Converging Conversations

Oneka J Cornelius

Bringing together all things people. leadership, life...and so much more!

  1. 03/20/2024

    03 - 03: Exploring Work Through the Lens of Faith and Healing

    Episode 3 brings together an intentional conversation on the role that Faith, Healing and Designing the Life you were created for. Our guest, Sybil Stewart is the CEO of The Sage Stewart, and she's an accomplished Speaker, Coach, Consultant...and Musician. Listen in as Sybil shares her beautiful journey to listening, learning and loving who she KNOWS she was created to be.

    45 min

  2. 02/28/2024

    03-02: Turning the Tables w/ Oneka J. Cornelius

    This episode sees the tables "flipped" on Oneka J. Cornelius, the host of Converging Conversations. Hosted by Susan Edwards, this session sees Susan explore all the questions in a session that explores Oneka J. Cornelius, her experiences, career and teachable moments through the lens of her personal and career journey.

    1h 3m

  3. 11/07/2023

    03 - 01 - Owning Your Career Journey with Earlette Frye

    Every topic, every conversation and every guest leave huge impacts on me.  First because…they are some of the most impactful, creative and intelligent people inside (and outside) of my tribe. Second, because #EveryStoryMatters. This season we kick off with a guest who has such a powerful story to share.  Earllette Frye, is a game changer.  She always has been…and always will be.   It was my honor to learn how this phenomenal woman came into her greatness.   I'm honored that she shared it with me…and YOU.   Earllette Frye is a dynamic and results-driven executive with a passion for transforming businesses and cultivating talent. With a knack for Pitch to Pay Transformation, Operational Optimization, Program Management, and Process Design, she's your go-to person for driving strategic success in diverse industries.   Beyond the corporate realm, Earllette is a beacon of hope, having founded a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting efforts in her hometown and helping individuals honor their journey to date while charting a path forward through her Semicolon Sweetheart Life Coaching business. Her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place is a testament to the transformative power of passion and purpose. Earllette's story is a reminder that we can all aspire to greatness, not just in our careers but in our contributions to society.

    44 min

  4. 08/08/2023

    Episode 08-2023: Exploring Authentic Leadership

    Earlier this summer, I had the honor of meeting Daron Moore, an amazing Org Development and Learning Executive, while serving on a panel of The Learning Exchange Conference, hosted by the Black in L&D Community. Daron was our panel moderator, and from our first conversation...we knew our conversation would require more time and opportunity to dig in and listen to one another's stories. Daron is a strategist, mobilizer, and change catalyst devoted to personalizing growth through the employee experience with over 15 years helping bridge the gap between organizations and the organisms that make them great. A compelling keynote speaker, online educator, full-time father of 3, and part-time coach and mentor. He's grounded in the power of people and passionate about unleashing potential. Our session explores the powerful impact Authentic Leadership has on our sense of identity, and purpose, and how we build and show up for others. Daron shares his teachable point of view on the importance of taking care of your personal "Nucleus" and the value of spending time with yourself by yourself. It is not only valuable...it's critical.

    53 min

  5. 05/17/2023

    Episode 07-2023: Exploring the Impact of Code-Switching and the Workplace

    Episode #7 has blown doors open for me, in more ways than I probably express here without writing an essay. LOL One of the most critical reasons for launching the #ConvergingConversations podcast was to explore topics that are compelling, intriguing and to give space and voice to the stories of others. Story is how we make sense of ourselves in the world, our communities and more… In this episode, we dig into the concept of #CodeSwitching, and how people are impacted by it. We explore it through the spaces we occupy:  Work, The Military, The Church, and so much more.  (Whew!!  This was RICH!!)   Our Episode Panel?  Well, I'll let their intros speak for them:   Turiya Gray  - Turiya is a Human Resources executive with upwards of 20 years’ experience, currently serving as Chief People Officer at Chicago-based tech company, Jellyvision. She is also the co-host of the HR un-confidential podcast.   Antoinette Bunkley - Turiya has spent the last 15 years developing her skills and taking on new experiences in strategic communications and change management for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups and non-profit organizations. Through these experiences, she has honed her craft as a storyteller, cultural curator and trusted advisor to senior leaders.   Dr. L. Lynette Brown - Dr. Brown serves as a consultant, coach, motivational speaker, workshop speaker, and mentor to many. Professionally, Lynette has made an over 30-year impact in the areas of banking, finance, HR, and learning and development. Her passion for empowering others is grounded through her upbringing as a PK, her service in ministry, and her life and career experiences. Lynette earned a doctoral degree in Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University. Her doctoral focus centered on crisis leadership and creating strategies to Reflect, RE-position and RE-present during critical times.   Oshawn Jefferson - Oshawn, is the Chief Vision Officer for Deal Solutions Group, LLC., has more than 10 years of experience as a champion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). He has provided vision, strategy, and operational execution to fortune 500 companies, the department of defense, academia, non-profits, and community organizations with diversity missions, culture, and goals. He also served over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force.

    1h 21m

  6. 04/19/2023

    Episode 06-2023: Exploring the Evolution of Change Management...A Practitioner's Perspective

    The world of #ChangeManagementProfessionals is big…but, also a small town.  Many of us know each other, know of one another, and many of us…have had the honor of working together. So, today's episode is a labor of love.    Dare I say, this isn't an episode…it's a #Masterclass. And, we've already agreed to unpack several of these dimensions individually in the (near) future in future episodes. (Yay!) Our Guests, are the Leadership Team of the Association of Change Management Professionals, Atlanta Chapter Leadership Team.   Marisa Miller - Marisa Miller is a strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-wide organizational change initiatives. Her proficiency in big-picture thinking combined with laser-sharp skills in sales enablement, business process improvement, and operations efficiency makes her both well respected and highly sought after across the business landscape; from 100+-year-old Fortune 500’s to start-ups seeking Series A funding; publicly traded companies to privately held, non-profit agencies.   Danyelle Jinks - Danyelle Jinks, the creator, and founder of u[Verb] is a coach, organizational developer, and change management practitioner. She meets her clients where they are to enact transformational change and uses her experience to develop the right strategies and actions to deliver results across multiple business groups spanning 80+ countries. Her primary interest is centered around working with solution-focused leaders to develop people-centered activities that drive sustainable results. She has a proven record of accomplishments in developing and implementing effective change across multiple functions in both Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.   Tiffany Frasier - Tiffany Frasier is all things people. Her focused, people-centric HR approach aligns the people strategy with the business strategy, empowering organizations to meet their operational, financial, and growth objectives. Tiffany brings several years of experience in HR and Operations leadership roles in various industries, including Healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Distribution Management from Indiana University and her MBA from Kennesaw State University. We unpack how the Change discipline has changed over the years, and how it will continue to need to evolve to stay relevant for those practitioners who want to differentiate themselves in the space.  Change is more than a certification…it is an art and a skill.   This is a Super-Sized episode, so join us as we talk, share and laugh together.

    1h 32m

  7. 04/05/2023

    Episode 05-2023: Exploring the Military Experience - A Soldier's Story (of Healing)

    This week's episode pulls back the layers of the life of a #MiltaryVeteran, who continues to serve, continues to grow, and continues to tell not just #HerStory…but A #SoldiersStory, and the help, support, and grace our military needs from the communities and organizations they come home to.   My guest, Crystal Ellington is a POWERHOUSE.  Crystal is a dynamic, agile storyteller, who is passionate about speaking up for those who have historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded, and institutionally oppressed. She leverages her service to her country to ensure that those that have served, and those still serving, have a voice and a safe space.   Crystal has been a Fellow in the George W. Bush Presidential Center Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program, the Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement at Syracuse University, and the New Politics Leadership Academy.   She is also the Founder & CEO of GenOnyx Consulting, LLC, where she provides diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy building and implementation for government-affiliated entities as well as veteran and military service organizations.

    42 min

  8. 03/20/2023

    Episode 04-2023: Exploring Asian-American Identity in Today's Multi-Cultural World

    Each of us bring a unique perspective to the tapestry of the world, the families we create, the lives we live and the workplaces we share with others.   Listen in along with my guests Ila Gandhi and My Luu, offer and share their beautiful journeys that are both unique, honest and full of life.  Both of them have been able to bring their unique perspectives, upbringing and cultural nuances to the work they do, and it continues to shape their passion for social justice. Join us as they share the beauty that is their Asian identity...and so much more.

    54 min
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Bringing together all things people. leadership, life...and so much more!

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  • Creator
    Oneka J Cornelius
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oneka J Cornelius
  • Show Website
    Converging Conversations