What Global Research on Empowerment Says Drives Inclusion with Ashley Brundage

Lead at the Top of Your Game

IN THIS EPISODE...

Meet Ashley Brundage, an award-winning leadership and empowerment expert!

Today, Ashley will guide us through a discussion on self-awareness, inclusivity, and strategies for success across various dimensions of diversity.

As the Founder and CEO of Empowering Differences, Ashley leads an organization dedicated to driving change through ten empowering actions that address ten vital societal differences. This journey was born out of Ashley's own experiences, navigating discrimination, harassment, and homelessness in her early years. Despite facing significant challenges, Ashley persevered and secured employment, swiftly rising to become a National Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion in less than five years!

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ABOUT ASHLEY BRUNDAGE:

Ashley T. Brundage started her second career as a means of survival. Fighting discrimination, harassment, and homelessness, she found employment as a part-time associate. Then, Ashley rose to national Vice President of Diversity and inclusion in less than five years at PNC Bank. She captured this career development process in her new award-winning book and online course, Empowering Differences.

Personally, she enjoys spending time with her two teenage boys, who are her main source of motivation and empowerment. In 2022, she consulted for the White House and won an award from the Governor of Florida, showcasing how empowerment applies to all people regardless of their differences.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. What are the four steps involved in the journey to self-awareness and inclusivity?

2. How can one craft a successful strategy across ten vital differences?

3. What steps are involved in streamlining self-assessment and action planning?

4. How does empowerment intersect with identity, considering both strengths and challenges?

5. What strategies can be implemented to create psychological safety and inclusion?

6. How can data be harnessed to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives?

7. Why is emotional intelligence considered crucial for effective leadership?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[03:12] Ashley's Life as a Mom with Teenagers

[04:28] Ashley's Journey of Resilience and Community Activism

[08:21] Empowerment Through Banking, Volunteerism, and Entrepreneurship

[09:35] Decoding Empowerment: A Global Exploration of Definitions, Limits, and Actions

[15:54] Signature Segment: Ashley's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: A Four-Step Journey to Self-Awareness and Inclusivity

[20:57] Streamlining Self-Assessment and Action Planning

[22:32] Empowerment in Identity: Strengths and Challenges

[24:53] Strategies for Creating Psychological Safety and Inclusion

[27:15] Harnessing Data for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

[28:53] Signature Segment: Ashley's LATTOYG Tactics of Choice: Leading with Strategic Decision Making

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LINKS FOR ASHLEY:

• Website: empoweringdifferences.com/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleytbrundage/
• Facebook: facebook.com/ashleytbrundage/
• Instagram: instagram.com/ashleytbrundage/
• Twitter: twitter.com/ashleytbrundage

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PEOPLE AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Free Empowerment Assessment: empoweringdifferences.com
• (click the self-assessment tab)
• Empowering Differences: Leveraging Your Differences to Impact Change: amazon.com/Empowering-Differences-Leveraging-Impact-Change
• The Online Course: empoweringdifferences.com/courses/the-10-empowering-actions-to-leverage-change/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Overview: The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience