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3. How to capitalize on social capital with Amelia Merrick
Amelia Merrick is studying for her PhD at the University of Toronto. In her research, she is looking to answer these big questions: “How do we support young people’s transition into life-giving...
2. How to bridge the education gap with Charles Milton, CEO of Bursity.org
I met Charles Milton about a year ago, and the thing that stood out to me about him was this desire that he has to help people. He wants other people to succeed, and to help them overcome whatever...
1. How to have an open and honest conversation around the #blacklivesmatter movement with Sylvia Parris-Drumond
In the inaugural episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast, I sit down with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute. I am very grateful to have people like her in my...
19. How Fathers Can Give their Daughters a Better, Brighter, Fairer Future with Michelle Travis
On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are sharing a special episode in honor of Father's Day. I sat down and talked with Michelle Travis, who is a law professor at the University of...
18. How to prepare for a job interview
In this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are talking about preparing for a job interview. I actually started out as a career coach – I could see all of these amazing skills that they...
17. What to do now if you lost your job
In this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we're talking about building your resume and LinkedIn profile to help you get a new job, especially if you have been laid off during the...
16. What is the meaning of Ambition Theory?
We recently re-branded the company! What does ambition theory mean? In a nutshell, it's Motivation + Strategy, it's the sweet spot between personal development and tactical strategies so...
15. Why you still need to have goals and ambition right now
You had all these grand plans for 2020, you were going to get that promotion, you were going to get new clients, you were going to make more money and you were going to be an amazing role model. But...
14. How I got out of my comfort zone with Trudy Dyer of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
This episode of the Diversity at Work podcast is a bit different - I invited Trudy Dyer, Executive Director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on the podcast – but we’re not talking about her,...
13. The importantce of investing in yourself in uncertain times with Andrea Janzen
On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, we are talking about why you need to invest in yourself right now. The reasons why it is the best time today to spend time, money and energy on your...
11. How ambitious women thrive in uncertain times
The world is a crazy place right now. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I've learned one month into the Covid-19 pandemic and how I'm applying it to my life and my business. I'm talking...
10. How to thrive as a couple during times of crisis with author Jennifer Petriglieri
In this interview, I got to connect with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. I read her book in the fall, and when I was...
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