The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

Best-selling author and CEO of Unity Labs Brandon Peele shares his work consulting global organizations in integrating a purpose-led leadership approach into their company culture and key steps to reactivating our purpose.

Brandon Peele (he/him) is a best-selling author, the CEO of Unity Lab, and an expert in purpose, leadership, and culture change. He’s trusted as a keynote speaker, consultant and program leader by organizations such as Google, Harvard Business School, Johnson & Johnson, Stanford University, JDRF, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Marine Corps, YPO, University of California – Berkeley, Vistage, Forum for Workplace Inclusion, LinkedIn, the U.S. Navy, Slalom Consulting, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the University of Minnesota.

He is the author of Purpose Work Nation (2022), The Purpose Field Guide (2019), and Planet on Purpose (2018), and co-author of Purpose Rising (2017) and The Purpose Blueprint (2015). His work has been featured by news organizations such as USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the US Business Journal, and Forbes.

Brandon holds an MBA in Leadership from Columbia Business School, is an Imperative Certified Purpose Leader (TM), a Citizen University Fellow, a Top 50 Purpose ESG Leader, and serves on the Council of the Global Purpose Leaders.

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peele/

Founders of Divergent CRO, Abiel Obanjo and Shone Williams-Adeniyi discuss their company’s commitment to providing collective ethics in clinical research, and how the organization seeks to leverage innovation by bridging the community through impact, clinical trials, connectivity, and mentorship.

Abiel Obanjo is a prolific clinical research professional with an impressive career spanning

several key roles in the field. Currently serving as a Senior Global Clinical Trial Manager, he has

earned a reputation for excellence and innovation in clinical research.

With a solid foundation as a Clinical Research Assistant, he demonstrated a keen attention to

detail and a passion for advancing medical knowledge. This early experience laid the

groundwork for a successful progression through the ranks, eventually leading to roles as a

Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Operations Manager.

Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing

clinical trials on a global scale. His expertise extends across diverse therapeutic areas,

showcasing a versatility that is highly valued in the dynamic field of clinical research.

With a proven track record of success and a passion for making a meaningful impact on global healthcare, Abiel stands as a beacon in the field of clinical research, inspiring [and preparing] the next generation of professionals to strive for excellence and integrity in their work.

Shone Williams-Adeniyi has had an illustrious career spanning 25 years in the dynamic field of

clinical research. Shone stands as a distinguished Certified Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

renowned for her contributions to drug and device trials. Her expertise covers all phases and

facets of clinical operations, with a remarkable specialization in Oncology that spans over two

decades.

Shone embarked on her clinical research journey two and a half decades ago, progressively

ascending through various roles. Her career has been a testament to her unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the advancement of clinical trials. 

Her experience extends from the pivotal role of Clinical Research Associate to the leadership

positions of Lead Senior CRA and Project Management Associate.

A true luminary in the field, Shone has devoted over 20 years of her career exclusively to

Oncology research. Her profound understanding of the intricacies and nuances of Oncology trials has positioned her as a sought-after authority in this critical therapeutic area. Her contributions have significantly impacted the development of groundbreaking treatments for cancer patients.

Throughout her career, Shone has been instrumental in driving clinical excellence, implementing

best practices, and contributing to the overall success of numerous clinical trials. Her leadership

and dedication have left an indelible mark on the field, earning her the respect of peers and

industry professionals alike.

I want to amplify the voice of Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, PhD by highlighting a recent topic from her Newsletter, “The Pink Elephant,” on identifying 5 ineffective DEI practices and offering strategies to create the changes needed to eliminate structural barriers and systemic challenges.

Link to the “The Pink Elephant Newsletter: 5 Ways DEI Has Been Ineffective and How We Make It Better” https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-pink-elephant-newsletter-6761846236518641664/  

Link to Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion: https://a.co/d/efkOh3d

Link to the Dirty Diversity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-diversity/id1497488754

In this week’s episode, I wanted to share an episode from the More Business More Life Podcast highlighting key takeaways to drive your business growth. 

Traditional business practices often neglect love as a driving force. In this episode of More Business More Life podcast, we’ll dive deep into the connection between love, authenticity, and business growth. We will also discuss counterintuitive strategies, actionable tips, and insights that will help you propel your business to new heights in the coming year. You won’t want to miss this.

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Psychotherapist and Author of The Art of Being Authentic, T. Mark Meyer discusses how to live a more purposeful life, offers tips on how to reconnect with your authentic self, and overcoming trauma through introspection.

T. Mark Meyer is a psychotherapist and a consultant for the world’s largest corporations, leading workshops on conflict resolution, authenticity, and authentic management. He coaches professional athletes in discovering their purpose and counsels both couples and individuals. After founding and spearheading several successful companies, Mark connected with his authentic self and refocused his professional aspirations. He’s a business coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner who uses his personal experience to help others live their most authentic lives.

Instagram & FB: @authentictmarkmeyer

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

Website: tmarkmeyer.com

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In this episode, Melyssa explains the history of the celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday’s significance of restoring African Americans to their Pan-African heritage and the tradition of building a community, as well as, highlights the sixth principle, Kuumba, the commitment to being creative.

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Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial Sheryl Cababa discusses the equitable impact of incorporating a human-centered approach to UX Product design using the system thinking approach.

Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Design Officer at the Insights, Design + Development Studio, Substantial, and a multi-disciplinary design strategist with more than two decades of experience. She is focused on reinventing the approaches of learning and collaboration in today’s educational environment to help equity-centered research affirm and advance relationships between institutions, educators, and students.

Sheryl has worked extensively in human-centered design within the social impact space. She specializes in developing tools and methods for designers to expand their mindsets beyond user-centered design, anticipate unintended consequences, and engage in systems thinking.

Her recent work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation includes leading student voice research to inform the K-12 Balance The Equation Grand Challenge. Sheryl works with their teams to provide equity-centered technical assistance to their grantees, designing the Use Case Guide for demand-side thinking programs, and conducting extensive design research with both U.S. Programs and Global Health teams. Her book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers, was released In early 2023.

Here is a 15% off discount for her book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers, that can be used at my publisher’s website.

Link: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/systems-thinking-for-designers/

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CEO & Founder of Trifectiv PPS Chantelle Marvin shares how her company aids in assisting large organizations to prioritize the human side of workplace productivity by breaking inefficient practices and guiding leaders through identifying better solutions and approaches to achieve optimal results.