by Sacha Thompson | Apr 19, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics, Podcast
If anyone asks me what I love most about my work in DEI, I have to say it is having conversations about DEI. Why is that? When I am in community with other practitioners, I find that I get to hear different perspectives and challenge myself in this space. Last year, I...
by Sacha Thompson | Apr 12, 2022 | Podcast
What does it mean to be an authentic ‘you?’ Being authentic means being your true self. We’re not talking about your ego or self-image here; we’re referencing your true identity – the person you are without all the labels, roles, and...
by Sacha Thompson | Apr 5, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics, Podcast
I’ve noticed quite a few social media posts about ‘professionalism’ and what is deemed professional. It’s been fascinating to watch because it’s a word that I’ve grappled with throughout my work life. Who defines professionalism? Early in my career, if I defined...
by Sacha Thompson | Mar 29, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics, Podcast
Not everyone is cut out to be a DEI Practitioner. There. I said it! It is a revelation I came to a few years ago when I noticed an influx of people coming into the profession because it was 1) an ‘easy’ way to get into a more senior role (very few...
by Sacha Thompson | Mar 15, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics, Podcast
I first connected with Jared Karol in December of 2018 when he reached out in response to a post I wrote about White Spaces. Since then, we’ve had several conversations, supported each other’s projects, and shared a stage. It’s always interesting to...
by Sacha Thompson | Mar 8, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics, Podcast
Early in the pandemic, though most organizations initially curtailed their efforts, DEI practitioners immediately saw the value of work-from-home (WFH) as a potential win for the disability community. Many organizations that had claimed they could not make...
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