “10 Rules for Brilliant Women,” including practical tips to quiet our inner critic and start PLAYING BIG. This is a must-liste...

Season 1, Episode 6 In Corporate America, there has been a lot of movement toward creating a work environment that is inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities, but there has been less of a focus on making the path to leadership equally as inclusive. Having a seat at the table should not depend on whether your seat is a chair or a wheelchair. Nadine Vogel is the Founder and CEO of Springboard Consulting LLC, a global company that empowers leading organizations to better serve the...

Season 1, Episode 5 The path for multicultural leaders to climb the corporate ladder is very different today than it was for leaders in the past. To create opportunities for growth in your career, you may need to take a counterintuitive approach to finding your edge. In this episode of Straight Up, Laura Huang talks about how she was able to shift from getting “kicked out of Elon Musk’s office” into forming a business relationship with him. Laura also shares her expertise on how to use your ...

Season 1, Episode 4 What does it take to become a leader in the C-suite? And, in the context of today’s challenges, what can you do for your community once you get there? In this episode of Straight Up, Keith Wyche shares how he had to pivot his thinking from “I got this” to “I need to engage broader support” as he navigated his career to become a senior executive in Fortune 500 companies. Hear how this wisdom worked not only for himself, but also in helping others successfully climb the co...

Season 1, Episode 3 For multicultural leaders, achieving career success takes a unique skillset and approach. One of the key tools for success is finding influential people who will go to bat for you for upcoming promotions, projects, and accolades within your company. But there is a right and wrong way to find such a sponsor. David Casey has 20+ years of experience building billions of dollars in revenue in the healthcare industry. In this episode of Straight Up, David shares practical and ...

Season 1, Episode 2 As women leaders, one of the biggest challenges we face is simply being heard. On top of that, we have to battle through stereotypes and biases towards women who work in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) industries. Despite these challenges, Tiffani Bova has built an impressive career in tech, and she knows how to navigate those difficult conversations. In this episode of Straight Up, Tiffani shows us how to make sure our voices are heard, our qualificatio...

Season 1, Episode 1: Getting Ahead as a Latinx Leader - with Andres Tapia In this episode, Andres Tapia walks us through the ways that Latino culture can be a barrier or an asset in American corporations. Whether you are Latinx and climbing the corporate ladder or a leader who wants to improve inclusivity, check out this episode for practical insights and advice! Andres Tapia, Global DE&I Strategic Leader at Korn Ferry, is one of today's leading voices in shaping a contemporary, ne...