# Michele Heyward

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Episode 59 : Barriers to Progress

Much of the cultural changes, white management teams promised have stalled. During the next few discussions, Michele Heyward and other DEI professionals will discuss the actions and barriers white people in management roles need to do now to continue this work. After we're done celebrating Black Hi…

Episode 67 : The Glass Cliff : The Corporation Setup For Underrepresented...

The term "glass cliff" refers to a situation in which women and BIPOC employees are promoted to higher positions during times of crisis or duress, or during a recession when the chance of failure is more likely. Put simply, BIPOC and women in these situations are set up for failure. Speaker: Michel…

Ep. 67 – Retaining Diverse Talent in Corporate America with Michele Heyward

In this episode, Michele Heyward discusses her experience as a woman in the technology field. She discusses the numerous challenges in her career due to discrimination and stereotypes that she's faced. Michelle also discusses her company, Positive Hire, which uses people analytics to connect black,…

Solving the Engineering Talent Shortage

The engineering industry is staring down a projected shortfall of 600,000 engineers by 2027. Recruiting alone won't close the gap. Retention and equity have to be part of the conversation. In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce sits down with Michele Heyward—civil engineer turned tech founder a…

ImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Resilient Economies, Regenerative Capital: Where Profit Meets Purpose”

Join us for our ImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Resilient Economies, Regenerative Capital: Where Profit Meets Purpose.” This roundtable features a panel of three CEOs discussing how purpose-led innovation drives resilient economies. Ahmed Abdeen from ElGameya emphasises compliance a…

AEC Leaders Changing Glass Cliff Impacts On Underrepresented Employees

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is facing a leadership change. Many of the industry's top leaders are retiring or moving into new roles, and there is a growing need for diverse and inclusive leadership. However, this change is also creating a glass cliff for underrepr…

Power of Employee Resource Groups in AEC Industry

Join us for a thought-provoking livestream session led by Michele Heyward, a civil engineer and the visionary founder of PositiveHire. In this enlightening event, we will explore the profound impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and their ability to transform organizational culture, foster emp…

Activating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Pioneering Change in Interior Design

Join Michele Heyward and guest, Jessica Bantom, for a thought-provoking conversation on the importance of inclusivity in design. Our speaker will shed light on the current landscape, discuss the gaps in DEI practices, and inspire you to be a driving force for positive change within the industry. …

The Engineering Talent Risk AEC Leaders Ignore

What happens when workforce strategy quietly becomes your biggest delivery risk? In this episode of Dear Corner Office, Michele Heyward sits down with Chris Ross, HR leader, industry insider, and PositiveHire advisor, who recruited her into the AEC industry nearly 20 years ago. Together, they un…

Networking, Negotiation, and Owning Your Journey

On this episode of Dear Corner Office, host Michele Heyward sits down with Ciprianna Patterson, a civil engineer turned executive at Toole Design, to talk about what it really takes to build a career on your own terms. Ciprianna traces her path from a college coin flip that landed her in civil engi…