Miriam De Dios Woodward - Embracing Change (#41)

“If you don’t make the time for it, it’s never going to happen.” - Miriam De Dios Woodward Thank you for tuning in to episode 41 of The CUInsight Experience podcast. Hosted by Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. Today Randy is talking to Miriam De Dios Woodward, the President and CEO of PolicyWorks.Regulatory compliance challenges that confront credit unions change and grow every year. Miriam believes in the value credit unions bring and is dedicated to helping them navigate the changing tides of these issues.Miriam discusses the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and how credit unions will need to change their mindset to stay relevant in today's market. She says, don't let the compliance burden overwhelm your business. There are excellent resources out there to help you, so take advantage of them.Randy and Miriam have a conversation about leadership and leading from a place of abundance instead of limitations. They discuss the personal connections you get with people in the credit union industry and how that was one of the things that pulled her into a career with credit unions from the beginning.Miriam has excellent insights into finding balance with a career and a new baby, making personal development a priority throughout your career and embracing change. This episode is packed with information that can help you take your job to the next level. You won't want to miss a single word. Enjoy!View full show notes here. Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher How to find Miriam:Miriam De Dios Woodward, President and CEO of [email protected] www.policyworksllc.com Linkedin | Twitter In This Episode:[01:24] - Miriam, I am so excited to have you on the show![02:03] - Randy and Miriam discuss her transition from Coopera to its larger sister company PolicyWorks.[04:01] - What challenges do credit unions have with regulations and compliance issues? What is PolicyWorks doing to help?[06:27] - Miriam talks about her need to learn and get involved in organizations that she feels she can help.[07:46] - Parenting her infant daughter is her passion right now; being a new mom takes much time.[09:20] - At what level do diversity, equity, and inclusion start? How does it start?[10:16] - What belief in credit unions will have to change to stay relevant fundamentally?[11:40] - Being proactive with compliance is a mindset that cSend us Fan Mail