Inclusive Leadership Weekly

Successful AI integration is like setting CRISPR loose on the DNA of your organization. AI will collapse the distance between strategy and execution and orgs that fail to appropriately rewire decision rights and talent models will pay for speed with brittleness. It’s time to dig deep into the building blocks of your organization’s structure, define the future (including metrics) you want to see, a...

Our individual networks don’t necessarily reflect the demographic shifts around us. Much of our networking now, is done virtually. Each generation has a completely different way of expressing themselves and interacting with Social Media. Did you know that 60% of the LinkedIn membership globally is age 25 – 34? Angela will walk us through some of the generational differences in values and context a...

Discover the transformative power of validation in the workplace. In this interactive session, participants will explore what it truly means to validate others—and themselves—through seven essential behaviors: seeing, hearing, acknowledging, welcoming, honoring, understanding, and supporting. Learn how validation affirms another persons right to their experience, feelings, and perspective without...

Dignity is central to our humanity and enhancing dignity in the workplace creates psychological safety so people can do their best work. But we live in stressful, unpredictable times and this can often lead to behavior and conditions that erode or violate the dignity of ourselves and others, creating an environment where more energy goes into protection than contribution. Please join us for a rich...

Somatic Coaching Bodywork: A Door to Leadership Transformation - Somatic bodywork facilitates somatic opening. In other words, to access and transform habituated patterns, the experiences that have shaped you, and the emotions or numbing that have become automatic. By listening to and transforming the shaping that no longer serves we open up possibility and choice. Thomas Rosenberg in his 25+ year...

Reimagining our Potential: When you expand what you believe you’re capable of, you not only change your life...you shift the system around you. Personal reimagination is the seed of collective evolution. Roya Platsis is an executive leadership coach and organizational change partner based in the Bay Area. She helps growth-minded leaders move through hard change while protecting what makes their cu...

Inclusive leadership opens doors — but incisive leadership? That’s where we redesign the whole room. This week at Inclusive Leadership Weekly, we’re digging into how inclusion is evolving, why people are declaring “DEI is dead,” and what it really means to lead with both empathy and accountability. It’s not another talking-head webinar — it’s a real conversation about where leadership is headed ne...

Step beyond linear thinking into a new paradigm of leadership. In this highly interactive session, Dr. Frumi Barr will guide participants through experiential practices to shift from limits to possibilities, amplify collective energy, and leave with a personal commitment to lead as if the future is already here. Dr. Frumi Barr is an entrepreneur, advisor, and educator who has spent 25 years guidin...

Seeing Differently: Rethinking Neurodivergence in Leadership. Neurodivergence is far more common—and often more subtle or less noticeable—than many of us realize. In this session, Rachel Radway will explore how common stereotypes miss the reality of how diverse brains show up in leadership and team dynamics. You’ll leave with fresh insight and curiosity to bring into breakthrough discussions about...

Framing a decision governs the process and the outcome. Learn best practices from decision science to frame decisions properly and neutralize framing bias. Decide better today! Dr. Carrie Beam is the Academic Director of the MS in Business Analytics program at UC Davis. She earned her Ph. D. in Operations Research at UC Berkeley and has consulted in the field of decision science and data analytics...

We all find ourselves in conflict with someone at various times, be it at work, in our marriages, with our friends and family, or with strangers. The way we handle those conversations, and consequently the outcome of those conversations – or shall we say arguments – depends on our mindset, our intention, and the words we choose and the tone of voice we use at the onset of the discussion. In this t...

The Quiet Deal: Influence Without Pushing” unpacks how non-verbal communication drives perception and decision-making in the workplace. Alice Shikina shows leaders and professionals how to align their body language and presence with their message, ensuring they influence with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Alice Shikina is a mediator, negotiation coach, international speaker and arbitrator...

This week, we demonstrated how a story triggers the neuro-hormonal response in our body. Empathic resonance is where we connect. We shared stories of our own, discussed how stories play a role in our culture, and explored the way empathy influences our stories. Arthur “Art” Jones  has three decades of experience working in Fortune 100 corporations, startups, and entrepreneurial ventures. His exper...

This week, we will cover the foundation pieces of successful change: Change Management, Change Preparation, and Change Enablement. If you struggle with knowing how to systematically and repeatedly kick off change initiatives (personal, professional, small, or large) come learn a simple way to kick off the change with more intentionality and purpose. Patrick Seaton is a Change Enablement veteran an...

Rooted in the metaphor of the bamboo grove, like the grove that survived Hiroshima, Bamboo to Breakthrough: Strength, Beauty, and Kapwa invites leadership consultants to explore and practice the essential elements of resilient, inclusive leadership. We will gather in the bamboo grove, and through storytelling, visual metaphor, and skill-building practice, we will examine how flexibility, deep-root...

In this session, we’ll explore how inclusive leadership and high-impact sales both begin with attunement. You’ll learn to recognize when you’re truly BrainSyncing, apply the BRAIN Conversation™ framework, and co-create authentic, meaningful experiences with and for those around you. Silvia Li is the founder of BrainSells Global and creator of the 5D Selling Revolution™, blending neuroscience with...

Designing Future Society for Our Lives - Key insights and learnings from Osaka Expo 2025. Yvonne Burton , Founder and Lead Consultant of Burton Consulting International, delivers Technology and Business Communications consulting and Cross-Cultural Communications services to Japanese firms worldwide and companies doing business with Japan. Walk-up Song: Big in Japan Bring your best square and join...

Through childhood‑icon reflections (think Mr. Rogers) this session helps participants surface their values and practice inclusive leadership. Shared stories and small‑group exchanges equip leaders to bring kindness, curiosity, and psychological safety into virtual spaces. Eric Ritter is the founder and CEO of Digital Neighbor. He champions democratized leadership that invites every voice, fosters...

Think of a specific instance where someone shared an experience or perspective that strongly conflicted with your own beliefs, values, or 'common sense.' How did you consciously work to set aside your immediate judgments or impulses to 'fix it,' and instead genuinely seek to understand their reality from their unique point of view, even if you didn't agree with it?" Ashok & Arthur facilitate a...

Emotional Intelligence is an action verb that drives the choices you make. It is not a noun of which there can be too little or too much. Join us as we discuss actual business scenarios and how Emotionally Intelligent choices drive positive outcomes. Susan Schwartz a practical, results-driven approach to equip professionals with tools to build strong client relationships, communicate effectively,...

In this episode, we explore the process of recovery:How the loved ones surrounding the addict are affected psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Addiction is a family disease; everyone is affected in varying ways. We spend time focusing on the addict and the horrors of addiction, but we don't focus enough on the addiction's affect on family, friends, or employers. For...

Today's digital landscape offers opportunities that spark creativity and expands perspective. This week, Jesse Bruckman shares a unique viewpoint that sheds light on the modern digital workplace. Covering a range of industries including consumer goods, media, telecommunications, technology, automotive, and food, he offers Executives, Boards and CEOs fresh insights to gain a comprehensive under...

In a world where we are inundated with AI generated marketing messages and trust in our institutions is at an all-time low, the power of Human-to-Human (H2H) marketing is becoming more and more important. This brief talk, with real-world examples, will help attendees learn how to incorporate video into their existing marketing systems, in a way that enhances their “Know, Like, and Trust” factor. S...

Looking for a versatile tool for leadership, change management, one-on-one coaching, and more? Rooted in positive thinking, Appreciative Inquiry is both a methodology and a philosophy for uncovering solutions. Far beyond just problem-solving or brainstorming, it actively engages participants, sparking new possibilities and igniting passions. Cindy Langanki has long been a natural problem-solver wi...

Fourteen years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had major robotic surgery to remove my prostate. I’ve had two recurrences of my cancer requiring intensive radiation. My cancer has migrated from my prostate bed to my lymph glands and then into my bones. My diagnosis is Stage Four Bone Cancer. Terminal. No cure. My doctors told me I had four years to live. My wife at the time and young s...