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Dominique Attrell
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Just One Q with Dominique Attrell is a Learning Snippets podcast. Dominique and special guests will be discussing the latest evidence-based trends on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Nov 14, 2023
The Transformative Power of Mindfulness | Dr. Peter Huang
How Can Mindfulness Shape Our Approach to Work?
The simple act of stopping and becoming aware of our beliefs and preconceived notions is a powerful tool to help us relate to ourselves and to others. In the workplace, this can lead to better mental health, a greater sense of belonging, and improved capacity for decision making.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Peter Huang, an author applying his experiences as a mathematical economist, an economics professor, and a law professor to help address problems our society currently faces. They explore the current mental health challenges experienced by lawyers and discuss the potential collective benefits of mindfulness in reshaping the legal field. Dr. Huang provides thoughtful examples and actions you can make in your own life.
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Oct 31, 2023
A Continuous Path of Reconciliation | Janine Manning
How should non-Indigenous people carry Truth and Reconciliation into the rest of the year?
It’s going to take time and commitment to follow the path of reckoning with our pasts as we move forward with building relationships that foster reconciliation. After some self reflection, a good starting point is to reflect on the principles of reconciliation and how they apply to your workplace and community.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Janine Manning, an Indigenous Consultant, Abundance Advocate, Philanthropic Leader, and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Janine Manning Consulting. Their conversation touches on what we can do to carry the intentions and actions of Truth and Reconciliation beyond Orange Shirt Day and throughout the entire year, including how to support Indigenous colleagues and employees.
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Oct 17, 2023
Moving Beyond the Dos and Don’ts of Inclusive Language | Dr. Suzanne Wertheim
How can we learn to use inclusive language at work?
Most of our language is produced on autopilot – we’re so busy thinking about what we want to get across that we often lose sight of how we’re phrasing it. Dr. Wertheim’s six principles of inclusive language offers a positive framework to help people mindfully and confidently choose inclusive language in any context. Instead of relying on dos and don’ts, Dr. Wertheim asks us to consider the “why” of our choices so that we can adjust as needed and openly discuss our word choices.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, a linguistic anthropologist whose focus is the intersection of language, identity, and power. She is also the author of the newly released book _The Inclusive Language Field Guide._ They discuss the powerful role of language in inclusion and highlight the need for engaging each other with empathy, respect, and humility. They also explore how to respond with our “why” when inclusive word choices are contested or critiqued.
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Oct 3, 2023
Do Your Workplace Wellness Initiatives Work for Everyone? | Angie Arora
How can the lens of Oppression enrich workplace wellness initiatives?
An oppression lens can help to expose the root causes of compassion fatigue, burnout, and trauma that are often overlooked in mainstream wellness initiatives. Considering structural causes can help us design more targeted and effective options alongside the typical practices and activities.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Angie Arora, a Veterinary Social Worker specializing in veterinary wellbeing, pet loss support, and equity issues within veterinary medicine. As a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach, Angie provides coaching and training for veterinary professionals to improve professional quality of life. They talk about what workplace wellness can accomplish if it's done through the lens of oppression.
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Sep 19, 2023
How Can Queer Values Transform Leadership Practices? | Dr. Joel Davis Brown
Be open to the transformative power of queer cultural values in your leadership practice at work and in your community.
As a broad group, the queer community is thriving despite constant changes, threats, and challenges to its existence. The collective cultural values of queer people can shine a light on how leaders in all spheres can navigate and transform the current social and political climate.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Joel Davis Brown, a sought-after speaker, poet, storyteller & transformational leadership expert, and author of _The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice. _They explore the connection between personal transformation and effective leadership and how everyone can respectfully engage with queerness to authentically impact the world around them.
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Jul 25, 2023
Building Resilient DEI in a Post-Affirmative Action Era | Dr. Shirley Knowles
How can DEI withstand changes to Affirmative Action?
While the legal challenges to Affirmative Action are bad news, they’re not the end of the road for DEI. As DEI practitioners, we can overcome this wave of political resistance and stick to the path. We can continue to build inclusive organizational cultures. Our toolbelt includes the visible commitment of leaders, support for employee resource groups, sector-wide outreach, education, and more.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Shirley Knowles, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Progress, a customer-centred tech company based in Massachusetts. They discuss the importance of maintaining DEI commitments despite the recent changes to Affirmative Action in the U.S. and some simple, actionable tips for DEI practitioners facing resistance.
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Jul 11, 2023
Evaluating Municipal Policies and Practices Through an Equity Lens | Sara Sayyed
How can we address systemic racism at the municipal level?
Going out into the community to listen is the critical first step. With input gathered from more inclusive forms of engagement, we can start to apply an equity lens to the evaluation of all policies and programs. Positioning DEI at the centre of policy and decision-making, we can create safe spaces for everyone to engage, connect, and enjoy the community they live in.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sara Sayyed, Senior Policy Advisor for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Indigenous Initiatives at the City of Guelph. They discuss novel approaches to community engagement and consultation, the application of an Equity Lens across policies and programs, and positioning DEI at the centre of policy and decision-making to support change.
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Jun 27, 2023
The Impact of Menopause on Workplaces | Tara Azulay
How should workplaces accommodate people through menopause?
If we want to move the needle on the number of women in leadership roles and maintain their contributions to the workplace, we have to destigmatize peoples’ experiences of menopause. Open conversations, flexibility, clear policies, and personalized accommodations can help support people through menopause.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Tara Azulay, a Founding Partner of Clariti Group – a boutique HR consultancy that specializes in employee transition, career coaching, leadership & organizational development (including DEI services), as well as workplace investigation & restoration. They discuss the impacts of menopause on individuals and organizations and what workplaces can reasonably do to help their employees who are experiencing menopause.
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Jun 13, 2023
Focus on Strengths to Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture | Micah Lorenc
Can assessment tools like CliftonStrengths contribute to a DEI culture?
With the guidance of a skilled facilitator, these tools can be a valuable foundation to help create a positive culture in which employees can see strengths in each other regardless of identity, gender, and ability.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with Micah Lorenc, an ICF Certified Coach, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, expert facilitator and owner of Tailored Consulting. They discuss how strength-based assessments can be used to shift the culture of an organization in a way that supports DEI and some considerations for coaches and facilitators when using these tools.
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May 30, 2023
Harnessing elasticity to adapt to the demands of DEI work | Dr. Rebecca Sutherns
How can leaders adapt to the demands of DEI work?
DEI leaders often face “DEI fatigue” and burnout as they work with stretched resources, a lack of data, and low buy-in from other leaders. The good news is that it’s possible to adapt and to thrive in spite of these challenges.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, a strategic analyst, Certified Professional Facilitator, author, and the founder and CEO of Sage Solutions. They discuss practical adaptability strategies to increase our capacity to handle difficult circumstances and new challenges in DEI work.
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May 16, 2023
How can we bring more rigour to DEI work? | Sharon Nyangweso
Can you articulate your approach to DEI work?
The ability to articulate your approach is a critical first step to bringing more rigour to DEI work.
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sharon Nyangweso, the Founder and CEO of QuakeLab, a full-stack equity and justice agency. Their conversation focuses on how rigour is necessary to challenge the status quo in DEI work and the importance of using design thinking, data, and research to identify problems and focus solutions on structural changes.
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May 2, 2023
Creating more inclusive and accessible workplaces | Sydney Butler
How can we create more accessible workplaces through our language?
On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sydney Butler, an HR Professional, Speaker, DEIB Facilitator, Accessibility & Neurodiversity Consultant, and Founder of Accessible Creates. They highlight the importance of nurturing neurodiverse talent and some specific and positive practices to create more accessible workplaces.
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Apr 18, 2023
Introducing a New Host | Dominique Attrell
Where have we come from & what have we learned?
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne reflects on what she has learned from years of hosting Just One Q as she passes the baton to a brand new host, Dominique Attrell. Dominique, a DEI advocate and educator, chats about her own journey to DEI work and reflects on how her background in geography and social sciences informs her approach to DEI conversations.
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Apr 4, 2023
Replay: Neurodiversity and the Inclusion Revolution | Wanda Deschamps
What do employers need to know to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees?
Wanda Deschamps explains the need for neurodiversity in the workplace and shares steps employers can take to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees. By encouraging participation from the neurodiverse population within your business, your organization will be able to learn new ways of thinking from a generally untapped community of potential employees.
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Mar 21, 2023
Replay: How can organizations successfully launch DEI initiatives? | Kalyn Wilson
Do organizations need to prepare themselves to launch successful DEI initiatives?
Kalyn Wilson says yes!
On this replay of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with the founder and managing partner of Dream Forward Consulting and Coaching, Kalyn Wilson. They dive into why many DEI initiatives are unsuccessful, and what companies can do to better prepare themselves.
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Mar 7, 2023
Replay: The Women’s Inequity Crisis in the Workplace | Brielle Valle
How do we cope with the crisis of women's inequity in the workplace and what can companies do to mitigate this in the future?
The pandemic has not only affected a huge part of our lives, it has also exposed some of the underlying challenges that have existed for many years, one of which is women’s inequity. From managing family health, to caring for children, or choosing whether to work from home or return to the physical workplace, women have disproportionately experienced challenges that could be better managed, if they receive the required support.
In this episode, Brielle Valle shares insights from her book - Default to Responsibility: Women’s Plight During COVID-19 and the Solution to Reaching Equality - and provides learnings for leaders and key decision makers in corporations. The episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of areas to look out for, in order to create and implement processes that truly support employee’s needs.
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Feb 21, 2023
How do you interweave IDEA and well-being practices into leadership development? | Victoria Rodgers
Is it possible to interweave IDEA and well-being practices into leadership development and coaching?
Victoria Rodgers says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with guest Victoria Rodgers, an IDEA Strategy Consultant & Facilitator for CenteredSoul Consulting. Their conversation focuses on the ways that leaders can start to incorporate the practices of IDEA and well-being into their communication, team dynamics and ways of working to drive inclusive behaviors in the workplace.
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Feb 7, 2023
What does personal accountability in the workplace look like? | Camille Dundas
Is there more that aspiring allies and advocates can do when it comes to personal accountability?
Camille Dundas says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with guest Camille Dundas co-founder of byblacks.com and principal educator at The IDEA Practice. Camille shares with listeners why personal accountability is a cornerstone in the practice of allyship and practical ways that aspiring allies and advocates can start to take ownership of their role in creating more inclusive workplaces.
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Jan 24, 2023
How can leaders create sustainable DEI practices | Kobena-Marcus J. Collins
Is it possible to embed sustainable DEI practices within organizations?
Kobena-Marcus J. Collins says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne and Kobena-Marcus J. Collins – a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging professional – discuss the five key areas that organizations need to invest in and focus on in order to create sustainable DEI practices within their organizations.
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Jan 10, 2023
Replay: Should Corporate Policies Be Heart-Centered? | Adriana Leigh
Adriana founded ALG Consulting and is now a global gender consultant, facilitator and trainer, writer and speaker committed to building safer, gender equitable, caring, and inclusive workplaces and organizations free of sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Adriana delivers global workshops, sexual harassment and violence policy and reporting processes development, implementation coaching to managers and HR and thought leadership. Her work has been showcased by Charity Village, Medium, UN Women, Sexual Violence Research Initiative, Brainz Magazine and World Pulse, among others.
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Dec 13, 2022
How did equity become the middle child of DEI? | Minal Bopaiah
Is it time to re-think our understanding of equity?
Minal Bopaiah says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne and Minal Bopaiah - founder and Principal Consultant of Brevity & Wit dive deeper into the topic of equity. Minal breaks down why equity is often the most misunderstood piece in diversity, equity and inclusion practices within organizations. She also provides a new way of thinking for how leaders can start to frame equity as a central piece of their role in creating workplaces where everyone thrives.
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Nov 29, 2022
Replay: How Religious Identities Fit into the Workplace | Dr. Brian Carwana
As we enter the holiday season, many of our colleagues are celebrating or observing holy days, festivals and observances. On this replay of Just One Q, Brian Carwana reminds us that focusing on our religious literacy and being intentional about incorporating religious inclusion in DEI efforts is essential to creating a welcoming space where religious and spiritual people can bring their whole selves to work.
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with Executive Director of Encounter World Religions, Dr. Brian Carwana. Together, they discuss the repercussions of religious illiteracy in the workforce and how businesses can improve. They also dive into the significant payoff businesses experience when their employees can be their authentic selves at work.
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Nov 15, 2022
How can you make equitable innovation at scale? | Dr. Kristen Liesch
Is equitable innovation possible at scale?
Dr. Kristen Liesch says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with Dr. Kristen Liesch, co-CEO and co-Founder of Tidal Equality, and co-creator of the Equity Sequence™. They discuss how organizations can empower and enable all employees regardless of rank or role to assess the day-to-day decisions they make through a more equitable lens.
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Nov 1, 2022
What’s the difference between creation vs. modification when it comes to accessible workplaces | Layla Zia
Is there a difference between creation vs. modification when it comes to creating accessible and inclusive workplaces?
Layla Zia says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with Learning Experience Design Specialist, Layla Zia. They dive into whether it’s best to modify existing policies and practices or to create new ones. They also discuss what’s being lost and gained if we choose creation over modification or vice versa.
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Oct 18, 2022
How can we enable leaders to see themselves as systems shapers? | Nenuca Syquia
Do leaders have the potential to shape the systems in their organizations to be more just and equitable?
Nenuca Syquia says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with CEO and Co-Founder of Better Organizations by Design, Nenuca Syquia. They discuss how leaders can go beyond individual work, and why the conversation around inclusive leadership needs to move to the level of systems.
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Oct 4, 2022
How can companies integrate DEI in their promotion structures? | Florence Idowu
Is there space for DEI in a company’s promotion structures?
Florence Idowu says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with independent employment strategist and the founder of Bavarde Talent Solutions, Florence Idowu. They discuss incorporating DEI beyond hiring and meeting their target diversity goals, and instead, focus on supporting organizations with integrating DEI practices into their talent management strategy.
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Sep 20, 2022
How can organizations successfully launch DEI initiatives? | Kalyn Wilson
Do organizations need to prepare themselves to launch successful DEI initiatives?
Kalyn Wilson says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with the founder and managing partner of Dream Forward Consulting and Coaching, Kalyn Wilson. They dive into why many DEI initiatives are unsuccessful, and what companies can do to better prepare themselves.
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Sep 6, 2022
How can organizations achieve greater impact and performance by focusing on wellness? | Sarah Hope Marshall
Do personal wellness and organizational wellness overlap?
Sarah Hope Marshall says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with the founder of Profound Hope Industries, Sarah Hope Marshall. They discuss why the idea of wellness needs to be broadened to include a focus on organizational wellness and community wellness in addition to personal wellness initiatives.
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Aug 23, 2022
The Women’s Inequity Crisis in the Workplace | Brielle Valle
The pandemic has not only affected a huge part of our lives, it has also exposed some of the underlying challenges that have existed for many years, one of which is women’s inequity. From managing family health, to caring for children, or choosing whether to work from home or return to the physical workplace, women have disproportionately experienced challenges that could be better managed, if they receive the required support. In this episode, Brielle Valle shares insights from her latest book - Default to Responsibility: Women’s Plight During COVID-19 and the Solution to Reaching Equality - and provides learnings for leaders and key decision makers in corporations. The episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of areas to look out for, in order to create and implement processes that truly support employee’s needs.
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Aug 9, 2022
Neurodiversity and the Inclusion Revolution | Wanda Deschamps
What do employers need to know to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees?
Wanda Deschamps explains the need for neurodiversity in the workplace and shares steps employers can take to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees. By encouraging participation from the neurodiverse population within your business, your organization will be able to learn new ways of thinking from a generally untapped community of potential employees.
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Jul 26, 2022
Businesses and BLM | Michèle Newton
What can and should Canadian businesses be doing who want to respond to Black Lives Matter and improve the experience of their Black employees?
Michèle Newton shares approaches to addressing Black Lives Matter in the workplace, and explains how responding to the current environment of the movement will help you improve the experience of your Black employees.
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Jul 12, 2022
How do you build a business under the context of freedom? | Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett
Can freedom and work truly overlap?
Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett say yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with founding partners at Within People, Laurie and Jeff. They discuss the current systems of oppression that exist in many organizations, and the potential of instead, having employees be pulled by freedom rather than pushed by fear.
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Jun 28, 2022
How do DEI professionals find belonging in the work they do? | Erin Davis and Jade Pichette
Should your workplace make you feel like you belong in the work that you’re doing?
Erin Davis and Jade Pichette say yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with hosts of The Uncovering Belonging Podcast, Erin Davis and Jade Pichette. They discuss whose responsibility it is to create a sense of belonging at work, and what to do if it’s not there.
Connect with Erin and Jade:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-davis-0345053a/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadepichette/
Listen to The Uncovering Belonging Podcast:
https://prideatwork.ca/ub-podcast/
Keep up with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-horne-phd-2b8b3a9a/?originalSubdomain=ca
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Jun 14, 2022
What does authentic storytelling look like in journalism? | Lindsay MacKenzie
Is it possible to foster inclusive storytelling in journalism?
Lindsay MacKenzie says yes!
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with a practiced community connector, who has experience working with the CBC, Lindsay MacKenzie. Melissa and Lindsay discuss the adjustments needed to create and maintain more equitable news media.
Keep Up with Lindsay:
Connect with Lindsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-mackenzie-mcm-xmf-464a8376/
Keep up with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-horne-phd-2b8b3a9a/?originalSubdomain=ca
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May 31, 2022
Can employees really bring their full selves to work? | Ymani Hawkins
Is it possible for employees to bring their authentic selves to work?
Ymani Hawkins says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with diversity and mental wellness coach, Ymani Hawkins to discuss the work leaders need to do before employees feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work.
Keep Up with Ymani Hawkins:
Connect with Ymani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ymanihawkins/
Deepish Mental Health & Diversity Consulting: https://www.deep-ish.com/
Keep up with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-horne-phd-2b8b3a9a/?originalSubdomain=ca
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May 17, 2022
What’s the key to being an inclusive leader? | Nancy Harris
Is it possible to be a great leader and an inclusive leader at the same time?
Nancy Harris says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with the founder and CEO of Restart Consulting, Nancy Harris to discuss the self-work necessary for leaders to confidently and competently lead culture change.
Keep Up with Nancy Harris and Restart Consulting:
Connect with Nancy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhannette/
Listen to the Intersection Podcast: https://www.restartconsult.com/intersectionpodcast
Follow the Intersection Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theintersectpod/
Keep up with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-horne-phd-2b8b3a9a/?originalSubdomain=ca
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May 3, 2022
What do DEI consultants want organizations to know?| Dr. Nika White
Should organizations be clear about their goals BEFORE bringing in a DEI professional?
Dr. Nika White says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne and Dr. Nika White talk about the best practices when it comes to hiring an external DEI consultant in order to get the best result for your organization.
Keep Up with Dr. Nika White:
Website: https://www.nikawhite.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikawhite/
Listen to Intentional Conversations:
https://www.nikawhite.com/intentional-conversations-2/
From NikaWhite.com: How to Engage a DEI Consultant for Effective Outcomes
_https://www.nikawhite.com/2020/02/13/how-to-engage-a-dei-consultant-for-effective-outcomes/_
From NikaWhite.com: Critical Questions to Ask Before Taking On a New Client
_https://www.nikawhite.com/2020/10/10/3-critical-questions-to-ask-before-taking-on-a-new-client/_
Keep up with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-horne-phd-2b8b3a9a/?originalSubdomain=ca
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Apr 19, 2022
Why Should Employees Keep Learning? | Humble the Poet
Can leaders boost employee engagement through learning?
Humble the Poet says yes!
On this episode of Just One Q, Humble the Poet talks about the values of being a life-long learner in the workplace, stemming from his experience as a former elementary school teacher and now multifaceted artist. He provides advice for leaders looking to keep their employees engaged. He also stresses the importance of shifting the dynamic within organizations from competition to cooperation and explains why this can reignite the excitement to go to work.
Humble is a former school teacher turned creative. What began as reciting spoken word poetry in coffee shops to impress girls evolved into a creative adventure that has spanned the last 10 years; crossing genres, mediums and oceans. He’s now an author, hip-hop artist, speaker, designer, filmmaker, and creative consultant.
Humble’s best-selling books, UNLEARN and Things No One Else Can Teach Us, share stories from his own life and the lessons he le…
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Apr 5, 2022
Does DEI Belong in HR? | Garima Gupta
As workplaces continue to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s still unclear who should be leading these efforts. Is DEI a Human Resources function, or should it stand alone?
In this episode of Just One Q, Melissa Horne and Garima Gupta chat about where the responsibility for DEI falls, why diversity officers rarely last if they’re not supported by a team, and how HR leaders can empower inclusion activists on their own teams.
Garima is an inclusion activist and HR leader. Her great passion is to focus on the work around inclusion, equity, and diversity in the workplace and beyond. She works continuously to reduce bias in processes, policies and workplace practices. She helps organizations that are scaling up to rethink their culture and become more open to other cultures’ additions as they grow in new geographies.
Garima has been working as a Human Resource leader for over 15 years across industries and geographies - including India, China, Australia, Sub-Saharan A…
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Mar 22, 2022
How ERGS Improve DEI | Stephanie Trevino
If you’ve ever heard of an employee resource group, you may have wondered how impactful is an ERG, really? Is it worth joining one?
Melissa’s guest on this episode of Just One Q, Stephanie Trevino, says yes! Together, Melissa and Stephanie dive into the power ERGs have in making change within an organization. Stephanie also delves into how influential ERGs are in propelling DEI efforts forward and strengthening the feeling of community.
Stephanie is a co-founder of Better Belonging, a non-profit focused on providing support to ERG leaders, corporations, and DEI professionals. As an award-winning champion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, Stephanie has more than 20 years of leadership driving and managing culture change in male-dominated industries including kickstarting diversity and inclusion efforts at a global Fortune 500 company.
Stephanie leverages her executive leadership, project management, and program development skills to build more equitable workplaces. A catalys…
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Mar 8, 2022
Why is DEI Key to the Agriculture Sector's Success? | Hannah Konschuh and Erin Gowerluck
Hannah Konschuh is a grain farmer, operating Generation Land & Grain Co. Ltd. near Cluny Alberta, growing wheat, canola, barley, and yellow peas. She completed a B.Sc in Agriculture and a M.Sc. in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan, and went on to work in a number of research and policy roles prior to joining her family farm.
Erin Gowerluck lives in Ottawa where she holds the position of Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC). Erin is integral to the organization’s operations and policy work, and advocates to the federal government to make decisions that are in the best interest of the more than 65,000 Canadian grain farmers.
Keep up with Hannah and Erin:
The Diversity Imperative Podcast: https://diversityimperative.ca/episodes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityimperative/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversityimperative/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiversityInAg
Connect with Erin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gowril…
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Feb 22, 2022
Should Corporate Policies Be Heart-Centered? | Adriana Leigh
Adriana founded ALG Consulting and is now a global gender consultant, facilitator and trainer, writer and speaker committed to building safer, gender equitable, caring, and inclusive workplaces and organizations free of sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Adriana delivers global workshops, sexual harassment and violence policy and reporting processes development, implementation coaching to managers and HR and thought leadership. Her work has been showcased by Charity Village, Medium, UN Women, Sexual Violence Research Initiative, Brainz Magazine and World Pulse, among others.
Keep up with Adriana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/algconsulting
Email: adriana@algconsulting.ca
Website: https://algconsulting.ca/
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Feb 8, 2022
How Do Community Organizers Improve DEI? | Josh De Leon
Josh is a DEIB facilitator and change agent, with a background working across organizations and industries to build community, create more equitable systems, and center the lived experiences of marginalized groups. Josh has led DEIB workshops for clients across the world, convened and collaborated with government executives on management and human capital issues, and worked extensively with community-based organizations and leaders. Prior to Peoplism, Josh managed projects and research reports and designed DEIB programs for a good governance nonprofit, and coordinated programs at a human rights NGO. He has a master's in Modern Thought and Literature from Stanford University with an emphasis in identity, art, and social movements.
Keep up with Josh:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshua-de-leon-095068104
Website: joshuadeleonwriting.weebly.com
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Jan 25, 2022
HR’s Opportunity to Create Equity at Work | Liz Ramey
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne and Liz Ramey discuss how in the case of equitable policies, using inclusive design principles to create expansive policies that support ALL employees actually better support equity seeking groups.
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Jan 11, 2022
Cultural Self Awareness is Not a Finish Line | Jesse Ross
On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with diversity equity and inclusion consultant, executive coach and international speaker, Mr. Jesse Ross. Together, they discuss a more holistic approach to DEI training and why it may be more impactful.
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Dec 14, 2021
How Religious Identities Fit into the Workplace | Dr. Brian Carwana
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne sits down with Executive Director of Encounter World Religions, Dr. Brian Carwana. Together, they discuss the repercussions of religious illiteracy in the workforce and how businesses can improve. They also dive into the significant payoff businesses experience when their employees can be their authentic selves at work.
To keep up with Dr. Brian Carwana, follow him at:
Blog: Religionsgeek.com
LinkedIn: @religionsgeek
Twitter: @religionsgeek
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Nov 23, 2021
Scaling Trust and Belonging in the Workplace | Cecile Moulard
We know that high-trust environments are essential for many reasons – they improve psychological safety and belonging, improve employee retention and engagement. But how do you scale trust and belonging in the workplace? In this episode, Cecile Moulard talks about how sharing interests among co-workers is the foundation to building trust and belonging in the workplace.
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Oct 26, 2021
Redefining Professionalism | Desi Carson
It's time to re-think how and what we define as "professional." Re-thinking policies and practices around dress codes or ways of working can help promote true inclusion and greater feelings of belonging for all employees. In this episode, Desi Carson challenges leaders to think about how their current practices could be adapted in ways that work for everyone.
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Sep 21, 2021
The Women’s Inequity Crisis in the Workplace | Brielle Valle
The pandemic has not only affected a huge part of our lives, it has also exposed some of the underlying challenges that have existed for many years, one of which is women’s inequity. From managing family health, to caring for children, or choosing whether to work from home or return to the physical workplace, women have disproportionately experienced challenges that could be better managed, if they receive the required support. In this episode, Brielle Valle shares insights from her latest book - Default to Responsibility: Women’s Plight During COVID-19 and the Solution to Reaching Equality - and provides learnings for leaders and key decision makers in corporations. The episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of areas to look out for, in order to create and implement processes that truly support employee’s needs.
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Aug 16, 2021
Generational Intelligence in the Workplace | Rachel Rudo Munyaradzi
From Baby boomers to Gen Zs, organizations are experiencing more generational diversity in their workforces. More than ever, there is a growing need to embrace change and create more inclusive policies and structures, in order to harness the uniqueness that each generation brings to the workplace. In this episode, Rachel Rudo Munyaradzi dissects the concepts of generational intelligence, reciprocal mentoring, and knowledge transfer. She emphasizes the importance of meeting your employees where they are, regardless of their life stages, in order to be truly inclusive, support them to deliver the best at work, and achieve success for your organization.
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Jul 19, 2021
Women in Leadership During the Pandemic | Diane Crawford
The pandemic has had huge effects on the world and one group of people who have been greatly affected are women. From managing the home front to managing their careers and in some cases having to make the difficult decision of choosing one over the other, women have continued to show great tenacity in the midst of this global crisis. Through the years, women have shown the ability to shoulder a lot of pressure and sometimes need the confidence to step up to bigger leadership roles. In this episode, Diane Crawford gives insights into the pandemic, crisis management, and how women can make a huge difference in leadership at this time.
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Jun 21, 2021
Making DEI Initiatives Succeed | Michael Bach
Companies continue to invest and re-evaluate their Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, in a bid to ensure genuine change within their organizations. However, organizations are prone to pitfalls that can easily be avoided, if certain structures are put in place. One of such structures is to take DEI beyond a program to becoming a part and parcel of the entire organizational decision making process.
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May 18, 2021
Connecting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives to KPIs | Rocki Howard
Why should organizations connect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and what would that actually look like?
While companies are getting more deliberate about prioritizing DEI in organizational structures, it is important to actually keep tabs on progress made. Where possible, organizations should set up appropriate criteria for measurement, ensuring they not only talk about DEI, but are actually implementing it in clear and measurable ways. In this episode, Rocki Howard shares the importance of measuring DEI initiatives in organizations and how this can be done.
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Apr 27, 2021
Impact of Remote Work on Inclusion | Bev Attfield
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Horne speaks with Workplace Scientist Bev Attfield on remote work and its effect on organizations, leadership and employees. Bev shares how we can create an inclusive work environment, regardless of location, and increase the sense of belonging and wellness for employees.
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Apr 13, 2021
Starting Your DEI Strategy With Anti-Racism | Selam Debs
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne speaks with anti-racism expert, Selam Debs on how organizations can review their internal systems to ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are supportive and not unconsciously harmful.
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Mar 23, 2021
How Businesses Can Better Support DEI Initiatives In Their Communities | Marva Wisdom
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne is joined by Marva Wisdom to discuss how businesses can better support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives beyond the words to actual actions, in simple and impactful ways.
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Feb 23, 2021
Moving Away From Performative Allyship | Colleen James
How can organizations move past performative allyship and engage in anti-racism and equity work 365?
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne is joined by Colleen James of Divonify to discuss performative allyship at an organizational level and how to engage in anti-racism and equity work 365.
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Feb 9, 2021
Black History Month and Background | Dr. Melissa Horne
How do we move beyond performative allyship at the personal level and actively engage in the anti-racism and equity work needed to transform our lives and our workplaces?
In this solo episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne provides insight into how you can appropriately celebrate Black History Month if you're not Black. After listening to this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to respectfully honor the spirit of Black History Month.
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Jan 26, 2021
Recruiting and Reducing Bias | Dean Delpeache
What can employers do to ensure their hiring practices are inclusive?
Dean Delpeache shares approaches to reimagining your company’s recruitment process to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. After listening to this episode of Just One Q, you’ll be able to reduce bias within your hiring practices and ensure you’re onboarding the very best candidates to enhance your workplace culture.
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Jan 12, 2021
Legal Policies and Practices | Wade Poziomka
What’s the one thing that legal practitioners can do to make diversity, equity and inclusion a priority this year?
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne is joined by Wade Poziomka of Ross & McBride LLP to discuss the one thing legal practitioners can do to prioritize DEI in 2021.
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Dec 22, 2020
Recruitment and Resumes | Jesse Ryan
In this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne is joined by Jesse Ryan of High Road Human Capital to discuss best practices for standing out during your job search. After listening, you’ll have the tips and tricks you need to be better prepared for your next job application process.
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Dec 8, 2020
Winter and Wellness | Raechel Pefanis (Part Two)
_ In the second half of our ‘Winter and Wellness’ two-part series of Just One Q, Raechel Pefanis once again shares her coaching and counselling expertise by lending insight about the impacts of the ongoing pandemic, working remotely and stigma surrounding mental health on employee mental health and wellbeing. After listening to part two of Winter and Wellness, you’ll be better able to support yourself and your employees by fostering a positive workplace culture in the face of the experiences we’re all living through together._
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Nov 24, 2020
Winter and Wellness | Raechel Pefanis (Part One)
_ In this special, two-part series of Just One Q, Raechel Pefanis gives us a glimpse into her coaching and counselling expertise by sharing insight about the impacts of the ongoing pandemic and working remotely on employee mental health and wellbeing. After listening to part one of Winter and Wellness, you’ll be well-prepared to support your employees by addressing big questions about humanity and the experience we’re all living through._
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Nov 10, 2020
Public Relations and Planning Strategically
Cynthia Breen lends her PR expertise by sharing insight to employers about how and why they should strive for more inclusive business communications. The Public Relations field is situated uniquely to effectively adapt to the rapidly changing current political and social landscape while also catering to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Oct 27, 2020
Neurodiversity and the Inclusion Revolution | Wanda Deschamps
What do employers need to know to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees?
Wanda Deschamps explains the need for neurodiversity in the workplace and shares steps employers can take to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees. By encouraging participation from the neurodiverse population within your business, your organization will be able to learn new ways of thinking from a generally untapped community of potential employees.
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Oct 13, 2020
Monuments and Moving Forward | Dr. Mekala Audain
Statues and monuments: Tributes to history or glorification of oppression?
Using the example of statues and monuments commemorating the Confederacy, Dr. Mekala Audain shares concrete ways to dismantle the relics of oppression and inequality that continue to exist in our workplaces. By recognizing protests against monuments are less about physical statues themselves and more about historical and societal context, your organization will be able to better identify your own problematic policies and practices and work towards sustainable change.
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Sep 29, 2020
Sports Leagues and Social Justice | Ashland Johnson
What can employers learn from the Sports Leagues?
Ashland Johnson discusses three key takeaways employers can learn from how the sports leagues have addressed recent workers strikes. By proactively educating yourself and your team on social justice issues, your organization will be better equipped to deal with the issues your employees care about.
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Sep 15, 2020
Businesses and BLM | Michèle Newton
What can and should Canadian businesses be doing who want to respond to Black Lives Matter and improve the experience of their Black employees?
Michèle Newton shares approaches to addressing Black Lives Matter in the workplace, and explains how responding to the current environment of the movement will help you improve the experience of your Black employees.
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