Inclusive Leadership Weekly

Working in the public sector around child welfare, education, and juvenile justice, I witnessed firsthand that "program planning" for kids and families was largely based on white values and beliefs. Much like corporate culture, solutions often stem from white/Christian values and beliefs. It's time to challenge that status quo by transforming inclusive cultures into responsive ones. Leanne McEvoy...

Are you aware why you go to your head, heart, or gut for decision making? Explore the Enneagram a comprehensive system that provides a GPS to help you navigate a sometimes complex and contentious world. It provides a blueprint to why and how you make personal and professional choices. It truly is an undiscovered blueprint to your soul. Dr. Michelle Cromwell joyfully transitioned from an 18-year ca...

This week in #ILVW, Gloria Cotton will give us time to identify what being our "authentic selves" means to us. We'll look at some of the reasons we may experience imposter syndrome and what we can do to connect or reconnect with who we really are and live authentically.  Gloria Cotton  is a best-selling author, Leadership Optimization Consultant, key-note speaker, Life Coach, Leadership and DEI wo...

"You can’t start a fire without a spark. This guns for hire, even if we are dancing in the dark.” During times of change and uncertainty, a leader’s job is to help create an emotionally and psychologically safe environment for having T.O.U.G.H. (Transparent, Objective, Useful, Goal-oriented, Healthy) conversations. To become a better leader, become a better listener. Because listening is learning,...

What if the secret to unlocking authentic communication with other people didn't come from people? Unleashing the potential in your communication and leadership - through the connection between humans and dogs. Cathy Brooks is a leadership coach dedicated to the art of communication. She deconstructs and rebuilds clients’ understanding of communication using metaphors from the dog human relati...

Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about the metaverse? Tune in for an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD conversation with metaverse (training) expert Jocelyn Tan! Jocelyn Tan is the founder of Sisu VR, an award-winning, minority and woman-owned company that offers world-class workplace training using virtual reality and AI. The company has been featured in domestic and international press (e.g., Forbes,...

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we transmute toxic perfectionism and its detrimental effects by becoming a practicing Flawsomist! Through engaging discussions, we'll learn how to embrace our imperfections to decrease our stress levels and strive for excellence. We’ll debunk the myths of failure and the celebrate the benefits of incorporating your flaws into your leadership inst...

In this ILVW session, you will be provided a different perspective on how to look at age-old topics and challenges that companies face and the need for collaboration that includes the experts. If you missed it, this episode is from Wednesday, August 21, 2024  with Patrick Seaton. Patrick Seaton  is the owner of Innovative Management Tools for the last 21 years. Focuses on Change Facilitation by pr...

Everyone makes assumptions but we can sometimes find ourselves in tough situations when these assumptions aren’t examined closely. In this session with Joe Pazmany you will learn about the Ladder of Inference which shows how assumptions are made, what happens if they aren’t tied to reality, and how you can check your assumptions to make sure you take actions which don’t negatively impact your rela...

Conflict Resolution is a blend of science and empathy. Gozde shared a provocative framework that allowed us to reflect on our interpersonal skills and have an incredibly productive conversation. Gozde Yucel, PhD is a Turkish born scientist who came to the US to study Biology. She also a mediator, conflict coach and an author of a recent book called "Kismet: A Turkish-American Woman's Unli...

Millennials are set to comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025; however, this next generation of workers are often disengaged at work and uninterested in leadership positions. This session will dig deeper into the Millennial dilemma and how we can engage and inspire these creative and talented individuals to address the challenges we all face in the world today. John Burt facilitates this ins...

In this engaging session, you'll learn to create a touch anchor, neurologically linked to a feel-good memory. The best part? Once activated, you can use this surge of positivity to override negative feelings at will. Get ready to anchor happiness that's right at your fingertips! Joleen Sheldon established Emotional Theater during a period of deep personal grief, seeking to enhance emotiona...

Freedom means different things to different people. Collaborative freedom enables people to work together and expand perceived limitations to create something bigger than themselves. And, the first step begins with you. You need to be able to give yourself permission to think beyond self-imposed boundaries. This session will start the freedom journey from an individual perspective and and move for...

Get ready to dive into the world of nearbound strategies and shape the future of your business! Curious about what "nearbound strategies" are all about? This insightful session with  Natasha Walstra will get into it all. Discover how you can boost growth by showcasing your expertise and personal brand through your network, referrals, and good old word of mouth. Natasha  uses her ninja-li...

As the 2019 LA Lakers Business Woman and the 2015 CA Charter Teacher of the Year,  Genein Letford  is a national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Prismatic Leadership’, ‘Intercultural Creativity® and NeuroSomatic Creativity®’. She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, which is a consulting, coaching and training company that trains C-Suite executives and emplo...

Magic happens when people are seen and valued for their unique gifts, talents, identities and experiences. Elevating assets (over needs) fuels collaboration, helps us solve big problems and get the most of people. That’s the why – we’ll explore how to operationalize this mindset through asset-based strategies, sharing examples and tools to take with you . Wendy Verba , founder of Belonging by Desi...

On June 5th, 2024, we welcomed Pride month with a provocative collective conversation: What are you most proud of when it comes to LGBTQA+? There's no shortage of token examples that no longer do enough to demonstrate equity, inclusion and belonging. This was a provocative, personal and productive discussion.  ILVW EC members Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya and Matthew Cahill led a vibrant, splendifero...

Explore the transformative power of breath, visualization, and somatically experiencing your vision to ignite your creativity. Join us in experiencing a potent technique that guides you from stress and mental exertion to a heart-knowing flow of creativity, effortlessly aligned with your vision with Dr. Carley Corrado! Dr. Carley Corrado , founder of Enliven Leadership, brings a unique blend of exp...

Inclusive Leadership requires Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence requires emotional regulation. Learn how to use your breath to regulate your nervous system so that you can be the Calm, Clear & Connected leader that your people count on you to be. A former professional chef,  Dave Gieselman  now focuses his passion and energy on Flow State Coaching, Speaking, and Limitless Flow Bre...

We live in a competitive world where everyone wants to show their best version of themselves. In a world saturated with illusions of perfection, our imperfections serve as reminders of our humanity. Our mistakes, flaws, and unique perspectives shape our stories, connect us on a deeper level, and allow us to help others. Solveiga Jaskunas  is an HR Consultant, Career Coach, Connector and Speaker. H...

Trained trauma surgeon, Air Force Vet, dad, lover, Jeeper, woodworker, thinker now turned Success Coach  Felix Boecker  is helping people get LASER* focused to succeed in life. LASER = Life Amplified through Satisfaction, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience. Each week, Inclusive Leadership in a Virtual World (#ILVW) features a different world-class Inclusive Leader highlighting their unique approach...

Promoting Language equity and diversity at the workplaces and in our community is one way of fostering inclusive communication and creating innovative solutions to the workforce shortage that keeps many business decision makers awake. The good news is that, If every person who learns a second language masters it, the world’s economy would benefit from multilingual professionals in different indust...

Living gratefully is an enriching daily habit for millions, focusing on finding meaning and purpose in both positive and challenging life experiences. This presentation reviews the principles of how to truly live gratefully, as well as offer you the tools and techniques for designing your own practice. Stuart McFaul , CEO of Stuart McFaul Associates, has developed innovative marketing strategies f...

Vince Phelan and Rhonda Scher of BreakThrough Performance Systems will guide us through an exploration of truSelf. We'll discuss how and why our False Self gets in the way and commit to greater intentionality, authenticity, and purpose. Each week, Inclusive Leadership in a Virtual World (#ILVW) features a different world-class Inclusive Leader highlighting their unique approach to Inclusive Le...

Feeling excluded in inclusive spaces is a prevalent issue across workplaces, social circles, and community groups, often resulting from miscommunication, cultural differences, unconscious biases, or systemic issues. This underscores the importance of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. However, the conversation extends to individuals outside underrepresented communities who, despite their allyshi...