At LivePerson, we are committed to build a more inclusive and supportive workplace; for that, we are hosting Courageous Conversations partnering with PowerToFly.

These 60-minute fireside chats revolve around specific topics and feature a subject matter expert in conversation with a PTF DEIB expert. Through a Q&A format, you’ll be able to hear and learn more about diverse lived experiences, while expanding your own awareness on a variety of important topics.

In the spirit of continued learning, we’re sharing access to the Courageous Conversation recordings so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from subject matter experts.

06/07/2023 – The Language of Inclusion

We explored the power of language, how it can reinforce biases and how it can also break down barriers to empower a community and create a more inclusive environment.

• Facilitator: Sari De, Global DEIB Consultant
• Speaker: NiiLee is a transgender & queer experience educator, motivational speaker, and liberator. As a transwoman of color herself, she has cultivated spaces for engaging conversations surrounding the intersectionalities of being black, a woman, and trans in today’s society. In 2020, NiiLee established JeSuisNiiLee Consulting, which assists businesses and corporations in policies and procedures that encompass trans, gender non-conforming, and queer individuals in the workplace, as well as educating on appropriate language surrounding gender diversity and inclusion. NiiLee has been on several panels discussing topics from the trans experience to the importance of trans visibility in the workplace. She was recently a guest speaker on the Marketplace Morning Report, a program that reaches more than 7 million people on public radio stations nationwide. NiiLee attended Georgia State University and studied Psychology with a focus in Clinical Mental Health. When not orchestrating, NiiLee enjoys all things creative arts, the outdoors, traveling, and photography.

Recording available until 8/07/2023

What Comes Next? Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue to host these conversations.

5/24/2023- AAPI Heritage Month

We explored the unique perspective and experience AAPI individuals bring to the workplace, along with the challenges they may face and how we, as a company and as colleagues, can support them.

• Facilitator: Zara Chaudary, Global DEIB Impact Manager
• Speaker: Christine Cariño is the Founder and Managing Partner of a consulting firm with a mission to bring back the human at the center of corporate businesses. They have designed and facilitated workshops both within the U.S and internationally. Their coaching practice is centered in helping underrepresented leaders and executives reach their next level of success through healing and authenticity so they can create impact on their own terms. Prior to their work, Christine spent over eight years in Recruitment and Business development where they coached professionals throughout the hiring process and advised business leaders in different industries on staffing and retention strategies best fit within their organizational needs. They are also a queer, nonbinary immigrant of Filipino heritage and believe that in order to create a thriving, loving and inclusive world, we must start the work within. To heal, love and include all parts of who we are creates the ripple of change we want to see in our family, relationships, communities and society.

Recording available until 7/23/2023

What Comes Next? Your feedbackis valuable to us as we continue to host these conversations.

5/05/2023- Navigating Times of Change Through Resiliency

We explored strategies and practices that can help individuals build resilience amidst change and uncertainty.

• Facilitator: Zara Chaudary, Global DEIB Impact Manager
• Speaker: 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 rose to national Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion in less than 5 years at a major financial services organization. She captured this process of career development in her new award winning book and online course called Empowering Differences. Personally she enjoys time with her 2 teenage boys who serve as the main source of inspiration and empowerment for her. She has volunteered or served on the board for numerous nonprofit organizations including GLAAD, HRC, NGLCC, and the National Center for Transgender Equality.

4/27/2023 – Navigating Times of Change Through Resiliency

We explored strategies and practices that can help individuals build resilience amidst change and uncertainty.

• Facilitator: Sienna J. Brown, Senior Director of DEIB
• Speaker: Cristina Penin (she/her) is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Aside from her consultancy business, she is also the co-owner of an educational institute. Cristina has a background in Social Work, receiving her BSW from Marist College and then her Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College. While she is originally from New York City, she is currently living in Madrid, Spain with her wife and their two dogs. When she isn’t working with companies on their DEIB initiatives, she loves spending time traveling, watching US Women’s soccer and rugby matches, and spending time with her community.

Recording available until 6/28/2023

What Comes Next? Your feedbackis valuable to us as we continue to host these conversations.

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