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
Rameesha Qazi and I have the pleasure of presenting the new Digna - The Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse resource we worked on: “Supporting survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse: A how-to guide for creating support resources.” When: On Wednesday, June 8 from 1 to 3 pm ET.
Last March 8th, on International Women's Day, Adriana Leigh G. - ALG Consulting started the #dontmakemechoose campaign, aimed at sharing the stories of different women from around the globe and the various parts that make them the inspiring women that they are! May 13 was the last series of 10 posts featuring these amazing women
Hi folks, as we move into a new world of work and beyond, I share this thought piece that was first published on World Pulse, and independent women-led social network for social change. Accounts of violence against women continue to fill our news feeds. Recently, in North America we have seen sympathy for a man
Hi folks, As we enter into a new world of work, we know women have faced disproportionate pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be home-schooling children, caring for family members, and/or taking on additional emotional labour. How can employers better support the well-being of women in a new normal? Read my article as Executive
I wrote this article during the height of the pandemic. As I reflect, this article rings true now more than ever. We can no longer afford to silo issues of wellness, gender equality and diversity and inclusion in the new world of work. Here are my talking points for how we can and must build
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