Episode Highlights:

• Why knowing the current baseline / status of an organization is key before working with them 
• The common differences in culture, setup, etc. between organisations at the start of the journey vs those more advanced
• A few of the challenges facing organizations who are starting from scratch
• What it's like working with organisations who may be more advanced in their journey 
• Why we need to understand what the different dimensions of diversity, equity and inclusion work looks like 
• Why we need to help organizations to understand where they should start on their journey

And so much more!

NB: Please excuse the incorrect use of pronouns when referring to Lily Zheng. This was a genuine mistake. 

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

Featured in the Episode:

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lilyzheng308_diversity-equity-inclusion-activity-6874764805220237312-7Bcc/

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

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Episode Highlights:

• Why the art of conversation is a skill that all consultants and practitioner need to have 
• Why you need to be able to understand what type of conversation is needed
• How to manage difficult and uncomfortable conversations about client behaviour or actions 
• Why preparation in advance is key 
• The benefits of upskilling yourself in having difficult conversations as a consultant or practitioner

And so much more! 

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast

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Episode Highlights:

• Why this episode was recorded and the topic needs to be discussed 
• Some of the challenges professional  white women face in role when it comes to DEI work
• The history (and reality of gender diversity) - the euphemism for the advancement of white women in the workplace and why this may cause distrust 
• Why self awareness, and a willingness to consider the other perspectives, lived experiences and realities are important

And so much more! 

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast

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Episode Highlights:

• The importance of  knowing yourself, your strengths, your expertise in order to guide your selection of projects and clients
• How (and why) you need to identify the right clients for your level of expertise and niche 

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

Featured In The Episode:

• Carrie Rose - The Sauce

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

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Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

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Episode Highlights:

• Why ‘safe spaces’ are a fallacy in the workplace 
• Why an appropriate facilitator is key to ensuring no harm is caused to participants during conversations
• The need for aftercare after these conversations 
• Why structure, design and purpose is important to define in advance of the conversation 
• Conversations change people and change lives which is why we must approach them with care in the workplace 
• Some questions to ask yourself when planning conversations in the workplace: What are the risks of this conversation? And how do we mitigate them? And how can we avoid relying too heavily on individuals, personal individuals who are going to have to share personal experiences? How do we support those individuals? If they choose to still share those experiences? How do we support them when they choose to do so?

And so much more!

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

Featured In The Episode:

• Episode 13 -The Problems with Leading with Lived Experiences in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

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Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

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Episode Highlights:

• Why it is important and helpful to understand the challenges that a stakeholder’s experiencing.
• One of the biggest mistakes we make at times in DEI industry
• The benefits of building rapport in a particular organization
• The challenges that internal DEI roll holders are experiencing 

And so much more!

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

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We're coming to the end of year and it is that time where we tend to think about what our goals are and what we want for our business. Listen to today's episode as Ashanti will be sharing with us how she will prepare to be a better coach and practitioner in 2022.

Episode Highlights:

• Hal Elrod “Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development”
• Why we need to be more self aware as DEI practitioners
• The importance of making learning a top priority in 2022
• Two things that Ashanti is doing to prepare to up-skill and develop
• The tools and resources that will be very valuable to her client work in 2022

And so much more!

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast

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Lived experience is heralded as one of the vital ingredients for an inclusive leader or diversity consultant. In this episode I challenge this belief and explore the pitfalls of relying solely on lived experience in this work. 

Listen into today’s episode as Ashanti will be discussing the following:

• The value of lived experience
• Lived experience vs. learned experience 
• Why you have to know when and how to separate your personal values and emotions when working with an organization 

And so much more!

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast

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This is a key episode that you might want to take notes on. What is the difference between an expert, an influencer, an activist and thought leaders within the DEI, particularly now, when social media is being used so widely, and people are doing more personal branding and becoming more visible online. How do you see beyond that to make sure you're engaging an actual expert, practitioner or consultancy that can help you get the work done? 

Episode Highlights 

• Types of activism and how to identify an activist
• The risks associated with hiring an activist by accident for workplace culture change work
• The risk for organizations who engage influencers for DEI work 
• Thought leaders and their role in the DEI industry
• Identifying experts in the DEI space

And so much more!

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

*** You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Good Soil Leaders is an inclusive leadership development and coaching company. Through our work, we keep the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Industry accountable, ethical, and competent by training and supporting practitioners, consultants, leaders and people managers to develop the transformational competencies needed to be effective in the industry. Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

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Pricing is a challenge in any business and especially when you are a small business owner and independent service provider. Listen into today’s episode as Ashanti explores and shares her perspective based on research and experience of offering services for payment.

Episode Highlights:

• Does the emotional labor in DEI work warrant higher prices?
• Pricing based on experience, expertise and transferable skills
• Imposter syndrome and confidence challenges you might be having when it comes to pricing your services
• Where to go for good money mindset advice
• The charging 'what you're worth' fallacy

Featured In This Episode:

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrdavidmcqueen_without-apology-some-people-like-to-be-all-activity-6847048027778101248-CJsL/

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashantibd_pay-equity-within-the-dei-industry-activity-6867159216222703617-CZz7

If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04 

***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***

Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here

Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast?  We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.

Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast

Stay Connected with Ashanti:

LinkedIn: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue 

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