The ​Journey ​From ​Bias to ​Belonging: ​Insights ​From Tonie Ch​altas on ​Gender​ Bias, ​Diversity, ​Equity, ​Inclusion and ​Belonging and ​Women’s ​Path to the C-Suite

Ever wondered how navigating gender bias at sea could transform your leadership journey? On today's episode, we are joined by Toni Chaltas, CEO of Achēv. Tonie shares many inspiring stories and valuable insights, including her adventures aboard the Blue Nose II tall ship, where she confronted gender bias and learned the vital lesson of choosing her battles wisely. Setting the stage for her impactful work in fostering equity and inclusion.Throughout our conversation, Toni delves into the nuances of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and provides her expert advice on initiating DEIB efforts in companies of all sizes.Toni also offers invaluable advice for women aspiring to enter the C-suite, stressing continuous learning and adapting communication styles to different organizational contexts. We explore Achēv's mission to create faster paths to prosperity for newcomers and disadvantaged Canadians through innovative strategies and specialized women's programs. From training and job placement to year-long follow-ups, discover how Achēv is making a tangible impact on fostering DEIB. Connect with Tonie:LinkedInResources:AchēvBluenose IIWhat did you think of today's episode? We want to hear from you!Thank you for listening today. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe to our podcast. When you do this, it helps to raise our podcast profile so more leaders can find us and be inspired by the stories our Voices of Leadership have to share. Connect with us:Voices of Leadership WebsiteInstagramBespoke Productions Hub