Summary: Explore an experiential perspective to DEI in the Workplace with Joanne Lockwood of SEE Change Happen, exploring Inclusion vs Belonging through her unique journey and expert insights.

How can we truly benefit from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace?

How can we transcend merely "being inclusive" and create a lasting culture of belonging in businesses and organizations?

Further, how can organizations truly embed equity, diversity, and collaboration into their cultures to unlock potential and drive sustainable success?

In this episode of "Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Joanne Lockwood, a leading expert in enabling inclusive cultures, to explore these critical questions.

Joanne, a visionary behind See Change Happen and a speaker with decades of experience, shares her journey of transformation and her work with leaders to create environments of empathy, self-awareness, and belonging. From her unique perspective as a transgender woman and consultant, Joanne offers actionable insights into breaking down barriers, redefining organizational growth, and embracing diversity as a key driver of innovation and team dynamics.

You will lean:

• The difference between inclusion and belonging - and why it matters in workplace culture.
• Practical steps to nurture effective communication and build environments that thrive on emotional intelligence.
• How self-assessment tools and leadership development can transform organizational practices.
• The importance of aligning values with actions to amplify employee engagement and customer relevance.

Discover how embracing diverse perspectives and embedding equity into your workplace can enhance collaboration, productivity and personal growth. Tune in to explore how you can apply these insights to create lasting change in your organization.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Highlights

01:40 - Introduction

02:49 - Life in the Royal Air Force

07:24 - Gender Identity and Self-Identification

13:02 - Understanding Inclusion

18:03 - Self Awareness vs Situational Awareness

20:16 - Inclusion vs Belonging Explained

23:03 - Corporate Commitment to DEI

28:24 - Why Companies Pursue DEI Initiatives and Misconceptions about DEI Branding

36:47 - Conditioning and Its Impact on DEI

38:39 - Importance of One-On-One Conversations About DEI

39:56 - Implementing DEI in Organizations

47:09 - Assessing Your Current DEI Status

48:50 - Defining Success in DEI

50:53 - Crafting an Effective Communication Plan

54:55 - Navigating Organizational Challenges

59:08 - Leadership Commitment and Work Paradigms

01:00:49 - Exemplary DEI Implementation

01:04:06 - The Infinite Journey of Human Evolution and Reasons for Optimism

01:06:44 - Journey of Growth, Change, Acquisition, Shedding, Consolidation and Reinvention

01:10:16 - The Ground of Changeless: From Gluttony Model toSufficiency Model

01:12:37 - Getting In Touch with Joanne Lockwood and SEE Change Happen

01:14:21 - Self Reflection About Being on the Podcast

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Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn

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Show Notes and Further Reading: https://www.awayre.com/inclusion-belonging-dei-joanne-lockwood-see-change-happen/