Join us for a conversation with Brad Cantwell, CEO of Arcadia Settlements Group and President of EPS Settlements Group of Canada. As a CEO, making tough decisions, having uncomfortable conversations, and standing firm in the face of uncertainty is all part of the job. When it comes to diversity and inclusion (D&I), executive support and sponsorship are key elements of a successful strategy. As part of that support, leaders must be able to communicate the importance of D&I to their business objectives across a wide spectrum of stakeholders, both within the organization and across the business community. Navigating those conversations can feel like a balancing act in the face of opposing views, especially in high-stakes relationships.
Brad will be joining us to share his experiences navigating those conversations, balancing organizational priorities and business relationships, particularly with those who are disengaged, don’t see D&I as a business imperative, or don’t agree there is a “problem” that needs to be addressed. We hope you join the conversation!
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the business case for diversity and inclusion
- Describe the role of leadership in diversity and inclusion efforts
- Identify strategies for navigating uncomfortable conversations
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA
Etienne Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
[email protected]
(301) 778-5510
Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.
Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.
Brad Cantwell
Arcadia Settlements Group
CEO
[email protected]
(800) 354-4098
Brad Cantwell is the CEO of Arcadia Settlements Group and the President of EPS Settlements Group of Canada. He has served the settlements industry for more than 30 years, assisting in the settlement of thousands of cases. Brad believes that effective structured settlement planning offers unique solutions for resolving conflicts and improving countless people’s lives. Since assuming the leadership of Arcadia Settlements Group in 2014, Brad has focused on technology and financial product innovation, improving education and training, heightening security and privacy protocols, and refining service delivery processes in the settlement arena.
Brad received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and earned the Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC) designation from the University of Notre Dame. He is also a certified Medicare Settlement Specialist and a certified Workers’ Compensation Settlement Specialist.
An active member of NSSTA, Brad has served as Chair of NSSTA PAC and as Co-Chair of the Education and Innovation committees. He is currently a member of the Legislation and Regulations Committee.
About Our Presenter
Etienne Consulting's work is informed by their unique mix of experience in public accounting & business consulting, association management & member engagement, and diversity & inclusion consulting and training. Although in a variety of roles and industries, their work has always intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership, clarity of purpose, and navigating conflict within teams.
This led them to develop techniques to deepen awareness and strengthen communication — core skills necessary for driving meaningful change in organizations. They work with businesses and firms to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of people experience, operations, policy, communications, branding, and community & social responsibility. Their training programs and workshops are designed to bridge the gap between diversity and inclusion by offering concrete skills and communication strategies teams and use to build teams capable of leveraging their full diversity to drive innovation, growth, and lasting cultural change. They also offer support in developing, implementing, executing, and reporting on D&I strategy.
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