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The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve

Why is change so difficult and yet so necessary?
We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead.
Transformation isn’t just a possibility, it’s an imperative.
On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer’s reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty.
This isn’t just about leadership in the workplace – it’s about leadership in life. Together, we’ll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world.
If you’re ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you.

To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/

Latest Episodes:

E152: Celebrating Black Futures: The ACLU Joins the Community Call Feb 26, 2021

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This episode, originally recorded as a DEI Community Call, was moderated by returning guest Amber Hikes, the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Joining her were the leads of two of ACLU's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): the Black Women and Non-Binary ERG, and the Black Men and Non-Binary ERG:

· Raquel Fossett, Program Coordinator to the Director of Board Relations and Special Projects

· Whitney Barnes, Manager of Strategic Partnerships

· Brandon Felton, Marketing Executive in National Brand Engagement

· Jason Williamson, Deputy Director of the Criminal Law Reform Project

The five panelists spoke to the critical nuances that distinguish their respective groups, but a common throughline emerged: empathy leads to action. The more we engage in transparent and honest conversation, the more we begin to understand one another. And the more we understand one another, the more we feel compelled to fight on their behalf. Amber says, "if Black History Month is about study, Black Futures Month is about action."

E151: Nothing About Us, Without Us: When Neurodiversity Works with Natalia Lyckowski Feb 22, 2021

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Natalia Lyckowski, Neurodiversity@IBM Global Business Resource Group Co-Chair, joins the program to discuss the importance of addressing neurodiversity in the workplace, and the stages of representation. Discover the strengths and challenges that neurodivergent talent bring to the workplace, and how to create an environment where everyone can do their best work.

E150: Ports in the Storm: The Grounding Wisdom of Diverse Networks with Gusto's Bernard Coleman Feb 16, 2021

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Bernard Coleman, Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer for Gusto, joins the program to discuss his career journey and what he has learned from ERG's and employee activism. Discover DEI trends and best practices, and how to ensure employee engagement when managing a distributed workforce.

E149: The Transformation Generation: The Keys to Gen Z with Pranam Lipinski Feb 12, 2021

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Pranam Lipinski, co-founder of Work with Gen Z, joins the program to discuss the formative events that have shaped Gen Z, and what Gen Z looks for when they join an employer. Pranam also shares his thoughts about cancel culture, and how Gen Z has been instrumental in destigmatizing discussions about mental health.

E148: The Way - and the Will - to Change: Jennifer joins Denise Cooper on Closing The Gap Podcast Feb 09, 2021

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This episode was originally recorded for Closing the Gap on C-Suite Radio. Tune in as Jennifer Brown is interviewed by host Denise Cooper. The topics covered include how to build and sustain high performing inclusive cultures, and how leaders can develop a strong, enduring will to change.

E147: Deep Reckonings Artist Stephanie Lepp and the Power of Purposeful Fiction Feb 02, 2021

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Stephanie Lepp, artist, producer and speaker, joins the program to discuss the pro-social use of AI, including "deepfake" technology. Stephanie discusses her project Deep Reckonings, a series of explicitly-marked synthetic videos including Brett Kavanaugh, Alex Jones and Mark Zuckerberg having a reckoning. There's also a very special offer in this podcast, so make sure to listen carefully!

E146: The Performance of Gender: Improv and the Exploration of Identities and Norms w Ali Hannon Jan 27, 2021

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Speaker, trainer, performer, and activist Ali Hannon joins the program to share their diversity story, why we need to move beyond the binary when it comes to gender, as well as the performance of gender. Ali also shares their thoughts about why they don't like the concept of allyship when it comes to gender, and what they'd like to see instead.

E145: Wokeness, Cancel Culture, and a Third Way: With Kay Fabella Jan 22, 2021

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In this special episode of The Will to Change, you'll hear a conversation between Jennifer Brown and DEI consultant Kay Fabella, as they reflect on Kay's recent episode of her podcast, Inclusion in Progress, titled "My Top DEI Lessons from 2020." You'll also hear a segment of Kay's podcast, where Kay outlines the top DEI lessons from 2020.

BEST OF THE WILL TO CHANGE: Inquiry First - How Consultative Questions Open Doors For Our Expertise Jan 15, 2021

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BEST OF THE WILL TO CHANGE: In this minisode, Jennifer discusses the importance of asking consultative questions during the sales process. She reveals some of the questions from JBC's powerful prospective client questionnaire and the thinking behind each question. Discover an empowering way to think about the sales process and why sales is a crucial aspect to ushering in positive change. This episode originally aired in 2018, but is still very relevant today!

E144: Building Cultures of Dignity: Next-Generation Belonging with Rosalind Wiseman Jan 06, 2021

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Rosalind Wiseman, parenting educator and author, joins the program to discuss how to foster civil dialogue and inspire communities to build strength, courage and purpose. Discover how to create physical and emotional wellbeing by working in close partnership with the experts of various communities–including young people and business leaders.

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