A Special Regional Event offered jointly by ICF Atlantic, ICF Ottawa, ICF Philadelphia, ICF New England, ICF NYC, and ICF Maryland
How can we coach leaders in efforts to build more inclusive workplace environments where all kinds of talent feel welcome, and use their voices to be allies for all? Join us for a thought-provoking presentation about inclusion, intersectionality, and the call to action for allies.
Jennifer Brown shares actionable insights for coaches guiding inclusive leaders who are navigating today's changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members.
Summary Details
When: Monday, December 13, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Presenters: Jennifer Brown
Format: Virtual - Zoom Meeting
CCEUs:1.0 TBD
Who is this event for: All levels of coaches and all areas of coaching
Note: If you are a member of another participating northeast regional chapter, please register through your home chapter. Pricing is consistent across all participating chapters.
The Event
Join Jennifer Brown (she/her/hers) -- workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert, and author of Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace and the Will to Change, and How to be an Inclusive Leader, and her newest co-authored book, Beyond Diversity: 12- Non-Obvious Ways to Build a More Inclusive World- for a thought-provoking presentation about inclusion, intersectionality, and the call to action for allies.
How can we coach leaders in efforts to build more inclusive workplace environments where all kinds of talent feel welcome, and use their voices to be allies for all?
Solving problems of inequality and achieving real change will require authentic, inclusive and intentional leadership. The most effective leaders are cultivating new traits, including empathy, self-awareness, vulnerability, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and risk taking. They are personally committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), purpose and sustainability - and are willing to hold themselves and others publicly accountable for results. Jennifer Brown shares actionable insights for coaches guiding inclusive leaders who are navigating today's changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members.
Learning objectives:
Understand inclusion, intersectionality, and the call to action for allies.
Presenters
Jennifer Brown
Founder and CEO
Jennifer Brown Consulting
Facilitator #1 Bio Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a certified woman- and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She is also the bestselling author of two books, Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change (2017) and How To Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (2019), a shortlist winner of the O.W.L. Award, and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards' Business & Leadership category. She also recently co-authored a groundbreaking book on diversity, equity and inclusion in society with thought leader and fellow bestselling author, Rohit Bhargava. The book, Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways To Build A More Inclusive World will hit bookshelves November 9, 2021.
Jennifer’s podcast, The Will to Change, is downloaded by nearly 15,000 listeners per month, and she is a sought-after keynote speaker and expert for leading research institutions and business schools. She lives in New York City with her partner of over 20 years, Michelle. You can learn more at www.jenniferbrownspeaks.com.
