RECORDING: Engaging Virtual Meetings: The Sure-Fire Way to Beat Zoom Fatigue
Wouldn’t it be amazing to leave virtual meeting attendees feeling energized, rather than drained? If this sounds like something you’d like to achieve, join John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings, to learn the 6-step ENGAGE method to solve your virtual meeting challenges. In this talk, John will discuss how to solve the problem of attendees talking over each other, how to look good virtually, how to use virtual tools to get work done, and how to powerfully close meetings while taking steps to make your next meeting even more engaging.
John Chen
Bridget FinkeldeyHe’s the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 35 years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry.
RECORDING: Building Your Product Roadmap Through A DEIB Lens
DEIB is not the cherry on top — it’s baked into the recipe from the start. What this means for product management is that there are many opportunities to build DEIB into a product from the beginning, including within the product roadmap. In this talk with PowerToFly’s Amber Brown, senior director of product management, she’ll discuss how to build your product roadmap through a DEIB perspective, and what that means for your overall DEIB strategy.
Amber Brown, MBA
Bridget FinkeldeyI’m not your average Product Leader, I’m a thought leader and product advocate who is committed to transforming the way organizations approach inclusive products. The last 8 years, the HR Tech & FinTech industry, has opened my eyes to the shift that’s occurring right now. There is a clear lack of direction when it comes to enabling diversity and inclusion in a product portfolio.
Here’s where I step in, I’m not the Product Leader who just wants to create a roadmap to follow - that’s the easy part. I’m the Inclusive Product Expert that’s paving the way and passing along a backpack of all the tools you’ll need to arrive at your final destination. I’m rooting for not only my clients' successes but their colleagues, their families and their localities too.
I’m a community builder and problem solver at my core, so spending my time brainstorming ways to uplift the underrepresented comes naturally. Breaking digital bias and disrupting Artificial Intelligence algorithms requires grit and is kind of my thing. How does this happen you ask? Well let’s rewind a bit… being able to look at SaaS and PaaS with a diversity lens takes strategic thinking, plans of execution and the ability to roll up your sleeves and jump into the weeds when needed. All of which ignites the passion that I hold for this space and new technologies itself.
Outside of working you can find me running outdoors (yes, even in the winter), nestled with my latest book and a cup of coffee or intentionally getting lost within the aisles of Home Goods.
If you have any questions or want to talk about ways to elevate DE&I in your company’s product tech stack or personal career development feel free to direct message me!
Meg Alexander
Bridget FinkeldeyMeg Alexander joined the PowerToFly community as a job-seeker in 2014, eventually landing her first remote role working for PowerToFly's Delivery Team. Her professional experience includes roles as a Talent Advocate, Head of Purchasing for a window factory, audiobook publishing, & more than 5 years as a paralegal. She has a bachelor's degree in Art History from Indiana University (mint condition, never been used!), where she also earned a varsity letter for Women's Rowing. She loves DIY projects and will never say no to french fries. She lives in Toledo, OH with her husband Aaron, an engineering technician, and their dogs, Radar & Cake.
Five Biases That Affect Hiring Decisions and What You Should Do About It
Hiring is an incredibly subjective process in which we make quick decisions about candidates based on limited information. The attributes that inform our judgment and decisions-making are shaped by our implicit bias. Implicit bias shapes our professional and social behavior and our decision-making. Even people with the best intentions are influenced by these hidden attitudes, behaving in ways that create hiring disparities. These disparities can be deemed discriminatory, and even unintended discrimination is understood to be the root cause of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and other inequalities. In this session, Yolanda Butler, Worldwide Industry Services Cybersecurity Officer at Dassault Systemes, will share how to mitigate implicit bias in the hiring process and the benefits of reducing it.
Yolanda BUTLER, PMP, ITIL, CSM
Bridget FinkeldeyYolanda joined Dassault Systèmes in 2011 as a Senior Project Manager, leading software implementations for Fortune 50 and 100 global corporations. She currently serves as the Dassault Systèmes Worldwide Industry Services Cybersecurity Officer, overseeing cybersecurity strategy and tactical operations for the AMERICAS, EMEAR and ASIA PACIFIC geographies. Prior to joining Dassault Systèmes, Yolanda worked as a Management Consultant leading software, infrastructure and data migration deployments with diverse teams globally, and has worked in IT for over 24 years. Prior to her corporate IT career, she served in the United States Army and the Illinois Army National Guard with specialized training as a Combat Field Medic and Communications Operator, respectively. She received her undergraduate degree in Management, with a Microbiology minor, from Northwestern University and a Master of Science degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. A lifelong learner, she plans to further her education and is currently working towards obtaining a Juris Doctorate degree and advanced Cybersecurity certifications. Yolanda resides in Florida with her wife Regina and youngest son Xavier. She has three sons, one daughter and two granddaughters. She is an avid and devoted meditation practitioner, holistic lifestyle advocate, vegan and yogi who facilitates mindfulness group meditations along with grief counseling and self-improvement workshops on the weekends.
Hunter Canning
Bridget Finkeldey
Hunter Canning is a New York based performer, public speaker and events moderator. A conscience citizen of the world, his ethos is bringing people together through all the facets of life. Be it producing live performance or creating corporate recruitment content; Hunter has a passion for bringing people together to foster growth, kindness and a true understanding of each other.
Collaborating Creatively: A DEIB Approach to Learning & Working Together with Brandon Roberson, Ed.D, Senior Manager of Learning & Development
As children, one of the first things we learn is how to play with others in a fun and productive way but are we alone in thinking that as we grow older, some of that magic gets lost along the way? Join us for a conversation with Brandon Roberson, Ed.D, Senior Manager of Learning & Development, Riot Games on how we can collaborate from a place of creativity and inclusion in an increasingly fractured (and often distracting) workplace.
Brandon Roberson, Ed.D
Bridget FinkeldeyDr. Brandon A. Roberson is a scholar, educator, learning professional, and leader. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Roberson used his skills as a classical and jazz musician to establish a school music program in South Los Angeles. He later devoted his career to supporting college access and completion in non-profit and collegiate environments. His contributions to higher education are marked by his doctoral studies on the impact of community college honors programs on minoritized students, resulting in an earned doctorate from the University of Southern California. Beyond his contributions to academia, Dr. Roberson has adapted his subject matter expertise in learning to the corporate environment. He currently uses his skills as an educator and leader to support the ongoing learning and strategic development of over 1000 senior leaders and managers, globally, as the Senior Manager of L&D at Riot Games.
Hunter Canning
Bridget Finkeldey
Hunter Canning is a New York based performer, public speaker and events moderator. A conscience citizen of the world, his ethos is bringing people together through all the facets of life. Be it producing live performance or creating corporate recruitment content; Hunter has a passion for bringing people together to foster growth, kindness and a true understanding of each other.
Leadership In Crisis
According to a 2019 PwC survey, 70% of business leaders had experienced a major crisis in the five years prior to the Covid. Add in a global pandemic and it’s hard to say we haven’t all experienced a work related crisis in one way or another in recent times. During this talk with NGA, we’ll discuss what makes a strong leader during a crisis and how to lead through empathy and purpose.
Christopher Ocasio
Bridget FinkeldeyExperienced Program Manager for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. I manage software development products that meet mission-critical demands for our warfighters and the safety of navigation. I have over 19 years of experience overseeing large products spanning over 32 million. Expert in people management, information technology, cross-functional communication, employee supervision, and process improvements. In-depth knowledge of developing and implementing organizational strategies to align with geospatial intelligence, software development lifecycle, and product lifecycle. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and IT project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement, and contracting. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with enhanced supervisory, team building, and program management skills. Experience in quickly learning new roles and making positive changes to drive company success.
Hunter Canning
Bridget Finkeldey
Hunter Canning is a New York based performer, public speaker and events moderator. A conscience citizen of the world, his ethos is bringing people together through all the facets of life. Be it producing live performance or creating corporate recruitment content; Hunter has a passion for bringing people together to foster growth, kindness and a true understanding of each other.