The need to give feedback is inevitable. Why? Because at the heart of feedback is the need to address and fix a problem. While the objective seems simple enough, giving feedback is not. How it is delivered has significant consequences. Delivered well it can create a sense of belonging, a commitment to… Continue reading How to Give Feedback Well
Category: Empowerment & Resilience
How to Believe You’re Doing Enough
It’s April. Just like that, we’re well into the year. It can be easy for us to ask: Where did the year go? Before panicking and wondering – “What have I accomplished? Did I do enough?” – I’m going to help you build and exercise your self-awareness muscle. Here’s why: You… Continue reading How to Believe You’re Doing Enough
Apologies & Forgiveness in EDI Work
What’s not explicitly talked about when organizations embark on work like equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and addressing discrimination are expectations around apologies and forgiveness. These expectations are linked to 2 major needs by harmed parties (i.e. those who have experienced hurt and suffering) and those trying to stop the harm: accountability and acknowledgment.… Continue reading Apologies & Forgiveness in EDI Work
How Small Adjustments Lead to Big Results
You know what you don’t want. You don’t want a repeat of certain things that happened last year. No more sending job applications into the abyss with no acknowledgment whatsoever. No more finding yourself sitting at your desk asking yourself: What just happened? Either being told off, shamed, ignored or made to… Continue reading How Small Adjustments Lead to Big Results
4 Questions You Need to Ask for a Successful EDI Journey
Why do organizations and leaders need to ask 4 key questions for a successful Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) journey? It’s because of 2 things: 1) the context and 2) EDI implementation plans damaging workplace relationships and trust in employer/employee relations The Context Our current reality is witnessing and… Continue reading 4 Questions You Need to Ask for a Successful EDI Journey
How to Be Resilient on the Journey to DEI
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work is tough. It requires resilience. I know if I don’t have it, I can’t do this important work. Simple Ways to Practice Resilience I have outlined very clear steps on how to be resilient as a person experiencing discrimination and as an ally in a… Continue reading How to Be Resilient on the Journey to DEI