Beyond the Training

Send us Fan Mail To err is human, so is apologizing! Sometimes, when we demonstrate our biases, there's an opportunity to admit wrongness and wrongdoing - and when you apologize, there are some pieces to remember so it lands and makes the intended impact.  Join our hosts as they discuss what an apology can really do for our work, our relationships and our conversations in the work to be more...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard the term "Cultural Competence"?  Do you think it's possible to actually become culturally competent?  Join us for the discussion about the pitfalls of this concept with our host, who are actually Qualified Administrators of the Intercultural Development Inventory, which is a measure of cultural competence! Welcome to the Beyond the Training Podca...

Send us Fan Mail Are White people under attack?  There are certainly some who feel that way - especially inside trainings and conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion.  In this episode, our hosts discuss the implications of the work to be inclusive in what can feel like divisive politics, media and relationships. **this episode includes a disclaimer about some topics brought up by our h...

Send us Fan Mail How are we supposed to talk about differences?  If differences make a difference, how do we celebrate them in the workplace and in the community without harming one another?  This week, our hosts discuss the implications of our human nature to notice differences between us and our interests in naming them or calling them out.  What types of differences are off limits, and how do w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beyond the Training "car cast" episode, where our hosts attempt a conversation while on their way to deliver a training.  The audio might not be the best, and the conversation is too good - so many bars for all of us to take back to work and community.   In this episode, one of our hosts tells a story about the learnings she's been reflecting on since...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Beyond the Training "car cast" episode, where our hosts attempt a crucial conversation while on their way to deliver training.  The audio might not be the best, and the conversation is too good - so many bars for all of us to take back to work and community.   In this episode, our hosts discuss what organizations at any point in the DEI journey can do to s...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the trainer or educator will use different games and activities to instill a sense of humor, fun or even joy in the learning spaces.  Both for the experience of the participants as well as themselves.  During this episode, our hosts discuss if there is even a space for joy in the work greater inclusion, celebrating diversity and achieving equity.   Welcome to the Beyond...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our hosts demonstrate the kinds of vulnerability and transparency required to move "the needle" in diversity, equity and inclusion work and conversations. While they may have an ongoing business relationship, even DEI Practitioners need to work on their skills, beyond the training spaces to make sure they are showing up as they intend, model behaviors the...

Send us Fan Mail Seven Focus has seven Ways of Being: Reflective of Self Awareness of the Present Curiosity Over Certainty Culturally Agile Transparent Heightened Consciousness of the Past Diffuse Power and Privilege, Centering Historically Marginalized Identities In this episode, our hosts define Cultural Agility, as opposed to the ever popular 'cultural competence'.  One of the more ea...

Send us Fan Mail Call it what you want (DEI, JEDI, etc.), our world, our societies, just need to treat each other better.  Like human beings.  With so much hurt and harm, so much loss of life, it seems like the most logical answer to it all would be to humanize each other so we can see the value of people we know and strangers in other places.   In this episode, our hosts discuss why it's so...

Send us Fan Mail By now, you've heard some of the maligning, anti-DEI rhetoric in the news, media and different public spaces that are gaining traction around the nation.  In this episode, our hosts discuss a number of the contexts they are experiencing anti-DEI language and walk through the meaning of a new acronym touting Merit, Excellence and Intelligence (MEI) as the way to focus attentio...

Send us Fan Mail Seven Focus has seven Ways of Being: Reflective of Self Awareness of the Present Curiosity Over Certainty Culturally Agile Transparent Heightened Consciousness of the Past Diffuse Power and Privilege, Centering Historically Marginalized Identities In this episode, our hosts define and discuss what it means to diffuse power and privilege, and the impacts both can have on your work....

Send us Fan Mail Seven Focus has seven Ways of Being: Reflective of Self Awareness of the Present Curiosity Over Certainty Culturally Agile Transparent Heightened Consciousness of the Past Diffuse Power and Privilege, Centering Historically Marginalized Identities In this episode, our hosts tell some stories about how culture shows up and is experienced.  They define cultural agility, assimilation...

Send us Fan Mail Seven Focus has seven Ways of Being: Reflective of Self Awareness of the Present Curiosity Over Certainty Culturally Agile Transparent Heightened Consciousness of the Past Diffuse Power and Privilege, Centering Historically Marginalized Identities In this episode, our hosts tell some stories about the impact of being curious and how this Way of Being can shift communication and co...

Send us Fan Mail You've likely heard the term microaggressions before.  Perhaps in your media, in your schooling, or a recent diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility or belonging (or, some combination of those) training.  For this episode, our hosts call on the work of Dr. Derald Wing Sue, et. al, and Ibram Xolani Kendi to go beyond the training (and definition) and delve into th...

Send us Fan Mail There is so much to be sick with and sick of in our world.  In today's episode, our hosts tackle the concept, and symptoms of Imposter Syndrome.  While they are not medical doctors, they do diagnose for themselves and others the ways Imposter Syndrome shows up and can impact work, relationships and life.  Be sure to bring your notepad for the ideas they have about how to &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know a local, regional, national or internationally known DEI Practitioner?  Bet you do.  Bet your relationship with them is transactional, and probably only in one direction.  DEI trainers, educators, consultants and activists give and deliver all the time - that's the job (or, passion).   Do you know what DEI Practitioners need from you? Check into this episode, as o...

Send us Fan Mail Who is responsible for changemaking? Is it you? Me? Us? Does social change start with the individual, or the system? Join our hosts as they work through the concept of social transformation and who (or, what, or where) is responsible for making change happen.  The work of Dr. Shawn A. Ginwright is the impetus of this conversation, so if you’re familiar, you are already ready for t...

Send us Fan Mail Can you trust your instincts? Have you ever considered some of the bias you have are positive and possibly even protect you? Join our hosts this week for a discussion (maybe a debate) about whether there’s something to be said for how biases are good for us, and how our instincts might be harmful too.  Welcome to the Beyond the Training Podcast! This is just a short intro you'll f...

Send us Fan Mail Ever heard that silence is profound? How about that silence is complicity? Even if that’s not always the case, being quiet is always sending a message. Coupled with body language, the silence of a learner or participant in a conversation (or, training) is telling.  Join our hosts this week as they discuss the impact of a quiet learner and how our biases and instincts get in the wa...

Send us Fan Mail What are we afraid of? What’s the worst that might happen in a DEI training?  This week, our hosts discuss how to better prepare for learners in a session, so they’re ready to engage and participate - even when they don’t want to.  Welcome to the Beyond the Training Podcast! This is just a short intro you'll find before each episode that will help you understand what you're about...

Send us Fan Mail We all have to participate in mandatory trainings at work.  We don't often think about the impacts of those educational opportunities - or whether they are actually as effective as we hope.  So, what's the point of making training mandatory?  And, is there a way to 'move the needle' if learning is not required? In this episode, our hosts discuss what they'...

Send us Fan Mail Seven Focus has seven Ways of Being: Reflective of Self Awareness of the Present Curiosity Over Certainty Culturally Agile Transparent Heightened Consciousness of the Past Diffuse Power and Privilege, Centering Historically Marginalized Identities In this episode, our hosts talk about another Way of Being, Awareness of the Present, which could also be called "Pay Attention!&q...

Send us Fan Mail “Out of the mouths of babes,” they say. Kids really do say the darndest things and instead of focusing on Jamie’s little truth tellers, our hosts have a different young person giving them inspiration as they learn age doesn’t matter when thinking of undoing systems of oppression…specifically, those that are setup based on gendered norms, practices, customs and traditions.  Welcome...

Send us Fan Mail Even if this wasn't the season of a US Presidential election, the conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion topics being political at work, at the dinner table, with family or friends would still be topical.  The old adage of not talking about politics or religion at work persists, even though politics and religion impact nearly every facet of life and work.  In this...