Diversity Ditching is On the Rise! ☕ Get ready for another thought-provoking episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! ☕ In Episode 102, we're diving headfirst into a concept that's both timely and critical: "Diversity Ditching." But what exactly is "Diversity Ditching," you ask? In our increasingly diverse world, there's a growing concern about organizations that claim to have "fixed" their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives, but have they really? Corporations are slashing budgets and decreasing conversations around DEIB. Are they genuinely committed to change, or are we witnessing a phenomenon where surface-level efforts mask a deeper issue? We’ll explore the dangers of falling into the trap of checking boxes without truly embracing the spirit of DEIB. We'll discuss the importance of authentic inclusion, meaningful representation, being a change agent and sustaining efforts to create environments where diversity thrives naturally. Mark your calendars for the upcoming episode. You may need something a little stronger than coffee as we unravel the intricacies of "Diversity Ditching." ☕🗣️ But, hey. Do you! See you at the Coffee Table! Joining us for this important discussion is Special Guest Shani Dellimore Barrax, alongside our caffeinated co-hosts Roz Jones and Mireille Toulekima. Tune in on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at 10 am Eastern / 9 am Central. #DEIB #DiversityandInclusion #CoffeeWithRhonda #podcast #leadership #diversityequityandinclusion #belonging #diversity #equity About Shani: Shani Dellimore Barrax is a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner with more than 25 years of practical experience in organizational culture change, training and development, strategic planning and execution, and coalition and capacity building. She serves as the Principal of Aurora Change Agency, a consulting firm partnering with organizations to create intentionally inclusive and humane cultures characterized by psychological safety, self-inquiry, and the freedom to innovate. A trained mediator, Cornell Certified Diversity Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner, Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator, and Prosci© Certified Change Management Practitioner, Shani has led and liaised with cross-functional teams across sectors to increase change agency facilitation. Her skills include the integration of cultural humility and self-reflection into learning and development strategy through innovative curriculum design and delivery, data storytelling for strategic road mapping, application of academic theory to practice, and inclusive leadership development. Contact Shani: http://aurorachangeagency.com #diversity #dei #diversityequityinclusion #deib #belonging #leadership #commitment #culture #inclusion #equityandinclusion #equity Visit our website to learn more about leadership coaching, development and training: https://ATGLeadership.com