How can you, as a coach, help clients to become better allies to underrepresented identities in the workplace? Conversely, how can you be the best ally you can be to the diverse range of clients you work with? 

In this session, you’ll learn ways to avoid unintentionally offending or harming people. You’ll identify key biases and microaggressions, as well as gain a deeper understanding of how to lead with empathy, becoming an advocate for everyone.

1. Learn tangible steps you can take today to be a better ally or advocate for people with underrepresented identities.
2. Understand how you might be unintentionally causing harm to someone, and work on ways to change that.
3. Know what it looks and feels like to advocate for someone and make a difference in their life.

What moves people from fear and stasis to becoming active allies and advocates? What does research tell us about how allies impact individual careers and business results? How can coaches improve representation at work?

In this session, you’ll discover the Stages of Allyship – a behavioral change model for activating allies. Examine how allyship is the key to diversity, equity and inclusion, and how you can help to rebuild workplaces to be truly equitable.

1. Learn why leading with empathy and becoming a good ally and advocate is essential for leaders.
2. Understand how to recognize where people are along their allyship and advocacy journey.
3. Develop an understanding of how to move people to the next stage of their journey.