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  • Home
  • Meet Kathy
  • Events
  • Work With Kathy
    • Design & Facilitate Powerful EDI Workshops
    • References
    • Workshops
      • Foundations of Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
      • Creating Inclusive, Socially Just Campus Environments
      • Deepening Multicultural Competencies: Strategies for Professional Development
      • Training of Trainers Program to Design and Facilitate Workshops on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      • Developing a Team of Inclusion Practitioners
      • Facilitating Difficult Dialogues: Navigating Triggering Events
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Creating change, Diversity training, Facilitation and Design

SPEAK UP For Inclusion: How To Be An Effective Ally and Change Agent

At times, the ugliness of discrimination can overshadow the rich benefits of inclusion. Successful growth in any business, organization, and society as a whole rests upon recognizing and including everyone.…

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November 27, 2019
Diversity training, Facilitation and Design

Design & Facilitation 101: Find New Ways to Engage Participants

  “I’m planning my first training session and am searching for a way to get employees enthusiastic about attending and participating. This seems like the hardest task to accomplish!”  …

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March 13, 2019
Creating change, Diversity training, Professional Development

How Dare You Say That! Dealing With Constructive Criticism

Okay. I’ll be the first to admit it: It’s easier for me to give people feedback than to receive it. And you’re responding, “Whew! Now I don’t feel so bad!”…

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August 7, 2019
  • self-care, self care, self-care tips
    Self-Care

    Give Yourself Permission to Practice Self Care

    June 10, 2019 /

    Any time is the right time to practice self-care, but summer seems to the perfect season! Like many change agents and activists, I’ve had a fire in my belly since a young age. As I matured, I realized that accomplishing any meaningful difference in the world was a daunting task when I was exhausted and drained, mentally and physically. In order to make a difference for what is important to us, we must be grounded in ourselves and follow our inner guidance. That comes from practicing self care. Here are my favorite tips to rejuvenate. With summer nearly here, being in the outdoors, whether it’s taking a hike, walking the…

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    Reignite the Passion for Your Work With Self-Care

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    Speaking Out About Mental Health – No More Shame

    December 6, 2019
    equal rights advocate, change agent, activist

    5 Practical Strategies to Overcome Burnout When You’re a Change Agent

    October 3, 2017
  • equity, inclusion, social justice, self-care, racism
    Diversity,  Inclusion,  Social Justice

    Our Top 5 Posts on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion … and more!

    May 22, 2019 /

    Here are 5 of our most popular posts that you may find helpful – all in one quick go-to reference. Want to gain access to our brand new and ever-growing comprehensive Knowledge Base packed with info on all the topics that matter most to you? Click here to join free!   Without further ado, here’s a fast summary of the 5 top posts. To read more, just click the links…   1) When TMI Happens at a Training on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion It happens sometimes. Your organization is committed to inclusion. Training sessions offer participants the opportunity to reflect, discuss and comment on exclusion and discrimination within the organization.…

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    Managing Hiring and Layoffs? Use an Equity Lens

    February 10, 2021
    diversity, equity, inclusion

    Renew the Spark: Ignite Change at Your Organization

    July 24, 2019
    inclusive

    Faculty & Teachers, Start Your Inclusive Year With a High Five!

    August 22, 2019
  • equity, inclusion, training, diversity
    Creating change,  Diversity training,  Inclusion

    Answers to 3 of Your Most Popular Questions on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Training

    May 8, 2019 /

    Discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion can be lively, emotional – and sometimes challenging. Sessions can give rise to a multitude of varying questions and difficult situations. In our Q&A sessions, I am often asked the same questions regarding situations that generate a feeling of unease and hesitancy during workshops. By being prepared, we can better assist our workshop participants. During these challenging situations, stand strong. Don’t judge. Be empathetic. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,   “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”   When a…

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    You’re not racist…or are you?

    April 13, 2017
    equity and inclusion, supervisor, boss, equity, inclusion

    Are Your Diversity Efforts Falling Short? It May Be Because…

    April 10, 2019
    Diversity | Inclusion | Equity and Inclusion

    Smart Approaches to Effectively Address Equity by Balancing Group Participation

    August 8, 2018
  • racist, racism, racial justice, white
    Diversity training,  Inclusion,  Infusing,  Social Justice

    As a White Person, How Do You Reconcile Teaching About Racial Justice?

    April 24, 2019 /

    What We Think We Are, We Oftentimes Are Not… Yeah, I get it. Years ago, I believed that the worst thing that could happen to me was to be labeled a racist by a person of color. But guess what? It happened. Me! The person who I thought was committed to making a difference in my life and others by teaching about diversity. My illusion was shattered by an early experience where I had been asked to try out my capacity as a leader for a new position. Two people of color confronted me regarding some of my behaviors they felt were racist. Me? No way! I disagreed – but…

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    How Dare You Say That! Dealing With Constructive Criticism

    August 7, 2019

    SPEAK UP For Inclusion: How To Be An Effective Ally and Change Agent

    November 27, 2019
    How effectively do your courses infuse diversity and inclusion?

    5 Strategies to Effectively Infuse Diversity and Inclusion into Your Next Training

    June 12, 2018
  • equity and inclusion, supervisor, boss, equity, inclusion
    Creating change,  Diversity,  Inclusion,  workplace dynamics

    Are Your Diversity Efforts Falling Short? It May Be Because…

    April 10, 2019 /

    Even with the best of intentions, diversity efforts might have fallen short of expectations at your organization. Don’t worry. It’s not your fault. When this happens, there are a couple culprits often to blame. One of the most common? One person (or a small group of people) is expected to create a more inclusive workplace for the entire organization. It can’t be done that way. If only one or a few people are working towards an organization’s goals of equity and inclusion, think for a minute about all the others who may actually be reversing those efforts! How can just one person be expected to undo centuries of racism and…

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    Bosses and Staff Together At Inclusion Sessions: Yes or No?

    January 30, 2019
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    How to Take the Headache Out of Conferences (and still enjoy all the benefits)

    March 10, 2020
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    Train the Trainer: Continuing Education is Key

    November 21, 2018
  • equity inclusion, equity
    Diversity,  Inclusion,  Professional Development,  workplace dynamics

    I Want to Speak Up at Work…But I Fear Retaliation

    March 27, 2019 /

    How many times I have heard that comment! Lots of Things Can Happen When Inclusion Training Starts   I’ve worked for decades as an organizational change consultant, helping organizations to establish socially just environments where everyone feels valued and respected. Some days, my work feels almost like the dog-chasing-its-tail drama: Working to resolve one exclusionary situation can bring to life the ugly head of another issue. Revenge and retaliation always perpetuate the cycle of anger, fear and violence. -Coretta Scott King   Once an organization steps up and begins inclusion training, many things can happen. While some earnestly attempt to overcome their exclusionary practices, others seem hell-bent on continuing their…

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    Could you be the missing link in infusing equity and inclusion into ALL activities?

    July 11, 2018
    Interrupt racism | Racist behaviors | Racist attitudes | Racist beliefs

    Can You Recognize Your Own Racist Beliefs?

    January 25, 2018
    Hot buttons | Triggers | Stress

    Identify Your Hot Buttons at Work to Respond More Effectively.

    August 22, 2018
  • design and facilitation, training, diversity, equity, inclusion
    Diversity training,  Facilitation and Design

    Design & Facilitation 101: Find New Ways to Engage Participants

    March 13, 2019 /

      “I’m planning my first training session and am searching for a way to get employees enthusiastic about attending and participating. This seems like the hardest task to accomplish!”   I bet you can relate to that statement – I know I can!   When Training, Avoid the “It’s Always Been Done This Way” Trap You want to be a catalyst for meaningful, sustainable organizational change – and you’re enthusiastic about taking the lead in diversity, equity and inclusion training. You see yourself as being the go-to person and you’re up for the challenge. But you remember past training seminars: indifferent, apathetic outlooks stifled any enthusiasm for new learning and…

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    Can you spot microaggressions around you?

    February 27, 2018
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    ANNOUNCING: The Center for Transformation and Change

    February 14, 2017
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    5 Strategies to Effectively Infuse Diversity and Inclusion into Your Next Training

    June 12, 2018
  • Creating change,  Hot Buttons,  Navigating triggers,  workplace dynamics

    Bullying in the Workplace: Had Enough?

    February 13, 2019 /

    Bullying is immersed in our culture: in school, at work, and even online. My fear is you’ve experienced it. Like an epidemic, it spreads. Workplace bullying can lead to lawsuits, a loss of morale among employees and higher rates of absenteeism, along with countless other unproductive, harmful consequences. If you’ve experienced bullying in the workplace, you need to formulate a plan to alleviate the situation. Tolerating it isn’t the answer; that merely perpetuates it. You want to be courageous, to take a stand against bullying – but you’re afraid of retaliation. Your fears may be heightened if the bully is your boss, or someone in a leadership position. There are…

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    Faculty & Teachers, Start Your Inclusive Year With a High Five!

    August 22, 2019
    equity, inclusion, diversity and inclusion

    You’ve been asked to train on equity & inclusion, but…

    December 19, 2018
    racism, racist

    Interrupting Racism: Why Should Whites Care?

    October 2, 2019
  • change, transformation, transformation & change, rights movements
    Creating change,  Diversity,  Inclusion,  Social Justice

    Do you really believe change is possible for our world?

    February 7, 2019 /

    Do you want your workplace, community or the whole country to be different? Maybe it feels overwhelming – impossible, even – and you’re at a loss for what to do next. I hear you. And I’m here to tell you I believe that yes – change is still 100% possible – no matter how things may look within the greater context of our current political climate. My Vision of Transformation & Change A lot of folks say they want change. Some may want transformation and change to create a world grounded in the values of the 1940s and 50s – or even earlier. Others perhaps have a vision where only…

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    Answers to 3 of Your Most Popular Questions on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Training

    May 8, 2019
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    Renew the Spark: Ignite Change at Your Organization

    July 24, 2019
    Conflict in the workplace | Triggering Situations

    Know the Warning Signs You’ve Been Triggered to Navigate Difficult Situations.

    October 10, 2018
  • equity and inclusion, supervisor, boss, equity, inclusion
    Creating change,  Diversity training,  Inclusion,  Professional Development,  workplace dynamics

    Bosses and Staff Together At Inclusion Sessions: Yes or No?

    January 30, 2019 /

    For many employees, honest discussion on many topics is inhibited when supervisors and bosses are present. Discussing discrimination and exclusion in the workplace can prove even more challenging when bosses – who have the power to hire and fire – are themselves the ones needing the most training on inclusion practices. So what’s the correct way to hold sessions? Include supervisors and not have full employee input? Or leave the bosses out even though you recognize they’re in need of discrimination and exclusion training as well? I prefer to include supervision and staff together. Here’s why. Differing Opinions on the Same Organizational Goal In a particular organization I worked with,…

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    April 13, 2017
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    Inclusion INTENTIONS Aren’t Enough: Follow Up with Real ACTIONS

    May 8, 2020
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    Answers to 3 of Your Most Popular Questions on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Training

    May 8, 2019
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