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 21, 2022 | Diversity Equity Inclusion Topics
This is going to push a few buttons today… and I’m OK with that. We need to start having some tough conversations and challenge the way things have operated for far too long with minimal results. I’m a firm believer that diversity efforts (DEI,...
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 11, 2022 | Speaker Topics
Is DEI Failing Black...
by Sacha Thompson | Mar 11, 2022 | Self-Care and Wellness
As we go into the weekend, this Fill Your Cup Friday, I am focusing on self-care for the mind. Our brains are constantly going, and we often need to take time to slow down and pause. Activities that focus on the mind force us to be conscious about our mental health...
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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