Podcast appearances and mentions of Sara Taylor

In this episode, host Cindi Koetzle is joined by Sara Taylor, Founder of deepSEE Consulting, to explore our competency around unconscious bias and how it shapes our actions, decisions, and workplace conflicts. Sara breaks down the concept of “filters” and shares practical strategies to recognize and shift them. With timely insights on conflict, communication, and polarization, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for leaders and HR professionals striving to create more inclusive and aware workplaces.

EBM icons Youth Code return with their brand-new EP ‘Yours, With Malice', their first new music in four years. Dropping on 16th May via their new label home Sumerian Records, the EP is the result of an extended period of self-reflection. One of the most unique bands out there, Youth Code have always challenged musical norms and been impossible to place in a genre, yet this new record pushes that summation even further with a new sonic style and evolved state that makes this a record like nothing else, even if the sum of its parts are familiar. Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-youth-code-yours-with-malice-sumerian-records/ They are a fascinating band, and we had the pleasure of speaking with them (Sara Taylor and Ryan George), going into depth about the EP, how Youth Code have got to this stage, what it means for the future, and so much more. Find out more here: https://sumerian.lnk.to/yourswithmalice Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

From Amy:As long as I've known Sara Taylor, I've thought of her as a gifted writer who—when she gained momentum—would write volumes I want to read. Which is how she was an early participant in what has become my Circle for Real-Life Writers; I've been an up-close witness. Sara's subject matter and how she frames it fascinates me. If I'm interested in the inner working of stories around generational trauma and healing, Sara's a healing practitioner who delves deep into underlying patterns behind stories AND fearlessly applies these lessons in her own life.Her work is groundbreaking. I really believe that. But writing about such things takes time.So when Sara sent out a newsletter sharing how she gained traction on a writing practice thanks to the website 750words.com, I took note. The previous day, I'd heard a random podcast where a prolific author credited the same unknown-to-me website with her own momentum. This was a welcome synchronicity. For months, I've been looking for a way back into the earliest drafting stage of book writing. It's been a long time since I typed the early free-written content that became my two memoirs, random thoughts I saved in Pages with only the vaguest idea of what my book wanted to be (singular, I thought) in the dark forty-five minutes before I awoke my seven-year-old twins. This followed years to work up a strategy and courage to write, and only after I stole the playroom from my kids where I still write today. Initially Pages worked. Afterwards, I had all these document files to wade through and got bogged down again in subsequent stages.Writing tools have evolved since 2011; I'm a different writer too. As in, I think of myself as a writer. Sara talks about this shift too.There's no one tool to write a book. It's just what works for you. But! Within two days, two women I respect described this site as a game changer. And I was intrigued. Because knowing where you're going to write, with a simple set-up, helps calm down resistance. So I signed up for the website, to try it out for myself. The next thing I did was invite Sara to record this conversation.It's one of many tools, but it might be the one that will get you—finally—writing.Because we want you to have options for your practice too. Sara Taylor, PhD, is a neuroscientist turned generational and existential life coach who helps deep thinkers and creatives break free from inherited patterns and lingering existential unease. With a deep understanding of generational trauma, she works with those who've done extensive personal work—especially around anxiety and depression—but still feel stuck, disconnected, or like life is passing them by. She helps people recognize and shift the hidden influences shaping their lives so they can move beyond dissatisfaction into greater potential, meaning, and momentum.Follow here: IG: @sarabtaylorphd Substack: @sarabtaylorphd Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

Did you know that you have three filters that help you compartmentalize the images you see and hear? These filters help to inform your decision-making and behaviors. SK Vaughn and Sara Taylor delve into the complexities of unconscious bias and cultural competence. Sara shares her extensive experience as a DEI practitioner, discussing the importance of understanding our unconscious filters. The dialogue explores the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment, the significance of cultural competence, and practical advice for individuals seeking to navigate their biases. Sara emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the impact of parenting in addressing biases from a young age. This is a MUST-LISTEN!TakeawaysThe importance of celebrating personal milestones and growth.DEI work is essential in today's society and requires ongoing effort.Unconscious filters shape our perceptions and decisions.Only a small percentage of people can effectively challenge their biases.Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across differences.Parents play a vital role in addressing biases in children.Identifying personal biases starts with understanding individual preferences.Leadership development is key to organizational change.Success is defined by the positive impact we leave behind.Self-awareness is a continuous journey that requires effort.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections03:10 The Journey of a DEI Practitioner06:01 Understanding Unconscious Filters08:58 The Impact of Unconscious Bias11:47 Cultural Competence and Its Importance15:01 Navigating Differences in Communication18:02 The Role of Parents in Addressing Bias21:03 Identifying and Challenging Biases23:56 Leadership and Organizational Change26:49 Advice for Self-Awareness and Growth30:04 Defining Success and Closing ThoughtsResourcesExclusive Membership Group ✨ Sign Up!New Merch 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become polarizing terms in our world and that is likely because they are greatly misunderstood. Part of that misunderstanding comes from our unconscious filters - how we see the world, how we take in information, and how we assume we are “the norm" but others are different when the reality is we are ALL different.Today, Sara Taylor illuminates us by sharing what unconscious filters are and the three purposes they serve for us humans - even though they can get in the way of effective relationships. We discuss why diversity initiatives have become so polarized despite the data on how diversity and inclusion enrich organizations and the bottom line, and what we can do to better communicate those benefits by dealing with emotions and unconscious filters more than facts and figures. Sara also shares how intent and impact look different from both sides of the relationship, how to pause to check ourselves, and why leaders set the bar and build the culture so your DEIB initiatives will get traction. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:We are inputting 11 million bits of information every second across all our senses, but we can only process and are only consciously aware of 40 of those.Assume positive intent on behalf of others. Also, assume your impact isn't positive. When you take that accountability, we can communicate more effectively when we face obstacles.It is not your responsibility to make others behave empathetically. It is your responsibility to model the appropriate empathetic behavior.You can't make empathy HR's problem. It requires self-awareness and consciously slowing down to understand your own biases. "Where are we missing the mark when we know that everyone benefits from an inclusive workplace? Why is there resistance? How do we need to approach folks in our organization that are resistant in a different way for them to see what's in their self-interest as well?" — Sara Taylor. Author, Thinking at the Speed of BiasEpisode References: Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment The Empathy Edge podcast episodes related to DEIB:Karen Catlin: How to be a Real AllyCynthia Owyoung: Diversity and Inclusion Deliver Real Results. But Have We Made Progress?Jeannie Gainsburg: How to Be a Savvy LGBTQ+ AllyRenée Freeman: Coaching Leaders to Embrace InclusionM.E. Hart: How to Have Honest Conversations at WorkFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Sara Taylor, President, deepSEE Consulting, Author, Thinking at the Speed of BiasNationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, Sara is a thought leader in the field of DEI and Cultural Competence. Numerous individuals and organizations use her bestselling book, Filter Shift, and new release book Thinking at the Speed of Bias to increase success and create greater effectiveness in interactions across differences. Sara's company, deepSEE Consulting works with local, national, and global clients to take their Diversity and Inclusion work to the next level.Connect with Sara:Book: Thinking at the Speed of BiasdeepSEE Consulting: deepseeconsulting.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarajanetaylorFacebook: facebook.com/deepsee.consulting Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaWe would love to get your thoughts on the show! Please click https://bit.ly/edge-feedback to take this 5-minute survey, thanks!

Microaggressions in the workplace continue to be hard to understand. I was involved in an investigation a while back alleging microaggressions and I was uncertain. So when I had the opportunity to clarify I did. I spoke with Sara Taylor who has been a DEI expert for a long time. She started her company, deepSEE Consulting in 2002. She has authored two books including, recently, 'Thinking at the Speed of Bias'. She has been a Chief Diversity Officer. She was on my panel discussion around DEI and it was wonderful to talk to her about this because I am a lot more clear now.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker, author and DEI consultant Sara Taylor on how to shift our unconscious bias filters.Sara shares her insights and experience with key takeaways:Unconscious filters control most decisions and behaviors.Disconnect between intent and impact in workplace interactions.Bias isn't just negative—it can also be positive.Leaders set the tone for organizational cultural competence.Bias impacts organizations at multiple levels.Diverse teams perform best with cultural competence.Cultural competence requires a developmental process.Unconscious filters affect both leaders and organizational systems. Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment Certification Program and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Sara Taylor, a leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner with 35 years of experience, is the founder of Deep Sea Consulting. Sara's work focuses on DEI training and consulting, helping organizations navigate cultural competence, effective communication, and productive conflict resolution. She is also the author of Filter Shift and Thinking at the Speed of Bias. Connect with Sara: Website: Deep Sea Consulting LinkedIn: Sara Taylor Book: Thinking at the Speed of Bias  In this thought-provoking episode, Sara Baxter dives into the essential role of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in driving innovation and shaping the future of work. Drawing from her extensive experience as a strategist and advocate, Sara shares actionable insights on how leaders can create workplaces where diverse voices thrive. Key Takeaways: Diversity is a Catalyst for Innovation:Diverse teams bring fresh perspectives and drive better problem-solving. Inclusion amplifies these benefits, ensuring all voices are heard. The Role of Leaders:Leaders must actively foster environments that celebrate differences. Inclusion is not a one-time effort but a continuous process of listening, adapting, and championing equity. Breaking Barriers:Sara emphasizes dismantling systemic biases and creating pathways for underrepresented groups in leadership. Measuring Success in D&I:Metrics matter. Organizations must track progress in representation, equity, and employee experiences to ensure accountability. Future of Work:The future belongs to organizations that prioritize empathy, adaptability, and collaboration. Inclusion is at the core of sustainable innovation. Quotes: “Diverse teams aren't just good for morale; they drive innovation.” “True inclusion requires more than representation—it requires action.” “Organizations that value diverse voices will shape the future of work.”

In today's episode, we're diving into the powerful and practical strategies for addressing unconscious bias in a polarized world. We're joined by DEI expert Sara Taylor, who offers a down-to-earth guide on how to recognize and confront our own biases, both as individuals and within organizations.Sara walks us through how to slow down our thought processes, question our assumptions, and become more mindful of the filters we apply in everyday situations. She shares relatable examples and actionable tips to help us ask the critical questions: “Do I know that what I'm thinking is actually true?” and “Why might I be reacting this way?”In this episode, we explore how developing a culturally competent mindset—along with a shared language for discussing bias—can create positive, lasting change. Whether you're looking to create a more inclusive workplace or make a difference in your community, Sara's approach offers a hopeful, non-judgmental framework that empowers everyone to act.Tune in for insights that go beyond individual change to explore how organizations can scale up cultural competence and transform systems. With Sara's guidance, we'll discuss how we can all contribute to building a more just and equitable world.About Sara TaylorSara Taylor is a diversity and inclusion strategist, bestselling author, and renowned speaker, known for her work in cultural competence and organizational inclusion. She founded deepSEE Consulting in 2002 to help organizations enhance their diversity strategies and develop cultural competence across all levels. With extensive experience working with global clients like Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Marriott International, Sara has led impactful diversity initiatives for companies and government agencies alike. She is the author of Thinking at the Speed of Bias and the bestselling Filter Shift, and has contributed articles to Forbes and Diversity Woman magazine. Sara's expertise is grounded in her background as Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Ramsey County, MN, and as a Leadership and Diversity Specialist at the University of Minnesota. She holds a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development and splits her time between Minneapolis and the Dominican Republic with her husband, Miguel.FOLLOW THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexecutiveleadershippodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexecutiveleadershippodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-executive-leadership-podcast/4o mini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movie studies have always been associated with Hollywood and sunny Southern California, but high costs have driven many companies eastward to states like New York and Georgia in recent years in search of lower costs for filming. A look at the Golden State’s recent moves, including a tax credit just passed in an attempt to revive the state’s marquee industry. Plus, why Texas’s abortion restrictions risk causing a marked decrease in OB-GYNs willing to work in the state. And, we chat with Sara Taylor, president of the consulting firm deepSee, about incivility in the workplace in a time of tense election-year politics.

Movie studies have always been associated with Hollywood and sunny Southern California, but high costs have driven many companies eastward to states like New York and Georgia in recent years in search of lower costs for filming. A look at the Golden State’s recent moves, including a tax credit just passed in an attempt to revive the state’s marquee industry. Plus, why Texas’s abortion restrictions risk causing a marked decrease in OB-GYNs willing to work in the state. And, we chat with Sara Taylor, president of the consulting firm deepSee, about incivility in the workplace in a time of tense election-year politics.

Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters by Sara Taylor Amazon.com Deepseeconsulting.com A practical guide to tackling unconscious bias in a polarized world. Learn to recognize your unconscious bias and create positive change. Respected DEI expert Sara Taylor presents a down-to-earth guide on how to tackle unconscious biases and foster true equity in our rapidly changing world. Through relatable examples and practical strategies, readers learn to deliberately slow down their thought processes and become aware of their filters in various situations. Taylor encourages readers to question their own assumptions by asking, "Do I know that what I'm thinking is actually true?" and "Why might I be reacting this way?" The book demonstrates the importance of a clear set of competencies, skills, and strategies for addressing unconscious bias. By developing a culturally competent mindset and using a shared, holistic language to discuss these issues, readers gain the tools to understand, discuss, and implement change both at home and in the workplace. This approach avoids blame or shame, making it accessible and empowering for everyone. The book's insights extend beyond individuals; it demonstrates how organizations can scale up cultural competence to transform their structures and systems. With a strong sense of hope, readers are empowered to make a difference, creating a more just and equitable world for all. About the author Diversity and inclusion strategist, renowned for her visionary work in culture competence, nationally recognized speaker, and bestselling author Sara Taylor is dedicated to changing the world through the workplace by making organizations across the globe more effective and inclusive and their leaders more culturally competent. She founded deepSEE Consulting in 2002 to provide insightful consulting and strategic diversity training, paired with measurement tools to build individual and organizational cultural competence. In her deepSEE Consulting role as President, Sara has worked with hundreds of national and global companies and their executives, including Chief Diversity Officers, Organizational Development and HR leaders as well as staff at all levels throughout the organization. She helps them to understand the full complexities of today's diverse workforce and to build the competencies necessary to create inclusion and equity. Her clients over the years have included reputable companies such as Walmart, 3M Company, AARP, Cleveland Foundation, Coca-Cola, Marriott International, General Mills, United Way Worldwide, National Credit Union Administration, Ingersol-Rand, Seagate Technologies, Thompson Reuters, Thrivent Financial, among others. Prior to deepSEE Consulting, Sara was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, where she established a new department to lead D&I efforts for 5,000 employees. She began her career as a Leadership and Diversity Specialist at the University of Minnesota, where she developed state-wide diversity and leadership programs, created and managed a grant program to fund community-based diversity initiatives, and directed the activities of diversity and leadership educators. Sara's forthcoming book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters (Berrett-Koehler), helps individuals tackle their unconscious bias and empower organizations to scale cultural competence to transform their structural and systematic landscapes to become more effective and equitable. She previously authored the 2017 bestselling book Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World, which is used by numerous individuals and organizations across the globe to increase success and create greater effectiveness. She has been an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Twin Cities Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioners, Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota,

This episode on incivility at work was soooo welcome. It doesn't matter if you're on the left or the right, it might make you uncomfortable! I love it when this happens! After well over 200 episodes, it's thrilling to be unexpectedly challenged! Sara Taylor has been a DEI expert for a long time. She started her company, deepSEE Consulting in 2002. She has authored two books including, recently, 'Thinking at the Speed of Bias'. She has been a Chief Diversity Officer. She was on my panel discussion around DEI. So, in light of these facts, you might think she would blindly advocate for any DEI perspective, but you would be wrong! We all have biases. Every single one of us. Whether we're white, black, asian, gay, straight... etc. We all know it's true, it's just that some people with biases have power. Sara also said: 2️⃣ Most of the incivility that HR is dragged into have to do with people in the second stage of culture competence.

Lucinda welcomes diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Sara Taylor, who shares her extensive experience in the field spanning over 35 years. They discuss the evolution of DEI practices, particularly in the U.S., and how these concepts have been integrated into workplace culture. Sara introduces her recent book, "Thinking at the Speed of Bias," and delves into the importance of understanding unconscious filters and the five developmental stages of awareness regarding diversity KEY TAKEAWAYS Self-awareness is essential for personal and organisational growth. Individuals must recognise their filters and biases to improve their effectiveness in diverse environments. To foster a more inclusive workplace, organisations should aim to develop a critical mass of individuals who operate at the higher stages of development. This can lead to a cultural shift where inclusive behaviours are the norm. In workplaces with diverse political views, focusing on commonalities rather than differences can help mitigate polarisation. Leaders should encourage open dialogue about shared goals rather than defensively presenting information, which can exacerbate divisions. Our unconscious filters play a crucial role in how we perceive and interact with others. They automatically categorise and evaluate information, influencing our thoughts and actions without our conscious awareness. BEST MOMENTS "The vast majority of conflicts and misunderstandings are fuelled by misunderstandings coming from our unconscious filters." "People think they are self-aware, but they're not really embracing it or doing positive stuff with it." "What we can do is focus on where we do have commonalities. We both love dogs. We both have kids, you know, whatever it is." "Systemic filters reinforce and perpetuate and come from stereotypes... How much information have I taken in that might be stereotypical against me?" VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Ep #248: Thinking at the Speed of Bias with Sara TaylorHave you ever wondered how much of your decision-making as a leader is being driven by forces you're not even aware of? As a woman leader, you're all too familiar with bias in the workplace. You've encountered it, you've worked hard to try to overcome it, and you've made conscious choices to intervene and try to create a more equitable workplace for all. But here's the shocking truth:  Despite our best intentions, only about 2% of individuals truly understand bias well enough to create lasting, positive change. As my guest, Sara Taylor, put it during our interview: “If so many of us have that positive intent… why aren't we making progress?” Sara is the President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting and the author of Thinking At The Speed Of Bias: How To Shift Our Unconscious Filters. And in this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, Sara and I dive into the unconscious mind and how it shapes our biases in ways even we—educated, inclusive women leaders—don't realize. We explore the hidden filters that influence your decisions, drive your actions, and, in some cases, hold you back from becoming the effective, conscious leader you strive to be.Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com

In the latest episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki welcomes diversity and inclusion strategist Sara Taylor to discuss the critical role of cultural competence in today's workplace. Sara, a nationally recognized speaker and bestselling author, delves into her 35-year journey in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), sharing insights from her latest book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias.Listeners will learn about the unconscious filters that shape our thoughts and behaviours, and how these filters impact communication, decision-making, and the perpetuation of bias within organizations. Sarah highlights the importance of self-awareness in recognizing these biases and offers practical strategies for leaders and teams to create more inclusive and effective environments.Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your organization's DEI efforts or an individual committed to personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can transform your approach to diversity and inclusion. Tune in to explore how you can start challenging your unconscious biases and fostering a more equitable workplace.Find the episode on your favorite podcast platform and don't forget to check out Sarah's book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias, available wherever you buy your books.

The future of DEI is murky. So the purpose of this panel discussion was to reflect on the recent developments in DEI and consider how we might evolve our effort to become more effective. We collectively dove into DEI around the murder of George Floyd - often with little to no experience. And it was a great discussion! The following were just a few of the ideas I took away: - We HAVE made progress. - And this problem is 400 years (or more) in the making. While we want to see change now, this is the work of generations i.e. a marathon not a sprint. - Much of our effort has been spent on diversity where the real work should focus on inclusion and equity. - To be effective we need to meet people where they are at. - If you are on the extreme right or extreme left, you may be contributing to the polarization. Overall, I'm left with a sense of hope and a reframed perspective. Thank you to the panelists: Amy E. Hull M. Ed. Amy is the Head of DEI for Paycor. She is a consultant and Former School Administrator. She recently won bronze from Brandon Hull for her DEI strategy. She is working on authoring her first book on the relationship between power and empathy.   / amyehull6   Toby Mildon. Toby is the author of 'Inclusive Growth' and Host of a podcast by the same name. This year, he also released another book 'Building Inclusivity'. He runs Mildon consultancy and previously worked for Deloitte, Accenture and the BBC. https://www.mildon.co.uk/ Dr. Leeno Karumanchery has PhD in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto. He is an author of a number of books including an upcoming book called 'The Old Black Lesbian Elephant in the Room: Why the Woke Need to Wake Up'. He is the head of Mesh diversity which takes a numbers and data science approach to helping organizations with DEI. https://meshdiversity.com/ Sara Taylor. Sara is the author of recent book called Thinking at the Speed of Bias, and another bestselling book called 'Filter Shift'. She is a consultant, owner of deepSEE consulting and has 35 years of experience in the field. https://www.deepseeconsulting.com/ You can find me andrea@thehrhub.ca

Are you ready to explore the transformative world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Join Cathleen as she sits down Sara Taylor the President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting. With over 35 years of expertise, Sara has become a nationally recognised thought leader in cultural competence and DEI. Together they explore the intricate layers of biases, the importance of cultural competence, and practical ways for leaders to create more inclusive environments. Sara shares her personal journey and how this has shaped her passion for DEI. They tackle current topics like the social polarisation in Europe and the US. Tune in for a conversation filled with profound reflections, so that we can all become better leaders.   Episode Timeline:  01:19 Sara Taylor: Cultural competence leader; diversity expert; author. 07:31 Inclusion and equity integrated. 19:54 Judgments and filters affect understanding and communication. 29:10 Diverse teams excel through inclusion, engagement, and performance. 32:22 How do you merge cultures if you are not culturally competent? 54:30 Are diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives effective? 01:03:40 Leaders using fear cause global polarisation to increase. 01:16:38 deepSEEConsulting: promoting global workplace equity.   Key Takeaways:  Sara highlights the importance of recognising and addressing hidden biases that influence communication and decision-making in leadership. Leaders need to develop cultural competence to foster inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.  Through her work with deepSEE Consulting, Sara emphasises the need for developing inclusive cultures that support diverse hires, warning against the pitfalls of forced diversity without proper cultural integration. By transitioning from automatic, filter-driven responses to conscious and thoughtful decision-making, leaders can create high-performing, diverse teams that excel by effectively checking and challenging their unconscious biases. ABOUT Sara: Sara Taylor, President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting, has 35 years of extensive experience, nationally recognized as in the practice of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion serving local, national and global clients. While her areas of specialty are in both Diversity and Leadership Development, Sara has become a thought leader particularly in the field of Cultural Competence. Her bestselling book, Filter Shift: How Effective People SEE the World, is used by numerous individuals and organisations to increase success and create greater effectiveness. Sara holds a Master's degree in Diversity and Organisational Development and, prior to founding deepSEE, held positions such as Chief Diversity Officer and Leadership and Diversity Specialist.  Connect with Sara: Website: https://www.deepseeconsulting.com/ Thinking at the Speed of Bias book link: https://bit.ly/3x9bWbY Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajanetaylor/ deepSEE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepsee-consulting/ Connect: 
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The book demonstrates the importance of a clear set of competencies, skills, and strategies for addressing unconscious bias. By developing a culturally competent mindset and using a shared, holistic language to discuss these issues, readers gain the tools to understand, discuss, and implement change both at home and in the workplace. This approach avoids blame or shame, making it accessible and empowering for everyone.

Senior Director of Employee Spending Accounts, Sara Taylor shares insights on what benefit professionals should know when evaluating different types of accounts and how these accounts support employees from hire to retire.

There were lots of businesses that took off during the pandemic, and Taylor Chip Cookies was one of them. From starting in their kitchen to opening four stores and scaling to a multimillion-dollar business in just a few short years. Sara Taylor, co-founder of Taylor Chip Cookies, stops by the So She Slays Podcast to discuss how they scaled in a short amount of time, her famous cookies, and what we should be aware of when buying and consuming food. Hint: Natural flavors are not what you think they would be...I was shocked. More about Taylor Chip Cookies below!https://taylorchip.com/ Everything So She Slays below:https://www.sosheslays.com/?utm_source=rss+feed&utm_medium=in+description+&utm_campaign=podcast

This episode is a compilation of recordings by seed geographer Chris Keeve and Truelove Seeds' business manager (and Owen's sister) Sara Taylor at our annual growers gathering at our Truelove Seeds farm in November 2023. They recruited party goers to their table where they mapped seed stories with strings and notes on a world map, and where they asked people to share about how their favorite seed became their favorite seed. There are a few recordings at the end that we added after the fact as well. SEED STORIES TOLD IN THIS EPISODE: Lex Wiley, Sankofa Community Farm - African Rice Hannah Thompson, Truelove Seeds - Black-Eyed Peas Tamanda Chabuuta, Texas A&M researcher  - Corn Chiamaka Alozie, Truelove Seeds apprentice - Cotton and Malabar Spinach Nate Kleinman, Experimental Farm Network - Nigella sativa, Nanticoke Squash Olivia Gamber - Hilige Bean (Dutch Holy Bean) and O'Driscoll Pole Bean Linda Clark, Strawflower Farm - Strawflowers Gabe Lewis, SeedEd Farm - Cherokee Purple Tomato Cassandra Brown, Haverford College Farm - none yet :) Wren Rene, filmmaker + Dr. Ashley Gripper, Land Based Jawns - Sunflowers Bahay215 (Nicky Uy, Omar Buenaventura, and Ira Angel Aurelio Buena) - Siling Labuyo (Nicky) Ampalaya/Bittermelon (Omar) Sam Stern, SeedEd Farm - Cabbage Owen Taylor, Truelove Seeds - sauce tomatoes, San Marzano + Cow's Nipple Ruth Kaaserer, filmmaker - Dandelion, Dahlia, Fava Bean Miki Palchick, Truelove Seeds - Watermelon PREVIOUS GROWERS GATHERING EPISODE: Seeds and their People - EP. 17: Mycelial Networks of Seed Growers & the Truelove Seeds Listening Project ABOUT: Seeds And Their People is a radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden. trueloveseeds.com/blogs/satpradio   FIND OWEN HERE: Truelove Seeds Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter   FIND CHRIS HERE: Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden   THANKS TO: Chris Keeve and Sara Taylor for recording most of these stories  Emilio Sweet-Coll for help with audio editing and compiling show notes! 

We've featured a number of guests on Central Line who feel that positive, inclusive leadership is, if not the only key, one of the most important factors in creating a thriving veterinary profession – and Sara Taylor, RVT, has been quietly bringing those recommendations to life in her role as vice president of veterinary nursing at the San Francisco SPCA.   Sara, a career technician with almost three decades in the profession, knew she wanted to create a team that felt safe to try new things (and safe to fail at them!), had opportunities for personal and professional growth, and reflected the population they serve. Focusing on psychological safety, diversity, and training and developing talent from within, Sara's team is a case study in how much positive leadership and true inclusivity can accomplish.   Mentioned in this episode:   Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture by Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP (PgD) (AAHA, 2023) Central Line is generously supported by CareCredit.   Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube.   Got something to say? We're always up for constructive comments and conversation. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC with generous support from CareCredit. This content is subject to change without notice and offered for informational use only. You are urged to consult with your individual business, financial, legal, tax and/or other advisors with respect to any information presented. Synchrony and any of its affiliates, including CareCredit and Pets Best (collectively, “Synchrony”) makes no representations or warranties regarding this content and accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. All statements and opinions in the recording are the sole opinions of the speaker. Your receipt of this material constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Planet Poet-Words in Space – NEW PODCAST!  LISTEN to my WIOX show (originally aired September 26th, 2023) featuring the wonderful poet, writer and visual artist, Anique Sara Taylor who reads from and talks about her new, award-winning Chapbook Civil Twilight. Pamela Manché Pearce, Planet Poet's Poet-at-Large is also on the show, bringing us her unique insights into poetry and poets.  Anique Sara Taylor's chapbook Civil Twilight won the 2022 Blue Light Poetry Prize. Her full-length poetry book Where Space Bends was published in May 2020 by Finishing Line Press.  Anique's other chapbooks include When Black Opalescent Birds Still Circled the Globe, chosen Finalist by Harbor Review's Inaugural 2023 Jewish Women's Prize; Feathered Strips of Prayer Before Morning, chosen Finalist by Minerva Rising Chapbook Competition 2023 and Cobblestone Mist, Longlisted Finalist for the 2023 Harbor Editions' Marginalia Series. Her Holocaust poem “The Train” was a 2019 Charter Oak Award Finalist for Best Historical Poem. https://aniquesarataylor.comAnique Sara Taylor's award-winning collection is mesmerizing. Thirty poems, thirty words each, shimmer with a refined intensity at once both taut and expansive. Within this tight form, her emotional richness is as lyric as it is restrained. Grief's shadow, loss-yet love of the stubborn, simple glories of existence, emerge as gifts of her inner iconography. These resonate with Taylor's organic allusions to the natural world, her outer landscape. Starfish, eagles, crickets, thunderstorms, a sycamore tree-all conspirators in her survival story. "Half daughter, half swallow," she writes, "if only I could tie down the corners of the air." In Civil Twilight, she has done just that.- Leslie T. Sharpe, Author of The Quarry Fox and Other Critters of the Wild Catskills …these brief poems filled, line by line, with such rich diction. [Her] formal gestures--30 words, five lines--keep the poems taut, & with stresses, the insistent spondees throughout, emphasize the emotional resonance underlying the book: shy mouth nailed shut / sheets creased white / cockroach shells / quill-shaped mist / bones break naked / beaks crave rain / …so many lovely phrasings, all toward expressing & containing the undercurrent of grief. "Bittersweet," [she] says, yes. - Michael Waters, innerman (Etruscan Press, 2023), Border Lines: Poems of Migration (Knopf, 2020) Civil Twilight is a stunningly crafted sequence of small poems that deliver both an architecture and music reminiscent of the stanza. Here, the reader…enters room after room of discovery…These poems, like little vestibules, exist between…moments that illuminate the inner life…between daylight and darkness, past and present, between the living and the dead, between a daughter and the memory of a father. Taylor's poems are keenly attuned to the language of the natural world and to all the mysteries that come with it. - Sean Nevin, Author of Oblivio Gate

On today's three-part episode we first speak with the slam poet team of Pure Ink Poetry. Next, Sara Taylor of Eleversity joins the show to promote her organization's Women of Color Summit which begins this week Friday and continues throughout the Summer. And finally, with Spring in the air, the Sanskriti Bengali Cultural Group of Western New York will be celebrating Basanta Utsav this weekend and their member Shuhartho Ghose comes on to break down the traditions and meanings around the festive celebration of renewal.

Anique Sara Taylor is the 2022 Blue Light Poetry prize winner and author of Where Space Bends, a collection of poems published by Finishing Line Press."Always watch for the smallest spark. The sparks you get are yours."When it comes to starting something, you show up. With practice, ambition turns to devotion.Anique's advice to her students: Forget about talent. Here are the tools.AniqueSaraTaylor.com (writing)AniqueTaylor.com (artwork)PatriceJenkins.com

Principal Jason Stipp talks Waubonsie Valley Girls Water Polo with Sara Taylor, Nainika Gupta & Mallory McCarron. a WVTV production ©2023

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The 5 Stages of Cultural Competence What You Will Learn: What the 5 stages of cultural competence are. How the first three stages of developing cultural competence cultivate cultural humility. How cultural humility encourages cultural responsiveness. About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Good for Business What You Will Learn: The ways that diversity, equity, and inclusion promote innovation. How diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts influence long-term employee retention. Why inclusive, equitable, and diverse organizations generate a strong sense of belonging for employees. The cost of losing an employee due to lack of DEI standards. The value of managers maintaining a firm commitment to diversity. How cultural competence allows us to be our best selves in diverse workplace environments. About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

Sara Taylor is an existential life coach for people with tendencies toward anxiety, depression, and ADHD.  She collaborates with clients to facilitate generational and self healing so they can find more meaning and satisfaction in life, whether it's in parenting, in profession, or other creative endeavors.Websitehttps://sarabtaylor.com/Instagram@sarabtaylorphdFacebook@sarabtaylorphd

What is Diversity? With Sara Taylor What You Will Learn: The value of answering the question “what is diversity?” How diversity was once defined, compared to the way organizations are encouraged to define it today. What aspects or characteristics of a person should be calculated into “diversity” metrics and where to draw the line. The limits organizations face when trying to implement diversity programs. The importance of finding out why people with specific identities are not finding their place in your organization. About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara Other Resources: Recession Report: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/reports/recession-report

In an effort to contextualize last episode's trauma discussion, I re-release my interview with Dr. Sara Taylor who explains that academia was a perfect holding container for her trauma. Since trauma affects every aspect of our lives, including our career decisions, Sara makes a convincing case for all of us to do the deep inner work required to release our trauma. She offers examples, questions, and truths to consider as you begin this work for yourself. Find Dr. Sara Taylor at https://sarabtaylor.com/.

This is a Thursday Throwback of Episode 45 where the hosts of The Changed Physician Podcast discuss with Dr. Sara Taylor and Dr. Colin Taylor about how they redesigned their own lives into something they both truly enjoy. #transformation #choices #intentionalliving #change #challenge #thechangedphysician #kevincuccaro #melissacady #physicianburnout #physicianjoy #physicianwellness #physicianhealth #beingdifferent #createyourpath #joy #fulfillment Learn More About the Community at:

Chris Keeve is a former Truelove Seeds apprentice and current seed grower in Kentucky who drove out for our annual Truelove growers gathering at our farm on October 22nd, 2022 to deliver seeds and conduct interviews for their dissertation: the Truelove Seeds Listening Project. With Truelove business manager and web wizard Sara Taylor recording the audio and interjecting occasionally, they talked to growers about their involvement in our network, including occasional seed stories, testimonials, suggestions, and which seeds they'd bring to another planet. This episode is a compilation of some of the interviews.  SEED STORIES TOLD IN THIS EPISODE: Korean Hong Gochu Pepper Paul Robeson Tomato Charleston Grey Watermelon Bitter Melon Mississippi Purple Hull Pea Cherokee Purple Tomato Potawatomi Pole Lima Shawnee Calico Bean Astronomy Domine Sweet Corn Heilige Boon (Holy Bean) Butternut Squash Seminole Pumpkin Kernza Grain MORE INFO FROM THIS EPISODE: Truelove Seeds Growers Gathering post Chris Keeve featured on Seeds and Their People Care of Creation Ministries, Kenya SeedEd Farm Arcadia University Veteran Farmer Program Appel Farm Arts Camp Rowen White's Seed Seva Seasonal Mentorship Online Course Food as Public work by Pantaleon Florez of Maseualkualli Farm Poor Prole's Almanac Strawflower Farm Experimental Farm Network ABOUT: Seeds And Their People is a radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden. trueloveseeds.com/blogs/satpradio   FIND OWEN HERE: Truelove Seeds Tumblr  |  Instagram  |  Twitter   FIND CHRIS HERE: Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden   THANKS TO: Chris Keeve Sara Taylor The Cassell Family SeedEd Farm Amy June Olivia Gamber Jonathan Minick Nathan Kleinman Cecilia Sweet-Coll

Predicting Recession Outcomes with Organizational Diversity What You Will Learn: What the Great Recession can teach us about the impact of diversity in organizations How diversity can impact your bottom line The difference between companies that thrived or flatlined between 2006 and 2014 What five marginalized groups impacted organizations the most What five key experiences these groups highlighted as having the greatest impact on them Where fairness, inclusivity, and validation matters for marginalized groups About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara Other Resources: Recession Report: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/reports/recession-report

Women's Wealth and Pay Equity Part III What You Will Learn: More about the insights into women's wealth that Robyn Ross developed over 20 years in the finance workforce. How the talent acquisition system in the financial services industry is currently backward compared to other industries. What women are doing to stand up for themselves and correct the system. Why diversity is the financially wise choice for financial services companies to make. How to allow people to make honest mistakes that make your company better. What we can do to be more vulnerable about our own biases regarding women's wealth. Countering Bias in The Finance Sector The finance sector is notoriously lacking when it comes to diversity. Only 8% of workers in this field are women, and an even tinier 0.4% of firms are owned by women. With these statistics in mind, it should be evident that women may feel like a fish out of water upon entering the workforce in this industry. Worse yet, some may never enter the industry because they fear they will be unable to have a rewarding career. While they may have the skill and talent needed to thrive in the field, issues with hiring and biased leadership could easily set a woman behind their male counterparts. In this week's episode of What's The Difference podcast, Sara Taylor invites guest Robyn Ross to discuss her actions to counteract bias in the finance sector. Currently, Fear Drives Decision-Making Many leaders in the financial space refuse to embrace diversity because they fear changes to their own position in their respective companies. They use phrases like “meritocracy” to describe why they deserve to succeed in finance while others do not. Yet, quite often, they disregard the reality that many of the people in positions of power in this industry come from incredibly privileged backgrounds. Understanding this, it is up to business leaders to create culturally competent hiring standards that help people who do not come from a place of inherent privilege. Show the Work That Matters Old systems are starting to fade as more women stand up for themselves and male allies support them. In time, the structural bias that has become commonplace will only be a chapter in the past. Yet, some companies are rushing to show off results that they haven't really achieved yet. They promote themselves as having embraced diversity, solely to make notes in their sustainability reports. Rather than considering the human element of diversity and inclusion, their actions are superficial and purely transactional. Change Won't Come all at Once You may not be around to see the impacts of the work that you've done. Still, that does not mean you shouldn't do it. Making the financial sector more diverse and inclusive is a collaborative effort that will take every one of you to work together to achieve a specific goal. About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

This week Jeremy interviews Sara Taylor of the band Youth Code On this episode Sara and Jeremy talk Beavis and Butthead, Depeche Mode, MTV Amp and discovering Electronica music, Deadsy, The Sunset Strip nu-metal scene, The Family Values 98 Tour, first touring experiences and traversing scenes, how Youth Code started, Heavens Blade, Commitment to Complications and working with Rhys Fulber, their first 7” on Angry Love Records, collaborating with King Yosef, and so much more!  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Sara answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Women's Pay and Wealth Equity: Part II What You Will Learn: Women earn less, and have less wealth to invest with The majority of investment management firms are owned by white men; less than 1% by women Why women get worse advice from financial advisors How women in investing outperform men by 40 basis points How gender plays a role in the treatment of investors by advisors and firms The effect of biases on wealth equity in society About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

Breaking Down the Wealth Gap, Part 1 What You Will Learn: What is Equal Pay Day, and what does it represent? How pay disparities between men and women increase for different ethnic groups Where women are continuously losing wealth outside of their jobs How much longer would a woman have to work than a man in a single year to earn the same wealth How education level actually increases the wealth gap The hiring and promotion gap between men and women About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara Other Resources: Merrill Study: https://www.ml.com/women-research.html Fortune study: https://fortune.com/2020/06/19/investment-management-diversity-hedge-funds-mutual-funds-real-estate-pe-private-equity/ Lifting as We Climb: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c50b84131d4df5265e7392d/t/5c5c7801ec212d4fd499ba39/1549563907681/Lifting_As_We_Climb_InsightCCED_2010.pdf Women's Wealth Gap: https://womenswealthgap.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Closing-the-Womens-Wealth-Gap-Report-Jan2017.pdf Student Loan Debt Gap: https://www.aauw.org/resources/news/media/press-releases/analysis-women-hold-two-thirds-of-countrys-1-4-trillion-student-debt/ Amazon, Women in the Workplace: https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2019.pdf HBR Women's Raise Gap: https://hbr.org/2018/06/research-women-ask-for-raises-as-often-as-men-but-are-less-likely-to-get-them Forbes Unconscious Bias: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/08/27/financial-advisors-unconscious-bias-works-against-women/?sh=654a9c213f76

Cultivating an Equitable Hybrid Workplace: Part 2 What You Will Learn: Why it's important to consider the impact your decisions have on individuals in the workplace How our unconscious biases create distrust Why assuming difference will help us to break away from unconscious bias Why we should be outcome-focused; managing work over managing people How distrust of our workers keeps us from cultivating equity Strategies that can help us see other perspectives and do more to create equity Examples of the pitfalls leadership often faces when making decisions about equity About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

The Pitfalls of Creating Equity over Equality, Part 1 What You Will Learn: The difference between equality and equity in the workplace How approaching equity from the minimization stage (we're all the same) is actually creating more inequity How the status quo perpetuates ineffective strategies and practices at work Why focusing on the outcome of work (rather than the input) positively contributes to creating equity How “fairness” keeps us in minimization and doesn't achieve what we want it to Why we should challenge status quo thinking in a push for equity About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara

What Florida's Stop WOKE Act Means for Organizations What You Will Learn: What is Florida's Stop WOKE Act How this will affect educational and workplace organizations in the future What motivated this type of legislation to be created What the bill is trying to achieve vs. what it will actually achieve How some of the bill's overarching concepts are okay but fall flat in reality How this bill promotes continued polarization and minimization (stages 1 and 2 of cultural competence) Why the most important place to address cultural differences is still in schools and workplaces About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara The Journey to Equity and Inclusion Florida Senate Stop WOKE Act

Five Stages of Cultural Competence Part III What You Will Learn: Perceived orientation vs. developmental orientation: What is it, and how does it affect cultural competence? How unresolved issues from previous stages of development keep us stuck What is trailing orientation, and how does it create more polarization? How both dominant and marginalized groups can reverse their orientation and feed off of polarization Why our best intentions and moving toward equality often don't work How to begin breaking the cycle of trailing orientation and polarization in DEI work About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara CNBC Closing the Gap Digest of Education Statistics

What You Will Learn: How we see differences in each stage of cultural competence The specific areas of development that contribute to us getting stuck in one of the earlier stages Understanding why it's so difficult to approach DEI work from stage four or five How our own judgments based on which stage we're in can affect our perception of others Where most of the population sits on this scale of awareness Why the “us vs. them,” “good vs. bad” mentality continuously stagnates our cultural understanding How discomfort and fear play a role in the hesitancy to move into deeper stages of competence About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara CNBC Closing the Gap

Five Stages of Cultural Competence Part I What You Will Learn: What are the five stages of cultural competence How to view each stage from a conscious and unconscious framework of awareness Why DEI work can be so tricky when considering the stages of cultural competence Where most of the population sits on this scale of awareness Why our best intentions in DEI work are often not enough based on our own conscious beliefs and perceptions How the Intercultural Development Continuum Model explains why people can have different perceptions of identical experiences About Sara Taylor Sara Taylor earned a master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. She served as a leadership and diversity specialist at the University of Minnesota for five years and as director of diversity and inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, for three years. Sara is the founder and president of deepSEE Consulting and has worked with companies as large as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M Company, AARP, and numerous others. She has a new book, “Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World,” which explores how our unconscious is actually making choices and decisions for us, all without our knowing — and how to change that. How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepSEESara @deepSEESara CNBC Closing the Gap

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The second part of a two-part series, Dr. Sara Taylor explains that academia was a perfect container for her trauma and makes a convincing case for all of us to do the deep inner work required to release trauma, arguing that it affects our career decisions among every other aspect of our lives. In this piece of her interview, she offers examples, questions, and truths to consider as you begin this work for yourself. Find Dr. Sara Taylor at https://sarabtaylor.com/. 

I've struggled with phone addiction for years now and finally came up with a way to stop the addiction every time within a few minutes. The fun part about it is that it's a game I play with myself. Listen to the episode to learn how to play "The Dope Game" too. GIVEAWAY DETAILS: If you want to share the podcast, I've been giving away 2 free 1 month Audible gift cards every week this May. This isn't sponsored by Audible, but because I know most everyone has done their free trial already, I wanted a way for you to get another free audiobook. This is a gift card that will still work even if you already have an account! You'll get a free credit for an audiobook of your choice + 1 month access to their Plus catalog which includes thousands of audiobooks with no credits needed. All you have to do to enter to win is take a screenshot of this podcast and share it on your Instagram while tagging the account @ifthenpodcast in the post or story. And, also, be sure to follow @ifthenpodcast on Instagram to find out if you're the winner each week. If we get 100 shares by the end of the month, each of you will be entered to win a pair of AirPods.  WEBSITE: https://www.ifthenpodcast.com CREDITS: Samuel Smith as the realtor: https://www.samuelsmithvoice.com Sara Taylor as herself: https://www.instagram.com/life_as_saylor/ Transcript: My name is Jordan Taylor, and welcome to the If then podcast. Our brains our a conglomerate of if/then statements, like in computer code, and oftentimes new lines of code are hard to write in our mind when we're trying new things. For example, if I want to play piano, then I need to read music. Sitting down and coding that particular if then statement could take years of dedication, but when we do sit down and create new then statements for a complicated if, it feels freaking amazing. This podcast is your weekly motivation, and mine, to get uncomfortable and write some neurological code. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”—Robert Collier When I got married and immediately bought my first house, I knew nothing. Realtor: “Congratulations kids, here's the keys.” Jordan: “Thank you sir.” Realtor: [Walks to car and gets in] “Oh and don't forget to change the locks.” [Drives off] Jordan: “Oh right…Alright, Sara, so…should we go to Home Depot or something to get those?” See I lived with my parents up until then, and I'm ashamed to say just how little I knew. I saved a lot of money that route which helped me out in the long run, but at the cost of not knowing some basic things. Jordan: “What time is it?” Sara: "Uh... 6:00PM” Jordan: “You've gotta be kidding me. 4 hours?? Why is this taking so long?”  How do you pay an electric bill, or set up your water? Sara: “What's that man doing out front?” Jordan: “I'm not sure. Is that the water meter, dude? Like the meter reader or whatever?” Sara: “It looks like it. He's opening the water meter. Why don't you go talk to him?” Jordan: “Ehhh…alright. Sir? SIR?? Hey, what?….sir??? I don't know, I think he was just reading it.” Sara: “Jordan, the water's off.” Jordan: “Are you serious? We just bought this place today” [BUZZ] "....and there goes the electricity." Before you ask, yes, that was a true story. Other things like, what supplies do you need in your house at all times? What insurance should I get? How do I fix a leaky faucet, replace an entire toilet? This was one of the more frustrating times of my life. All at once, tons of if then statements needed to be formed, and fast. Very fast. My home didn't just depend on it, but my self-image and mental state. I struggled with feelings of inadequacy. I felt like a loser. In a way, I kind of was. Here I was mid-20s, struggling to pay a water bill. To this day, it's hard to admit that. Every single day was a day filled with ifs and no thens. Things that should take 10 minutes took me hours of writing and deleting buggy code in my mind before I got to anything even remotely workable—the code not clean, but hey, at least it ran. For now. Kind of. I'd worry about the rest later. At some point, scrolling the internet was just easier. After all, that was something that was already hardwired in my brain. It gave me immense temporary comfort, but there was a cost. We were living in only one room of our 2,000 square foot house. We were essentially living in a small apartment with unfinished projects piled up in each room of our fixer upper. Sara: “Jordan the faucet's been leaking for weeks now.” Jordan: “I know, I'm gonna do it now, ok?” Getting up off the couch, I knew that that probe was a four hour if/then trudge. It felt nearly impossible to force myself off my computer to do. I was working off of a cedar chest in the living room that my wife's grandfather made. A make-ship desk for the time being—it had been too much time though. It felt like an ultra-marathon through the desert to get from that chest to that bathroom, stepping over piles of half-done things, to pick up the tools I didn't know how to use, to begin to make countless mistakes before the drips stopped—for now at least. The thing I realized, though, was that once I started working on the project, it was never as bad as it was built up in my mind. Yes, it took me a shameful amount of time to do what seemed like screwing in a lightbulb, but it felt rewarding. It was valuable. It made me feel useful and capable. But even though I knew that, it was still nearly impossible to get off my make shift computer chair—a turned around IKEA couch, facing the wall and cedar chest. After years of struggling and a lot of wasted time, I developed a trick, more like a game—something I could do to get myself up off the comfy couch, out from under that warm blanket, off my phone, and into an uncomfortable situation to better myself. I had to convert the pain into a game. I called it The Dope Game. I would start my watch and begin the action of fixing the faucet. As soon as I felt the urge to pick up my phone to get that dopamine rush, I would stop the clock. 5 seconds. And then reset it to 0, and start again. I was amazed with how many times my mind instinctively gravitated to Instagram, the news, youtube. Every time I felt like I “accomplished” something, I would get that urge for the reward of a phone scroll, no matter how pitiful the accomplishment. Get off the couch, urge, clock, 15 seconds. Walk into the bathroom, urge, clock, 12 seconds. Find the right tool, urge, clock, 20 seconds. Assess how to engage tool with faucet, urge, clock—hey, a minute this time. Without fail the clock would extent on a graph up and up, not the smoothest curve mind you, but a curve nonetheless. And by monitoring the addictive behavior, I was able to begin looking at it more objectively. I was able to see, with real numbers, the damage I had programmed into my brain's reward system. All at once, it was very real. I was outside of the program, actively adjusting the code, desperately rewriting it from my proverbial keyboard, the stop watch. I could see progress as the urges's spacing increased more and more: 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour. I could feel my brain calm, peace abounding even as a demanding problem was reached within the engaged project. What size pipes are these? Are there different sizes of copper pipes? Surely there are. How do you solder? Is that even something I should attempt? At some point, my brain would be so engaged that I completely forgot about the clock until I would wonder what time it was, and looking down, see the timer going—and all at once feeling proud that I had forgot. Soon enough, or not so soon enough, the faucet was fixed. The Dope Game has been one of the most valuable concepts I have come up with to get myself uncomfortable and write new neurological code. This small effort, repeated daily if need be, is highly effective for one reason. It rewrites buggy code. It's taught me that before writing new code, new if then statements, I have to first reprogram old, buggy if then statements. If pick up tool, then check phone; if walk down hall, then check phone are terrible pieces of code that I unwittingly wrote along the way. I might have written that same type of code 100 different ways in 100 different scenarios, but The Dope Game is like writing a function within a program that finds all of those faulty if then statements and corrects them automatically without having to individually find each one buried within the brain's folds. It resets the brain and allows for new useful if thens to be written on a fresh slate. So I'll leave you with this, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”—Robert Collier Thank you so much for listening to the second episode of the If Then Podcast. If you have feedback you want to give me or if you have anything you want to say, email me at contact@ifthenpodcast.com. And if you would, leave me a 5 star review if you found this podcast valuable. It really helps the podcast to get seen by other people like yourself. We're almost at 100 on Apple Podcasts and 150 on Spotify. And as an extra bonus, for those of you who help me spread the word, I've been giving away 2 free 1 month Audible gift cards every week this May. Last week, Daniel and Sammy won a free credit for an audiobook of their choice + access to their Plus catalog which includes thousands of audiobooks with no credits needed. And if you win this week, don't worry the gift card is available to you even if you already have an Audible account. All you have to do to enter to win is take a screenshot of this podcast and share it on your Instagram while tagging the account @ifthenpodcast in the post or story. If you shared the last episode, you can also share this one too to be entered to win again. And, also, be sure to follow @ifthenpodcast on Instagram to find out if you're the winner this week. If we get 100 shares by the end of the month, each of you will be entered to win a pair of AirPods. We're a third of the way there, so keep sharing! Thank you so much for listening, my name is Jordan Taylor, and what if/then will you write today?

The first of a two-part series, Dr. Sara Taylor describes the work she does today as a therapeutic life coach and shamanic practitioner as well as the ways her academic career was shaped by early trauma. While not conscious of it at the time, with a lot of work, she came to put together her larger life puzzle and understand the bigger picture about why she chose academia and why she eventually left (in addition to many other life pieces). She explains that academia was a perfect container for her trauma and makes a convincing case for all of us to do the deep inner work required to release trauma, arguing that it affects every aspect of our lives. Find Dr. Sara Taylor here: https://sarabtaylor.com/. And register for ACADEMIC YEAR DETOX here: https://danielledelamare.com/?page_id=1023