When the pandemic began about a little over a year and a half ago, we all suddenly seemed to have a little extra time on our hands. Those of us who worked in offices were no longer commuting to and from work. None of us were getting our hair and nails done. Playdates were cancelled, …
Doing Less? What the Pandemic Has Taught us About Burn Out Read More »
With the recently passed anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, I’ve had opportunity to see some pretty grave missteps when it comes to addressing antiracism in organizations. One of the main ways this happens is when white leaders center their own feelings about racism rather than acknowledge and address systemic, institutional racism within their company. The …
In my last blog, I spoke about Gender Inequality in Business, and the struggles many (if not all) women in consulting face in their careers. But there are two sides to every story, and this week I want to share the second part in that series – the good side. A Push to Succeed I …
As a Black female consultant, who often works with female leaders in organizations or women entrepreneurs forging their own path, I have been witness to many other women’s struggles and successes over the years. Entrepreneurship is a tough path for anyone. Factor in gender and race, and it becomes even more difficult to survive in …
How can we stay level when we’re doing very serious work? I’ve been doing diversity work on and off for most of my life. I’ve moderated conversations on elimination of gender-based violence, homelessness, and many other oppressions. These are serious conversations I’m engaging in, and I’ve been talking to anywhere from a thousand to over …
The pandemic has brought into relief many problems that already existed in workplaces, and through my coaching clients I’m seeing how many issues are arising in leadership. My clients are experiencing this in droves. Most of my coaching clients are leaders, who in turn report to others in leadership positions. I’m seeing higher levels of …
Change doesn’t often happen seismically in the workplace, but in 2020 we have experienced sudden shifts that have changed our entire understanding of the workplace. The pandemic started us off, suddenly forcing everyone home, suddenly forcing us to acknowledge that employees have lives outside of work and responsibilities that are more urgent. (This was evidenced …
Wellness and antiracism in the workplace: Big changes afoot Read More »
It’s February; the one month a year dedicated to either celebrating Black history, or having to explain why Black history is different than American or Canadian history. Granted, the landscape is different this year, with the #BlackLivesMatter movement having made national headlines throughout much of 2020. But there’s still a lack of awareness surrounding Black …
Black History Month: The History, and How White Allies can Support Read More »
This past year, perhaps more than ever, we’ve been witnessing the impact our social environment plays in shaping our mental health. With the pandemic present, many of us have had our regular environments either change drastically or become eliminated altogether, and many of us have felt the effects. The places and circumstances in which we …
Preventing Stress in the Workplace for Greater Overall Wellness Read More »
Traditionally, the third Monday in January – known as Blue Monday – is said to be the saddest day of the year. The highs of the holiday season, spent with family and friends in a normal year, are gone. The days are short, dark, and cold. Credit card statements, often reflecting the excesses of the …
This Blue Monday, Take Time to Be Mindful and Set Intentions Read More »