Navigating the workplace as a transgender employee is tough—especially during an election year. In our latest blog, we explore the personal journey of Paula Stone Williams and how political climates impact trans workers.
Read MoreAs part of our celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility today—a day meant to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of the trans community—it’s important to us to raise awareness about discrimination faced by trans speakers as they bravely share their stories with audiences. Although having gained much positive attention through her TED talks and being invited regularly to share her lived experience as a man and a woman, Paula Stone Williams continues to be a target for those who do not recognize the importance of her experiences as both genders to help cisgender audiences understand how to be more equitable to others.
Read MoreEvery great leader knows their success starts and ends with their team. And building a great team requires identifying talent and potential in every person—no matter their gender identity—and ensuring they have all the tools and support they need to succeed. And while all this is true, not every leader knows where to start when it comes to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace culture. Interested to learn how you can help your team thrive? Outspoken speaker Paula Stone Williams can help.
Read MoreA recent Forbes article predicted 2022 as a year of change. “Across all sectors, organizations are grappling with rapid transformation. On top of that, there are enormous global shifts and challenges to contend with, such as climate change, and shifting political and economic power. To put it bluntly, our world is changing fast. And organizations must learn to adapt accordingly.” But don’t worry; here at Outspoken, we’ve got you covered! From stages to screens, discover the trending topics expected to drive change and inspire audiences this year with our featured speakers.
Read MoreNYC Pride is perhaps the most magical time of the year in the city. The celebration beams with spirit, joy, imagination, zeal, and remembrance. Since its first inception in 1970, the LGTBQIA community and friends across New York City have gathered in common spaces - from local businesses to parks - to reflect on the long history of activism; to demonstrate the power of love, belonging, and solidarity; and to protest for equal rights.
We continue the long tradition of bringing the fight not only to the streets and our living rooms but perhaps more urgently, to the classroom and the boardroom. Power and access are largely found in and distributed through the corporate world; consequently, corporations have a distinctively unique social responsibility to educate staff on inequities and invest in equitable solutions. Outspoken speaker, Dr. Paula Stone Williams, understands the importance of educating workplace staff on the relationship between power and gender.
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