The Top 5 DEI Podcast

Dr. Carliss Miller aka The Petty Professor is a researcher, educator, and Chief Transformation Architect at Transformation Architects, a boutique consultancy specializing in leadership, culture, and transformation. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior, she helps leaders navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership. Dr. Miller blends academic rigor with real-world expertise to challenge assumptions and elevate workplace conversations. Whether coaching leaders, consulting on inclusive strategy, or unpacking the paradoxes of culture, she brings a fresh, research-backed perspective.

As co-host of Top 5 DEI, Dr. Miller breaks down the biggest workplace trends, debunks corporate jargon, and serves up practical, unfiltered advice—because inclusion isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a mindset shift.

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