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I’m so happy that I got to have such an intimate and thought-provoking conversation about loss, and my What I’ve found at times when I’ve been dealing with loss and my own grief, is that people can be supportive My advice for anyone going through something now, or are in the process of healing from a past event, Workplace support In my professional capacity as an HR Business Partner, I often think of how the workplace conversation (one of many I’ve had the privilege of having with him), it really got me thinking about my

White and non-POC LGBTQ+ individuals were invited to attend as allies and listen to the lived experiences , these breakout rooms were split between those for BIPOC attendees, led by Ora & Char, and one for allies to explore & share collective allyship, led by Jon-Paul Vicari , Managing Director at WCS. common thought Many shared how they felt they needed to numb themselves in order to get through it All to reach out to support - nobody seems to feel alone or not having anyone to speak to Those in the allies

Detaching from work completely is vital for me and my well-being. in Boston, MA, or back home in my parent’s cozy abode in Dallas, TX. After my retreat, I decided to invest in myself again by returning to therapy. Currently, I have been working through what are my next career steps. The retreat reminded me of my confidence and that I know what I need.

and Community Events:   Casual meetups or larger gatherings where you can make real connections, find allies psychology shows that when people feel a sense of belonging at work, engagement, motivation and wellbeing all Beyond helping marginalised employees feel safe and supported, inclusive spaces expose allies to a broader New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

for my identity. I love my identity, and how it has manifested and enveloped my style. my surroundings rather than my true self. personal style is all about play. the queer parts of my identity are teaching me the invaluable lesson of giving grace to all parts of

impact of emotional and psychological resilience in negotiation and self-advocacy, as well as the role allies Financial wellbeing is a critical goal for the welfare of ALL within the community. . - Explore the role of allies in closing the financial education gap. - Identify financial resources New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

many queer people, I’ve spent a significant amount of time exploring the labels that best describe my This piqued my interest - am I pansexual? It’s been part of my identity for over a decade, but this may very well change. This has changed my outlook and approach with half of my human interactions overall and I am glad I can now fully cherish and champion my fellow ladies.

Hi, my name's Michael. I’m the founder of We Create Space, and the organiser behind the 'Who am i?' I struggled for many years accepting my own sexuality. so thankful that I was eventually able to address these issues, and make some important changes in my past and understand how it was showing up in my present. Because I’m so grateful that I am able to share my own story like I do now.

If someone specifically tells me they hate me or my community, it is unlikely I will be able to change Test in my first year of PhD, where to my dismay I discovered how much easier it was for me to imagine As a queer brown immigrant woman, living off my PhD stipend, I never really truly believed I had the risk appetite or the fortitude required to build something of my own. "Being the 'token' queer leader often means carrying the weight of representation on my shoulders.

Black, non-binary and neurodivergent) but WCS does amazing work to represent different identities in all "Sometimes my viewpoints or my privilege are challenged, but that's a good thing. "My workplace is not very supportive of queer people specifically or of our staff led group's general "(My) workplace is rather performative when it comes to DEI... New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

This was the first time in my life where I felt full psychological safety in exploring topics like leadership strategy, culture and work within the confines of a community that represented or understood each of my All powerful yet simple holistic tools that leaders can continue to use for effectively understanding This has really helped me feel more confident in my own identity and I feel that I can own the title By investing in this kind of support, businesses not only become active in their allyship but also demonstrate

When I think back to my childhood and teenage years in this sleepy, fairytale-like village, I remember true self for nearly a quarter of my life. (You may notice by my analogies that I do love a good loaf of bread.) My therapist and my coach don’t talk to each other and I spend most of my sessions updating them. What if my coach, my therapist and my personal cheerleader were the same person?

. - Understand better your actions, thoughts and beliefs as an Ally of the entire LGBTQIA+ community. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

In a corporate setting, this means conducting diversity audits and ensuring diverse hiring at all levels WCS Case-study : My Best Ally: An Evening of Queer Art, Conversation and celebration 8. Provide training on privilege and allyship to ensure leaders use their power to elevate others. WCS Resource : 7 Powerful Steps to Become an Active Ally 5. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

Using tapping I found that I could give my body space to feel emotional energy that might have been trapped in my body for years, allowing it to complete its journey of simply being felt and released, instead strength inside" Under eye: "I choose to believe I’ll get through this" Under nose: "I know I can find my power inside" Chin: "I believe this is my journey now" Collarbone: "I know I can move through this" Under arm: "And feel good about myself again" Top of head: "I choose to believe in my inner strength"

As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant I spend my days focused on supporting inclusion within When I “came out” at 16 years old, I always knew I would have a family of my own. So, when I met my wife Marthe, we knew we would start a family together. Instead of feeling excited to share my news with people, I started to dread it. I was so shocked by their lack of respect for my privacy that I didn’t know any other way to respond.

It's my first retreat - but it definitely won't be my last. - Christopher McDonnell "Having spaces like from the community that understand your background, even if they don't know the details of it, puts us all New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter  so you can stay up to date

But in practice - in how I relate to myself, to others, to my work, and to the spaces I move through. And what I’ve been noticing is that much of my relationship with care was not consciously chosen. In my own experience, this has often shown up as a kind of internal pressure to keep things coherent. One of the more unexpected places this has shown up for me is in my relationship with creativity. But when I extend that lens to the way I relate to my work, my ideas, and the things I’m building, a

Growing up surrounded by tarot readers, tarot was always going to be playing a big part in my life and My family is quite dysfunctional, especially when it comes to how we communicate with each other. in talking about important parts of myself to my mum (like polyamory and queerness) through readings It made it more comfortable for me to be open with my mum, and for her to be more receptive of what I All whilst helping celebrate my quirks and embracing them as a good thing rather than something to “fix

My name is Lo Lo, I’m a multi disciplinary artist and my work now looks at identity and existence. I often use myself as my subject and have found my art practice as an intrinsic part of my own investigation and restoration into self after a life time of challenges with my cognitive behaviours, my gender identity Now I'm a student again and bolstering my practice and my knowledge. Probably my gender identity and specifically how to publicly identify - my pronouns etc.