Corporate for the Culture

“Being a Black man in America means being my brother’s keeper while keeping a distance from my brother because I don’t trust him further than I can see him. It’s believing the cops don’t care about you. It’s learning how not to doubt yourself because when you’re born everyone else already does.” — Poet Prentice Powell, written following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 During this episode we will discuss the historic experience of Black Men in America, and how harmful stereotypes impact Black mens ability to show vulnerability in the workplace.  * History of Black Male Persona * The Impact of those Stereotypes on Black Men in Leadership Roles * The need for black men tenderness in order to thrive instead of survive  * As a Black Men tools to navigate these stereotypes in Corporate America About our guest: Aaron Johnson is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch activist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Aaron has created the Chronically UnderTouched Project, the basic strategies to bring a black body from being Chronically UnderTouched to a state of touch balance as part of the lifelong journey of interrupting oppressive systems that make touch balance a radical action.  Websites: Cutproject.org and Unrestedlabor.com Email: unrestedlabor@gmail.com [unrestedlabor@gmail.com] Instagram: @holistic_resistance @cut.project Tik Tok: @cut.project

In this episode of "The Road to the Top: A Black Woman's Rise to CRO", we sit down with Joy Altimare, a seasoned marketing and communications professional who has achieved the highly coveted position of Chief Revenue Officer at EHE Health, one of Fortune Magazine's Ranked Best Workplaces of 2022. Joy Altimare shares her journey and how she leveraged her transferable skills progress her career. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of sponsorship and how it played a critical role in her career development. Throughout the episode we highlight the real challenges we face as a Black professionals in the corporate world and how she overcame them. Joy Altimare provides valuable insights and tips for those looking to advance their careers towards a C-suite position. She talks about the importance of networking, building relationships, and taking calculated risks in order to progress. So, join us as we sit down with Joy Altimare and hear her inspiring story of how she rose through the ranks to become a CRO at one of the best workplaces in the country. Check out Joy’s podcast What The Health?! with Joy Altimare that explores the frustrations women deal with in healthcare—and what can be done to make real change. It’s the only podcast that brings leaders from diverse fields to dive into the full scope of these issues, including topics like the Pink Tax, consumer health, and women in the workplace. Catch new episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! https://ehe.health/for-employers/resources/podcasts/what-the-health/ [https://ehe.health/for-employers/resources/podcasts/what-the-health/] https://www.instagram.com/joyaltimare/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyaltimare/] https://www.facebook.com/joyaltimare/ [https://www.facebook.com/joyaltimare/] https://www.tiktok.com/@joyaltimare [https://www.tiktok.com/@joyaltimare]

On this episode of Corporate For The Culture we have an open discussion with Dylan Carew [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-carew-84589154/] and Candace Armand [https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacearmand/] about their reflections as a black professional in 2020 and their professional development goals for 2021. The enriched conversation talks about the importance of self-care, tactics to hold people accountable for what you deserve, while being honest about the emotions and feelings of navigating the new focus on the black employee experience. Professional vision setting is a powerful tool to ensure as a professional there is intention in the decisions made in the workplace. Sharing your goals with management holds leadership accountable and should provide useful feedback loops to achieve your goals.  We should love to hear  your biggest takeaways from 2020 and professional goals for 2021!

Alton Byrd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/altonbyrd/] is the Senior Vice President BSC Global, Long Island Nets. As an executive at one of the highest profile sports franchises, Alton Byrd speaks to us about navigating professional spaces as a Black male, and an executive. Alton attributes his experiences traveling the world as pivotal to his success. We discuss an important topic on how to integrate yourself into a culture without sacrificing yourself and without “getting in, where you fit in.” We also discuss: * What it feels like being the only one as an executive * Why trust is important as you progress in your career * How to go about telling your truth #ExecutivePath #CareerGrowth #Career #Progression #BlackProfessional

“If you fail to plan you plan to fail” -  Benjamin Franklin Planning is essential to career success but what should we consider when planning our careers, how far ahead should we plan, and how do we hold ourselves accountable to our goals? In this episode, career coach and transition specialist Candyss Weaver [https://www.instagram.com/career.coach.candyss/] helps us to answer those questions and provides tips and guidance on developing an actionable plan. Candyss has helped countless professionals to break out of their comfort zones and chart new paths for success in work that lights them up. She guides clients through the inner work, while equipping them to do the outer work. Where to Listen:     Corporate for the Culture [https://lnkd.in/dP2D7p5]Follow us on on IG:   @CorporateForTheCulture [https://www.instagram.com/corporatefortheculture/]Follow us on Linkedin:   Corporate For The Culture [https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatefortheculture]Follow us on YouTube:   Corporate For The Culture [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5S4RtxqpQv2QP3hIkitaMg] Guest website:  https://www.demanddev.com/ [https://www.demanddev.com/]