Mental Health Awareness: Discuss the Issues that Matter this Month

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Mental Health Awareness: Discuss the Issues that Matter this Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is more important than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to our mental well-being. The pandemic has impacted the mental health of people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Isolation, loss of loved ones, financial strain, and the general uncertainty of the future have all contributed to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The pandemic also has forever changed the way work, our priorities, and the shape we want our future to take. These important conversations are central to many Outspoken speakers’ most popular talks. Our thought leaders are paving the way for more open dialogue about mental health, especially as it intersects with our professional lives and workplaces. Read more below about some of our speaker’s in-demand topics for talks about mental health.

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AAPI Celebrations and Observances deserve your DEIB attention!

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AAPI Celebrations and Observances deserve your DEIB attention!

Still haven't identified a speaker for your AAPI celebrations in May? Has your organization not made space for AAPI-related issues and you're looking to change this? The good news is it's never too late! While supporting the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the U.S. every day is important, May is a great starting point for a year-round Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiative to honor the Asian and Pacific Islander communities closest to you. Outspoken speakers Nancy Wang Yuen and Brad Jenkins can help!

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Welcome Adam Braun: Sustainability Innovator & NYT Best-selling Author

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Welcome Adam Braun: Sustainability Innovator & NYT Best-selling Author

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Adam Braun once again on events with his new focus on organizational climate change efforts! Adam is a “for purpose” founder, serial entrepreneur and speaker leading the corporate charge to drive sustainability success and Net Zero outcomes across organizations with his company, Climate Club, which works with Fortune 500 companies to generate a competitive advantage through sustainability.

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The Power of Middle Managers (Yes, you read that right!)

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The Power of Middle Managers (Yes, you read that right!)

It is no secret that a good manager can make or break your experience in the workplace. We’ve all been there and we know the Bad Boss tropes all too well: the nit-picky micromanager, the impossible-to-please CEO, or the ghost of a supervisor who has no idea what you do. However, whether you had a Miranda Priestly or a Michael Scott for a boss, not every relationship with middle management needs to be strained. In fact, could a better connection to and understanding of middle management actually be key to organizational success?

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Outspoken speaker and sociologist Dr. Rina Bliss's new book, 'Rethinking Intelligence' challenges convention

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Outspoken speaker and sociologist Dr. Rina Bliss's new book, 'Rethinking Intelligence' challenges convention

In her new book, Rethinking Intelligence, genetics expert and professor Dr. Rina Bliss challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “smart.” Through her research, she explains why conventional assessments are misleading and what everyone can do to optimize their potential. Unlearn the current ways of measuring intelligence (think: IQ scores) and hear more on how we should actually understand intelligence for human potential.

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