Discussions around diversity & inclusion are often centered around race, gender, disability, and age. When it comes to dimensions of diversity, those are just the tip of the iceberg. As the saying goes: There’s more to us than meets the eye. What are those invisible dimensions? That is what we explore in this session. We will explore a few of those hidden dimensions of diversity and look at how they relate to identity.
Neurodiverse people are born with brains that think, perceive, and process information differently. People with disabilities are more likely to be discriminated against at work. Cultural differences are a significant driver of miscommunication. While some of these differences can be challenging, others can boost abilities and bring specialized skills and abilities to the workplace. Understanding the nuances and complexities of these dimensions can help foster empathy for others, build self-awareness, and boost self-confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Etienne Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
[email protected]
(301) 778-5510
Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.
Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.