Tag: Transgender

CNBC Make It Publishes Feature Article on CEO Wynne Nowland

“Once you have come to the conclusion that this is who you are … don’t delay.” That’s the biggest lesson CEO Wynne Nowland learned through her gender transition in mid-2017, as she shared with Jade Scipioni, senior reporter at CNBC, during their interview to discuss her coming out story.

If you aren’t familiar, it wasn’t until a few weeks after her 56th birthday in 2017 and four months after promotion to CEO that Wynne had an “awakening” and decided she couldn’t hide her true self any longer.

“It was kind of a progression. At one point, if you had asked me “Do you think you’ll ever do this?” my answer would have been, “No, never.” Then at some point it became, “Well, maybe I could do this,” to “I can do this” to “I’m going to do this.”

Wynne’s advice for people going through a similar life change is consistent: I think it’s important to avail yourself of the professional help that’s out there to help guide you through what can be a confusing time. But once you’ve come to the conclusion that this is who you are, don’t delay. Because that’s my biggest regret. I waited until I was 56 to do this. However, I do give myself a little wiggle room there because I was brought up in a far different time.

You can read the full CNBC Make It article to learn more about Wynne’s transition.

CEO Wynne Nowland Pens an Article for CEOWORLD magazine

Businesses and institutions have prioritized diversity and inclusion for many years now, though some continue to struggle to make progress toward their goals. By now, most companies have written policies regarding equal opportunity for all, but the challenge for many seems to be converting those policies into real results. As CEO Wynne Nowland explains in the article she wrote for CEOWORLD magazine, companies that are truly serious about improving their practices need to do considerably more than having a well written section in their employee manual. They need to consciously foster diversity and inclusion.

Visit the article to learn three steps companies can take to attract top talent, drive innovative results and ensure employees feel comfortable being their most authentic selves.

CEO Wynne Nowland Bylines an Article for Risk Management Monitor

Wynne Nowland, CEO of Bradley & Parker, wrote an article about strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace for Risk Management Magazine. Wynne said it best in the article:

“Society has a legal and moral obligation to extend equal opportunity to all people—regardless of gender, gender presentation, sexuality, sexual orientation, skin color, social class, religion and age, among other factors. But there is also a strict business dollars-and-cents reason for doing so: judging people on their talents and their potential, regardless of any of the factors above, means that you are getting the best people available. Discriminatory hiring practices simply dilute the talent pool.”

Visit the article to read more of Wynne’s point of view on DEI.

CEO Wynne Nowland Discusses Transition on HER Podcast

CEO of Bradley & Parker Wynne Nowland recently discussed her transition with Dr. Pam Peeke on HER podcast, including the considerable planning that went into it, the highs and lows of the public’s reception, and how Wynne’s background as a business leader helped her navigate her life-changing transformation. Wynne also touched on the value of public education when it comes to transgender people, as well as the importance of accepting people who are different in any way, shape or form.

As Wynne shared during the interview, “It’s so important that we have this discussion in our country, and make sure everybody is accepted for who they are and given the opportunities we would all want for our friends and loved ones.”

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CEO Wynne Nowland Interviewed Live on Mornings with Maria

Wynne Nowland, CEO of Bradley & Parker, talked with Maria Bartiromo of Mornings with Maria about how her life-changing transformation of switching genders sparked surprise, support and new challenges in the workplace. During the interview, Wynne discussed the feedback she has received from employees, clients and partners, as well as how Bradley & Parker has been able to grow the business by about 20% since her transition.

As Wynne shared, “Inside, I’m pretty much the same person I always was. I’m actually a little more comfortable now, given the fact that I’m not juggling two personalities. I’ve always been driven and, at the same time, an empathetic leader. I’m quite sure my transition and the years leading up to it helped me be more understanding of the differences between us all. I think too often in business there’s this notion that things like empathy and inclusivity are at odds with profits. But that really isn’t the case. In fact, I think the direct opposite is true.”

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