I’m excited to have Pamela Hampel join us for this episode. With 18 years of experience in Human Resources, Pamela currently serves as the VP of People and Culture at Bits in Glass. In her role, she’s redefined how workplace culture can drive personal and team success. Pamela has championed innovative practices in employee relations, strategic growth, and cultivating an environment where individuals feel empowered to contribute and thrive. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes to share the tangible strategies and cultural principles that have shaped Bits in Glass into a standout workplace.

In this episode, we sit down with Denise Hamilton, a nationally recognized DEI leader, founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, and head of All Hands Group, a workplace culture consultancy. Denise has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, and her thought leadership has been featured in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, and MIT Sloan Management Review. She is also the author of INDIVISIBLE, a powerful exploration of unity and equity in the workplace.

Denise’s passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of her work. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey, including the challenges she’s faced and the lessons learned along the way. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, Denise offers strategies to foster more inclusive workplace cultures, showing how leaders can create environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Let’s dive in!

Today’s guest is someone who embodies the true essence of courage in leadership—Janelle Aaker, founder of Janelle Aaker Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world ranging from Nike, lululemon and more recently at Vancity, Janelle has worked across all aspects of HR. She has spent the last five years specializing in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

In this episode, we’ll dive into how courage has shaped Janelle’s career and life, explore the role it plays in leadership, and uncover the ways in which courageous, inclusive leadership can foster authenticity and growth in teams. From challenging the status quo to leading with empathy, Janelle’s insights will inspire leaders to tap into their own bravery to make lasting impacts.

Get ready to learn how courage and leadership truly go hand-in-hand!