Beyond the Training

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss Nick Martin's theories about in session dynamics for facilitators like the Seven Focus Team.  Check out the post and let us know if you agree with our take or Nick's! Link to Nick's post - https://lnkd.in/p/ghqcSAMB Welcome to the show, and thanks for joining us for a Conversation With Purpose!

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we learn more about the lessons, learning and breakthroughs of Healing Centered Coaching with Alma Mia’s Armando Somoza.  Welcome to the show, and thanks for joining us for a Conversation With Purpose!

Send us Fan Mail You’ve probably seen it, no doubt you’ve heard about the epic poem turned epic film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Join our hosts as they discuss the ins and outs of human messiness playing out on screen! There was so much to talk about, could have been three episodes- let us know if we missed a take. WARNING!! This episode does contain spoilers for folx who haven’t seen the m...

Send us Fan Mail Simulated and immersive learning can be transformational.  Join Mr. RAWbert for this episode as he responds to the visceral learning moments of his simulated poverty session.   Welcome to the show, and thanks for joining us for a Conversation With Purpose!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mr. RAWbert talks about the impressions and takeaways he got from a screening of the film, ' Heightened Scrutiny '.  Beginning with an inspriational quote from one of the film's characters, we learn that in our work, while crucially important for all our liberation, we will make history, experience loss and exhaustion...and still, there's work...

Send us Fan Mail In a day and age where so many of us are talking about tragedies in our communities, especially those that befall our young ones, it makes sense to want to make sense out of it all and we often end up grasping at any solutions to stop the harm.  Not all solutions are equal, not all solutions are available to all. Join Mr. RAWbert for this episode as he shares a different side of t...

Send us Fan Mail Two people watch the same show, and have very different takeaways because of who they are.  In this episode, join Mr. RAWbert and Marvyn for a conversation that questions whether the phrase, "love is love," is really true. Welcome to the show, and thanks for joining us for a Conversation With Purpose!

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps you've heard the poem, "joy is an act of resistance," and you thought it was a nice sentiment, or you agreed and went on about your day.  Join us for a conversation digging into the relationship between joy and the work it takes for us all to remain in the work toward equity. Welcome to the show, and thanks for joining us for a Conversation With Purpose!

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...