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This is Part 2 of the power of allyship for immigrants with Lovelyn Toyo. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. To have the most successful and well-rounded industry, the representation of marginalized groups in the industry must improve. To invoke this change, the majority must help, support and advocate for the minority. If engaged correctly, allies hold the power and the key to stimulate positive change This week's episode is all about the importance of having allies for visible minorities in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Lovelyn Toyo how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can find allies that would support their careers. You'll Learn: How to integrate into the Canadian corporate culture as an immigrant. How to take a chance on yourself. What helped Lovelyn’s family to settle effectively as newcomers to Canada. The importance of kindness. Skills required to succeed as an immigrant in Canada. Advice for people planning to relocate to Canada.

To have the most successful and well-rounded industry, the representation of marginalized groups in the industry must improve. To invoke this change, the majority must help, support and advocate for the minority. If engaged correctly, allies hold the power and the key to stimulate positive change This week's episode is all about the importance of having allies for visible minorities in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Lovelyn Toyo how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can find allies that would support their careers.

This is Part 2 of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace with Chandran Fernando. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Diversity in the workplace statistics shows that most companies need to desperately consider aspects of inclusivity to create a diverse workforce. By embracing people’s differences, we can spark innovation, better understand and serve our customers and gain a competitive advantage. This week's episode is all about embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Chandran Fernando how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll Learn: How organizations can really embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. How immigrants can position themselves for career opportunities. How immigrants can tap into their story. Skills that immigrants need to position themselves post-pandemic. How to find mentors and sponsors. How Chandran bounced back from challenges. The three types of people you’d encounter in life.

Diversity in the workplace statistics shows that most companies need to desperately consider aspects of inclusivity to create a diverse workforce. By embracing people’s differences, we can spark innovation, better understand and serve our customers and gain a competitive advantage. You'll Learn: How to deal with racial slurs. How to pursue your passion even when you don’t have traditional experience. How a twist of fate lead Chandran down the path of human resources. How to bet on yourself. How to step outside of your comfort zone. How the word “diversity & equity” can be used the right way in corporate Canada. The importance of good conflicts. How to confront racial discrimination effectively.

As the workforce continues to more closely reflect our actual population demographics, diversity and its sibling, inclusion, are becoming even more important to learn about and understand. “Diversity” is shorthand for the mix of employees when it comes to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and so on, while “inclusion” is making the mix work. This week's episode is all about speaking up and speaking out for diversity and inclusion. I discussed extensively with Meryl Afrika how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can master the art of speaking up for diversity and inclusion.

For Sam, winning is a choice. A choice he makes hundreds of times a day. Whether it’s setting goals, training, or eating right, Sam makes each decision with his end goal in mind. These tiny decisions separate him from other elite athletes and give him an edge above the competition. This week's episode is all about how immigrants can strive for more. I discussed extensively with Sam Effah what has helped him to strive for more.