Unlearning Labels

When the word leadership is mentioned, we often think of a role or position. The truth is something entirely different. Leadership is being personally responsible and creating a sense of ownership and empowerment. This episode discusses why we aim to develop leadership in everyone. We want to create a future where everyone is a leader.

Is masculinity a performance that men are conditioned into by society? How is this showing up in the workplace, and how does it affect leadership? In this episode, we will explore masculinity and redefine what it is to be a man in the workplace and society. Spoiler: Masculinity, is it whatever you want it to be?

In many companies, DEI initiatives stay on the level of initial training, and not much changes for the employees. Typical DEI training initiatives can go from interesting to creating fear of getting "it"wrong. In this episode, we want to discuss what we found from our own experience that works. And also discuss how we can go beyond the DEI training and make a difference.

Work Pressure = Results Is this true when it comes to applying Pressure on your team or colleagues? It isn't, but how often do we pressure ourselves and others to make things happen. Pressure (internal and external) creates stress and frustration, and we make more mistakes when we are under pressure. In this Unlearning Labels episode, we talk about this belief and how to change our personal and professional lives to achieve better results and enjoy the process more.

Unlearning the Definition of Work; what is the new paradigm of working after COVID 19? This episode explores why companies are creating FOMO around coming back into the office and how we can challenge that. We have to find a way forward where companies can offer choices for their employees so that each individual can decide when and if they come into the office. When employees are listened to, they are empowered to make decisions about their ways of working; there is more trust, transparency, and collaboration, which positively impacts the company's culture and results.

There is often pressure to be someone different in our work environment; this can bring lots of insecurity, stifle our potential, and cause us to feel inadequate and fell like an imposter. On the other hand, we can also get so attached to the professional labels that we feel like we lose ourselves when our status changes. In both situations, we are shackled with fear and unable to do our best in our professional and private life. We mistakenly believe that who we are and what we do are the same. We say I am a leader, I am a manager, I'm weak, I'm not confident, I'm not good enough... Who are you actually?

The power is in the listening, so listen well. Do you listen to reply or to understand? Do you listen with judgement or compassion? Do you communicate to connect or project? Listening is 90% of communication and the source of creating healthy relationships. This time on Unlearning Labels, we are pulling back the layers of when listening goes well in organizations. It is the creator of impactful companies and the destroyer of others.

Are leaders listening to their teams? Is the Great Resignation just a bit of hype, or is this something that all compnaies need to take seriously and reflect on why it is happening? Maybe the last two years have made people more aware of what is important to them or it might have magnified the fears and inabilities of leaders to create trust and allow people to do their best work. We explore the root causes of why people are leaving their jobs in great numbers. HBR says in a recent article that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021.

We see more talk in the news about how proud companies are now allowing their employees leave of absence for things such as fertility, menopause, and miscarriage leave, to name a few. There is nothing wrong with updating your compnaies HR policies and procedures; however, the crux of the problem is not allowing your line managers to make their own decisions and developing them to build trust and engage with their employees. Policies do not make employees feel psychologically safe; it is how your people managers act around them if they are comfortable standing for their team and not perpetuating the toxic behaviour.

Why technology will not replace good leadership skills Google queries for “remote monitoring” were up 212% year-on-year; by April this year, they'd continued to surge by another 243%. The pandemic prompted a surge in the use of workplace surveillance programs – and they're not going away any time soon According to a recent Guardian article If you would like help addressing any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please get in touch with us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/

We had an impromptu LinkedIn Live to discuss how leaders can create psychological safety within their teams, and we thought this would make an impactful podcast episode for you. With the US recently pulling out of Afghanistan, creating a refugee crisis worldwide, and the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, emotions are building, and tensions are creeping back into our lives. Simultaneously, children return to physical schools, and teams return to physical offices after almost 20 months of working virtually. Listen for how other countries have successfully overcome severe political crises. We cite Rwanda and South Africa and connect that to how our coaching can support you in the process of recreating a psychologically safe culture.

In this episode, we talk to Vivian Acquah, founder of the Amplify DEI summit; we discuss what happens when AI is culturally insensitive, culture fit vs diversity and all things REAL DEI. Vivian Acquah is a driven woman who likes to talk about the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness. For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and companies on how to keep their team members healthy, happy, and safe. Behind the scenes, she is working on Microaggression training, managing her own podcast, and organizing her annual Amplify DEI Summit happening September 27-29. If you are seeking a coach to help you with any of the topics we discuss during the podcast, reach out to us at www.unlearninglabels.com; and if you are starting curious about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, get your all-access ticket to attend the Amplify DEI - Leadership Edition 2021

Why does HR have such a bad reputation? In this episode, we talk to Neelie Verlinden and Joe Sweney, hosts of the Ins & Outs of Work Podcast about the future of HR, the opportunities for change and what actions can be taken to bring it back to being human-centric. It is often not that HR is doing a lousy job, but a misunderstanding about their role and what they do for the business and their people. "Historically, HR has been tasked with a lot of policy implementation and administrative duties, and they are dealing with that legacy right now". If you would like help addressing any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please get in touch with us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/ Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar @petergriffiths

"Without really listening to people we really have no opportunity to hear their stories" In this episode, we talk about addressing the diversity gaps that exist when recruiting people using AI, Automation and the challenges with the interview process. If you would like us to help you address any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please contact us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/ Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar @petergriffiths

Should you tell your boss that you are not feeling ok? Are you the only one that doesn't feel ok? Are you scared of losing your job? How can you take care of yourself now? We all experience mental un-ease at some point in our life, and we also work in high-stress environments that often trigger and exacerbate the un-wellness that we experience. Cordelia, Peter and Mira share their experience of dealing with stress and mental health issues at work. Their experiences are very different, and you will hear what they did and what they learned from it. If you would like us to help you address any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please contact us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/ Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar @petergriffiths

In this episode, we talk about addressing hate speech in the global workplace. What classifies as hate speech? “All forms of expression which spread, incite, promote or justify racial hatred, xenophobia, anti-Semitism or other forms of hatred based on intolerance, including intolerance expressed by aggressive nationalism and ethnocentrism, discrimination and hostility against minorities, migrants and people of immigrant origin.” People from all backgrounds have become targets of racist stereotypes. This is also happening inside organisations and it can totally erode your company's Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Join us live every last Wednesday of the month for the recording of each episode and continue the conversation with us on Clubhouse, every Thursday at 2 pm EST / 8 pm CET. If you would like us to help you address any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please contact us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/ Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar @petergriffiths

In this episode, we speak to Dorothy Dalton, who heavily involved in HR and Tech, particularly in potential changes to HR and workplace processes and practices including remote working and Post COVID19 challenges. She is also a keynote speaker, author, facilitator, HR blogger and media contributor. She has written handbooks and designed training programmes for major international organisations to combat bullying and harassment to build inclusive workplaces. She supports organisations that seek to achieve gender balance, diversity and inclusion. Dorothy recently conducted research for the EU Council and NATO relating to Micro-aggressions in the workplace. Her current projects are around “bias-managed” hiring systems. Specialities: gender-balanced shortlists, bias conscious recruitment, sourcing attracting and recruiting diverse top talent, cross-sector and function. Web site: www.3plusinternational.com www.dorothydalton.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothydalton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DorothyDalton https://twitter.com/3plusint If you would like us to help you address any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please contact us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar @petergriffiths Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/

We are excited to launch our collaborative podcast about all things diversity, equity and inclusion. For our first topic, we will dive into the Generational Gap. Join us live every last Wednesday of the month for the recording of each episode and continue the conversation with us on Clubhouse, every Thursday at 2 pm EST / 8 pm CET. Follow us on Clubhouse @themindtakeaway @cordeliagaffar@petergriffiths If you would like us to help you address any of the topics we explore during the show, such as Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Change, Leadership Development, or 121 Executive Coaching. Please contact us via www.unlearninglabels.com or reach out to us via Linkedin. Cordelia https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ Mira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-culic-griffiths/ Peter https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-griffiths-coach/