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*The 2024 Racial Equity Policy Intensive begins April 26th!* If you are wanting to begin or continue leading your organization towards developing and implementing a formal Racial Harm Policy, we hope you will consider joining our 2024 Racial Equity Policy Intensive! Through 8 collaborative work sessions, participants will develop an organizational racial harm policy, protocol & implementation plan tailored to their organizational context. The intensive will also provide expert guidance from Subduction Consulting’s senior consultants, peer support from past participants, and the opportunity to: Learn best practices for identifying, mitigating and repairing racialized harm in your workplace. --> Hone your tools and skills for advancing racial equity in your organization through (and beyond) formal policy. --> Strengthen your policy crafting skills. --> Develop strategies for incorporating community and stakeholder engagement in the policy revision process. --> Develop strategies for leveraging support & minimizing resistance to policy implementation. --> Expand your professional network & build community. Sessions will run every Friday from 9AM - 12PM Pacific, April 26 - June 14, on Zoom. Click the link to learn more!

Celebrating Female Leaders Who Drive Change 🚀 This spring, we're highlighting five incredible women we've had the pleasure of working alongside who are driving positive change for organisations like Naturewatch Foundation, Samaritans, SuperAwesome, Dementia UK, and Sightsavers. These leaders are using their skills and passion to make a real difference in the world. 🌟 Meet Lynn Snyder, Community Systems Lead at SuperAwesome, who champions collaboration and challenging norms in the workplace. 💛 What inspires Lynn? "Younger people entering the workforce and pushing back against the status quo inspire me. They’ve shown us that collaboration works, that mental health matters, that leaders who prioritise relationships can make a huge difference, and that bottom lines can benefit from a more holistic approach." 💭 Lynn's guiding principle: "Don't believe everything you think." "It’s a reminder that we have to go through a lot of bad ideas before we find the gem, that credit is meaningless without it being shared, and that good ideas are their own reward...People do great work when they’re not feeling the need to constantly look over their own shoulder, and confidence is contagious." ➡️ You can follow Lynn Snyder and the Super Awesome team as they build a safer internet for the next generation. Check out their work by visiting their SuperAwesome LinkedIn page🙏

Be your own act I've started using my commute time to listen to masterclasses rather than doom scrolling on my office days, and it's been a game-changer! 🎧📚 I don’t usually head to the office on a Monday but the summer childcare juggle begins this week. Today I finished another brilliant masterclass. This time it was hosted by Whitney Wolfe Herd, and her advice to "Be your own act" really struck a chord with me. Especially Whitney’s transparency on her journey really hit home —I spent so much of my younger years trying to make myself smaller to not take up too much space. My perspective originally changed a few years ago when I read “How Women Rise." Since then, I've been even more dedicated to speaking my mind, even if it sometimes lands me in hot water. 🔥 Throughout my career so far, I’ve had a mix of bosses—some who would advocate for you even when you weren't in the room and are still important parts of my life(they know who they are), and others who, well, let's just say they patched up that glass ceiling when they burst through it. 😂 These experiences have taught me both how I want to be treated and what I won’t accept. I’d love to hear from other women in business: what was your defining moment? #Masterclass #WhitneyWolfeHerd #HowWomenRise #SelfAdvocacy #Leadership #Inspiration #CommuteWisdom #TakingUpSpace

At a recent round table discussion, the topic was about why women who rise to the top are fewer compared to the men when in fact we all started from the same bottom rung of the (corporate) ladder. It is not because the men are mightier, smarter or better but because women take it upon themselves to undertake the responsibility of not just their job(s) but also her family, home and child upbringing duties resulting in her having to choose between home and her career. Ultimately, those of us who do rise beyond others’ (read: community’s) and our own expectations did so because of the “champions” who supported us during this (still on-going) journey. This is a shout out to the partners/spouses, parents, siblings, children, friends and corporations who have played a part in every woman’s journey from the day she started work etc. You gave us the support we needed and we hope that those who are not yet convinced of the DEI agenda will soon jump on this bandwagon. We can build a better outcome together. If you are a parent, encourage your children equally; if you are a spouse, support your other half in all that she aspires to do; and if you are a corporation, have DEI as part of your policy to encourage a pipeline of talent from all genders.

Life is Flying by… This is the line a woman doc used with me recently, “life is flying by”.  I have had similar feelings over the years.  To me this means, I am busy and I periodically take time to pause and wonder if I have everything in my life that is important to me and  am I taking action to start to put things in my future that are meaningful to me?  I also question myself;  “Am I missing something everyone else knows” “What am I missing?“ This had been a large concern for me, I would ask others, “How do you do it all?”, and keep asking women docs this question periodically for years. I would then consider where I was and where I wanted to go. Yet I would get busy again and have to “come up for air” and make plans again.  This cycle continued for a long time.    Focus was needed for me to design my next steps.  For those that know me, I go to family, friends, science and books for the answers to life quandaries.  I realized that I needed to design my own plan of growth and discovery and that it was OK if it was fun too! I founded a business called Brain Fresh to help use brain wonder so we can all find more professional joy.  I provide resources for corporate and healthcare workers to connect to a simple science based framework  to find energy, focus and vitality that even the busy can gain insights from!  We can stop life from “flying by”. We can take the time to be intentional and focus on our next steps. To help women docs stop life from flying by, I designed a Women Doc Accountability Group (WAG)  to create a safe  and fun space for docs to pause, set their goals and figure out how to actually make it happen.  In WAG, we learn the first steps of dreaming up a possible side hustle. I am recruiting for my Summer Women Doc Accountability Group (WAG), doors are closing Friday.   Please join us and share with 5 friends too. WAG is for the Woman Doc who feels like life is flying by and is not sure how to take time to pause and make her next plans.   The graduating  WAG members said this of our 8 week Spring Women Doc Accountability Group... "Eye opening" "Helpful" "Inspirational" Summer group opening this week!  1. Share with 5 Women Doc Friends 2. Share  the list of productivity tips, at the end of this message,  cuz you love your besties 3. Enroll in WAG for yourself and encourage your besties!  Rock you summer and stop life from “flying by”. Video with Info…  https://lnkd.in/euTMG5VG Link to program to enroll: https://lnkd.in/enyVu-YF Share this with 5 of your besties and grow together! Keep life from flying by, take time to find “YOU” in your plans..  I believe in you, Mary  thebrainfresh@gmail.com #accountability #team #AccountabilityMatters #docs #doctor #medicine #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #womenownedbusiness #goals #goalgetter #goals2024

Calling all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocates and changemakers! Join us for an interactive webinar on “Facing Forward: Strategies for DEI Advocates in Challenging Times.” This is part 3 of our 3-part series where CultureALL’s DEI Business Consultant, Paula Bell, will lead a thought-provoking discussion on navigating the complexities of DEI work in today’s challenging climate. Don’t worry if you missed part 1 of our series—this webinar is designed for anyone to join us at any point. Paula will share practical tools, resources, and best practices to effect change with your DEI advocacy. This webinar will also explore future opportunities to build equity within your own community or organization, ending the conversation with actionable steps for a more inclusive future. In celebration of our founding year of 2025, this webinar is only $20.05. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gePnxFMz Let’s come together and face forward in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging! Don’t miss out! #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #Belonging #ProfessionalDevelopment #Culture

Pick which solutions speak to you the most! Activating employers to make jobs better Equipping workers for success Changing systems for improved outcomes Co-investing for impact Racial equity and inclusion https://lnkd.in/djHrAfX

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to highlight the invaluable contributions of women in the workplace and delve into the importance of fostering women’s well-being. At MeTime Healing, we believe in the strength of community. Building a supportive community is critical to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment. This involves creating a space where women feel connected, valued and empowered. Women in the workplace can benefit greatly from a supportive network where experiences are shared, advice is given, and fellowship thrives. This International Women's Day, let us celebrate the achievements of women in the workplace while recognizing the importance of prioritizing their well-being. MeTime Healing is committed to providing a platform where women can not only excel professionally but also nurture their mental and emotional health. Together, let us continue to build workplaces that empower women to thrive and succeed on their terms. At MeTime Healing, we recognize that a thriving work environment is one where women not only excel professionally but also prioritize their mental and emotional health. Please join us in honoring the women who have made it possible to be the change we want to see in the world – share with us a story of a changemaker who has inspired you and championed your success. ✨💫 🤍Together, let's honor the contributions of women, today and every day!

Delighted to have been able to share my family business insights as part of the inaugural Family Business United Global Family Business Think Tank Report which summarises the thoughts of over 100 leading family business owners, experts and advisers from around the world on specific topics that will help to shape family business discussions and strategies going forward including thoughts on board diversity, future roles of women in family business, purpose, values, storytelling and governance to name a few. Some of the key findings include: - 97% of respondents believe that we will see more women family business leaders in the next few years - Only 26% of respondents feel that family businesses make the most of their narrative - Only 26% of respondents feel that family business boards are sufficiently - diverse - 97% of respondents feel that family businesses need to change the way that they engage with the next generation - 83% do not feel that there is sufficient support from governments or policy makers Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eVy2fey8

“My research shows that there is a need to take a systems-level view of inequality when implementing DEI policies. That is, when designing and implementing a policy, managers must consider how it will reverberate throughout the organization — and how it might ultimately backfire.” Our strength lies in our differences. At The Ayers Group, we're proud to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our organization. Together, we're building a more vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking future. #DEI #diversityequityinclusion #DEIstrategy #deibestpractices