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Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Bernadette Smith, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Authority, Speaker, Author and Consultant
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Did you know that organizations with more women and people of color can have up to 30% more profits?
Did you know that more inclusive workplaces have increased employee engagement and retention?
Bottom line aside, the world is a better place when we can create equality, inclusion and belonging, so this week I've invited DEI speaker and consultant Bernadette Smith (www.BernadetteSmith.com) to demystify DEI for us! In this we talk about
- What happens when we mess it up! (because we will!)
- How to communicate about DEI issues
- The huge role that curiosity plays
- Why Bernadette got into this work, and some of the transformational experiences that got her here!
For more on Bernadette, check out her website www.BernadetteSmith.com
Or join her weekly e-mail list that brings good news and inspirational DEI policies! https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/5-things
Or grab her book! https://www.amazon.com/Inclusive-360-Solutions-Equitable-Organization/dp/1737635410
Bernadette Smith is founder and CEO of Equality Institute and award-winning author of four books, including the bestseller Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization.
Bernadette has presented to enthusiastic audiences of CEOs, associations, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, sales professionals, account executives, marketing executives, human resource managers and more. Her expertise has been sought after by the New York Times, Forbes, the Washington Post, and Fast Company, among many others, and she’s appeared on the Today Show, the BBC, National Public Radio, and CNN.
Bernadette has been named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business and hosts the weekly podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI. When she’s not busy speaking, you can probably find her on a local pickleball court!