11: How to Change Careers with Confidence

13: Ellen Pao and the State of Diversity at Work

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekpao/ received international attention when she filed a gender discrimination https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/28/technology/ellen-pao-kleiner-perkins-case-decision.html against Silicon Valley venture capital fund Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. She lost her case, but the lawsuit catalyzed a conversation we’re still having today about the lack of diversity in the workplace. In this episode, Ellen and I discuss: Ellen’s experience at Kleiner and what prompted her decision to file the gender discrimination lawsuit What Ellen would do differently, knowing what she knows now How much (or little) progress we’ve made in educating people about diversity issues How today’s workers, regardless of their own gender, orientation, ethnicity, or ability, seek out employers who have a proven commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces Why an inclusive and diverse culture starts with the leadership of the CEO Ways to confront bias and discrimination at work Check out Ellen’s book, https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Fight-Inclusion-Lasting-Change/dp/039959101X , and her nonprofit, https://projectinclude.org/ . You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to the New Rules of Work podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website. To read the full transcript, click https://www.themuse.com/advice/new-rules-of-work-ellen-pao-workplace-diversity .

12: Build the Company You Want to Work For

BondVet founder and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Zaynab Satchu is quick to point out that their company is not trying to disrupt the veterinary industry. But they are trying to change it, using technology and thoughtful design, and by focusing on the emotional wellbeing of their animal patients and their owners, as well as their employees. On this episode, I chatted with Dr. Zay about how she made the leap from vet to startup founder. What we talked about: Dr. Zay’s journey to becoming a veterinarian, and how she knew she wanted to build her own company What makes BondVet different from other vet clinics The importance of being vulnerable as a leader Dr. Zay’s 20-year goal to reduce the rate of suicide in the vet space, and how she brings mental health care front-and-center with her teams Learn more about BondVet at http://www.bondvet.com/ and on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/bondvetclinic/ . If you have ideas for episode topics or guests, send them straight to mailto:press@themuse.com . Listen to this and all episodes of The New Rules of Work at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and the podcast website . To read the full transcript, click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1So2pKA79u4vYCt7CaYPsq9OboLLFQMzXhUL6wUxdYmc/edit .

11: How to Change Careers with Confidence

Most people will have an average of 12 jobs in their lifetime, according to the U.S. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/nlsoy.pdf , and younger workers will change jobs more frequently with an average https://www.bls.gov/news.release/tenure.nr0.htm of 2.8 years. With every new job, and especially bigger career changes, it can be common to feel doubt and anxiety about whether you’re up for the challenge. On this episode, I chatted with https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9sar-ruiz-9496054/ , Regional Vice President at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ , about his career path, which has included jumps into several different industries. César talks candidly about imposter syndrome, both how he manages his own and how he helps his team manage it, too. What we talked about: César’s career changes from law and government work, to finance, to advertising, and finally into his current role at Microsoft César’s experience being at 7 World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 Ways to work through imposter syndrome The importance of mentorship throughout your career, and especially during a career change If you have ideas for episode topics or guests, send them straight to mailto:press@themuse.com . Listen to this and all episodes of The New Rules of Work at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and the podcast website . To read the full transcript, click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wgv8ATMiKh-kPX3f7XaUyMeYPOcI6W6xrf-_xL_a9Zc/edit.

10: Confronting Bias with Cindy Augustine

Stereotyping is how our brains work, and it takes work to be self-aware when our biases creep in. That’s just the first step, though. When we recognize and understand our biases, we then have to be intentionally inclusive of other people so we can create room for them and their perspectives.  This is a topic https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-augustine-795237141/ , Global Chief Talent Officer, and her team at https://www.fcb.com/ have thought a lot about. On this episode, Cindy and I talked about: Cindy’s transition from being an attorney to being an HR leader How Cindy “fully embraces” her responsibility to be a role model How Cindy and her team built the Intentional Inclusion workshops that people want to be part of Cindy tells a beautiful story about letting people in and dealing generously with them — and herself If you have ideas for episode topics or guests, send them straight to mailto:press@themuse.com . Listen to this and all episodes of The New Rules of Work at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and the podcast website . To read the full transcript, click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8GZ6omo5eEzfnjKIzc97ia1M5QY2uf2f3oU3fpqVgA/edit?folder=12SWr291040N2CSHtok-ckj8UdL59xul6 .

9: Creating Company Culture After An Acquisition with Marie Moynihan and Brent Amundson

At some point in your career, you will likely be part of a company that undergoes a merger or acquisition. These deals often have a major impact on employees, and it can sometimes feel like you’re left figuring out how to survive amid all the change. This episode is a deep-dive into one of the largest mergers & acquisitions in the history of the technology industry: when Dell Technologies acquired data storage company EMC for $67 billion in 2016. I talked with https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariemoynihan/?originalSubdomain=ie and https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentamundson/ , who lead talent acquisition efforts at Dell, about: How they approached the opportunity to create a new “third company” What it takes to thrive during an acquisition What sets high-performing people apart If you have ideas for episode topics or guests, send them straight to mailto:press@themuse.com . Listen to this and all episodes of The New Rules of Work at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and the podcast website . To read the transcript, click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg5NcmhboRg0lw_TjEn3nA6PYXk81Q5lrZ4Vc9PR2Iw/edit?folder=12SWr291040N2CSHtok-ckj8UdL59xul6 .