Vivian Acquah In The Media
Dit zijn de meest inclusieve leiders van 2025
Vivian Acquah (founder Amplify DEI) ondersteunt organisaties, managers en medewerkers bij het bouwen van inclusieve omgevingen. Click here to read the article.
Valt het regenboogbeleid van Nederlandse bedrijven onder druk van Trump uiteen?
Dat er ook nu weer verhullende termen nodig zijn om het over D&I te kunnen hebben, vindt ze pijnlijk. Toch denkt Acquah niet dat de vooruitgang die de afgelopen tien jaar is geboekt daarmee ook tenietgedaan wordt. . Click here to read the article.
The Civility Paradox: Balancing Directness in AI and Human Interactions
Do we really need to stop saying “please” and “thank you”?
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, stirred curiosity recently with a simple yet unexpected insight. He shared that responding to these little niceties when people interact with AI, like ChatGPT, costs tens of millions of dollars every year in energy use alone. Click here to read the article.
Doordrenkt van controverse: dé les van de Magnum-ijscampagne
Heb je ooit een reclame gezien en gedacht: “Wacht even… wat?” Dat is precies wat er gebeurde met de ijscampagne van Magnum, en niet op een goede, indrukwekkende wijze. De reclame zorgde voor verwarring, wat gelach en heel wat ongemak. Dat is zeker niet het ideale resultaat voor een toetje dat vooral draait om verwennerij en plezier, toch? Click here to read the article.
Diversiteits-experts: ‘Ze vragen ons vaker wat het nut hiervan is’
Geld dat al voor d&i-trajecten was uitgetrokken wordt nog wel uitgegeven maar er komen weinig nieuwe projecten bij. Tegelijkertijd ziet zij hoe d&i-intiatieven op een andere manier in de markt worden gezet. Click here to read the article.
Facilitating Breakthroughs: How Collaboration Fuels Inclusive Hiring Recipes
When was the last time you felt truly energised by the work you do?
Not just satisfied but genuinely inspired by the people around you and the impact you’re making together. I came away with that feeling after collaborating with Omek on two events focused on inclusive hiring at Nike. Click here to read the article.
How To Build a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace in 2025
In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Vivian Acquah, a leading DEI consultant at Amplify DEI, to explore how companies can build cultures of belonging, empathy, and inclusion that drive real business impact. Click here to read the article.
Dear Netflix
Including those involved in the creative process and leaders who want to maximise their team’s potential. The letter is based on the Calling In* mindset.
I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to you not just as a viewer or subscriber but as someone who sees your platform’s impact and responsibility in shaping conversations and amplifying voices. Click here to read the article.
The Unseen ….. with Vivian Acquah
In this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is inclusion strategist Vivian Acquah. Together, they explore the three critical leadership lessons Vivian wishes she had learned earlier and dive deep into the unseen challenges that people face in the workplace.
Vivian shares practical insights into creating inclusive workplaces and highlights key areas where leaders can elevate their impact by fostering belonging and representation.
Pull up a seat and join the conversation! Listen to this conversation via Apple Podcasts or via Spotify.
Step Into Their Shoes: Intentional Empathy with Virtual Reality with Vivian Acquah
Vivian Acquah is paving the way for more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
She’s not just a DEI consultant; she’s a force of nature dedicated to helping leaders like you create cultures where everyone belongs. As the founder of Amplify DEI, Vivian combines innovation, empathy, and practical tools to inspire lasting change.
In this episode of the improve it! Podcast, Vivian and Erin get real about how to show up for your team and for yourself. They dive into everything from intention setting to the game-changing role of empathy in leadership. Listen to this episode via Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
25 Daily Practices that Executives Credit for Continuous Self- Growth
Cultivate Skills Through Podcasting
I am thrilled to announce that I was recently interviewed for Entrepreneur for this inspirational article. It was a fantastic opportunity to share my thoughts on cultivating skills through podcasting and live streaming. Click here to read the article.
Transformative Tech Initiatives Driving DEIB In 2024
Amplify DEI Leverages VR for Empathy
I am thrilled to announce that I was recently interviewed for HR.com for this inspirational article. It was a fantastic opportunity to share my thoughts on leveraging VR to amplify empathy. Click here to read the article.
25 Daily Practices that Executives Credit for Continuous Self- Growth
Set Up Inclusive Structures
I am thrilled to announce that I was recently interviewed for the Fast Company by Brett Farmiloe for this inspirational article. It was a fantastic opportunity to share my thoughts on implementing inclusive structures that encourage team members to evolve into leaders. Click here to read the article.
Vivian Acquah Champions DEI in Season 2 of “Cooking Back to Our Roots” Set to Launch in November
Following the success of the eclectic web series Cooking Back to Our Roots, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant and Nutrition Advocate, Vivian Acquah, is gearing up to launch the show’s second season on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Click here to read the article.
5 Approaches For Building A Supportive And Inclusive Work Environment
Implement Active Listening Circles
One effective inclusive practice to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment is implementing “Active Listening Circles.” These are structured forums where employees take turns to express their thoughts, experiences, and ideas without interruptions. Click here to read the full article
3 tips om een meer inclusieve en diverse bedrijfscultuur te stimuleren, volgens een diversiteitsexpert
Veel bedrijven en organisaties vinden het stimuleren van een diverse bedrijfscultuur en dito personeelsbestand belangrijk, maar hebben moeite om dat in de praktijk tot stand te brengen. Diversiteitsexpert Vivian Acquah geeft tegenover platform HR Praktijk een paar praktische tips. Klik hier om het artikel te lezen.
What Questions Are Usually Asked in Exit Interviews? | InterviewFocus
To ensure a productive and insightful exit interview, we’ve gathered nine essential questions from CEOs, founders, and HR professionals. From uncovering unexpected challenges faced to identifying missing benefits or programs, these experts provide valuable insights for employers to make the most of their exit interviews.
- Uncover Unexpected Challenges Faced
- Assess Employee Growth and Development
- Identify Skills for Career Enhancement
How To Utilize Employees To Improve Your Employer Brand – Startup Blogpost
To help you leverage your employees as brand ambassadors and attract top talent, we’ve gathered insights from professionals ranging from Junior Content Writers to CEOs. In this article, we present seven valuable tips, starting with nurturing a positive company culture and ending with supporting employee-led meaningful projects, to help you boost your employer brand.
- Nurture a Positive Company Culture
- Establish a Brand Ambassador Program
- Promote Employee Culture on Social Media
6 Crucial steps to create and activate your DEI roadmap
Creating an environment of inclusion and equity is essential to the success of any organisation. However, I often get the question, “but where do you start?”
In this article, I will share an overview of the steps to create and activate your DEI roadmap within the organisation. Click here to read the article.
How Can You Add Empathy to Your Recruitment Strategy? – Recruiting Daily
Incorporating empathy into your recruitment strategy is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. We’ve gathered insightful suggestions from CEOs, HR professionals and recruitment experts, ranging from asking open-ended questions to practicing empathic questioning. Discover how these industry leaders are making the hiring process more compassionate and effective. Click here to read the article.
Why Do Tech Companies Struggle With Diversity and Inclusion? – HCM Technology Report
When tech companies look to diversify their teams, many fail to consider their own biased definitions of “good talent” in a society that does not create fair access to opportunity. While working in tech, I heard many leaders and hiring managers state strong preferences for talent from specific companies and schools. For example, a hiring manager might prefer ex-Google employees and Stanford graduates because they believe that’s where the best talent comes from. Click here to read the article.
8 DEI Priorities To Focus On This Year – HR.com
From investing in resources to learn about DEI to engaging in intentional recruitment efforts, here are eight answers to the question, “What are priorities that every DEI leader should focus on this year and why?“
● Know Your True Authentic Focus
● Prevent Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace
● Decentralize Your Hiring Department
8 Tips to Improve Your Employer Brand Strategy
Employer branding is defining how workers choose their next job.
Companies are holding their HR and marketing teams accountable for building unique brands to attract and maintain talent. So much so that, the HR Trends Report 2021 found that 39% of top employers measure how new hires’ employer-brand impressions align with their experience after joining.
Continue reading for more insights to help your organization’s employer branding. Click here to read the article.
How to Identify and Address Bias in the Recruitment Process
DEI is an important part of the workplace, benefiting not only the employee but also the company as a whole. It’s becoming ever more pressing with the emergence of new technology to understand our biases and set precedents to uphold DEI. From setting adequate standards to creating a considerate bias reduction plan, here are insights from recruiters, executives and HR leaders on how to identify and address bias in the recruitment process. Click here to read the article.
7 Technology-driven Approaches to Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
One of the most effective approaches is an AI-driven diversity monitoring system. This system can track and measure diversity metrics in the workplace, such as gender, age, race and more. It can also provide insights into areas where diversity and inclusion need to be improved. This AI-driven system can also help by making hiring decisions, career development pathways and other processes more equitable. By understanding the data and making decisions based on it, leaders can create an inclusive environment that encourages equality and respect for all. Click here to read the article.
What are some HR best practices in 2023?
From promoting DEI in your hiring to implementing more coaching practices, here are the 10 answers to the question, “What are some of the best practices that HR should implement in 2023?”
- Actively Promote (DEI) in the Hiring Process
- Implement Electronic Paperwork Processing
- Take an Employee-centric Approach
What are some exit interview best practices?
From “Take the time to implement valuable feedback” to “Sending questions ahead of time”, here are the 10 answers to the question, “What is one best practice when it comes to conducting an exit interview? “
- Take the Time to Implement Valuable Feedback
- Ask Employees What They Would Change
- Be Open to Constructive Criticism
Click here to read the article.
The Maternal Wall & Unconscious Bias: Pregnant Women in 2023
In this blog post, I’ll share my own experience of being bullied during my pregnancy with my son Orlando after disclosing my pregnancy in an early stage. I’ll also discuss Naomi Osaka’s powerful statement on the subject and emphasize the importance of organizations implementing policies to prevent such discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read the article.
Key Questions DEI Professionals Should Ask Hiring Managers During Interviews
As a DEI professional and chief diversity officer, you know that the hiring process is one of the most critical stages in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. By asking the right questions during interviews, you can help hiring managers identify areas for improvement and encourage a culture of growth and inclusivity.
Whether you’re a seasoned DEI expert or just starting in the field, this article provides the key questions you should ask during interviews to ensure a more equitable hiring process. Click here to read the article.
EU Adopts Pay Transparency Directive to Narrow Gender Pay Gap
The European Union has taken a bold step to address the persistent gender pay gap within the union. During a plenary session on March 30th, the majority in the European Parliament voted in favor of adopting the EU’s pay transparency directive.
The directive aims to make salaries more transparent and obliges companies with more than 100 employees to report and fix their wage disparities. Click here to read the article.
Met VR bewustzijn rond diversiteit en inclusie verhogen
Nee…! Gebeurt dat echt?! Met een VR-bril op kun je zelf ongewenst gedrag ervaren. Is dat nou dé manier om jezelf bewuster te maken van wat er nodig is voor een inclusieve werkvloer? En krijg je dan echt meer oog voor grensoverschrijdend gedrag? Je hoort het in deze BNR Werkverkenners.
Met:
- Vivian Acquah, inclusive workplace wellness advocate
- Marcia Goddard, neurowetenschapper en diversiteit-, inclusie- en cultuurconsultant
- Lars Tummers, hoogleraar bestuurskunde- en organisatiewetenschappen aan de UU
This is how you amplify Diversity Equity and Inclusion through empathy with VR | Vivian Acquah #132
The second episode of our new podcast season is an English podcast!
In this podcast our special guest is Vivian Acquah. She is a workplace wellness advocate and her mission is to amplify Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We can only imagine to a certain extent the frustration, disappointment, the feeling of being excluded that someone else is feeling. Click here to listen to the conversation with the New Female Leaders Podcast.
Virtual DEI is a Gamechanger!
Vivian Acquah is many things when it comes to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She’s a DEI coach, consultant, strategist, advocate, keynote speaker, moderator, trainer, and a DEI virtual reality leader! Listen in to understand why DEI is so important for businesses these days and how virtual reality is proving to be a game-changer. Click here to listen to the Triple Bottom Line interview
Cooking Up Something Special – Diversity Equity Inclusion Epi 76
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is gaining awareness.
New DEI leadership roles are emerging, and leaders are stepping into important business partner roles. As the temperature is rising around DEI, what is your organization cooking up? More importantly, are you missing a key ingredient?
Let’s talk about it on The Coffee with Rhonda Show. Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and I are pumped to welcome our special guest Vivian Acquah.
E.104: Vivian Acquah | Play the PR Game
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play the PR game. Listen to this World of Speakers episode.
Joy Superpowers – Episode 27 – Nurturing Peer Relationships
In this episode of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with guest Vivian Acquah about Nurturing Peer Relationships! As the Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, Vivian Acquah is committed to making topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. Vivian’s last name means water, and she is currently busy putting out fires related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can find out more about her through her LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, or her website.
During this episode, we are discussing themes such as:
- Why employees need to be given DEI tools
E.How Your ERG Can Support Inclusive Mental Health!
Can your ERG help your organization to develop and display more inclusive mental health practices? Join me and my Amsterdam-based guest Vivian Acquah, DEI Coach, Consultant & Strategist, Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, and Trainer, to find out how.
Ep 62 – A Right Here Right Now LIVE exploration of the creative process with Peter Griffiths
I have been having some great conversations with Peter over the past months after we found each other via Vivian Acquah’s Amplify DEI summit, one half of the awesome Mind Takeaway Consultancy team with his wife Mira, sharing some Clubhouse stages as we explored INpowerment vs EMpowerment then I had an idea…… As a musician, would he be open to creating a theme-tune for me and my work. He agreed.
So first of all Peter is a husband, a coach, a musician and so much more, how often do we really take
A Year in Business with Vivian Acquah
Join host, Carl Desir, as he takes a trip to Amsterdam to sit down with Vivian Acquah, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coach, Consultant & Strategist. Listen as Carl and Vivian discuss workplace wellness & DEI in the EU and where each of their home regions is on their DEI journey. Fasten your seatbelts and tighten them appropriately. Listeners…You’re in for quite a ride.
Guests: Vivian Acquah. Listen to this episode of Left Unsaid.
How Vivian Acquah Uses Speaking & Video to Leverage Her Business
Vivian Acquah is a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Amplify DEI. As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, she advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
Vivian is making topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. She provides people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes. Vivian motivates people to think consciously and inspires them to take action. Listen to this episode of the Meaningpreneur podcast.
Getting Inclusive AF with Vivian Acquah
In this episode, Katee and Jackye speak with Vivian Acquah, an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate. Vivian advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
Vivian Acquah is making topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. She provides people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes. Vivian motivates people to think consciously and inspires them to take action.
As a multicultural and multi-passionate human being, Vivian inspires and empowers people to be
Toekomst van werk| Diversiteit en inclusie| Vivian Acquah en Niels van Luijt
Hoe zorgen we voor meer inclusie en diversiteit op de werkvloer? Rens de Jong gaat hierover in gesprek met Vivian Acquah, Workplace Wellness Advocate en LinkedIn expert Niels van Luijt. Een podcastserie van LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Klik hier om naar deze aflevering van Toekomst van Werk te luisteren.
Getting Inclusive AF with Vivian Acquah
In this episode, Katee and Jackye speak with Vivian Acquah, an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate. Vivian advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
Vivian Acquah is making topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. She provides people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes. Vivian motivates people to think consciously and inspires them to take action.
As a multicultural and multi-passionate human being, Vivian inspires and empowers people to be
Diversiteit en de witte man
Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Brainnet
Met:
– Vivian Acquah, inclusive workplace wellness advocate
– Anouk Bienefelt, marketing manager Sprekershuys
– Mariëtte Hamer, voorzitter SER
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Bonus: Amplify DEI – Leadership Edition 2021 (Behind the scene conversation with Vivian Acquah)
Hey friends – Welcome to the dear accountant podcast bonus episode. I wanna share with you this incredible event called amplify DEI summit that I was so honored to be invited to speak. It was a global virtual event so I got to join over 80 speakers all over the world to talk about so many different topics within DEI, some of which were completely new and refreshing learning for me.
I will leave the link in the show notes so definitely check it out – the behind-the-scene is free, and the ticket price gets you one year of access to all the talks which I think it’s such a great treat. So enjoy this behind the scene clip where I chatted with the amazing founder Vivian Acquah . Listen to this Dear Accountant episode.
Royally Fired Up and Fierce with Vivian Acquah 059
There was a fire burning in her soul to make a better world for her son and a fire burning in the workplace that required someone to put it out. Vivian Acquah, whose last name literally sounds like water, was destined for the tasks at hand.
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Vivian Acquah | How I created my own platform and became a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion
Does your light ever feel dimmed?
Do you feel like there is no platform for voices like yours?
My guest Vivian Acquah felt the same. Suffering years of sexism and racism in the workplace she felt the need to speak out and make things better, so she built her own platform and found ways to amplify her voice. Now, Vivian is known as a champion for diversity and she’s on a mission. Don’t miss her brave and empowering story. Listen to this Podfluence episode
Episode 62: Why you own DEI in the workplace, not HR
In this week’s episode we will be taking a deep dive into wellness in the workplace and why YOU own DEI in the workplace, not HR. Vivian Acquah walks us through her take on the most relevant challenges to well-being in the workplace in this inspiring episode.
As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, Vivian Acquah advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
On Advocating For An Inclusive Workplace – A Conversation with Vivian Acquah
This first episode of the September Inclusion series features Vivian Acquah. She is an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, founder of Viva la Vive and the Amplify DEI Summit, also the host of Let’s Humanize the Workplace podcast. Vivian advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner, by making topics related to workplace wellness & diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) accessible to everyone. In today’s conversation, Vivian shares her mission to provide people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes; but also to motivate people to think consciously and inspire them to take action. Listen to the Narratives of Purpose podcast.
Episode 7 – The Real DEI with Vivian Acquah
In this episode, we talk to Vivian Acquah, founder of the Amplify DEI summit; we discuss what happens when AI is culturally insensitive, culture fit vs diversity and all things REAL DEI.
Vivian Acquah is a driven woman who likes to talk about the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness. For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and companies on how to keep their team members healthy, happy, and safe. Behind the scenes, she is working on Microaggression training, managing her own podcast, and organizing her annual Amplify DEI Summit.
Inclusive Leadership with Vivian Acquah
In today’s conversation, Laura and Vivian explore the different angles of DEI, how they are perceived in other parts of the world, and what leaders, organizations, and employees can do to build a more inclusive environment at the workplace. Plus, Vivian provides practical analogies on the components companies need to make DEI a tangible reality from the inside out. Click here to listen to the You Belong [in the C-Suite] episode.
How To Amplify Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In The Workplace Feat Vivian Acquah
🔥 In this episode, John and La’Fayette are joined by special guest Vivian Acquah, an inclusive workplace wellness advocate, DEI consultant, trainer, strategist, and keynote speaker! Vivian gives key principles on how we can amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace! Having the tough conversations, breaking down corporate systems, and creating new cultures that will benefit everyone in the workplace! To hear more you’ll have to hit that PLAY & DOWNLOAD button!
🎟️ Attend the Amplify DEI Summit 2021 September 27th -29th – 10 tickets to be shared with our
133. Vivian Acquah | AMPLIFY Your Inclusive Leadership: Tools for Nurturing a Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Are you looking to better understand DEI and ways to build a more inclusive culture? Do you want to be an inclusive leader? Are you looking for tools to activate your inclusive leadership?
Our special guest Vivian Acquah answers these and other questions about leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace wellness.
Vivian Acquah is the Founder of Viva la Vive, which helps leaders and managers keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
As a multicultural and multi-passionate human being, she inspires and empowers people to be
VIVIAN ACQUAH; LIVE from #Netherlands ; The Power of Working Mothers; Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate
VIVIAN ACQUAH; LIVE from Netherlands; The Power of Working Mothers; Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate
CONTACT INFO; Amplify DEI: www.amplifydei.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah/
The New P&L speaks to Vivian Acquah – Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, DEI Consultant, Strategist & Keynote Speaker
This week on The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business podcast series we speak to the amazing Vivian Acquah – Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, DEI Consultant, Trainer, Strategist, and Keynote Speaker.
As an inclusive workplace wellness advocate, Vivian advises leaders and brands on how to keep their team members engaged, energised, and safe in a sustainable manner. Vivian focuses on working towards sustainable employability in a holistic way: incorporating all elements of wellness and wellbeing, including physical, mental, career, social, community, and financial wellness and as well
Ep #179 Vivian Acquah – Inclusive leadership or diversity, equity, and inclusion
I am hosting an upcoming summit called Amplify DEI 2021, Leadership Edition 27-29 Sept 2021.
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As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, Vivian Acquah advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.
Vivian Acquah – Dealing with Imposter Syndrome #WeAllHaveInsecurities
Confidence is key for any individual. No matter who you are or how talented you are, we all suffer from insecurities. In this episode of women about business, hosts Ms. ABA and Kimberley Ofori are joined by Vivian Acquah, Dutch-Ghanaian workplace wellness expert and strategic consultant discussing “imposter syndrome”. “imposter syndrome” refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. This usually happens when one is outside their comfort zone. Listen to this Women in Business episode.
Making Inclusion a Reality
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (or DEI) are major topics of discussion and action in organizations all around the world. But that sometimes mysterious ‘I’ for ‘Inclusion’ – what’s it all about? What does it look like in practice? And what does a truly inclusive workplace look like?
We invited two thought-leaders in this space to join us for a discussion around this very topic. Vivian Acquah, an Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate at Viva la Vive, and Dr. Steve Yacovelli, Speaker, Author and Leadership Coach at TopDog Learning, joined us from opposite sides of the Atlantic to
Live Show: 5 things inclusive leaders must know
This episode is a little different. Recently I’ve been lucky enough to participate in some great online conferences and panels. Today I’m super excited to share one of them with you. Vivian Acquah a top inclusivity & wellness pro from Holland invited me on her live show, ‘humanise the workplace’ (Vivian owns that show and all its audio).
Do check out her (podcast, profiles & more) https://www.vivalavive.com/
Not the HR Lady: S2 E2 But, I Know Black People!
Not the HR Lady is a show airing on over 100 podcast channels (iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify and more) and videocast formats (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram) both in the US and abroad.
Led by Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs, these hour long episodes are conversational, real world focused, comedic in style with no B.S., special guest segment, surprises and expert insight without
Vivian Acquah – The Inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate Vivian Acquah
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah/
Website:
https://vivalavive.com/?lang=nl
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/VivalaViveNL
Happiness is the GOAL, Not the Fairytale Ending with Vivian Acquah
We want our workplaces to be these amazing places to work, where everyone is happy and it’s like a fairytale. And as much as we all love the magic of Disney, the workplace is not Disneyland. We need to let it go. Our workplaces are messy, and this episode’s guest is no stranger to leading into the unknown.
Vivian Acquah joins the podcast to share how happiness for the employee experience is the goal, not the ending. Additionally, Vivian and Chris talk about how leaders can look beyond their scope to learn and grow, the importance of wellness, humanizing the workplace, and authenticity for
Werkverkenners
Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Brainnet
Met:
– Vivian Acquah, workplace wellness advocate
– Bob Hutten, eigenaar food- & hospitalitybedrijf Hutten
– Suzanne Meijers, arbeidsrechtadvocaat en auteur van Geen gedoe met personeel, arbeidsrecht voor ondernemers
Door na een reorganisatie
Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Brainnet
Met:
– Vivian Acquah, workplace wellness advocate
– Bob Hutten, eigenaar food- & hospitalitybedrijf Hutten
– Suzanne Meijers, arbeidsrechtadvocaat en auteur van Geen gedoe met personeel, arbeidsrecht voor ondernemers
Everyone has a part to play in DE&I says Vivian Acquah
If I were to ask you “Who’s responsible for diversity and inclusion in your workplace?”, what would your answer be? Unfortunately, many of us would answer “Human Resources” or some other executive function.
That’s because DE&I has historically been viewed as a policy issue; something for management to write down in a handbook or a check box to check.
Having been at the receiving end of exclusion, discrimination, and tokenism based on ethnicity and gender, Vivian Acquah says we need to change this carriage of responsibility.
S01 E02 Let’s humanize the workplace
Vivian Acquah is the workplace wellness advocate who helps organizations with keeping their team members happy, healthy and safe. She’s the host of Let’s humanize the workplace, and the organizer of the Amplify DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) summit, which took place in September 2020.
Today’s topic is Let’s humanize the workplace and we will speak about Amplify DEI, Vivian’s son Orlando, sankofa, workplace wellness and much more. Our conversation will be full of unexpected openings aiming at speaking up and changing the workplace.
023 – Giving life to DEI & workplace wellbeing with Vivian Acquah
How her own pregnancy and postpartum depression sounded the alarm for Vivian Acquah about workplace discrimination and the need for deep listening in inclusion efforts
Vivian Acquah was a successful professional working in finance and technology. But when she got pregnant, she started to sense something off about the reactions she was getting. Prior to her pregnancy, she was one of the top employees at her company and afterwards, she felt devalued, experiencing a heightened level of comments and jokes insinuating things about ……… Listen to this Break Down Wake Up podcast episode.
TNT 2.0: Episode 58 with Rishita Jones and Vivian Acquah – DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION
Today we welcome Rishita Jones and Vivian Aquah.
Rishita Jones is an HR transformation specialist. She is focused on disrupting the status quo and intent on building people centered HR practices using Agile HR, Design Thinking and Technology to enrich and uplift the Human Experience in the workplace.
Vivian Acquah is a driven woman who likes to talk about the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness.
For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and
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Lees ook | Eenzaamheid grijpt thuiswerkers naar de keel
Te gast in deze show:
– Sven Rickli, organisatiepsycholoog en directeur van Nolost
– Peter van den Boom, adviseur Boom training en consultancy
– Vivian Acquah, duurzame inzetbaarheidsadviseur
Episode 137 – A truly hue-man conversation with Vivian Acquah, Olga Piehler & Hung Lee
Olga can be contacted via:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-piehler-86241057/
Website https://www.mywy.io/
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Website: https://vivalavive.com/workplace-wellness-blog/
Let’s Humanize The Workplace videos: https://bit.ly/htwlive
How Companies Can Prioritize Wellness During COVID
Vivian Acquah, Workplace Wellness Advocate @ Viva la Vive and Ryan O’Donnell, CEO at EmployUs discuss How Companies Can Prioritize Wellness During COVID
Epsiode 136 – Vivian Acquah, Workplace Wellness Advocate & creator of the AmplifyDEI summit
You can signup for the summit here -> https://go.amplifydei.com/?sc=gaRMoR3f&ac=HCFf… – “I almost lost my life because of racism, because of discrimination” – 02.47 – “It’s a product of having me in the workplace and me not being seen for my potential” – 03.50 – “Being the only one, the only woman, the only black person, its not easy. It’s not easy at all” – 04.25 – “When he (Orlando) was about 4 years old he started going to school and he was talking about ‘that’s a fixed mindset’” – 09.15 – “It took me awhile to see my power, it took me a while to see my strength, and it took me a while to see the gifts in me and what I can do for the world” – 10.20 – “Without these lessons I
#40: How To Humanise The Workplace with Vivian Acquah
This is the 40th episode of the Mind Takeaway Podcast!
We speak to Vivian Acquah a workplace wellness advocate and we explore the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness.
For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and companies on how to keep their team members healthy, happy, and safe.
Becoming a mother inspired Vivian to shift from being a Finance/ IT consultant to becoming a workplace wellness advocate.
Let‘s Sound Off on Amplifying DEI
Vivian Acquah joins me in the Sound Booth this week to talk about why she felt the need to champion for workplace wellness and how questions from her son forced her to create a virtual summit that she has dubbed the Netflix of DEI.
There is vulnerability in spades in the episode. Vivian bares her soul on a bad workplace experience that almost caused her to take her life and why she never wants her son or anyone else to go through what she went through.
Humanizing the workplace with Vivian Acquah
Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of ‘Challenging the Status Quo’ podcast with Vivian Acquah, a Workplace Wellness Advocate, and she does this at Viva la Vive, International WELL Building Institute. But also through her podcast Go2Thrive!
Addressing Racism in the Workplace, with guest Vivian Acquah
Diversity & inclusion is a journey. Strengthening it in your work environment is, as Vivian Acquah sees it, like a dish that requires marinating and developing flavour.
Vivian is the Workplace Wellness advocate who contributes to keeping your employees happy, healthy and safe.
She recently published an article with actionable advice on how to dismantle racism in the workplace.
When you realise that this is something you want to contribute to, where do you start?
26: Don’t dim your light
Vivian Acquah is a driven woman who likes to talk about the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness. For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and companies on how to keep their team members healthy, happy, and safe.
Becoming a mother inspired Vivian to shift from being a Finance/ IT consultant to becoming a workplace wellness advocate. She made a promise to her son to help make the world a sustainable place by advocating for a healthy workplace where people can thrive.
Vivian in de spotlight: leer hoe zij als ondernemer elke keer in de media komt.
Vivian Acquah is de dame die ik al 4 jaar volg.
De afgelopen 4 jaar heb ik haar op tv gezien, in de krant, vind ik haar regelmatig online.
Wat ik niet wist is dat Vivian een Introvert is.
Zij heeft haar mindset zodanig moeten herprogrammeren om ervoor te zorgen dat ze het lef had
Vivian Acquah | Everyday Improvements Through the Workplace
With Corona floating through the air and so much talk of job loss and unemployment, it’s very easy to forget about who is still working and the state of the workplace. That’s where Vivian Acquah comes in; she is a Workplace Wellness Advocate. Who’s thoughts on remote working and the future of the workplace had my head spinning. In all honesty, I had never given much thought to the state of the workplace and how we can actively seek improvement.
Vivian opened my eyes that everything is consistently an active project in need of improvement.
Helping Workplaces Thrive – Vivian Acquah | 2013
Vivian Acquah is a workplace wellness advocate who helps companies keep their team members engaged, healthy & safe. Overall career and personal well-being are things that she has passion in, noting that women, who are natural caretakers, must take care of themselves as well. “There is only one you,” she says. “The company will exist – but there’s only one you.”
She shares stories of overcoming adversity in the workplace, finding her own voice at a WIA event in Amsterdam, and also ways that people can energize their work environments.
Stop de zakelijkheid: als ‘mens’ op kantoor presteer je beter. Met werkplekadviseur Vivian Acquah
Work in Progress is dé podcast van Intermediair over carrière, work-life balance en persoonlijke groei. Presentatie: Maaike Bos en Jan Meijroos.
Pingpongtafel, verantwoorde koffie-hoek, de hippe kantoren schieten de grond uit. Mooi, maar niet genoeg als écht stimulerende werkplek, ziet Vivian Acquah.
In deze Work in Progress vertelt ze wat er nodig is om mensen duurzaam aan het werk te houden.
569 Tips for Mindful Eating with Special Guest Vivian Acquah | 10 Minute Mindset
Vivian Acquah is back on 10 Minute Mindset to talk about mindful eating practices, how she likes to eat both at home and in restaurants, and how we really can still enjoy the foods that we love while still taking care of our bodies and operating with high levels of energy.
Vivian Acquah is a workplace wellness advocate. She helps smart managers with keeping their team members healthy, happy and safe. Organizations can say adios to absenteeism, stress and burnouts.
She focuses on the health of employees. Not only the physical health but the holistic health by
She shares stories of overcoming adversity in the workplace, finding her own voice at a WIA event in Amsterdam, and also ways that people can energize their work environments.
568 3 Tips to Increase Daily Wellness with Special Guest Vivian Acquah | 10 Minute Mindset
Vivian Acquah joined Mario on 10 Minute Mindset to talk about her passion for wellness, what made her shift careers from finance to wellness, and she shared three tips that we can all do on a consistent basis to achieve a higher level of wellness.
Vivian Acquah is a workplace wellness advocate. She helps smart managers with keeping their team members healthy, happy and safe. Organizations can say adios to absenteeism, stress and burnouts.
She focuses on the health of employees. Not only the physical health but the holistic health by
RTL Z: Wat te doen met een medewerker met privéproblemen?
Bovendien zullen medewerkers misschien aarzelen om hun besognes bij de baas uit te storten. En ook als leidinggevende kan dat onwennig zijn. Het is maar de vraag of je een band met elkaar hebt waarin dat past. En als chef mag je niet zomaar naar alle persoonlijke details vragen van een zieke werknemer.
Toch moeten zij ruimte creëren om privéproblemen bespreekbaar te maken, zegt Vivian Acquah, die zichzelf omschrijft als ‘workplace wellness advocate’.
Acquah begeleidt werkgevers en werknemers bij stress- en burn-outgerelateerde klachten. “Empathie, begrip tonen, luisteren: dat zijn tools die managers van nu echt nodig hebben om een veilige werkomgeving te maken”, aldus Acquah. Klik hier om verder te lezen.
Het Financieele Dagblad
Reacties op zwangerschap
Pesten loont dus vaak. Als slachtoffer trek je vaak aan het kortste eind. Zo ook Vivian Acquah (38). Een aantal jaar geleden werkte ze als IT-consultant bij een klein bedrijf met dertig werknemers en vijf managers. Alle vijf mannen. ‘De sfeer was er altijd goed geweest, toch vond ik het eng te vertellen dat ik zwanger was. Eerder werd een contract van een zwangere collega niet verlengd. Omdat ik vanwege misselijkheidsklachten een aantal keer naar het ziekenhuis moest, deelde ik het nieuws al vroeg met mijn managers. De reacties die ik kreeg, waren bot.
‘Was het wel gepland, vroeg een van hen zelfs. Bizar. Moest ik nou gaan vertellen wanneer ik seks gehad had? Met de groei van mijn buik veranderde hun toon en houding. De managers negeerden me of ik kreeg sneren naar mijn hoofd: ga je nu alweer eerder weg? Terwijl ze wisten dat ik een afspraak bij de verloskundige had.’ Klik hier om verder te lezen.
NPO Radio 1 Spraakmakers
Wie te weinig slaapt, heeft een grote kans ziek te worden. Slaaptekort wordt gelinkt aan verhoogde kans op een beroerte, obesitas, diabetes, angst, depressie en hart- en vaatziekten. Al deze ziektes hebben een enorme impact, ook op de werkvloer. Communitylid van Spraakmakers Vivian Acquah kaartte het probleem aan in de stelling van Stand.nl: ‘Werkgevers moeten meer doen om slaaptekort bij werknemers te voorkomen.’
Epoca Negocios
Interview voor de Braziliaanse platform Epoca Negocios over de Free Your Mind From Sugar filosofie. Fotograaf: Victoria Krechting
Vaker in de Media
Vaker in de Media Nominatie Regio Noord Holland 2017.
De Amsterdamse oprichter van Coocking Back To Our Roots, Vivian Acquah, eindigde met 14 procent op de tweede plaats.
HR Zone
Blogger voor HR Zone / HR Community
Cooking Back To Our Roots
De Facebook Live uitzendingen van Cooking Back To Our Roots.
Cooking Back To Our Roots TV laat zien hoe je gezond kunt eten binnen verschillende culturen.
NOS: In oktober staan zwarte rolmodellen in de spotlights
Lees hier de rest van het artikel.
In de Metro: Voedingsdeskundigen gaan voorbij aan eetcultuur
Jarenlang zocht ze naar een manier om kilo’s kwijt te raken. Diëtisten gaven haar advies, recepten van healthgoeroe’s als Sonja Bakker en Rens Kroes werden bekeken, maar telkens kwam Vivian Acquah weer op hetzelfde punt uit. De Amsterdamse met Afrikaanse roots vindt Hollandse pot helemaal niks en de smaken uit de Westerse keuken noemt ze ‘saai en eenzijdig’.
Lees hier de rest van het artikel.
Mijn artikel in de Afro Magazine over overgewicht in de Afrikaanse diaspora.
Klik Afro Magazine voor meer informatie. Photographer: Lesley Adu
