Ready to supercharge your career and foster a deeper sense of belonging at work? Join Monica Marquez, your host, for a captivating conversation with her esteemed colleague, Karyn Twaronite, EY Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Officer.
Boasting a remarkable 30-year tenure at EY, Karyn unveils her extraordinary journey, offering insights into championing diversity and inclusion while embracing new experiences. From reshaping feedback perspectives to the pivotal role of 'belonging' in today's workplace, we cover it all.
Gain insights into navigating career pivots and accelerating your journey through sponsorship and mentorship. Buckle up for a career boost and a tighter-knit professional community!
In this Episode you will learn how to:
- Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces: Foster a culture of belonging and innovation to drive organizational success.
- Sponsors in Career Advancement: Master the art of seeking feedback and cultivating valuable mentorship and sponsorship for career growth.
- Leadership: Develop the skills and mindset to lead with impact and inspire others to achieve greatness.
- Personal Growth: Uncover the strategies to nurture personal development and unleash your true potential.
- Connection: Discover the power of building meaningful connections and networks to propel your career forward.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
- Explore the EY website for articles and resources on DEI, including the Belonging Barometer study, to gain valuable insights and best practices.
- Engage with EY's DEI initiatives and research to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in the field
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Highlights
[00:00] Introduction
[00:30] Powerful Guest Quote
[01:37] Episode Summary
[02:26] Meet Karyn Twaronite
[05:00] The Power of Immersion, Adaptation, and Learning
[09:50] Evolution of DE&I
[11:23] Shifting Power Dynamics
[15:55] Belonging in the Workplace
[20:10] Removing Barriers to Advancement
[23:49] Embracing Feedback as a Gift
[25:26] Processing Feedback
[28:38] Importance of Feedback in Belonging
[30:19] Mentors vs. Sponsors
[33:05] Cultivating Visibility and Personal Brand
[35:19] Lightning Round Questions -
Lightening Round Questions
Q: What book has greatly influenced you?
A: Glass Castle by Jeanette WallQ: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?
A: The answer is always no unless you ask.Q: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?
A: A Connector.Q: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?
A: The biggest change was becoming a mom, becoming a parent. That absolutely has made my life better. And I would say you learn a lot from becoming a parent.Q: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?
A: Every Kinda People by Robert Palmer. -
Quotes
And the reality is if you don't swing that door open for feedback, if you don't ask people on a regular basis, how did I do? You're also missing out on the opportunity to feel like you belong.
Karyn Twaronite
Feedback is a gift. And the good news is that people, when they're given feedback properly, actually makes them feel more like they belong.
Karyn Twaronite
The answer is always no unless you ask.
Karyn Twaronite
It takes every kind of people to make the world go round.
Robert Palmer, as mentioned by Karyn Twaronite
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About
As EY Global Vice Chair – Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness, Karyn drives innovations that maximize the strength and effectiveness of EY personnel by embracing diversity. She oversees EY’s integrated approach to diversity and inclusiveness (D&I) - the EY Culture Change Continuum: a roadmap for success, which enables leaders to foster an inclusive environment, where people can better leverage their diverse skills, experiences and cultural backgrounds.
A member of the Ernst & Young LLP Executive Committee, Karyn co-chairs the EY Global Diversity & Inclusiveness Steering Committee and the EY Americas Inclusiveness Consulting Council. She began her EY career as a tax professional more than 20 years ago before shifting her focus to help shape the organization’s talent, human resources and D&I leadership culture. Karyn works with clients and stakeholders in these efforts around the world.
Karyn earned a BSc in Accounting from Miami University (Ohio) and an MSc in Taxation from Fordham University. She is certified in Strategic Human Resource Management from Harvard University Graduate School of Business and a licensed CPA in New York.