About this episode
Join Terri McDowell on her journey of growth as a trans woman in the corporate world. Gain insights on inclusive leadership and career development, and learn about the importance of allyship.
In this episode of Trans Canada Stories, we feature an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally.
During this interview, you’ll hear Terri’s insights on transitioning while building her career and moving from surviving to thriving.
In this episode
Our conversation highlights several key Topics:
- Key principle for anchoring a corporate business inclusion strategy
- Balancing Professional and Community Engagement
- Inclusive Leadership: Terri’s experiences as a trans woman in various professional settings and creating welcoming work environments for all employees, regardless of gender identity or expression.
- nuances of cultural dNA and trans inclusion
- Career Development and Diversity of Experience
- Building Allyships and the importance of finding common ground
Full Episode:
Show Notes & Links
- Connect with Terri on LinkedIn.
- The 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce
- The Tax Foundation
- Brought to you by TD Bank Group where we are both passionate about connecting community.
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Definitions
transitioning: noun
- the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
- the process by which a transgender person permanently adopts the outward or physical characteristics that match their gender identity, as opposed to those associated with the sex registered for them at birth. (Oxford Dictionary)
