In today’s society there are blockades keeping people from finding balance and success in their everyday lives. This podcast series leverages insight from leaders who are breaking mindsets and overcoming barriers. In each episode, we take a deep-dive into how they defy expectations and accomplish great change in their field.
Breaking Mindsets Podcasts
Judy Yee from Microsoft on Igniting a Passion for Pro Bono
Judy Yee, Assistant General Counsel of Patents at Microsoft, is a tenacious yet kind and humble leader in both her current role at Microsoft and within the legal industry. In this episode, Judy shares her story with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah as she opens up about the professional obstacles she’s faced and how she […]
Clinton Hallman on Transitioning Through Diverse, Changing, & Political Workplaces
Clinton Hallman, former General Counsel for LBP Manufacturing, LLC and former Chief Counsel, Global Patents at Kraft Foods now serving as Of Counsel at Brooks Kushman, is a dynamic legal professional with a vast range of legal and leadership experience across many industries. In this episode, Sangeeta Shah talks to Clinton about some of the […]
Clinton Hallman on Never Saying No and Paying it Forward
Clinton Hallman, former General Counsel for LBP Manufacturing, LLC and former Chief Counsel, Global Patents at Kraft Foods now serving as Of Counsel at Brooks Kushman, is a dynamic legal professional with a vast range of legal and leadership experience across many industries. In this episode, Sangeeta Shah talks with Clinton about his career trajectory […]
Christine Pompa from Yeti on Succeeding as a Minority in the Workplace
Christine Pompa is the Director of Intellectual Property and Litigation at Yeti. Christine has significant experience working both in private practice and in-house. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry and is very involved in the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with […]
Christine Pompa from Yeti on Making Career Moves
Christine Pompa is the Director of Intellectual Property and Litigation at Yeti. Christine has significant experience working both in private practice and in in-house. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry and is very involved in the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks […]
Dr. Tonya Matthews from Wayne State on Strengthening Intersectional Inclusion in STEM Careers
Dr. Tonya Matthews is the Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development at Wayne State University. She is a thought leader with a diverse background which includes academics and professional work as a scientist, educator, volunteer, and award-winning writer and poet. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks […]
Dr. Tonya Matthews from Wayne State on Creating Equitable Access to STEM Careers
Dr. Tonya Matthews is the Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development at Wayne State University. She is a thought leader with a diverse background which includes academics and professional work as a scientist, educator, volunteer, and award-winning writer and poet. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks […]
Gael Tisack from Olympus Co. on the Role of Flexibility as a Driver of Professional Success
Gael Tisack is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Olympus Corporation, a manufacturer of optics and reprography products. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Gael about her passion for acting as a mentor, the importance of being flexible in the workplace, work-life balance, and how instead of learning to say […]
Dr. Rose Moten on Staying Healthy and Connected During Social Distancing
Dr. Rose Moten is a fully licensed clinical psychologist, author, speaker and life-transformation coach with 20 years of mental health experience. She is the director of BLOOM Transformation Center, a full-service wellness clinic offering traditional and holistic services to assist others in psychological and emotional well-being. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks […]
Bradley Gayton from Ford on Globally Promoting Diversity in the Workplace
Bradley Gayton is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Ford Motor Company, a global mobility company that has been building iconic vehicles since 1903. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Bradley about his work as a thought leader in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how […]
Bradley Gayton from Ford on Evolving Technology in the Legal Industry
Bradley Gayton is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Ford Motor Company, a global mobility company that has been building iconic vehicles since 1903. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Bradley about the technology shifts in the automotive industry, including analytics and AI, and how he, due to his […]
Chris Clancy from Panduit on Nontraditional Career Paths
Chris Clancy is the Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary of Panduit, a top three global connectivity provider. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Chris about the innovative methods the Panduit legal team is implementing, as well as his own unique career journey and how young attorneys can follow in his […]