Courtney Buchner

The Level Playing Field Podcast

#Sports #Level Playing Field #Society #Government #Disability #Football #Rugby #Cricket #NFL #Tennis

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

大约1年之前 34:57

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On this episode of the Level Playing Field Podcast, Fan Liaison Officer Liam Bird sits down with multi-talented and passionate football fan Courtney Buchner and discusses her recent ADHD diagnosis.

Courtney shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. She explores how attending live sports has impacted her life and delves into her experiences of being a neurodiverse female football fan.

You can check out Courtney's work via her Instagram and TikTok pages

If you would like to know more about the work we do at Level Playing Field, then please do get in contact info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Courtney Buchner

The Level Playing Field Podcast

published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

On this episode of the Level Playing Field Podcast, Fan Liaison Officer Liam Bird sits down with multi-talented and passionate football fan Courtney Buchner and discusses her recent ADHD diagnosis.

Courtney shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. She explores how attending live sports has impacted her life and delves into her experiences of being a neurodiverse female football fan.

You can check out Courtney's work via her Instagram and TikTok pages

If you would like to know more about the work we do at Level Playing Field, then please do get in contact info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44集单集

#Sports #Level Playing Field #Society #Government #Disability #Football #Rugby #Cricket #NFL #Tennis

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Women's Football- FSA's Deborah Dilworth 32:41

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TWS Podcast - Unite For Access special 22:46

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For this special 'Unite For Access' podcast, we are in Wolverhampton, speaking to the award-winning TWS Podcast. The TWS Podcast is hosted by autistic students from the Tettenhall Wood School, and we speak to two of the presenters, Alyssa and Tom, as well as their teacher Adam. You can listen to the TWS Podcast via the link below https://www.podpage.com/tws-sports-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Fulham F.C. Audio Description Commentary - Unite For Access special 17:09

2 years之前17:09

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We are at Fulham vs Wolves, speaking to one-half of the new Audio Description team at Fulham as well as Mark, a blind supporter who uses the service. This interview took place on Fulham's dedicated Unite For Access match day. If you would like to know more about attending a match day at Fulham as a disabled supporter, please visit Fulham Level Playing Field club page via the below link https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/club/fulham/ If you would like to know more about Fulham Disabled Supporters Association, you can email fulhamdsa@gmail.com Follow the Fulham Audio Description team on Twitter via the link below. https://twitter.com/ADFulham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Qatar World Cup - How accessible and disability-inclusive was it? 18:16

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The World Cup seems like a lifetime ago... But it was only a few weeks ago, and in this episode, we speak to two supporters who made their way over to the Qatar desert. In November, Level Playing Field spoke to Walea fan Ian Thomas who was attending his first major tournament. You can listen back to Ian via this link. Ian is back to talk about his experience alongside Jo McNicol, an experienced traveller watching England and Spurs who attended the World Cup Final. If you want to keep up to date with all the work Level Playing Field is doing, why not sign up as a free member via this link . If you would like to provide feedback regarding your time in Qatar, please visit our friends at CAFE and drop them an email at info@cafefootball.eu . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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