Ep. 70: Having Courageous Conversations - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Life & Business with Antoinetta Mosley
06/06/22 • 35 min
What does it mean to be diverse, equitable and inclusive in your business and your life? It is not enough to just take performative action! In today’s episode Antoinetta Mosely, CEO and DEI strategist, shares the importance of following the PACE framework and how you should not “DIY your DEI”. She shares how teaching courageous conversations as a skill can help build a culture where people are celebrated, not tolerated. Antoinetta shares the truth behind allies and advocates, advocating for your own needs and her personal mantra “Giggle. Pray. Make magic!”
In this episode we chat about:
Antoinetta’s journey into DEI.
Cultivating courageous skills.
Having ground rules around uncomfortable conversations.
Where to find DEI resources.
And so much more!
Antoinetta Mosley is the CEO and Principal Leader at I Follow the Leader LLC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, initiatives, and education. As a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Antoinetta has worked on a range of projects for organizations of all sizes, including small to global nonprofits as well as Fortune 500 companies and travels the country as a sought-after speaker on DEI, courageous conversations, and belonging in the workplace.
Connect with Antoinetta!
antoinettamosley.com
Ifollowtheleader.com
https://www.facebook.com/ifollowtheleader
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettamosley/
www.instagram.com/ifollowtheleader
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Timestamps:(03:30) Antoinetta’s journey into diversity & inclusion in leadership during her graduate program.
(06:00) How to cultivate courage with daily habits to build courageous skills.
(08:50) The importance of allies and advocates in the diversity space.
(12:00) Cultivating the skill of diversity conversations. Ground rules
(14:45) Why it’s important to have professional DEI advice and performative practices.
(17:40) Ways to ensure you are using equitable and diverse services.
(19:51) Approaching DEI after pausing and exploring, not jumping to action.
(20:45) Where to find DEI resources for individuals and small business owners/entrepreneurs.
(23:55) How the pandemic has impacted having comfortable or uncomfortable conversations.
(28:00) Setting boundaries to be celebrated, not tolerated. Advocating for yourself.
What does it mean to be diverse, equitable and inclusive in your business and your life? It is not enough to just take performative action! In today’s episode Antoinetta Mosely, CEO and DEI strategist, shares the importance of following the PACE framework and how you should not “DIY your DEI”. She shares how teaching courageous conversations as a skill can help build a culture where people are celebrated, not tolerated. Antoinetta shares the truth behind allies and advocates, advocating for your own needs and her personal mantra “Giggle. Pray. Make magic!”
In this episode we chat about:
Antoinetta’s journey into DEI.
Cultivating courageous skills.
Having ground rules around uncomfortable conversations.
Where to find DEI resources.
And so much more!
Antoinetta Mosley is the CEO and Principal Leader at I Follow the Leader LLC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, initiatives, and education. As a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Antoinetta has worked on a range of projects for organizations of all sizes, including small to global nonprofits as well as Fortune 500 companies and travels the country as a sought-after speaker on DEI, courageous conversations, and belonging in the workplace.
Connect with Antoinetta!
antoinettamosley.com
Ifollowtheleader.com
https://www.facebook.com/ifollowtheleader
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettamosley/
www.instagram.com/ifollowtheleader
Are you looking for an all-in-one affordable hosting platform? Try NewZenler!
Paula says, “This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it’s a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!” Click here below to join today!
Check out Paula’s recommended resources HERE!
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(03:30) Antoinetta’s journey into diversity & inclusion in leadership during her graduate program.
(06:00) How to cultivate courage with daily habits to build courageous skills.
(08:50) The importance of allies and advocates in the diversity space.
(12:00) Cultivating the skill of diversity conversations. Ground rules
(14:45) Why it’s important to have professional DEI advice and performative practices.
(17:40) Ways to ensure you are using equitable and diverse services.
(19:51) Approaching DEI after pausing and exploring, not jumping to action.
(20:45) Where to find DEI resources for individuals and small business owners/entrepreneurs.
(23:55) How the pandemic has impacted having comfortable or uncomfortable conversations.
(28:00) Setting boundaries to be celebrated, not tolerated. Advocating for yourself.
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Ep 69: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself - Avoiding “Comparison” with 1 Quick Activity!
Are you constantly questioning your success? Looking around and recognizing success in others but not in yourself? When you are looking around and comparing yourself to others you are slowing yourself down! You lose momentum. In this episode Paula encourages you to refocus on yourself, your goals, and the people in your life who are cheering you on with 1 quick activity! This will help you to get your creative juices flowing, recognize your power and build your momentum in the right direction!
Once you’ve completed this exercise send it to Paula via email, [email protected] or in her DMs!
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_fearless_with_paula/
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(01:30) Are you judging your success against what you see in others?
(03:10) What happens when you are constantly looking at others.
(06:25) Are you missing the people who are cheering you on?
(07:40) Focusing on the things that are working in your favor.
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Ep. 71: Taking the Effort Out of Coaching - Why you Need ICF Credentialing & Training with Dez Stephens
Please note this episode was repurposed from a Facebook Live video.
Why is it important to train as a coach with an accredited school? Does getting an ICF credential even matter to you and your business? Dez Stephens, founder of Radiant Coaches Academy shares a big resounding “YES”! Regulation for the coaching industry is coming! Becoming credentialled covers you legally and ethically, it also makes you more attractive to clients. Opening up the possibility of working as an internal coach for corporations, businesses and even the military! Dez shares how many coach schools are not ICF accredited and are therefore regulated, allowing them to offer hidden fees and inaccessible pricing structures. Radiant Coaches’ vision has always been to make high quality, accredited holistic coach training affordable and accessible to all. Dez offers interest free payments, spread over 2 years, and currently Paula’s program Communicate to Elevate is included in your tuition!
In this episode we chat about:
What holistic coaching means.
Why you should pick an ICF accredited school.
The importance of regulation in the coaching industry.
Diversity and inclusion in coach training.
Working with Dez & Paula together.
And so much more!
Connect with Dez:
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Check out Paula’s recommended resources HERE!
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(01:40) Dez introduces herself as a humanitarian, film producer & coach trainer.
(02:32) What is a holistic coach?
(04:10) Why you should invest in a coaching certification.
(08:40) Why continued education as a certified coach is important.
(10:55) Should coaching be regulated? Or does it make it inaccessible?
(15:35) Clients are looking for certified coaches.
(19:00) How to get a salaried internal coaching job.
(20:15) How the journey from signing up to getting ICF credentialed works with Radiant.
(22:20) Why students keep returning to Radiant education hours.
(26:00) How being trained and credentialled protects you as a coach.
(30:50) Schools that do not hold an accreditation only offer short term fixes for their clients.
(32:00) How to begin working with Radiant and how Dez offers interest free payment plans over 2 years.
(34:30) How to access coach training & how to develop your business as a coach.
(38:05) Coaching certification programs are for those who have been in a coach for a while.
(42:00) Working with Radiant & Paula.
(50:00) Why training takes the effort out of coaching.
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