Hannah Yang’s Post

One of the frequent questions I get about membership is... What are the benefits of joining? Andy answers this brilliantly, highlighting the power of our network. The L&D community can be challenging, and it's essential to connect, benchmark, and make the most of our peers, all while enjoying the sense of community. Brilliant testimonial from Andy! Interested in joining our ever-growing community? Let me know!

Is your business a standout from the competition? Do you offer exceptional service or innovation? Then the way to truly measure that belief is enter in the Albury Wodonga Business Awards and let the region know just who you are.

This NAIDOC Week, the Leadership Space team is reflecting on how we continue to partner, work with and learn from First Nations leaders and organisations. This year’s theme - ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.’ – really resonates with us. As we think about this, it speaks to us about the importance of connection, community, respect, and of feeling part of and aligned with purpose. Leadership in all its forms is about standing up for what you believe in, having uncomfortable conversations, and helping to set things to rights. We are so appreciative of the many organisations we have been invited to work with that are Aboriginal Controlled; are working to advance First Nations people and cultures; as well as the many First Nations Directors, executives and colleagues we work with. We see how hard you work, how much trauma-informed ways matter, and how far we all have yet to travel. We look forward to continuing to play our part by listening, learning and engaging in meaningful dialogue to create a society where the wisdom and contributions of First Nations people are fully valued and respected. Let's keep the fires burning. 🔥 P.S. This resource below is from the NAIDOC toolkit. 🙏🏼 Elise Sernik PCC, Barb Barkley PCC, Sarit Vandegraaff, Nicola Rothmann, Melinda Hobson

The 2024 Wise Stewards Seminar is now one for the books and a great one it was. With board leaders and presidents like these, theological education in North America is in good hands.

We believe that true heroes are often the ones who don’t make it to the headlines. As we approach the annual Amandla Awards Night, we are calling on you, our community, to help us recognize and celebrate the individuals who make a profound impact on our lives and communities, often behind the scenes. Nominate Someone Today! Do you know someone who fits this description? If so, we invite you to nominate them for one of our prestigious Amandla Awards: Community Champion Award: For those who tirelessly support our community with their strength and resources. Ken & Iris Flamer Service Award: For individuals or groups standing up against injustice. Eleanor Toliver Distinguished Leader Award: For leaders advocating for young children and families. Our Children’s Champion Award: For those showing a steadfast commitment to improving the well-being of Black and brown families. Young Afro Genius Award: For young leaders who are making significant impacts through innovative service and leadership. How to Nominate: 1)Visit Our Nomination Page: https://lnkd.in/e3ac5QPW 2)Fill out the form with details about your nominee and why they deserve the award. 3)Submit your nomination by 5:00pm May 3rd, 2024. Your nominations not only honor the nominees but also shine a light on the incredible work being done in our community that might otherwise go unnoticed. #TogetherWeWill #AmandlaAwards #PowerOfCommunity #CelebrateUnity #CommunityChampions #CharlotteEvents

🔍 Are there outstanding young individuals making waves in your community? Put them in the spotlight by nominating them for the 2024 edition of the "30 Under 30" list. If you know a remarkable individual under 30 who is revolutionising their field, someone whose contributions are too significant to go unnoticed. This is your moment to take action and nominate them. https://lnkd.in/ePrwHnjN #forbes #30under30

I spent years convincing decision makers to adopt policies. I'd turn up at the Minister's office, present a new report and talk through how they could get it through the Treasury. The new initiative would get announced. We'd celebrate. Surely this time we'd crack the problem. But then the grand plan wouldn't lead to the outcomes we wanted. And we were back to the drawing board. So I started to think differently, guided by brilliant people like Neil Crowther Patrick Watt and Nana Taona Kuo who I have been fortunate to call my boss. People who belived in dignity, justice and equity. Whose policy toolkit was about evidence, creativity and partnership. People who put people at the heart of policy making and built movements to deliver the change. Today I'm working with organisations who live that philosophy, like Impetus - Backing the best who invest in social leaders and their teams over the long term to deliver benchmark beating outcomes, Shelter whose commitment to deeply listening to lived expereince defines their direction, and now The Social Innovation Partnership (TSIP) whose dedication to foster sustained impact by collaboratively influencing the underlying dynamics that contribute to societal issues, breaks every rule in the policy playbook. It is - as they say - a journey. But a better, more inclusive, respectful way of making policy. One that works.

People find out I'm an actor and either immediately think one of two things; "that's why public speaking is easy for you" or "so you must love being front and center" and I'm here to dispel both. The thing that folks don't realize, is that when I'm acting, it's not me onstage. I'm not putting ME out there to be raw and vulnerable and open to the public and all of their perceptions and opinions. Public speaking makes my heart rate rise, my hands shake and my stomach turn. Being in front of a crowd, being in front of the room, and having all eyes and attention on me makes me want to hide. I'm left thinking, every single time, of all the people who are more qualified, more articulate, and certainly more interesting, who could be occupying my space. So, that's exactly how I felt when Brian Sano asked me to be a part of this amazing campaign of National Grid's, a Love Letter to Albany. And the truth is, that there are. There are so many more qualified, more articulate, and more interesting people in this beautiful place we call home. People who are inspiring and motivating sustainable change to build stronger communities where ALL can thrive. This is our goal, every single day, as a part of the United Way of the Greater Capital Region but this is a common goal that we share with National Grid and Project C. This is also the common goal of the 26 organizations working out of our for-impact coworking community, The Blake Annex. Whether the focus is youth development, immigration rights, healthcare advocacy, legal services, housing equity, and more, we can all agree on this; we want a more just Capital Region Community, one that is more equitable, more diverse, and more inclusive, for all. So, for that reason, I will never stop saying yes when you all call me. Because while I may not be my own first choice (or second, or third), I do know that I have a responsibility to use this gift and use it not only to entertain but to mobilize, to organize and to advocate. It is a privilege to get to be here. It is a privilege to get to be heard. It is a privilege to take up this space and if I can use this privilege to keep telling YOUR stories then I can be sure that you all are heard. And really, that's what I'm in it for. Thank you, Brian Sano and National Grid for letting me be a part of this campaign. I really love Albany and I really love all of you. We have so much work to do, but we CAN do it, if we choose to go at it, together.

Great article on the amazing work of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi under the impressive leadership of our President Shelley Buck (Pte Wicota).

Life is about common sense, which is clearly and unfortunately uncommon. Common “cents” investing means what we avoid is invariably MORE important than what we buy, or own! What is common sense politics? Is “axe the tax” just a slogan? NOPE 👎 It is real for ALL! Politics is politics and emotions are emotions, yet common sense is DEMANDED and EXPECTED of all our elected leaders! #commoncentsinvesting #commonsense #wealthmanagement #comprehensivewealthmanagement #leadership #trustedadvisor