Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 48, with guest, Katherine Byam. Company culture is just another form of bias and this episode explores how deeply bias is rooted in our workplaces.    Katherine is a sustainability activist, a sought-after leadership and career transition coach, and a consultant for business resilience and sustainable change. She is the best-selling author of Do What Matters - the purpose-driven career transition guide.   This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 48: Do What Matters with Katherine Byam.   Key Discussion Points: 00:52 The Key to a Successful Pivot: Curiosity, letting go of perfectionism, and surrounding yourself with a good team are what allow Katherine to pivot so seamlessly 02:14 Bias in the Workplace: A company’s culture can be a blueprint for bias and this can emerge throughout all levels of an organization starting at the hiring process.  03:39 The Origin of Bias: Every single person experiences bias in some way. This stems from how you have processed experiences in your past. It is also linked to privilege. 06:31 The Expectations of Women in the Workplace: There is a dichotomy that women face whereby if they are assertive they are told they need to be more vulnerable and if they are vulnerable they are told they need to be less emotional.   07:41 Intentional Vulnerability: Katherine shares that for her, intentional vulnerability means first understanding and processing what you have been through and the impact it has had on you before sharing it.   In Summary: Katherine Byam challenges us to move beyond bias, embrace neurodiversity in the workplace, and recognize the value of diverse strengths. She encourages us to lead with curiosity and intentional vulnerability.   Resources from this episode: Do What Matters: The Purpose Driven Career Transition Guide by Katherine Ann Byam Follow Katherine on Linkedin or check out her website.   Connect with your hosts: Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website. Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website. Follow Embracing Only on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website. _________ Produced by Ideablossoms