The Race in the Workplace Podcast

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2

I am thrilled to share a conversation with HR expert Sandra Neuman as part of her Changing the Conversation series. The series aims to explore the power of effective communication in bridging gaps, fostering understanding, and finding common ground in our work and personal lives.

You will hear my thoughts on how to navigate roadblocks to effective communication in the workplace. We discuss a situation I encounter often in my practice, where teams need more preparation to broach sensitive topics

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Oct. 6, 2023

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2

I am thrilled to share a conversation with HR expert Sandra Neuman as part of her Changing the Conversation series. The series aims to explore the power of effective communication in bridging gaps, fostering understanding, a…
Aug. 8, 2023

Supporting Executive Leaders of Color: A Conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld | S2, Ep 12

For the final episode of the season, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sean Thomas-Breitfeld, Co-Director of the Building Movement Project. Sean shared his valuable insights on the nonprofit sector, ways to support executiv…
July 25, 2023

Hurry Up Already, Your Equity Work is Moving Too Slowly | S2, Ep 11

This week on the Race in the Workplace podcast, we are delving into the dangers of slow-moving equity work and how it impacts staff in nonprofits. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why moving too slowly is problematic, how listen…
July 11, 2023

Turning the Fire Inward, Part 2 for DEI Professionals | S2, Ep 10

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a relatively new field facing many challenges. This week, in Season 2, Ep 10 of the podcast, I discuss the critical role of DEI in the workplace and why it’s so important to direct o…
June 22, 2023

BONUS: Four Strategies for Nonprofits to Retain Black Talent | S2, Ep 9

This episode is based on a recently updated article by Joanna Shoffner Scott. It discusses the issue of staff retention for nonprofit organizations, particularly with regard to Black staff. This episode discusses strategies …
June 6, 2023

Turning the Fire Inward, Part 1 for Progressives | S2, Ep 8

In this week's episode of Race in the Workplace, I talk about what leaders of progressive organizations can do when internal dynamics slow down mission-centered work to the point of ineffectiveness. Despite the gains made fr…

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Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott

Racial Equity Consulatnt

Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an experienced management consultant with expertise in helping organizations realize their racial equity aspirations. She has consulted with more than 50 organizations in the public and private sectors. Clients and former clients include organizations from workforce development, research, public policy, social services, place-based community sector collaboratives, government agencies, and philanthropies. She is the founder and Principal of Stamey Street Consulting Group. Before consulting, she served as the Vice President of Government Affairs and Equity Programs for Voices for America’s Children. Joanna’s background in public policy includes budget and tax, health, and nutrition, with an emphasis on the intersection of race and equity in public systems. Joanna holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.