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Hello, and welcome to the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show.
I co-host this monthly, virtual, live-streamed event with Sean Callagy, founder of Unblinded Sales Mastery, a Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise by Disability-In.
During my service as President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), I recruited Sean to our board of trustees, where among other things, he was our largest individual donor for each of the three years he served.
My Heart of Influence show focuses on disability inclusion. I bring together 7 or 8 integrity-based leaders involved in disability owned business, corporate supplier diversity, disability advocacy, disabled entrepreneurship, or assistive technology innovation.
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1.) Why I’m Teaming Up with Alyssa Dver on May 8, 2025 to Make Every ERG Disability-Ready | Dr. Kirk Adams | May 5, 2025
Join Dr. Kirk Adams & Alyssa Dver on May 8, 2025 for a free ERG Learning Lab and learn practical tactics to make every employee resource group disability-ready.
2.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: May 1, 2025: Interview With Barbara Deane And Effenus Henderson, Co-Founders, ISDI And The Northwest Diversity Learning Series (NWDLS) | DrKirkAdams.com | May 1, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams interviews ISDI co-founders Barbara Deane and Effenus Henderson, exploring the origins of the Northwest Diversity Learning Series, the application of the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Framework, and how standards like ISO 30415 and the Global DEI Benchmarks inform their evidence-based approach to sustainable inclusion.
3.) Beyond The Ballpark: Why Backing Curveball Is A Smart Move For Business, Community, And Culture | DrKirkAdams.com | May 1, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams advocates for supporting the film ‘Curveball’ as a strategic investment that unlocks the $13 trillion disability market, enhances ESG performance, and fosters inclusive talent pipelines, while showcasing authentic disability representation and accessible production practices.
4.) Advocacy And Activism: Driving Change For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion | DrKirkAdams.com | April 29, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams outlines actionable strategies to counteract current assaults on DEI, emphasizing the importance of education, supporting inclusive businesses, amplifying marginalized voices, and challenging bias through both advocacy and activism.
5.) Heart Of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show: April 28, 2025 | DrKirkAdams.com | April 28, 2025
In this episode of The Heart of Influence with Dr. Kirk Adams Show, hosts Sean Callagy, Bella Verita, and Dr. Kirk Adams delve into the exploration of integrity-driven influence and inclusion, featuring guest Jillian Wharton, a Houston-based digital accessibility advocate committed to fostering community through art and education.
6.) From Better Arguments To Bold Action: Introducing The Leaders Guiding The ISDI And The 2025 Northwest Diversity Learning Series (NWDLS) | DrKirkAdams.com | April 28, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams introduces the 2025 Northwest Diversity Learning Series (NWDLS) by the Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion (ISDI), highlighting how its board members—including co-founders Barbara Deane and Effenus Henderson—are equipping leaders to transform workplace conflict into inclusive innovation using the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments framework.
7.) 57 Percent Missing: The National Survey Seeking The Voices Of Unemployed, Legally Blind Job-Seekers | DrKirkAdams.com | April 28, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams introduces the Workforce Engagement Survey, a national initiative developed with the Envision Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, aiming to understand why 57% of legally blind working-age Americans remain outside the labor force and to inform inclusive employment strategies.
8.) Supercharge Your Bottom Line TDI: April 24, 2025: Mai Ling Chan, CCC-SLP, PMP, Founder, Exceptional Leaders Network | DrKirkAdams.com | April 24, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams interviews Mai Ling Chan, a speech-language pathologist turned tech entrepreneur, discussing her journey from hospitality to founding the Exceptional Leaders Network, and how disability inclusion can drive revenue growth and market differentiation through inclusive design and branding strategies.
9.) Empowering Voices: The Transformative Power Of Disability Disclosure In The Workplace | DrKirkAdams.com | April 22, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams explores how disability disclosure in the workplace empowers employees, boosts inclusion, and drives business success, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of trust and belonging in 2025’s diverse workforce.
10.) Beyond The Checkbox: Why History-Informed Inclusion Builds Cultures That Last | DrKirkAdams.com | April 21, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams emphasizes the importance of historical context in DEI initiatives, advocating for strategies that move beyond superficial inclusion to foster sustainable cultural change through frameworks like the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments and intersectional awareness.
11.) From Overwhelmed To Optimized: Partnering With A World-Class Remote Executive Assistant: Introducing Catherine Paul | DrKirkAdams.com | April 18, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams shares how partnering with remote executive assistant Catherine Paul helped him reclaim time, reduce burnout, and scale impact as a solo entrepreneur, highlighting the transformative power of aligned support in leadership.
12.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: April 10, 2025: Interview With Lamondre Pough, Authentic Leadership Speaker & Trainer At Lamondré Pough Unlimited, LLC | DrKirkAdams.com | April 10, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams interviews Dr. LaMondré Pough, CEO of Billion Strong and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global IMPACT, discussing his intersectional approach to leadership, inclusion, and disability advocacy, shaped by his experiences as a Black man with spinal muscular atrophy.
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” Inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage. “
Dr. Kirk Adams, Ph.D.
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Leading the Way to Accessible Innovation
Innovative Impact, LLC Consulting
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Impactful Workforce Inclusion Starts Here
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