We All Need A Support System - Season Two - Episode 21

2022-03-15

"When the tides go out and the water level subsides, which the pandemic has done in some ways, we get to see what the water was covering up. So we're now seeing that societal injustices did not just happen because of the pandemic. They were there all along, just out of sight under the water.” -- Guillermo Gutierrez In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Guillermo about: How his exposure to many different cultures, learning experiences, and his natural curiosity ultimately brought him to his ...

In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Guillermo about:

How his exposure to many different cultures, learning experiences, and his natural curiosity ultimately brought him to his career in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space
The importance of this work as it makes our world, our workplaces, our homes, our communities, our society, a better place for all, not just for a few groups
While we have made some progress, there is a lot more work to do to create an inclusive world where all people are treaty with respect, dignity, equality, and feel a sense of belonging

Key Takeaways

We have to acknowledge our own responsibility to seek opportunities. To keep growing and understand that it is hard work
Find mentors who you trust. Have them get to know you and have them can see you for who you are. Tell them what you need to have to be successful and be engaged. Ask them to help you gain exposure to others who can coach and mentor you. Mentors and sponsors and people who can pull you up and give you visibility to where the opportunities are essential
If you're not feeling the connection of belonging within your place of work, your department, your team, your function it is important to find a place that can help nurture you and energize you so you can be your best self. Seek environments where you can thrive

Guillermo Gutierrez, a native of Mexico, has spent the last 16 years living and working in the US. He has also lived and worked in India, Fiji Islands, Canada and Morocco. He currently lives in Milwaukee with his wife Ellen. The rest of his family, including his parents, sister, nephew and nieces live in the north of Mexico. He is an avid reader and enjoys playing sports, his current passion being Pickleball.

After he graduated from university with a BA in Marketing he spent the next two and a half years working abroad where he discovered his professional calling in learning and development and cultural coaching. He came back to Mexico where he completed his MS in Organizational Development and joined Kohler Co. who eventually will offer him the opportunity to relocate to the US to continue his career. In his almost 22 years of professional experience, he has had different corporate roles in Human Resources and also work as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies in the areas of team and leadership development and cultural competence.

Connect with Guillermo:

Email: guillermo.gutierrez@manpowergroup.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gutierrezguillermo/

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world. Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners. The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love.

Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career. She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations. She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple. Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development. She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships. She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work."

Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.

Website: www.upliftingwomen.net

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor