Equipped For Change®

The way we see the world, circumstances, situations and ourselves can either propel us forward or hold us back. How do you see the world? How do you see yourself? The vision that you have impacts the way in which you see the world around you and impacts the way you think and what you do. Join in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights on how your vision shapes your actions and provides a roadmap of q...

Leaders, managers and supervisors are responsible for achieving specific outcomes and have to manage and equip their teams to do so. A large part of leading teams is to provide feedback that is relevant, timely and action-focused. If you're leading a team, you need to understand the best way to address issues while creating an environment of collaboration. Tune in for insights, suggestions and tip...

We're creatures of habit. We don't like to do things differently even if the situation and circumstances around us REQUIRE that we shift. As such, we're missing an opportunity. Instead of trying to make old systems fit new circumstances, we should be looking for the opportunities to create a new way of thinking, doing and being that leads to new systems and approaches based on what we're facing. W...

With all of the change swirling around these days, it's easy to feel as if you can't move forward unless you get buy-in from the top. But what happens if it seems as if your leadership has checked out? What if they're not involved, interested or engaged in the process of change? What do you do to keep momentum going? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights, strategies and a mindset shift to h...

So often we move through the world in our own little bubble. We only go to the same places; talk to the same people; watch the same programs; vote the same way and move in the same circles. But change requires that you expand your way of thinking. It requires that you get out of your bubble and become more aware of and connected to the world around you. We don't exist in a vacuum. We have to conne...

We are beings of purpose and passion--always seeking the "why" that fuels us and pushes us to the "next". But what happens when life shifts and change is upon us and the "how" that we had envisioned no longer applies? How do you shift? Join Keisha A Rivers as she gives you food for thought and questions to consider in making a shift to adapt and evolve your "how" so you can honor your "why". This...

The way you think fuels your emotions and your emotions direct your actions. When you want something different in your life, you have to start thinking differently. Change is a process that begins with an event. But the way you think about change and that event determines the results that you get. On this Equipped for Change edition of Mindset 2 Mastery, Keisha A Rivers shares how you can understa...

With the heightened awareness of the need for diversity & inclusion training and with more companies implementing new initiatives, there has been some pushback that D&I training is inherently racist. When dealing with and unpacking sensitive topics like subconscious bias, white privilege, racism, discrimination, microagressions and power -- of course people will feel uncomfortable. But is...

There's a saying "I cannot hear what you say over the sound of your actions". Our words mean nothing. Our behavior is what is the ultimate testiment of what we truly believe. To be equipped for change, you need to be open to examining what you REALLY believe. Join Keisha A Rivers as she unpacks the relationship between your beliefs and your behavior and provides you with steps to shift your mindse...

So often people talk about choosing the work that they do. They think about what it is that they are good at and how they can create a profession and a career in that area. But what happens when the work chooses you? What happens when you find yourself passionate about something that causes you to speak up and stand out in ways that you didn't before? What happens when you find yourself unable to...

When people say "I can't imagine" it's usually in response to something horrible that's happened. It's meant to convey a sense of deferrence to your pain or experience by not attempting to trivialize it in some way. But what if we switched the meaning of that phrase? What if we DID imagine what someone else is experiencing, feeling and thinking? What if we DID connect to their experience so much s...

Diversity, equity, inclusion, systemmic racism and discrimination have all been described as policy issues, political issues, procedural issues and process issues. They have typically been regarded as something that happens to or impacts "others". What if the "others" is actually "us"? What happens when we see things through a different lens? How would you think about these issues if you were to s...

In a previous episode I shared my personal views and experiences about racism and what it's like to be a Black woman in the US. In this episode I want to talk about what it means to be anti-racist and what that looks like for people who are seeking a post-racial society. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equipp...

Now more than ever we have to be intentional about designing a work culture that encourages and fosters engagement, diversity and inclusion. Our guest Cherise Walker shares her insights and experiences of what it looks like to create a leadership approach founded on the principles of engagement and community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Racism is a hot-button topic these days. It's emotional, political, polarizing and divisive. Racism is the dirty little secret that everyone knows is there--yet no one want to talk about. Listen in on this episode as I unpack what racism truly means, how it shows up and what it looks like from my perspective. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

With newfound attention being placed on diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, an easy go-to has become forming Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). But what if ERGs aren't really being utilized to their full potential? What if organizations are rushing in to implement programs that amount to little more than empty promises and actually diminish engagement? In this episode, Keisha A Rivers examin...

Resistance to change happens for many reasons, but the one that most people fail to address are the impact that triggers and trauma have on how people deal with the change process. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides a 4-step process to help you address triggers and reframe trauma to create opportunities for growth and transformation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

We've talked a lot about change being a process that begins with an event. But did you know that the process of change also has seasons? How we understand, engage and act during the summer, fall, winter and spring of change determines our long-term success and the sustainability of change efforts. Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines what the seasons of change are, how you can recognize them and w...

Change is a process that begins with and event. But what happens when the process becomes derailed? If you understand and can prepare for these 5 issues, you'll be well on your way to overcoming the obstacles and creating a path to success. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

Fear Of Missing Out is what causes us to want to feel included, accepted and embraced as "good enough". When we operate from a foundation where we fear missing out on the good life, or our status or even our privilege--we miss the opportunity to step up, speak out and create change. Diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging are not mutually exclusive concepts. If you champion inclusion and equity...

People talk about change. They fear change. They fight change. they may even wish for change. But at what point will they--will YOU step up to BE the change? Listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights into what it means to harness the power that is within you to make an impact and create a ripple effect within your team, organization, community and society and bring about the change that you w...

Our minds automatically want to find ways to make connections to make meaning. The problem is that most of the time we prefer to seek out information that supports what we already think or believe. So how does confirmation bias impact our ability to embrace and manage change? Listen in to find out ways that confirmation bias shows up and how you can effectively navigate it within your organization...

There has been a never-ending battle between our personal and professional lives. We're always searching for the elusive "lines" that will enable us to "balance" both sides. But what if instead of trying to "balance" the lines, we instead blur them? Join us as we talk about the shifts we can take to stop trying to balance the personal and professional and instead blur the lines to create success....

There are TONS of workshops, talks, webinars, articles, trainings, posts, courses, videos and podcasts that provide lots of content on any topic you can imagine. But how much of that content are we actually connecting with? When there's so much information coming at you, the natural inclination is to shut down or shut it off. But what happens if instead of being overwhelmed by the content, we inst...

As we navigate change and the process of growth, it's important to share our stories and ensure that our voice is heard. When you're involved in difficult conversations, it's important to understand how to share your perspective and experience in a way that is safe and empowering. Our guest Jared Karol returns to share specific steps that you can take in crafting your story in a way that makes it...