Be What You See Consultancy

We’re thrilled to feature Dr. Rebecca Loy, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner at National Museums Liverpool, in our Be What You See series. This week, Rebecca will be speaking at Loreto High School, Chorlton. Rebecca will be sharing her inspiring career journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she has encountered in the working world, and offering advice and guidance to the pupils. In this interview Rebecca shares her inspiring journey, reflecting on the critical connection between Black history and the development of the UK, and how often these contributions are erased. She emphasises the importance of representation in museums and beyond, and offers young people advice on building self-confidence and finding mentors who will support their growth. We're over halfway through our Be What You See Series! Watch this space for more powerful stories ✊🏾✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #RepresentationMatters #BeWhatYouSee

When someone asks, “Where are you really, really from?” it sends a message that you aren't British and people can receive this as 'you don't belong here'.  This seemingly innocent question can make it seem that your identity, culture, and place in society are being questioned simply because of how you look or sound. 💭 The real impact? It can make someone feel othered, unseen, and constantly reminded that they don’t fit into a narrow definition of what it means to be British.  How will you ensure these kinds of phrases become a thing of the past? #MicroaggressionMonday #Inclusion #EndDiscrimination #DiversityAndInclusion

When you get to host Active Bystander training in this stunning venue 😍 This training empowers individuals to confidently step in and address harmful behaviours in the workplace, from microaggressions to more serious issues. It builds stronger teams, creates safer environments, and fosters a culture of accountability and inclusion. We’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on team members of our client!  Get in touch today if you'd like more information on how we can help your business or organisation.

Yesterday, Adelaide captivated the students of Oasis Community Learning (Oldham) with her talk on her journey since leaving school, the importance of financial reward vs job satisfaction and building a healthy work-life balance. Adelaide also shared powerful takeaways like how to approach barriers you face in order to overcome them. As a queer Black woman and entrepreneur, Adelaide runs a business supporting neurodivergent clients, drawing on her rich background as a former NHS midwife and advocate for perinatal health and equality for LGBTQIA+ Black people. Her journey highlights how intersectionality multiplies marginalisation and the importance of culturally safe support. We're proud to have her as an associate trainer for our Be What You See consultancy! 🌟 #BeWhatYouSee #InclusionMatters #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, as part of our Be What You See series, we’re excited to have Wayne Bennett, FRSA, CertRP speaking at Oasis Community Learning (Oldham). He’ll be sharing insights on inclusive recruitment, how to ensure diversity in the workplace and finding the best people for each job. Wayne was offering students invaluable advice on the importance of positive role models that you can see yourself in. Wayne is the Founder and Director of Made4Tech Global, with nearly 30 years of experience in technology recruitment. His dedication to advocating for female empowerment and diverse leadership stems from his personal background as the eldest of 10 siblings and a proud father and grandfather. Wayne’s journey highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We can’t wait for the students to be inspired by his incredible story! ✨ #BeWhatYouSee #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityAndInclusion

We are so excited to launch our Be What You See series! A volunteer programme that's part of our EDI Champions initiative 🙌🏾 The programme involves inspirational and talented professionals from a range of industries delivering career talks at our partner schools during Black History Month, LGBT History Month, and Neurodiversity Week. We're ending Black History Month with a bang, as our game changing volunteers from a diverse array of professions will be speaking in our partnered schools, sharing their experiences and inspiring the next generation ✨ We have five incredible guests lined up, so make sure you keep an eye out for their incredible stories! #bewhatyousee #bewhatyouseeseries #edi #antiracism #diversity #blackhistorymonth

We're still buzzing from our collaboration with Everyday Racism UK! Don't tell the others, but our Young Persons EDI Champions programme for schools is hands-down our most exciting project we've launched this year. We dive deep into important topics like race and the many forms of racism - internalised, interpersonal, institutional, and structural at our recent Anti-Racism sessions 💭. Our goal? To reach so many young people that our adult programmes are no longer needed. Not the best business plan, but absolutely the best strategy for creating a better world. If you'd like more information on our Young Persons EDI Champions programme, please get in touch info@bewhatyousee.co.uk 💌 #AntiRacism #WhitePrivilege #EverydayRacism

We are incredibly proud of Catherine for being nominated as one of Elevate's Top 50 Nothern Gamechangers 🥳

🗣️ What is a Microaggression? 💬 Microaggressions are comments or actions (which are often subtle and unintentional) that reinforce stereotypes or marginalise individuals based on their identity. While they may seem harmless, they can significantly impact those who experience them. Some common examples in the workplace:  ■ "Where are you really from?" - Assuming someone isn’t 'from the UK or they aren't British' because of their ethnicity ■ "You're pretty good at this for a woman." - Implying that a woman’s abilities are surprising/typically worse than other genders' abilities ■ "That's so gay." - Using sexual orientation as a negative descriptor Though often unintentional, microaggressions can make people feel unseen, invalidated, or excluded. The key to preventing them is awareness, education, and empathy.  Have you encountered or witnessed a microaggression? Let’s talk about it in the comments! #MicroaggressionsMonday #MicroaggressionsMatter #EndDiscrimination #InclusionInAction #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualityMatters #RespectInTheWorkplace #BeWhatYouSee

What a way to start the week! 🙌🏾