💪 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
Great news folks! Excited to be embarking on this new partnership with Dialectic to offer clients a host of DEI micro learning. Stay tuned for our respect in the workplace series coming shortly! Ravi de se lancer dans ce nouveau partenariat avec Dialectic pour offrir aux client.e.s une multitude de micro-apprentissages DEI. Restez à l'écoute pour notre
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
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
World Pulse Names Adriana Leigh G. of Canada to Top 50 Voices Rising List for Her Community-Based Campaign International organization World Pulse launched a top 50 list celebrating previously unrecognized women leaders who are rising up from the grassroots, using technology to speak out, collaborate, and strengthen their communities. Portland, Ore., (February 28 2022) —
The diversity, equity, and inclusion, sexual harassment and respect in the workplace landscape has shifted dramatically. Old approaches to tackling issues of sexual harassment and building workplace respect were rooted in a “compliance-centred” approach. This status quo is no longer an option. We need a new approach that is more heart and human-centred to transform
More than ever, we need to reimagine the world of work, and this includes how employers can build more safety and well-being for women. I was honoured to present and co-create a session on employer obligations for intimate partner violence in the new world of work, along with expert panelists and practitioners at a UN
