Inclusion in Progress

#021 - In this episode, Kay dives into a few takeaways from one of her most popular virtual workshops for her corporate clients: how to be a better remote manager. 

She also shares some of the technology and techniques she's helping managers implement to connect with one another virtually — and what to consider when creating a remote communication playbook for your team.

Finally, Kay makes the important distinction between being an effective and an inclusive remote manager, and how prioritizing inclusion for with your teams virtually translates to greater engagement and productivity.

#020 - Kay talks about the importance of inclusive leadership — and why leaders must continue to prioritize belonging for their teams in uncertain times.

She also shares her personal experiences with COVID-19: as a recipient of pandemic-motivated xenophobia, as a global citizen with family members on the frontlines in the US and the Philippines, and as a worried daughter-in-law in Spain.

Finally, Kay lists three key reflections for inclusion-driven leaders and professionals to consider when helping their teams transition into flexible working during coronavirus.

#019 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Dr. Janice Gassam, Senior Forbes Contributor, TEDx speaker, and D&I consultant with a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology.

In this discussion, Janice shares how she built her successful personal brand while in between jobs, and how she leveraged her opportunities for visibility and professional growth to create the successful career she has today.

She also shares why LinkedIn is her favorite platform, her top tips for building your personal brand consistently between jobs, and her advice for minority professionals to achieve greater visibility at work.

#018 - In this episode, Kay talks candidly about the new "C" word, coronavirus, and shares what she's been doing to support her clients at financial services and tech companies — to add remote work policies to their D&I remits.

She also discusses her recent Forbes feature where she shared how she and other D&I practitioners are moving their training online to continue delivering for corporate clients.

Finally, Kay deep dives into why having a flexible work policy for employees is a critical component of diversity and inclusion, to help support your teams through COVID-19 and beyond.

#017 - To conclude International Women's Month, Kay talks about the gender pay gap in tech, and what she believes technology companies can do to create gender inclusion for their industry.

She also walks through the key reasons why tech companies have a responsibility to lead the conversation on the gender pay gap — and how they can set the tone for other industries on gender equity as well.

Finally, Kay shares three concrete strategies that tech companies can actually close the gender pay gap and build intersectional gender inclusion for their teams.

#016 - Kay directs this episode of Inclusion in Progress on behalf of women of color like herself towards white women who've asked how they can be better intersectional allies for gender equality.

She also dives into the history of feminism and systemic racism, and how that influences the personal and professional advancement of women of color with respect to their non-minority counterparts.

Finally, Kay shares what concrete ways white women can help stand side-by-side with women of color to build a truly gender-inclusive world that benefits us all.

#015 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Jennifer Brown, the best-selling author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

In this discussion, Jennifer shares how she found her voice on diversity and inclusion as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, how she built her 7-figure consulting business with a team of over 20 D&I experts, and her thoughts on building gender inclusion and intersectionality in organizations.

She also shares the challenges women still face at work, the importance of continuing to inform and educate yourself on the challenges of other underrepresented groups, and her predictions on D&I trends that will shape companies for this decade and beyond.

#014 - Kay reflects on her mixed feelings on International Women's Day as a woman of color, what she wishes would change, and why the dialogue on gender equality needs to be intersectional in our companies and communities.

She also defines intersectional feminism, and shares the danger of the superwoman leadership myth in helping women achieve equality at work.

Finally, Kay talks about what real measures companies can implement to create gender inclusion for their female workers to grow and thrive as leaders at work.

#013 - Kay focuses this episode for anyone who is learning and willing to become a better ally for minority professionals, sharing daily actions you can take to build a more inclusive world.

She also discusses why allyship must be intersectional — not just for white male and female cisgender allies, but for those of us who fall into minority groups ourselves.

Finally, Kay talks about why micro-steps and individual choices from allies and minorities alike help lead to more inclusion in progress.

#012 - Kay discusses how NOT to celebrate Black History Month in your organization, and why it's critical to foster black representation and inclusion for your business in 2020 and beyond.

She also talks about specific case studies of where brands have gone wrong in celebrating Black History Month, and what your company can do instead to acknowledge your black professionals without tokenizing or trivializing.

Finally, Kay shares why awareness months are still critical for creating systemic inclusion in our companies — and how showing you care for minority employees is good for business, too.