August 17, 2022

301: Let’s Talk Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Deborah Harris, ACC

37 minutes

Today’s guest is sharing her perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will learn what we should consider to get it right in the coaching space and show up in partnership with our clients. Join us to learn more!

Deborah Harris is a certified personal and executive coach with an extensive background in leadership development, management, education, and training. Her work is focused in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, and she is the perfect person to help us learn more. This is a wonderful interview that I’m very excited to share with you.

Show Highlights:

How Deborah came into the work she does today
What coaches should be aware of regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Why it’s important to have a sense of belonging and connection in the coach/client relationship
How DEI issues for coaches are not the same everywhere else in the world
What Deborah advises about eliminating unconscious bias
How to consider your “invisible suitcase” regarding how we judge and categorize others
How to be reflective, aware, curious, and considerate of other perspectives
Why coaches should allow the client to set the expectation regarding working with a person of another race/ethnicity
How listening can be the best tool for coaches to pick up on clients’ cues about DEI
What’s important for organizations to consider regarding DEI
Why coaches should educate themselves about DEI in intentional ways

Resources:

Connect with Deborah: LinkedIn

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