In this episode, Erin and Tania talk about giving yourself permission to own and express your value, and in turn help others do the same. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Determine a vulnerable story that you know has the power to connect, inspire, and transform someone else's life - and share it. Whether it's in a team meeting, at a dinner, at a round table discussion, or in a conference room. Our stories matter. And when you own your value, you have the ability to change the world. About Tania DeSa: As a diverse professional in the corporate world, Tania was often the only woman, only minority, and the youngest on many teams. As a result of her lived experience, she’s passionate about empowering others to create voice and visibility for themselves. Her company, Desa Global Leadership, was founded on this. It's not just a company, it's a global mission. Now, Tania draws from intercultural experiences of traveling to over 80 countries, including studying and working in Australia, Japan, Hungary, Spain, China, and Switzerland. Tania’s also a professionally trained coach from the Coaches Training Institute, she holds an international MBA from Top 25 MBA Schools: ESADE in Spain and Peking University in China. Tania has thrived in corporate sales and marketing management roles at Pfizer, Glaxco Smith Klein, Medtronic Echo Lab, Johnson and Johnson, and has led strategic discussions at the World Health Organization in Switzerland. She also leads an Employee Resource Group Leadership Council, whereby Fortune 500 companies engage in quarterly diversity round tables in Toronto. She likes to bring personal stories and best practices into all keynotes, trainings, program developments, and client consultations - because after all, sharing is caring. Now, Tania's Ted Talk summarizes her personal mission to empower professionals to be seen and heard. As a global force in creating more inclusion, belonging, and diversity in Fortune 500 environments, Tania was voted one of the Top 100 Diversity Executives in 2017 by Diversity MBA and one of the Top 101 Global Diversity & Inclusion Leaders by HRD Congress in 2019. Show Links: Tania’s Ted Talk Join us at our Public Workshop on Effective Communication in Chicago’s Catalyst Ranch on 3/2 from 6-8pm Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Send us a voice message here! Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self care package from us! Connect with Tania DeSa: www.desagloballeadership.com LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)