Today we open a multi-episode conversation into what diversity means in our personal and professional lives. For this episode, we welcome back Key Bank VP and Relationship Manager Jamil Sanders to hear his insights on authenticity and diversity. Early in the show, we chat about authentically presenting yourself within public and private spaces. We then dive into the challenges faced by minorities in predominantly white industries. As Jamil answers our questions, he highlights the importance of mental coaching, knowing your value, and learning from failure as key in helping minorities to navigate the workplace. After opening up about his own experiences as a black professional, we take a look at what we can all be doing to promote equal work environments. We wrap up the episode with a call to action that will help listeners understand diversity issues. Join us to learn more about authenticity and diversity from our illustrious guest.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Acting authentically in both public and private spaces. 
• Challenges faced by minorities in predominantly white industries.
• Tips on how we overcome our limiting beliefs.
• Insights into showing your value without seeming arrogant. 
• Why listening is key to building connections. 
• Jamil’s process in dissecting and learning from his failure.
• Jamil shares some of his experiences of being a black financial advisor. 
• How Jamil helps others to overcome the challenges of being in a white-dominated industry. 
• Hear how recent news events and racial tensions have impacted Jamil’s life. 
• What you can do to help resolve workplace inequity.
• We share this episode’s call to action on understanding diversity.

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