Episode 90 - Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Katherine McCord

09/01/23 • 90 min

In this podcast episode, Katherine McCord talks us through what it takes to foster inclusion, growth, and success within a company.
She debunks misconceptions about workplace accommodations and sheds light on their benefits and surprising affordability.
We talk about the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust when building a thriving team - and of being present and engaged as a leader.

One key takeaway from this podcast episode is the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust in fostering success within a company.
Another significant learning is the role of a leader in driving positive change within an organization. Being present and engaged allows leaders to understand the needs of their team and provide the necessary support.
Last but definitely not least, we talk about the significance of setting boundaries, and self-advocacy. By establishing clear boundaries, individuals can maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout. Self-advocacy is crucial in ensuring that one's needs and concerns are addressed and will help you grow both personally and professionally.

Main learnings and takeaways:

Flexibility, curiosity, and trust are essential for fostering success within a company.
Workplace accommodations have numerous benefits and are much more affordable than leaders tend to think
Leaders play a crucial role in driving positive change and supporting their teams.
Setting boundaries and practising self-advocacy are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal growth.

Enjoy this fast-paced deep-dive into how to lead diverse humans!

Show notes:

Work with Katherine:
https://www.titanmanagementusa.com/
Hire Katherine as a speaker:
https://www.kmccordspeaking.com/
Connect with Katherine on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/
Seth Butler's TedXTalk on Dismantling Stereotypes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzHMOA6Wzic
Celia Daniels on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels/

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Main learnings and takeaways:

Flexibility, curiosity, and trust are essential for fostering success within a company.
Workplace accommodations have numerous benefits and are much more affordable than leaders tend to think
Leaders play a crucial role in driving positive change and supporting their teams.
Setting boundaries and practising self-advocacy are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal growth.

Enjoy this fast-paced deep-dive into how to lead diverse humans!

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Episode 89 - Don't ask yourself 'Who' but 'How' you want to be

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In this podcast episode, I look at designing your future from a meta-perspective and challenge conventional wisdom around visualization techniques.
The commonly suggested approach to visualize your ideal self often lacks emotional depth and may not be the best strategy for fast-brained humans like you for reasons I dive into in this episode.
Instead of asking the question "Who do I want to become?" I suggest a more dynamic and emotionally resonant method: focus on how you want to feel on a daily basis.
This is how you can 'design' a fun future:

make a list of the emotions you wish to experience regularly
identify activities or experiences that evoke these emotions.
redesign your life to incorporate more and more of those activities

By focusing on feelings rather than a rigid identity, you can chart a path towards a life that allows for flexibility, resilience, and fulfillment.
This way of doing things turns traditional self-development on its head by emphasizing feeling states as guideposts, which enables a more organic and emotionally rich planning process.

Main Learnings and Takeaways

Traditional self-development methods, like visualization, may not work for everyone, particularly those who are very smart, highly adaptable and resilient.
Instead of focusing on "who you want to become," concentrate on "how you want to feel"
Make lists of the feelings you want to experience regularly and the activities that evoke these emotions to create a guidepost for your life direction
Go for small shifts rather than giant jumps

Resources:
Episode 47 on Visualisation: https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11977984-episode-47-how-to-use-visualisation-to-improve-your-life-and-make-much-better-use-of-your-smart-mind
Episode 48 on Troubleshooting Visualisation:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/12023543-episode-48-troubleshooting-visualisation-internalised-oppression-social-cultural-pressure-other-programming-and-bridging-the-gap

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Episode 91 - The Myths of Attraction with Laerke Nielsen

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In this podcast episode, fast-brained dating coach Laerke Nielsen and I delve into the myths around attraction and offer practical relationship strategies.

Laerke challenges the notion of instant attraction, and advocates instead for ‘slow dating’.

We look at the dangers of projecting our desires and expectations onto others and touch upon crucial topics like:

recognizing red flags in relationships,
dealing with ghosting,
how much you should demand of a potential partner,
the importance of clear and open communication.

Laerke’s main message to those of you who date is to approach it with an open mindset, let go of negative beliefs, and embrace the process with a sense of enjoyment.

After listening to this Episode you will have plenty of insight into why dating may not have worked for you yet - and you’ll have plenty of tools to navigate the world of fast-brained dating and relationships.

And even if you’re not currently looking for a romantic partner, I highly encourage you to listen in because so many of this applies to ALL our relationships - both personal and at work.

Main Learnings and Takeaways:

Instant attraction is not a reliable indicator of long-term compatibility.
Taking the time to get to know someone before developing strong feelings is crucial.
Projecting desires and expectations onto others can lead to disappointment and misunderstandings.
Authenticity is key in building healthy and meaningful relationships.
Recognising red flags and communicating openly are essential for finding and maintaining a healthy relationship.
Letting go of negative beliefs and approaching dating with an open mindset can lead to positive experiences.
Don't forget to enjoy the dating process and have some fun!

Show Notes:

Laerke's Podcast: Smart Women's Dating Podcast

https://smartwomensdatingpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Instagram: @laerkethelovecoach

https://www.instagram.com/laerkethelovecoach/

Laerke's Website: https://www.laerkenielsencoaching.com/

Managing the Smart Mind - Episode 90 - Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Katherine McCord

Transcript

Catherine McCord (00:00:08) - Thank you. I'm so excited to be here today with a fellow octopus. Yes. This is perfect. Yes. Yes. Let's do it. Oh, my goodness. Uh, dumb people. The immovable people. Like that is my number one frustration. Are people who refuse to grow and to refuse to be flexible. That it makes no sense to me. It is counterproductive. It causes the biggest pains that we have in this world. And because really, if you think about it, like everything with inclusion, all that would