{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"LGBTQ+ Excellence Podcast","title":"Unveiling Queer Excellence in Tech Leadership: A Deep Dive with Nicholas Sharp","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4a9ed971\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1189,"description":"In this episode, host Ahmet Aydogan is joined by Nicholas Sharp, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassador at IntelliPro. Nicholas shares his personal journey from a myriad of careers to tech leadership, emphasizing the importance of living authentically and advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Discover how Nicholas navigates challenges, promotes diversity, and envisions a future where LGBTQ+ representation thrives in tech and consulting industries. Empowerment, visibility, and resilience are key themes discussed to inspire both current and future LGBTQ+ professionals.\nConnect with Nicholas\nwww.linkedin.com/in/nicholasdiversitygrowth/\n\nQueer Consulting Network envisions a world where LGBTQ+ individuals are empowered to create thriving communities, build essential skills, and gain confidence through networking events and connections with relevant companies and people. We strive towards a future where everyone in our community feels safe, secure, accepted, and valued for who they are. Learn more at: https://www.queerconsulting.org/ \n\n00:00 Introduction to LGBTQ+ Excellence\n00:45 Meet Nicholas: DEI Ambassador at IntelliPro\n01:19 Defining LGBTQ+ Excellence\n02:36 Nicholas's Journey in the Tech Industry\n06:42 Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace\n08:26 Challenges and Solutions for LGBTQ+ Professionals\n11:25 Advice for Aspiring LGBTQ+ Mentors\n17:07 Future Hopes for LGBTQ+ Representation\n18:46 Final Thoughts and Empowerment\n\nThis show is presented by The Queer Consulting Network https://www.queerconsulting.org/ and Produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Nathan Wheatley as Editor","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dtDf_gXsDRCslgfO7SUpsmtxaMVElr1fEeJ4H2CE0qE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzUz/MjdhYmRhMWJhZWY5/YmI2MzgxYzI4M2Mx/ZTM5Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}