Happy Space Podcast with Clare Kumar

Clare Kumar
Happy Space Podcast with Clare Kumar

🙂 Welcome to the Happy Space® Podcast where we explore the intersection of productivity & inclusivity through the lens of a highly sensitive productivity coach, speaker, and brand collaborator - that's me! Tune in for conversations with authors, culture-shapers, space designers, and creators of products, services, and customer experience as we highlight astonishing contributions tempting a more tender world. We know that diversity leads to richer results, so let’s accept that #productivityispersonal and commit to designing with greater respect for humanity. I aim to leave you with ideas to better support your colleagues, customers, community, and not least of all, yourself and those who matter most. For, everyone, including you, deserves a Happy Space. 🙂 If you or someone you know will enjoy exploring this topic with a supportive community, check out or share https://www.HappySpacePod.com 🙂 If you're wondering if you might be an HSP, take the HSP quiz at https://clarekumar.com/hsp-quiz/ 🙂 sign up for Clare's the Happy Space "museletter" - a monthly email full of good stuff about productivity & inclusivity 🙂 Find out more about your host at https://clarekumar.com/

  1. What To Say So They Can’t Unhear - with Tamsen Webster

    8 OCT.

    What To Say So They Can’t Unhear - with Tamsen Webster

    Message Master, Tamsen Webster shares powerful ways to communicate and say what they can’t unhear.  Messager Master, Tamsen Webster discusses the pivotal role of effective messaging in achieving transformational change. She explores the dichotomy of messaging from recent political conventions, and the importance of framing messages positively. Tamsen delves into the science behind persuasion, the necessity of aligning with shared values, and the broader implications of these principles in both personal and professional spheres. The conversation emphasizes the potential of strategic communication to foster meaningful and sustainable change, urging listeners to adopt a more thoughtful and empathetic approach to messaging. BIO Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she’s spent more than 25 years developing the field and practice of persuasive message design, with a particular focus on the principles and processes that build buy-in that lasts. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she built and delivers the message design curriculum for Elemental Excelerator, a leading investor in impact startups. She’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs and a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. She’s also spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022. She published her first book, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible, in 2021. Her next book, Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change is available in bookstores everywhere in October 2024. Tamsen was a reluctant marathoner… twice; is a champion ballroom dancer (in her mind); and learned everything she knows about messages, people, and change as a Weight Watchers leader. True story. She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and her two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut. CHAPTERS 00:09:04 How to use Tamsen's book and possible resistance to it. 00:14:00 Have we lost optimism bias? 00:20:34 It's about change communications 00:27:00 Mindset and ego 00:33:45 Finding common ground 00:39:42 Primal beliefs and squandering human potential 00:47:39 Stories in messaging 00:53:02 People are not willing to go back into the machine 00:56:16 Benefits of adult learning LINKS Jer Clifton - Primal World Beliefs Tamsen Webster’s Website The Ladder of Inference - Chris Argyris and Donald Schoen Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster Say What They Can’t Unhear - by Tamsen Webster Harvard Innovation Labs The Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video) Book graphics - Amazon.ca Other Images and Graphics - Canva Harvard Innovation Labs logo - Harvard...

    1 h 2 min
  2. Accessibility Is Everyone's Problem - with Dr. Lauran Star

    24 SEPT.

    Accessibility Is Everyone's Problem - with Dr. Lauran Star

    Organizational Disruptor, Dr. Lauran Star shares her journey from dyslexic student, to trauma medic, to DEI advocate. Dr. Lauran Star, an organizational disruptor and advocate for neurodiversity and accessibility, shares her journey from being a dyslexic student, to becoming a veteran, trauma medic, and a leading figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discusses the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, the evolution from equality to equity in the workplace, and how organizations can better support all employees. Lauran emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize and value the unique strengths each employee brings and the business benefits of doing so. The conversation also touches on personal stories, practical solutions, and the importance of authentic leadership in fostering an inclusive environment. BIO Dr. Lauran Star understands organizations culture and the impact and challenges of  Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity your organization may be facing and has evidence-based solutions with proven outcomes. ​​She is known for uncovering blind spots to achieve optimal performance and enhanced retention. Dr. Star dives in where others tread lightly yet is insightful, warm, and approachable.  Dr. Lauran Star has over two decades driving evidence-based inclusion, diversity, and equity in STEM and Healthcare. She has worked with executive/senior leadership, human resource management, and employees with several  Fortune 500 companies; helping them create an inclusive organizational culture that thrives in today’s business. CHAPTERS 3:45 - How did you come to be an organizational disruptor? 9:30 - Dyslexia diagnosis 18:20 - Why blue paper? 20:40 - Lauran’s history of dyslexia and the authorities’ right to diagnose 24:10 - There’s no such thing as a perfect child 30:22 - The reluctancy to honor accommodations 36:12 - How to make organizations listen? 43:33 - Catering to everyone, not just the majority 45:00 - Equity vs. Equality 49:34 - Why speaking up matters 57:00 - How DEI affects productivity 59:20 - Formula for DEI LINKS Evidence Based Inclusion It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - by Dr. Lauran Star Ultranauts Company Dr. Lauran Star’s Website IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video) Rajesh Anandan Headshot - Clare Kumar Clare Kumar Hidden Disabilities pose - Clare Kumar Hidden Disabilities cards - Clare Kumar Evidence-Based Inclusion: It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - Amazon.ca Other Images and Video - Canva Speechify logo - Speechify Lauran Star photo pose - drlauranstar.com Kamala Harris - Wiki Learn more about and follow Lauran: Twitter LinkedIn Website 😀😃😄😁😆 Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential....

    1 h 2 min
  3. Remote Work Done Right - with Sacha Connor

    10 SEPT.

    Remote Work Done Right - with Sacha Connor

    CEO of Virtual Work Insider, Sacha Connor discusses the challenges of remote work and how distance bias affects professional teams.  Marketer turned remote work advocate, Sacha Connor, shares about her journey and insights into leading distributed, hybrid, and remote teams. Sacha shares her experiences from working at advertising agencies to leading teams at Clorox and starting Virtual Work Insider in 2018. They discuss the challenges of remote work, including distance bias, creating team agreements, the importance of flexibility, and the necessity of evolving leadership skills for the modern workplace. The conversation also highlights practical solutions for improving productivity and connection within remote teams. BIO Sacha Connor is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that provides training programs and content on how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and build culture in hybrid, distributed, and remote teams.  Sacha has 18 years of business leadership experience in marketing, sales, and new product innovation roles, including over 13 years of experience leading hybrid & distributed teams while working fully remotely.   As one of the first remote marketing directors at The Clorox Company, she led brands worth over $250M and was the first fully remote member of the leadership team for a $1 billion business unit.  Since the launch of Virtual Work Insider in late 2018, VWI has delivered over 300 skills training workshops, executive team sessions, and speaking engagements about hybrid and remote work to audiences of 10 to 1,000+.  VWI has worked with clients that span a range of industries, including Toyota, Sephora, Vanguard, Under Armour, Allstate, Eventbrite, and Optum Health.  CHAPTERS 05:38  Sacha’s remote work story 08:18 Sacha’s views on remote vs. in-person work 13:10 How leaders reacted to Sacha’s remote work experiment 15:43 Becoming an omnimodal leader  17:50 Leading remote teams vs. in-person teams 19:32 The value of remote work management skills 22:24 Leadership skills and managing the abstract nature of people 26:47 The importance of communicating preferences 31:31 The mindset shift required to embed connection in work 34:00 Is it necessary to meet in person? 37:10 Building connections continuously 38:53 Focusing on goals and roles and creating team agreements 42:31 Flexibility in omnimodal environments LINKS Narnia Westmount Ep. 1 - The Secret Super Powers of HIghly Sensitive People - with Clare Kumar Virtual Work Insider The Clorox Company Orbit ERG Dave Ulrich Invested Leader Program Hot Topics Playlist Happy Space Work Style Profile™ a...

    48 min
  4. The Sunflower - Inviting Acessibility Around the World - with Paul White

    27 AOÛT

    The Sunflower - Inviting Acessibility Around the World - with Paul White

    CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares his journey so far in forming a global symbol for those with hidden disabilities. CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares the origin and growth of the Sunflower initiative, which started in 2016 at Gatwick Airport to support people with non-visible disabilities. Paul shares how the Sunflower lanyard has helped individuals, including a mother traveling with her son and a man with dementia who regained his independence. The conversation delves into why the program operates as a for-profit business, supporting inclusion and accessibility worldwide, and the impact it makes on both customers and employees. He also touches on the importance of creating sunflower-friendly environments and the cultural nuances of implementing the program globally. BIO CEO, Paul White, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for disability rights, driving real change as the global CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and championing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Paul has a genuine desire to ensure that the wearers of the Sunflower receive the patience, care and understanding they may need throughout their day from whoever they meet, wherever they may travel. CHAPTERS 00:06:34 Origins of The Sunflower 00:12:40 Is The Sunflower a charity organisation, why or why not? 00:17:27 The Sunflower and Pride 00:19:15 How The Sunflower can help employees 00:23:15 How corporations can use The Sunflower in the workplace 00:25:24 Language and Hidden Disabilities 00:31:02 Sunflower-friendly environments around the world 00:35:00 How companies can become allies of hidden disabilities + the purple pound 00:41:33 Where to find out more about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower LINKS Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Website Bayley House, Australia European Pride Organization Association The Purple Pound HDSunflower training video Zayed Higher European Pride Organisers Association Ep. 27 - The Undeniable Value of Neurodiversity - with Theo Smith Ep. 44 - The Need for Clear Language around Neurodiversity - with Judy Singer Ep. 49 - The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha Marlowe IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video) Gatwick Airport - Wiki The Purple Pound logo - This is Me Agency Sunflower logo - HDSunflower.com Suflower lanyards - HDSunflower.com Sunflower...

    41 min
  5. The Unexpected Power of Color - with Laura Guido-Clark

    13 AOÛT

    The Unexpected Power of Color - with Laura Guido-Clark

    Color Expert, Laura Guido-Clark discusses the transformative power of color in design and the emotional and physiological impacts of color in communities and workspaces. Designer and color expert, Laura Guido-Clark talks about the transformative power of color in design. She discusses how color acts as a conduit for human connection, its physiological impacts, and the influence it has on mood and productivity. Laura shares insights from her work with renowned organizations and her nonprofit, Project Color Corps, which uses color to bring hope and joy to underprivileged school communities. The conversation also covers practical advice for incorporating color into workspaces and the importance of creating environments that respect and nurture human needs. BIO Laura Guido-Clark is the world’s foremost color expert, Laura Guido-Clark – their color, materials, and finish. Throughout her twenty-plus year career, Laura has analyzed the conscious and unconscious influences that drive buying decisions. She has been dubbed an 'Experience Consultant' because of her ability to translate those influences into prescient forecasting and concrete applications of color and finish for new products. In 2017, Laura launched her groundbreaking color methodology called LOVE GOOD COLOR. LOVE GOOD COLOR integrates science and the senses, enabling designers to factor in emotive response when using color. It is a language-based system that facilitates selection confidence and efficacy while simplifying and reducing iterations. The digital tool is currently in development. LOVE GOOD COLOR has been used by designers from various firms including Gensler, IA, Adobe, Rockwell Group, Atlassian, and Studio O+A. Laura has helped companies such as Herman Miller, HP, Samsung, and Toyota use color and materials on their products that resonate with consumers and succeed in competitive markets. Her textile and pattern design includes work for HBF, Pallas, Carnegie, and FLOR. Laura’s expertise ranges from textiles to consumer products such as automotive, electronics, and major household appliances. Learn more about Laura’s design work at Laura Guido-Clark Design. In 2011, Laura founded Project Color Corps™, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting urban neighborhoods with color and pattern that impart positive messages of optimism and hope. The organization is now flourishing in four cities across the country. Laura was honored as the IIDA Northern California Chapter recipient of the 2014 Leadership Award of Excellence. As a result of her expertise, Laura speaks both nationally and internationally on design and the creative process and was an expert design blogger for Fast Company. CHAPTERS 05:40 Why color is so important in design 08:50 The effect of color on physiology and mood 10:45 Colors in schools 13:51 Punitive colors and the humanity of color 16:04 Project Color Corps and transforming underprivileged schools 21:50 Students’ reactions and impact 23:49 Transforming “grown up” spaces with color 26:30 How leaders can interact with color 31:55 Color dosage and why do certain colors look better on us than others 38:18 The relationship between light and color 43:00 How to achieve a sense of belonging through color 44:50 Bringing personality back to retail environments and logos 48:35 Designing to contrasting preferences 51:39 The importance of programming and Adobe Founders Tower LINKS Project Color Corps Love Good Color a...

    56 min
  6. How DEI Betters Business - with Subha Barry

    30 JUIL.

    How DEI Betters Business - with Subha Barry

    President & CEO of Seramount, Subha Barry tells us about her connections with neurodiversity, her widely recognized Autism Intern program, and gives practical advice on how to advance your DEI efforts in today’s corporate world. A trailblazer in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Subha Barry shares a wealth of insights through her work as President and CEO at Seramount. Barry shares her personal and professional journey from India to the United States, and her pioneering initiatives at Merrill Lynch and Freddie Mac, including her widely recognized Autism intern program at Freddie Mac. Key topics include the importance of embedding DEI into business strategies without relying solely on HR, understanding neurodiversity, and practical ways to create inclusive workplaces. She also gives her take on how she thinks leaders should approach DEI and foster better relationships with employees. Subha Barry is a C-suite leader and an advisor who brings a unique perspective on the alignment of corporate culture to talent strategy and business results. As a transformational change agent, she has a proven record of identifying and accelerating new business creation, driving sales, and increasing profitability. Subha is president of Seramount where she drives the firm’s vision, strategy, and business development. Subha joined Working Mother Media (WMM) in 2015 and during her tenure she dramatically improved margins, expanded its portfolio through growth in high-value consulting and learning and development, exponentially grew their client roster, and recruited talented executive leaders to amplify subject matter and functional expertise. In 2021, Subha oversaw the brand’s transformation from WMM to Seramount, a leading strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to building high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Today, Seramount works with 450+ organizations globally, including half of the Fortune 500, to help our partners navigate today’s talent and DEI landscape. Previously, Subha was senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Freddie Mac, where she served on the firm’s management committee and led their foundation. Prior to her time at Freddie Mac, Subha spent 20+ years at Merrill Lynch as managing director and their first global head of diversity & inclusion where she built their D&I strategy, infrastructure and execution plans from the ground up. She also created a highly successful Multicultural Business Development Group to focus their wealth management business on diverse and multicultural communities bringing in over $8 billion in new assets and $50+ million in annual revenues in just three years. She began her career at the firm as a financial advisor where she was a top 100 advisor among 16,000 in the firm. Subha is a former adjunct professor at Columbia University’s SIPA, and currently serves on the Boards of SHRM Foundation, Rice 360, Rutgers Cancer Center and the Rutgers Institute of Women’s Leadership. She is also a Board Advisor at PE-owned Snowden Lane Partners. In the past, Subha has served on a variety of Boards as Board Chair, Head of Nominating & Governance, Finance, and HR and DEI Committees. A native of India, Subha holds a BA from Bombay University and an MBA and MS in Accounting from Rice University. She enjoys golfing, reading poetry and rallying for social change. She has two grown children and lives in Naples, Florida and New Hope, PA with her husband. CHAPTERS 04:00 Subha’s story and journey in DEI 08:00 Connecting DEI to the business 09:40 Seramount’s initiatives and the focus on neurodiversity 13:00 Multicultural initiatives at Merrill Lynch and relying on HR for talent issues 16:38 Diverse culture shift in Canada 19:00 Subha’s experience with neurodiversity and personal connection with autism 21:40 Freddie Mac’s Autism Internship Program 30:50 Positive examples of DEI...

    50 min
  7. Negotiate and Build Better Relationships? - with Fotini Iconomopoulos

    16 JUIL.

    Negotiate and Build Better Relationships? - with Fotini Iconomopoulos

    Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares how adopting a few negotiation strategies can lead to better relationships in business and life. Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos dives deep into the art of negotiation. Throughout the conversation, Fotini shares insights from her extensive experience running negotiation workshops and reveals the top challenges people experience when learning how to negotiate and how applying these strategies can actually improve relationships. She offers actionable steps for overcoming these barriers like the importance of preparation, cooperative negotiation tactics, emotional regulation, and asking the right questions. Fotini also explores the bias between men and women in the workplace when it comes to negotiation and provides real life examples. She also shares her own story about needing to go to the emergency room and how negotiation literally saved her life. BIO For over a decade, Fotini Iconomopoulos has been the person that Fortune 50 companies call to help them through their high stakes negotiations or train them to upgrade their negotiation, communication and persuasion skills. Today she spends most of her time keynote speaking on negotiation, communication, leadership and conflict management, and offering her experience to meaningful non-profit initiatives. She is regularly featured on TV & podcast media and has been quoted in numerous global publications including HBR, Forbes, CNN, CNBC, and Business Insider. HarperCollins noticed her frequent media appearances and asked to write her first, now best-selling, book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”which launched to critical acclaim and praise as some of “The Best Leadership Advice from Books By Women” (Globe & Mail 2021). When not with clients, she occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business, where she completed her MBA, as well as guest lectures at universities all over the globe. After a decade of entrepreneurship in retail, Fotini refined her negotiation skills in the corporate world working for giants like L’Oreal before management consulting. She created a successful negotiation advisory practice for another global firm before starting her own, guiding clients through high-stakes scenarios in all industries. Having overcome significant gender adversity early in her career, Fotini is passionate about helping people develop the confidence to take on challenges, with a particular interest in empowering women & disadvantaged groups through various non-profit initiatives.  In 2018, she expanded to educating adolescent girls through an empowerment camp experience, to start building their confidence and resilience early, a passion she continues to pursue. She’s been honored by NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women), whom she serves as a regional advisor for their only Canadian chapter, with a National Inclusion award; The Greek America Foundation as one of their Top 40 under 40; and has been nominated for the Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards multiple times. CHAPTERS 05:12 Challenges surrounding asking for what you want 08:16 Privilege in negotiation, the on-ramp vs. the stairs 12:09 Emotional regulation in negotiation 16:58 Labelling in negotiation 19:40 Using questions to self-advocate in high pressure situations 22:14 Mirroring in corporate environments 25:20 How to know when to leave a negotiation situation 31:13 Rehearsing for negotiations 34:22 Likeability in negotiation and how to better connect with others  40:50 How Fotini turned a hospital visit into a negotiation and succeeded LINKS Say Yes Get...

    44 min
  8. Conduit for Compassion - the Sunflower, Brené Brown, & WorkHuman 2024 - with Clare Kumar

    2 JUIL.

    Conduit for Compassion - the Sunflower, Brené Brown, & WorkHuman 2024 - with Clare Kumar

    Productivity expert and executive coach, Clare Kumar reveals her new job, outlines the Total Team Work Program, recaps her experience and shares insights from Brené Brown’s keynote at WorkHuman 2024. Clare Kumar is a productivity expert and executive coach who focuses on the intersection where productivity meets inclusivity in workplaces and organizations. In this episode, she talks about her new job as Regional Director of Hidden Disabilities Canada (hdsunflower.com). In addition, Clare gives an update and outlines her program, Happy Space Total Team Work, where leaders and their teams co-create their future of work and explains how the Happy Space Work Style Profile is an integral part of this program. The episode covers the Workhuman 2024 conference and Clare shares her experience and takeaways from speakers such as Baratunde Rafiq Thurston, Esther Perel, and Brené Brown.  CHAPTERS 04:25 Clare’s late autism diagnosis 07:58  the Sunflower and Clare’s new job 12:00 New book, Ask Already and the Happy Space Work Style Profile 15:25  Sharing MS diagnosis 18:18  Happy Space Total Teamwork Program 20:15  Workhuman 2024 highlights 22:23  Being comfortable with silence and “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer 24:22  Barbie Brewer and Building your asynchronous muscle + Vanice Hayes and ERG’s 28:20  Baratunde Rafiq Thurston - Understanding power and its value 29:15 Hustle and grind, and the importance of weaving in personal priorities 33:10  Speakers: Gloria Goins, Peter Danzig and Kamille Washington 37:50  A thank you from Happy Space Podcast 38:40  Brené Brown highlights and how AI ties into HR 41:50  Brené Brown and the epidemic of loneliness 43:55  “I do like humanity, I’m not crazy about people in general” - Brené Brown 45:00  Brené Brown and shame triggers in the workplace 46:03  Brené Brown and grounded confidence LINKS Hidden Disabilities Hdsunflower.com WorkHuman 2024 The Message of You by Judy Carter Ep. 45 - Melanie Deziel - Unmasking - Late Autism Diagnosis in Women Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova Robbie Samuels’ Website Ep. 30 - Stephen Shedletsky - Creating a Speak-Up Culture Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletsky a...

    49 min

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🙂 Welcome to the Happy Space® Podcast where we explore the intersection of productivity & inclusivity through the lens of a highly sensitive productivity coach, speaker, and brand collaborator - that's me! Tune in for conversations with authors, culture-shapers, space designers, and creators of products, services, and customer experience as we highlight astonishing contributions tempting a more tender world. We know that diversity leads to richer results, so let’s accept that #productivityispersonal and commit to designing with greater respect for humanity. I aim to leave you with ideas to better support your colleagues, customers, community, and not least of all, yourself and those who matter most. For, everyone, including you, deserves a Happy Space. 🙂 If you or someone you know will enjoy exploring this topic with a supportive community, check out or share https://www.HappySpacePod.com 🙂 If you're wondering if you might be an HSP, take the HSP quiz at https://clarekumar.com/hsp-quiz/ 🙂 sign up for Clare's the Happy Space "museletter" - a monthly email full of good stuff about productivity & inclusivity 🙂 Find out more about your host at https://clarekumar.com/

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