Irrelevance, Joy, Courage: 5 big insights from Brené Brown at the Amsterdam Business Forum
As someone who frequently speaks on building inclusive workplaces and who wrote about Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework in my book (with permission), Building a Culture of Inclusivity, seeing her in person was nothing short of incredible. I’ve followed Brené’s work closely for years—her words have been a guiding light, shaping my understanding of leadership, vulnerability, […]
Unlocking Inclusivity: 10 DEI terms every workplace should know
Understanding and using the language around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can spark more meaningful conversations in your organisation. This is essential for building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and included. DEI language plays a vital role in fostering inclusive workplaces that allow employees to thrive. When people aren’t aligned with the same […]
6 incredible benefits on how DISC coaching can help you lead effectively
Since Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots, shared his wisdom on DISC profiling at InnerRebel in 2023, I’ve been captivated by the power of this tool. So much so that earlier this year, I took the plunge and became a certified DISC Assessor. What is DISC? DISC is a model that helps decode human […]
5 practical lessons from Building A Culture Of Inclusivity
It’s been one year since Building A Culture of Inclusivity, which I co-wrote with Priya Bates, was published. I’m chuffed to see people reading the book and bringing their learnings to life in their organizations! The book offers plenty of practical insights, giving you the tools to foster inclusivity in your organization. In this blog, […]
10 tips on building a resilient and inclusive workplace in times of crisis
Crisis communication plans have been deployed in most organisations across the UK following the race riots we’ve been experiencing in parts of the UK. I’ve been sharing advice on LinkedIn, but I thought it would be useful to combine all the information into one post. Even though the recent solidarity displayed by anti-fascist protestors during […]
4 communication preferences to help influence leaders
Do you want to influence some of your leaders but are unsure what approach to take? Are you struggling to be heard? Are you tired of not being seen and ignored in meetings? To influence people, you first need to understand what they need from you. This isn’t about adjusting your personality or being inauthentic […]
How to build inclusive cultures – A practical 4-step guide
As internal communicators, it’s essential to understand how to build inclusive cultures within organisations. Here’s our practical guide to help you get started.
The 5 secrets of inclusive language
Inclusive language is essential for creating an inclusive workplace culture. It can boost employee engagement and help people feel included in conversations and communications. However, using inclusive language takes conscious effort and continued learning from everyone within the organisation. As a communications professional, here’s how you can get started. Imagine a meeting that begins with […]
Top 5 powerful tips on how to manage different viewpoints at work
Do you ever feel frustrated when someone disagrees with your point of view? or, worse, calls you woke? Managing differing viewpoints in the workplace is challenging. We live in a world where everyone seems to have an opposite point of view, which can be exhausting. But as communication and HR professionals, how can we manage […]
Understanding bias in 6 powerful steps to help you thrive
A Culture of Inclusion We hear opinions, not facts, and most things we see are perspectives, not always the truth. When committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion in our workplace, we must understand our biases and how they affect what we see and hear. To understand our biases, we need to undertake the following […]