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Purpose - we all have one. It's what we're uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create environments where people thrive and organizations excel. Our passion is building bridges that transform teams through authentic connection, practical skills, and meaningful engagement. We want to move forward on this path together, with you - join our ongoing conversation for practical insights you can apply today!

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Sharing insights and experiences to keep workplace inclusion moving forward

Purpose - we all have one. It’s what we’re uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create, continuous, organizational inclusion.

We want to move forward on this path together, with you - find us here weekly!

  • Feb
    08
    2021
    Are you a hard worker or a smart one? ➔
    Skills . by Deanna Singh

    This week's Failsume mistake is called "Are you a Hard worker or a smart one?" and it's associated with Sade's "Smooth Operator."  The smooth operators have streamlined their operation to maximize productivity.   

    A Failsume is a list of all my failures and...

  • Feb
    04
    2021
    Onboarding as an Intentional Practice of Inclusivity ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    I am so delighted to share with you the recent conversation I had with Michelle Bess, the Vice President of Talent and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OppLoans. In her role, she focuses on creating systems and processes to ensure an equitable company...

  • Dec
    17
    2020
    Bridging the Gap and Transforming Ourselves for DEI ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    Grady Crosby is a dynamic senior-level executive leader and corporate officer for Johnson Controls, which was honored to be called one of the world’s most ethical companies under his leadership from 2014-2020, and was ranked 18th on the 2020 list of the...

  • Nov
    05
    2020
    Making a Social Impact Starts with YOU First ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    Today I am talking with Sadiki Etienne, who has spent the last ten years partnering with leaders at some of the world’s most influential organizations to address global development challenges and enhance economic inclusion. Throughout his career, he has...

  • Oct
    22
    2020
    Sometimes You Need to Be a Sidekick, Not a Hero ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    Today we have empathy warrior Corey Ponder with us. He has over 10 years of professional experience as a policy analyst in the public and private sectors and is a huge believer in the power of human connection and how that can drive impact. In our...

  • Oct
    15
    2020
    Your Voice is an Act of Resistance - Blog ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    I am so glad that you’re here joining us today for such a wonderful conversation I had with Isioma Nwabuzor, an attorney in the Milwaukee area. Currently, she works with Robert W. Baird, an employee-owned financial services firm, supporting the firm’s US...

  • Oct
    08
    2020
    Start with the People Around You ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    Ashley Ladd is the Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Hubspot, a global tech company, and I am so excited to have her own the show today. Hubspot is vital to the work we do here at Uplifting Impact, and after our conversation, it...

  • Jun
    23
    2020
    How Do I Get Comfortable in My Own Skin? ➔
    Purpose . by Deanna Singh

    One of the questions that I get asked all of the time is, how do I get comfortable in my own skin? You seem to know what you want to do Deanna, how does that happen?

  • Jun
    11
    2020
    Inclusion is Invisible-So How Do We Measure It? ➔
    . by Deanna Singh

    I am so excited to be here with my friend Paolo Gaudiano. He’s the CEO of Aleria, President of Aleria research, and the Executive Director of Quantitative Studies of Diversity and Inclusion at the City College of New York. He has decades of experience in...

  • Jun
    09
    2020
    Take Control of Your Learning: How to Create a Personal Learning Plan ➔
    Purpose . by Deanna Singh

    You are in control of your learning! But sometimes, with the day to day demands on our lives, we forget to add learning opportunities into our schedules.  

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