Episode 131 - Shaping the Future Workplace: A Conversation with Dorothy Dalton, a Talent Management Strategist

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down for a conversation with Dorothy Dalton, a global talent management strategist, workplace futurist, and founder of 3Plus International. With a career spanning discrimination, inequality, exclusion, and bullying, Dorothy shares her expertise in creating gender-balanced, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. As a seasoned HR consultant, executive search specialist, and certified coach, she discusses the importance of bias-managed recruitment, psychologically safe workplace cultures, and strategies for mitigating resistance to change. Tune in to explore the future of work with a true visionary in the field. About Dorothy: Dorothy is the Founder of 3Plus International, which offers strategic and operational consulting services to organizations building gender balanced, diverse and inclusive workplaces to achieve business success. She has run hundreds of international executive search assignments, and as a certified Coach and Trainer has supported thousands of individuals to reach their potential. Connect with Dorothy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothydalton/ About your host: From university lecture halls to global corporate boardrooms, Elena Agaragimova's journey epitomizes resilience. Her mission? To cultivate human potential, set up effective talent acquisition pipelines, and build transformative talent development programs. Elena doesn't merely train—she transforms. Whether engaging a bustling room of executives or leading a virtual session for tech aficionados, her insights ignite change. Colleagues and clients praise her knack for driving growth and empowering others, ensuring both individuals and organizations flourish in the competitive business landscape. Her enthusiasm for cognitive science enriches her strategies, reflecting her deep belief in the untapped potential of the human mind. As a current enrollee in a Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program, Elena broadens her understanding of how people learn, aiming to maximize effectiveness both personally and professionally. When Elena takes the stage to speak, her message resonates with audiences from New York to Dubai. As an entrepreneur, Elena co-founded Bloom Youth, a tech education platform that arms the next generation with essential future-ready skills. She also launched Bessern, a tech solution focused on enhancing productivity and well-being within organizations. Elena also hosts two podcasts. Shift with Elena Agar serves as an extension of her first book, helping people overcome the inertia found in comfort zones to make meaningful shifts in their careers and lives. Confessions of a Career Coach offers lighter but insightful fare, providing a behind-the-scenes look at her world and dispensing valuable career advice. Connect with Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/