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Pay Gap? Harassed? Discrimination? Listen up – Charlotte Burrows, Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

“Let me give you some reassurance here,” even when there are no direct witnesses, “there is always more evidence than you think.” Charlotte Burrows on Green Connections Radio. As a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for 4 years, since December 2014 having been nominated by President Obama, she is a non-partisan defender of employees. Her goal is to make it as easy as possible for anyone to have the opportunity to seek legal protection in the workplace, so she shared terrific tips and insights in this raw, yet highly informative conversation with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson.

Talking To Yourself As Stress Control – It’s Make or Break

You’re sitting in a meeting and some guy pokes fun at the idea you just pitched, in a way that sounds like when your dad made you feel stupid as a kid.  You feel your pulse quicken. At once angry and diminished, you feel yourself reverting to the 8-year old you that believed your dad.… Continue reading Talking To Yourself As Stress Control – It’s Make or Break

Integrating Purpose in Orgs. – Beth Colleton, Frmr SVP CSO, NBCUniversal and NFL

NBC UNIVERSAL EXECUTIVES -- Pictured: Elizabeth Colleton, Vice President, Green is Universal -- NBC Universal Photo: Dan Nelkin.

“You’ve got to walk the halls and really understand how they run the business, where their pressure points are and what they think their challenges are….walk in their shoes….It’s not what you’re selling, it’s what they’re buying.”
Beth Colleton on Green Connections Radio, “Purpose” is in style right now, but how do you “do” purpose successfully, driving measurable value creation in a large company or organization? How do you create and lead sustainability efforts that make a difference? Listen to Beth Colleton, former SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at NBCUniversal (and formerly at the NFL) discuss the nuts and bolts of this work with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson.

Leading Global Change – Kathy Calvin, Pres./CEO UN Foundation

The Global Leadership Awards Dinner at Gotham Hall in New York, Wednesday, October 18, 2017. (Stuart Ramson/AP Images for United Nations Foundation)

“We live at a time of unparalleled opportunity and progress… It’s the best time in the world’s history to be born female. That said, the challenges ahead are so much more tricky and complicated and complex….” Kathy Calvin, CEO on Green Connections Radio Women are the Front Line of Solutions to Global Challenges, Especially Climate… Continue reading Leading Global Change – Kathy Calvin, Pres./CEO UN Foundation

Women Changing the Rules – Jennifer Palmieri, fmr Head of Communications, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Campaign & Obama’s White House

“We’re playing by an outdated set of rules.”Jennifer Palmieri on Green Connections Radio. You might expect the Communications Director of the White House and a historic presidential campaign to spew talking points, but not Jennifer. Listen as Jennifer and Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson dig into points she raises in her new book – “Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to Women Who Will Rule the World” – and reveal great new insights and stories that are not in the book.”

Career Strategies for Women – Cindy Simpson, Assn. for Women in Science

“Women don’t do a very good job of building strategic relationships…(Building relationships with) the people that can help you…is imperative.” Cindy Simpson on Green Connections Radio Attending the ARPA-E Innovation Summit, we noticed the dearth of women in attendance, and, frustrated, sat down with someone who had some great answers and great advice for women… Continue reading Career Strategies for Women – Cindy Simpson, Assn. for Women in Science

Reducing the Climate Impact of Buildings & Trucks – Maria Blase, Ingersoll Rand, Trane, Thermo King

“(Your career) doesn’t have to look a certain way, it doesn’t have to look like the traditional career..” Maria Blase on Green Connections Radio   Transportation and buildings are the two largest energy consumers and they’re changing every day. Listen to Maria Blase, President of Ingersoll Rand’s Trane HVAC and Transport business for Latin America… Continue reading Reducing the Climate Impact of Buildings & Trucks – Maria Blase, Ingersoll Rand, Trane, Thermo King

Focusing Amidst Chaos – Kasia Reterska, McPherson Strategies

“People are more committed to and loyal to brand than they are to the politicians…because the brands are in their homes, they touch and feel them every day.” Kasia Reterska, McPherson Strategies We seem to live in two, chaotic parallel universes. One one hand, the government and Twitterverse gyrate from policy-by-tweet or other crisis to… Continue reading Focusing Amidst Chaos – Kasia Reterska, McPherson Strategies

Best Big Data – Allison Sagraves, Big Data Guru, TED Talk

Allison Sagraves

“We need to question the assumptions in our methodology…and figure out how we’re going to use all this data to solve problems.” Allison Sagraves on Electric Ladies Podcast (then known as Green Connections Radio) The 21st century economy is based on Big Data, especially when it comes to the new energy-sustainability paradigm. As Green Connections… Continue reading Best Big Data – Allison Sagraves, Big Data Guru, TED Talk

Speaking 4 Your Career – Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women Public Speakers

Does your event have an equal number of female and male speakers? When was the last time you spoke at an event, as either a panelist, host, moderator or keynote speaker? Gave a presentation?
Public speaking is a very powerful tool to advance your career, as you’ll hear in this inspiring interview of Bobbie Carlton, Founder/CEO of Innovation Women and Carlton PR & Marketing by Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson.