#291 A Great Place to Work: Strategies for Thriving in Today’s Workplace with Tony Bond

"One voice becomes many voices; sometimes there's a blind spot within your organization," says Tony Bond, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work. In this episode, Lesley Jane Seymour speaks with Bond about his journey through four distinct careers and his expertise in workplace transformation. He shares insights on navigating challenges like ageism and sexism, offering strategies to foster change—from leveraging personal networks to building employee resource groups. Bond also breaks down how to assess your strengths, explore new career paths, and take control of your professional reinvention. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on advocating for yourself, influencing workplace dynamics, and creating new opportunities for growth. About Tony Bond Tony Bond is the EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place To Work. A strategist, innovator and facilitator, Tony has served as a trusted advisor for executives as some of the most successful global organizations   Connect with Tony: LinkedIn Time Stamps: 02:48 - Tony Bond's history and growing up 03:35 - Transitioning from finance to corporate sustainability consulting 07:05 - Why women are not happy with the culture in their workplace 13:47 - What do you see for women over 50? 17:23 - Steps for reinventing into a consulting role 21:50 - "Getting to know potential clients is key to success in digital sales" 22:51 - Why some companies are walking away from equity and inclusion efforts 27:47 - Tony's practical steps to reinvent yourself as a consultant   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!