--- title: "Blog - Diversity of Thought: Why it Matters and What You Can Do" description: Justin and Gwen discuss the keys to bringing more women into tech, the anatomy of a sustainable DEI strategy, and how combining ESG and DEI leads to business growth. image: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Uplifting%20Impact%20Podcast%20Visuals%20(Website)%20(1)-Jul-28-2022-05-45-34-67-PM.png --- ![](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Uplifting%20Impact%20Podcast%20Visuals%20(Website)%20(1)-Jul-28-2022-05-45-34-67-PM.png) In this episode, Justin Ponder sits with guest Gwen Murphy, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SCERTIFY. Gwen is a global technology executive providing technology strategy, architecture, and digital transformation leadership at IBM, EY, KPMG, and other firms. Over several years, much of her work has focused on the use of technology to improve human well-being. They discuss the keys to bringing more women into tech, the anatomy of a sustainable DEI strategy, and how combining ESG and DEI leads to business growth.     ## **TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:** - How Organizations Can Use Technology to Improve Human Well-being - The Keys to Bringing More Women Into the Tech Industry - Effective Ways To Ensure More Women Land In Leadership Roles - The Impact of Tech on The Lives of Women and Underrepresented Communities - How to Build a Sustainable DEI Strategy - Why Your ESG Efforts Need DEI - The Why Of Work: Purpose And Meaning Really Do Matter - Why We Need to Start Embracing Diversity of Thought In The Workplace - Diversity in Leadership: Why it Matters and What You Can Do   ## **RESOURCES:** Gwen’s LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwen-murphy-75090418/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwen-murphy-75090418/)  Scertify.co: [https://scertify.co/](https://scertify.co/)  Contact Gwen Via Email: Gwen.murphy@Scertify.co   Deanna’s Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/)  Justin Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-po%E2%80%A6](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-po%E2%80%A6)  Uplifting Impact Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/)  Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal](https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal)  Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en)  Uplifting Impact YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ)  Uplifting Impact Website: [https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en)    ## **WHAT’S NEW** Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow. **Order Actions Speak Louder NOW: **[https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book)   ### Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed - [DEI: Employee Resource Groups](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/uplifting_impact/dei-awareness-employee-resource-groups?hs_preview=NAIoDVKe-80260536586)   ## Related Articles [![young person in business suit and tie standing in narrow street](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/taylor-grote-UiVe5QvOhao-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/dei-centered-changes-leaders) [Diversity](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/diversity) [leadership](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/leadership) [Inclusion](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/inclusion) [Equity](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/equity) ### [DEI-Centered Changes: 6 Ways for Leaders to Make an Impact](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/dei-centered-changes-leaders) As a DEI consultant, I have worked with countless leaders across all industries whose hearts are in the right place. They want to enact DEI-centered changes and make a... ![Deanna Singh](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flying%20Elephant%20Brand%20Photos-18.jpg?width=45&name=Flying%20Elephant%20Brand%20Photos-18.jpg) [Deanna Singh](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) [Read More](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/dei-centered-changes-leaders) [![Why DEI Efforts are still a smart investment](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/UpliftED%20-%20Featured%20image.png) ](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/why-dei-efforts-are-still-a-smart-investment) [Diversity](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/diversity) [Career](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/career) [Business](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/business) [Small Business](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/tag/small-business) ### [Why DEI Efforts Are STILL a Smart Investment](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/why-dei-efforts-are-still-a-smart-investment) It’s easy to make a moral and ethical case for amplifying diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. All people deserve an equal chance to succeed in a... ![Deanna Singh](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flying%20Elephant%20Brand%20Photos-18.jpg?width=45&name=Flying%20Elephant%20Brand%20Photos-18.jpg) [Deanna Singh](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) [Read More](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/why-dei-efforts-are-still-a-smart-investment) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3856324&fmt=gif) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Podwiz", "url" : "https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/author/podwiz" }, "dateModified" : "2023-11-06T22:07:06.795Z", "datePublished" : "2022-08-09T05:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Blog - Diversity of Thought: Why it Matters and What You Can Do", "image" : [ "https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Uplifting%20Impact%20Podcast%20Visuals%20(Website)%20(1)-Jul-28-2022-05-45-34-67-PM.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.upliftingimpact.com/blog/uplifting-impact/diversity-of-thought-why-it-matters-and-what-you-can-do", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/2023%20Uplifting%20Impact%20Logo%20(60%20%C3%97%2060%20px).png" }, "name" : "Flying Elephant" } } ```