❓What makes an effective reporting (or complaints) process for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH)? The new tool from Digna - the Canadian Centre of Expertise on PSEA in reporting mechanisms is out now! Proud to have collaborated on this important resource. This tool helps you better understand a complaints (or reporting) mechanism structure and design
Hi folks, see my exclusive interview with BRAINZ Magazine out now! For those who would like more of an introduction to my approach, and what inspired me to build ALG, this article is for you! We discuss the roots of ALG Consulting, some pivotal moments in my own journey, what needs to change in
💪 Today is #internationalwomensday2023. I have mixed feelings about these "one days" when so many of us work all year round. Some of us are tired today, like myself nursing a migraine and need a rest:). I often feel compelled to post, and yet know that this work continues tirelessly for so many of us. Is this
As workplaces move into their 2023 planning, teams urgently need tools and a vision for what they stand for, as opposed to only what they stand against. Teams need tools to guide having difficult conversations, and how to build positive, respectful and consensual relations across genders, cultures and differences in increasingly global, diverse teams. To
Hi folks, given the reception of my recent post on Hockey Canada, I decided to share with you in this month's article my thoughts on the recent scandal. These thoughts are purposefully more direct than some of my other articles, and this is a strategic choice, given the context. You can also see my post
Hi folks! I am honoured to have received a Brainz Magazine CREA Global Award this year! It has been 4+ years of ALG Consulting. Those of you who know me know that this journey comes with bumps, tears, intention setting (and re-setting!) while always trying to follow my inner spark, purpose and passion. Working outside the box,
Being trauma informed is more than a buzzword; it is a non-negotiable part of the new world of work, and building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. Why is this topic important to me? Well folks, I, as are many women, a survivor of gender-based violence and complex trauma and have experienced first-hand the impacts of
Hi folks, as I ease back into work, it feels like kismet to share with you my recent interview with Canadian HR Reporter on intentional #diversityequityinclusionbelonging practices, and connecting #deib to #wellbeing. A few key points I highlighted: 1) Intentional planning: The importance of intentional (rather than reactive) planning 2) Focus on more than numbers: Dig into qualitative stock taking of
I write to you today from a stormy Montreal, and this reflects how I and likely many of you have often felt these days, continuing to navigate a new “normal.” I know my value add is to bring nuanced reflections to the table, and today I share with you deeper reflections on belonging, an often-talked about
I was honoured to collaborate on this guide with Rameesha Qazi along with Digna, The Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in creating this new guide, "Supporting Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A how-to Guide for Creating Support Resources." It can be accessed here. This guide will
Like many, I have tried to limit social media exposure around the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. In overhearing and reading commentary, I was called to write. How we speak about this and other cases have real-life impacts that will silence victims from speaking up. In my new article in Brainz Magazine, I provide
Hi folks. This article was also published on my linked in newsletter which you can subscribe to here. As many re-enter physical workplaces, the rush to return to pre-pandemic “normal” has been intense. This push risks leading to exclusion and disconnection in workplaces. Here I offer trends & tips employers should keep in mind to
