Episodes
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Unconscious Bias: Making Changes at Scale
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
In this episode, Krista Deguffroy, Director of Inclusion and Compliance at SEI, and Joe Riddle, Director at Neurodiversity in the Workplace, have a fascinating conversation about unconscious bias. Their discussion focuses on the presence of bias in the workplace, and the impact it can have on an individual’s professional and personal life. Krista and Joe also share actionable steps that can be taken to help mitigate these biases.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Finding Your Philanthropic Purpose
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
In this episode, Leslie Wojcik, Head of Global Communications, sits down with Michael Farrell and Jeff Ladouceur, leaders of our Private Wealth Management team, who share advice and client anecdotes around constructing the best philanthropic approach to make an impact.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
SEI Salutes our Veterans
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In this episode, Krista Deguffroy, Director of Inclusion and Compliance at SEI, sits down with Tom Palmer and Melissa Myers, both of whom co-lead the SEI Salutes affinity group. Listen as they discuss the history and mission of SEI Salutes, and the importance of purposely recruiting veterans and supporting them, and their families, as they transition to civilian careers.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
In this episode, Al Chiaradonna, Senior Vice President of North America Private Banking, talks with Krista Deguffroy and Alicia Peracchia, the co-founders of SEI’s Neurodiversity@Work Program. Expanded from the Austism@Work program, this initiative seeks to increase neurodivergent populations in employment and includes both full-time and internship opportunities. One program highlight includes “discovery weeks,” where prospective interns focus on employment-readiness, collaboration, resume reviews, business shadows, case studies and a reverse career fair—all focused on the skills each candidate brings
Monday Oct 05, 2020
World Mental Health Day
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
In this episode, Megan McCloskey, Global Communications Specialist, sits down with Andrew Onimous for an enlightening conversation about his work in mental health advocacy. Andrew is a Director of Corporate Programs and speaker with Minding Your Mind, a nonprofit organization with a mission of providing mental health education and resources to adolescents, teens, young adults and their parents.
In partnership with this organization, Andrew’s goal is to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and help others who may be suffering know that they are not alone and that it gets better. Andrew shares resources for and insights into coping with mental health issues, particularly in a time of isolation, and provides tips for starting conversations about mental health with colleagues, friends and family.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Leaning into Your Strengths
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
In the sixth episode of The Intersection, Leslie Wojcik, Head of Global Communications, sits down with Lisa Penn, Director of Coaching at SEI, to chat about the CliftonStrengths assessment, which helps individuals uncover and develop their innate strengths. Lisa discusses why people who understand their own top strengths are more engaged, more productive, and happier and healthier. She also explains how CliftonStrengths can improve team dynamics.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
The Future of Advice
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
In the fifth episode of The Intersection, Leslie Wojcik, Head of Global Communications, sits down with John Anderson and Russell Andrews. John is the Head of Practice Management for our advisor business in the U.S., and Russell serves as Head of Solutions for our Asset Management Distribution team in the UK, Europe and Asia. John and Russell touch upon the impact of the pandemic on the advisor space, and chat about what the future could hold for advisors and their clients moving forward.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
The Call to Care
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
In the fourth episode of The Intersection, we’re joined by John Grasso, a member of our Institutional Marketing team and President of SEI Cares. SEI Cares is our global employee-led group focused on grassroots fundraising and volunteering. This group provides charitable grants to other local 501(c)(3) organizations through the SEI Cares Fund, an employee contribution fund. John sits down with Leslie Wojcik, Head of Global Communications, to talk about the group's history and mission, and share about some of the work SEI employees have been involved in this year.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Getting Personal with Linh Nguyen
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
In the third episode of The Intersection, Linh Nguyen discusses her career path in Human Resources and why it’s imperative for companies to invest in their employees.
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Radical Empathy and Active Allyship
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
As part of Pride Month 2020, we are proud to share a conversation between Krista Deguffroy, Director of Inclusion and Compliance at SEI, and Rei Lemashov, LGBTQ+ speaker and advocate. Listen as Rei dives into his own experiences of coming out in the workplace and encourages us to find our own identities.