At the Table with Hands & Voices
Government
"At the Table with Hands & Voices" is a Podcast produced by Hands & Voices Inc. H&V is parent-driven organization that supports families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. This series of interactive conversations covers topics of leadership, racism, the parent journey and more - from the perspective of parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of hearing, and the professionals who serve them.
Location:
United States
Description:
"At the Table with Hands & Voices" is a Podcast produced by Hands & Voices Inc. H&V is parent-driven organization that supports families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. This series of interactive conversations covers topics of leadership, racism, the parent journey and more - from the perspective of parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of hearing, and the professionals who serve them.
Language:
English
Episodes
S2:E1 Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
5/18/2023
Join host Janet DesGeorges with Terri Patterson as we explore why and when leaders need to think and act in their roles: when to lead, when to follow, and when to get out of the way. Lessons learned and understanding when not getting out of the way can lead to unintended consequences.
Duration:00:42:11
S2:E3 The Importance of Using Wisdom and Discretion in Leadership Roles
5/15/2023
Join Host Janet DesGeorges with Treeby Brown as we discuss the nuance of leadership and being adept in ambiguity, particularly in leading as a part of systems change.
Duration:00:29:17
S2:E2 Navigating Tough Decision Making (When no one else wants to)
5/15/2023
Join host Janet DesGeorges and guest Jody Olson as we discuss the role of a leader in decision making, Navigating transitions and tough times in a non-profit while still staying true to the mission, and the skills needed to do that successfully.
Duration:00:48:34
S1:E1 Introduction to "At the Table with Hands & Voices"
4/5/2022
At the Table with Hands & Voices Podcast aims to educate and entertain parents who have children who are Deaf/HH and professionals in the field of deafness. The Podcast covers topics related to family engagement (leadership), the family journey and other topics that influence the systems that serve families. this short introduction explains the purpose and goals of the podcast series.
Duration:00:07:27
S1:E4 Seasons of Leadership
4/5/2022
Host Janet DesGeorges with Karen Hopkins
In this episode, we explore the seasons of leadership that one experiences in their growth as leaders. Karen brings over 30 years of experience as a D/HH individual, and professional in the field of deafness. She is a mentor to many family leaders in the community of family support, and exemplifies what true partnership is in her interactions with others.
Duration:00:34:28
S1:E5 Professionals as Unbiased Supporters
4/5/2022
Host Janet DesGeorges with Dr. Lilach Saperstein This episode explores the concept of unbiased support from a professional viewpoint as described by Dr. Saperstein, an audiologist and parent coach, with years of experience supporting families as they journey through life with a child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing. We explore the concept of unbiased support, answering the essential question, "Can professionals be unbiased?"
Duration:00:45:23
S1:E2 The Raw Talk: Can we Talk about Racism?
4/5/2022
Host Janet DesGeorges with Guest Djenne-amal Morris discuss their conversations over the past year - answering the essential question, "What is 'raw' talk?" in context to racism, evaluating organizational progress in diversity, equity and inclusion, and what trust in a relationship has to do with all of it!
Duration:01:02:16
S1:E3 Leadership: Letting Go of Ego
4/5/2022
This episode features Janet DesGeorges and Helen Leiser discussing the context of ego as leaders. Leiser shares her own stories of lessons learned in both the positive and challenging aspects of 'ego' and challenges the listener to self examine the impacts this topic can have when you are in a leadership position.
Duration:00:38:49