My Hero’s Journey in Inclusion: How I Overcame Challenges and Discovered My Purpose

14 years ago, an epic experience transformed my life, placing me on a path that brought me to your attention.

Find out why it nearly didn’t happen !

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

How I use a timeless framework to explain my Inclusion Journey so you can understand your own.

Why your journey may be a non linear experience

How I faced my insecurities in order to grow as a person

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 

Your journey may be more predictable than you think

All epic stories are said to follow a similar format.This idea was largely popularised by Joseph Campbell in the classic : The Hero with a thousand faces.  He presented a framework called the monomyth. “

Even if you refuse the call, it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the story

I thought doing a PhD was a ridiculous thing to suggest to me. I had studied a lot and it wasn’t always plain sailing. I was making good money and had played around with a few business ideas. “

You are the hero of your Inclusion Journey

“You are the one that counts. You will have an opportunity to start your Hero’s journey.”

Check out these resources

It Does Matter if You’re Black or White 

Dr Anton Lewis 

Dr Orthodoxia Kyriacou 

Figuring Masculinities 

The Hero with A Thousand Faces

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Leaders must collaborate innovatively to leverage cultural expertise and drive business performance.

  • Why inclusive outcomes are driven by innovation
  • How developing a business case for diversity and inclusion specific to your organisation is a competitive advantage
  • Why novelty is at the heart of your inclusion journey

The Elements of Inclusion #3

Leaders must establish systems to ensure that everyone shares the same advantages and benefits. These processes will create incentives for inclusive behaviours.

  • How to augment your team with the tools and insights they need to prevent structural disadvantage
  • Why reinforcing generative norms ensures everyone belongs in the organisation
  • How inclusive representations can be embedded to promote an inclusive culture

The Elements of Inclusion #2

Leaders must redefine career development relationships to support inclusive performance.
  • Why traditional mentor relationships must be revised for an inclusive workplace
  • How leaders must embrace networks of developmental relationships for individual growth
  • Why established workplace norms must evolve for inclusion in the modern workplace

The Elements of Inclusion #1

Leaders must properly socialise people and socialise inclusive ideas by providing an environment for the cultural learning needed for an active role in an inclusive organisation

  • How your socialisation processes must evolve to encourage the sustainable cultivation of inclusive competencies
  • Why Leaders must consistently negotiate the line between organisational commitment and personal authenticity to promote performance
  • How developing intersectional self awareness can help leaders to leverage individual employee experiences