They’ve mastered change and uncertainty. They’re disruptors and innovators by necessity. During these challenging COVID times, they have some lessons to help us live and lead better. Anna-Karina Tabuñar brings us stories of people we don't usually see or hear from - people with disabilities.
A podcast about strength in difference, diversity and inclusion, More Talent Untapped is made possible by our sponsors RBC and EARN - the Employment Accessibility Resource Network, an initiative of United Way East Ontario. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
We kick off this special series with a young job seeker, a seasoned professional, an executive leader, a frontline worker and an entrepreneur.
They all navigate barriers due to their disabilities. We explore the impact of inclusion in this abridged audio version of the documentary Talent Untapped.
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Ahmed Abukar faced a heap of rejections before landing his dream job at Canada’s largest bank. Ahmed happens to be blind, Black and Muslim. He talks about microaggressions and getting around as a blind person during the global pandemic.
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Ep3- Hiring Different
Sharon Singh has discovered the secret sauce to high-performing teams. She shares some of the real office challenges and rewards of hiring someone with a disability.
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Ep4 - Kindness vs Depression
How do you deal with low-grade depression that many of us are coping with? Canadian writer and mental health advocate Jan Wong talks about how she’s managing through the pandemic with simple acts of kindness. She also talks about anti-Asian racism.
Ep5- Lessons from Parkinson's
When you’re given a life-altering diagnosis like Parkinson's disease, you learn how to live with uncertainty. You make the most out of every able moment. Meet award-winning videographer Paul Wing and his wife Cathy with their lessons on embracing uncertain times and turning challenges into opportunities.
Ep6- After a mental health breakdown, now what?
Howard Sonnenderg made headlines for all the wrong reasons; he suffered two very public mental health breakdowns. Howard opens up about job seeking, disclosure and his tools to stay mentally healthy.
