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Today’s Guest:
Robyn Hanson is a communications professional who thrives when stepping out of her comfort zone. She holds a Public Relations diploma, a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications degree, and a Masters of Education. Robyn is committed to educating others on ADHD to help reduce the stigma attached to the condition.

Resources:
YouTube
Essential Ideas for Parents: Dr. Russell Barkley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAGc-rkIfo)

How to ADHD: YouTube personality JessicaMcCabe (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q)

Websites
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/)
Children and Adults with ADHD (https://chadd.org/)
Totally ADD (https://totallyadd.com/)

Podcast
ADHD for Smart A** Women (https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcast)

Tips for Workplaces.
Workplaces can...

• allow employees to wear headphones for listening to music or white noise
• offer swing spaces for conversations or deep reading where there are no distractions
• employ scheduled blocks of uninterrupted time during the day where the phone is set on do not disturb and e-mail notifications are blocked 
• offer sit stand desks
• encourage exercise during lunch hours
• encourage doing tasks that are mini movement breaks, like walking to a co-workers desk rather than picking up the phone and using the stairs rather than the elevator
• encourage people to write notes during meetings  to reduce impulsive interrupting
• employ Post-It planning to map out ideas visually 
• partner employees for projects

Notable People with ADHD
Richard Branson - Founder of the Virgin Group

Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Watson - Actors

Michael Phelps and Simone Biles - Olympians

Adam Levine - Musician

Ed Hallowell - Harvard Psychiatrist

Lisa Ling - Journalist

Today’s Guest:
Robyn Hanson is a communications professional who thrives when stepping out of her comfort zone. She holds a Public Relations diploma, a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications degree, and a Masters of Education. Robyn is committed to educating others on ADHD to help reduce the stigma attached to the condition.

Resources:
YouTube
Essential Ideas for Parents: Dr. Russell Barkley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAGc-rkIfo)

How to ADHD: YouTube personality JessicaMcCabe (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q)

Websites
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/)
Children and Adults with ADHD (https://chadd.org/)
Totally ADD (https://totallyadd.com/)

Podcast
ADHD for Smart A** Women (https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcast)

Tips for Workplaces.
Workplaces can...

• allow employees to wear headphones for listening to music or white noise
• offer swing spaces for conversations or deep reading where there are no distractions
• employ scheduled blocks of uninterrupted time during the day where the phone is set on do not disturb and e-mail notifications are blocked 
• offer sit stand desks
• encourage exercise during lunch hours
• encourage doing tasks that are mini movement breaks, like walking to a co-workers desk rather than picking up the phone and using the stairs rather than the elevator
• encourage people to write notes during meetings  to reduce impulsive interrupting
• employ Post-It planning to map out ideas visually 
• partner employees for projects

Notable People with ADHD
Richard Branson - Founder of the Virgin Group

Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Watson - Actors

Michael Phelps and Simone Biles - Olympians

Adam Levine - Musician

Ed Hallowell - Harvard Psychiatrist

Lisa Ling - Journalist

Unconscious Bias has been the most popular equity, diversity and inclusion training over the last couple of years. However, if the training is not designed correctly, the efforts have been known to actually resulted in more harm than good and in a backlash amongst participants and between employees. 

The last thing companies want to do is introduce an EDI topic to their organization - where people are already pretty hesitant to accept EDI – and then end up amplifying or accelerating biases!

In this week's episode, your hosts Alicia and Marcie will be discussing basics on the topic as well as what to look for in a good training package.

If your company is looking for Unconscious Bias training, please contact us. We would be happy to support you. Our training includes a proven tool kit and customized case studies to help companies find a way for the training to work for them!

Resources:
- https://canadianequality.ca/
- https://bjarg.ca/
- https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/takeatest.html
- https://www.the519.org/education-training/glossary
- https://www.thehrsource.com/post/5-types-of-unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace
- https://www.ciphr.com/features/unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace/
- https://builtin.com/diversity-inclusion/gender-bias-in-the-workplace

Unconscious Bias has been the most popular equity, diversity and inclusion training over the last couple of years. However, if the training is not designed correctly, the efforts have been known to actually resulted in more harm than good and in a backlash amongst participants and between employees. 

The last thing companies want to do is introduce an EDI topic to their organization - where people are already pretty hesitant to accept EDI – and then end up amplifying or accelerating biases!

In this week's episode, your hosts Alicia and Marcie will be discussing basics on the topic as well as what to look for in a good training package.

If your company is looking for Unconscious Bias training, please contact us. We would be happy to support you. Our training includes a proven tool kit and customized case studies to help companies find a way for the training to work for them!

Resources:
- https://canadianequality.ca/
- https://bjarg.ca/
- https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/takeatest.html
- https://www.the519.org/education-training/glossary
- https://www.thehrsource.com/post/5-types-of-unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace
- https://www.ciphr.com/features/unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace/
- https://builtin.com/diversity-inclusion/gender-bias-in-the-workplace

Today's discussion includes unique career journeys, the power of networking and crisis leadership with Gitane De Silva. 

Gitane previously served as Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, she also worked in Canada’s Foreign Service for over a decade specializing in Canada-U.S. relations. She had held various posts in the U.S. including Consul General of Canada in Chicago and Head of the Environment and Fisheries section at the Canadian Embassy in Washington. She has also worked as Director of Canada-U.S. Advocacy and Mission Liaison and Director of U.S. Transboundary Affairs at Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada in Ottawa. In January 2016, Gitane was appointed Alberta’s Representative to the U.S. in Washington, D.C. where she led Alberta’s trade and diplomatic work in the U.S. and led Alberta’s Washington Office. Gitane is now back in Alberta, based in Calgary, Advising the Department of Energy.

Today's discussion includes unique career journeys, the power of networking and crisis leadership with Gitane De Silva. 

Gitane previously served as Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, she also worked in Canada’s Foreign Service for over a decade specializing in Canada-U.S. relations. She had held various posts in the U.S. including Consul General of Canada in Chicago and Head of the Environment and Fisheries section at the Canadian Embassy in Washington. She has also worked as Director of Canada-U.S. Advocacy and Mission Liaison and Director of U.S. Transboundary Affairs at Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada in Ottawa. In January 2016, Gitane was appointed Alberta’s Representative to the U.S. in Washington, D.C. where she led Alberta’s trade and diplomatic work in the U.S. and led Alberta’s Washington Office. Gitane is now back in Alberta, based in Calgary, Advising the Department of Energy.

A discussion with Gillian Hynes

Gillian is a Senior HR leader at Shell Canada with Talent Strategy expertise, and has worked, lived and travelled throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In her current role as a Global Manager Talent, Downstream for Shell she is responsible for delivering world-class outcomes for leadership development, expertise in Future of Work, and the creation and implementation of innovative Talent and D&I Strategy. Her forward-thinking and innovative approach results in robust people and business performance.  In addition to Shell, she is involved in several community initiatives. With the belief that the Future of Work is deeply rooted in STEM, Gillian is on the Board of Directors for the Alberta Science Network helping to make science fun and meaningful for kids of all ages. As an Ask Her Association Board Member, she supports and empowers women, helping to increase the number of women on Calgary’s City Council. Gillian is al passionate about advancing the HR profession and have recently joined the board of CPHR Alberta. Gillian has an MBA from Queens University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and a Certificate in Social Impact from Queens University. She also holds her CPHR designation. Gillian is also a recent award winner of the Young Women in Energy Awards to recognize and reward Albertans who go above and beyond to change the face of energy.

Resources:

• https://www.shell.com/about-us/our-values/_jcr_content/par/toptasks_217404475.stream/1475835460355/8263dd520583639d7a2b5c38b4dee1e2475cc7b2/diversity-and-inclusiveness-at-shell-driving-progress-through-people.pdf
• https://www.shell.com/careers/about-careers-at-shell/we-are-one-team/diversity-inclusion.html

A discussion with Gillian Hynes

Gillian is a Senior HR leader at Shell Canada with Talent Strategy expertise, and has worked, lived and travelled throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In her current role as a Global Manager Talent, Downstream for Shell she is responsible for delivering world-class outcomes for leadership development, expertise in Future of Work, and the creation and implementation of innovative Talent and D&I Strategy. Her forward-thinking and innovative approach results in robust people and business performance.  In addition to Shell, she is involved in several community initiatives. With the belief that the Future of Work is deeply rooted in STEM, Gillian is on the Board of Directors for the Alberta Science Network helping to make science fun and meaningful for kids of all ages. As an Ask Her Association Board Member, she supports and empowers women, helping to increase the number of women on Calgary’s City Council. Gillian is al passionate about advancing the HR profession and have recently joined the board of CPHR Alberta. Gillian has an MBA from Queens University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and a Certificate in Social Impact from Queens University. She also holds her CPHR designation. Gillian is also a recent award winner of the Young Women in Energy Awards to recognize and reward Albertans who go above and beyond to change the face of energy.

Resources:

• https://www.shell.com/about-us/our-values/_jcr_content/par/toptasks_217404475.stream/1475835460355/8263dd520583639d7a2b5c38b4dee1e2475cc7b2/diversity-and-inclusiveness-at-shell-driving-progress-through-people.pdf
• https://www.shell.com/careers/about-careers-at-shell/we-are-one-team/diversity-inclusion.html

We have heard many debriefings on last weeks federal election, but none have been through an EDI lens. 
We will discuss topics including: 
- Who were the target audiences of each federal campaign 
- What topics were missed, such as women and indigenous concerns
- How can we increase the female presence in all levels of politics
- What is the difference between being an Ally and a Saviour 
- What is Wexit and who's voices are being forgotten
Resources on topics discussed:

• https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx
• https://2019.liberal.ca/
• https://www.conservative.ca/
• https://www.greenparty.ca/en
• https://www.ndp.ca/
• https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/
• https://www.re-electjodywr.ca/
• https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-limited-gains-for-diverse-candidates-prompt-calls-for-changes-to/
• https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-i-bet-you-didnt-think-domestic-violence-was-that-bad
• https://mashable.com/2016/01/10/ally-to-people-of-color/
• https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/what-is-wexit-western-separation_ca_5db2317ae4b0b9ba5c48e1dd
• https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/first-nations-weigh-in-on-quebec-sovereignty-debate-1.2577550
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/protesters-against-quebec-s-secularism-law-say-they-re-not-giving-up-1.4657818

We have heard many debriefings on last weeks federal election, but none have been through an EDI lens. 
We will discuss topics including: 
- Who were the target audiences of each federal campaign 
- What topics were missed, such as women and indigenous concerns
- How can we increase the female presence in all levels of politics
- What is the difference between being an Ally and a Saviour 
- What is Wexit and who's voices are being forgotten
Resources on topics discussed:

• https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx
• https://2019.liberal.ca/
• https://www.conservative.ca/
• https://www.greenparty.ca/en
• https://www.ndp.ca/
• https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/
• https://www.re-electjodywr.ca/
• https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-limited-gains-for-diverse-candidates-prompt-calls-for-changes-to/
• https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-i-bet-you-didnt-think-domestic-violence-was-that-bad
• https://mashable.com/2016/01/10/ally-to-people-of-color/
• https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/what-is-wexit-western-separation_ca_5db2317ae4b0b9ba5c48e1dd
• https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/first-nations-weigh-in-on-quebec-sovereignty-debate-1.2577550
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/protesters-against-quebec-s-secularism-law-say-they-re-not-giving-up-1.4657818