Dialectic

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On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique and special guest Dr. Tashion Macon discuss her new book Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze and how Black women can thrive in life and work. Dr. Macon reflects on her high-powered global entertainment and marketing career and shares wisdom that applies inside and outside the workplace.

📣New Podcast Episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Samantha Blostein, Founder and director of Research for Change. They discuss the existing barriers to women’s employment in high-growth sectors, and what organizations can do at the individual and systemic levels to address gender disparity.

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On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Nancy Lyons, the CEO and co-founder of Clockwork, and an outspoken advocate for making work better, more inclusive, flexible, and adaptable. They discuss how we all have a role to play in shifting workplace culture for the better.

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New episode of Just One Q!

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On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Christine Platt, the Geriatric Systems Implementation Facilitator at the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy. They reflect on their journey of learning and connection with local Indigenous communities while co-creating the Caring for Older Indigenous Adults in Waterloo Wellington course. They talk about some practical considerations for building relationships with Indigenous individuals and communities, and discuss the benefits of indigenizing healthcare and social services.

Podcast replay!

On this episode, former host Melissa Horne chats with guest Colleen James, an educator, DEI consultant, and founder of Divonify. Their conversation offers insights into how organizations can actively engage in anti-racism and equity work 365.

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We’re back for 2024 with a new episode of Just One Q!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Elaine Lin Hering, a facilitator, author, and speaker who works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. They examine the foundation and impacts of silence and offer guidance to organizations and individuals on the power of speaking up.

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❄️HOLIDAY REPLAY
As we enter the holiday season, this replay of Just One Q is especially relevant. Our former host Dr. Melissa Horne chats with Executive Director of Encounter World Religions, Dr. Brian Carwana. They discuss the importance of religious literacy in the workplace and how being intentional about incorporating religious inclusion in DEI efforts is essential to creating a welcoming space where employees can be their authentic selves at work.

We’ll be pausing for the Holidays and returning in January 2024 with more great episodes.

Happy Holidays from the Just One Q team!

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Peter Huang, an author applying his experiences as a mathematical economist, an economics professor, and a law professor to help address problems our society currently faces. They explore the current mental health challenges experienced by lawyers and discuss the potential collective benefits of mindfulness in reshaping the legal field.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Janine Manning, an Indigenous Consultant, Abundance Advocate, Philanthropic Leader, and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Janine Manning Consulting. Their conversation touches on what we can do to carry the intentions and actions of Truth and Reconciliation beyond Orange Shirt Day and throughout the entire year, including how to support Indigenous colleagues and employees.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, a linguistic anthropologist whose focus is the intersection of language, identity, and power. She is also the author of the newly released book The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They discuss the powerful role of language in inclusion and highlight the need for engaging each other with empathy, respect, and humility. They also explore how to respond with our “why” when inclusive word choices are contested or critiqued.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Angie Arora, a Veterinary Social Worker specializing in veterinary wellbeing, pet loss support, and equity issues within veterinary medicine. As a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach, Angie provides coaching and training for veterinary professionals to improve professional quality of life. They talk about what workplace wellness can accomplish if it's done through the lens of oppression.

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Just One Q is back!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Joel Davis Brown, a sought-after speaker, poet, storyteller & transformational leadership expert, and author of The Souls of Q***r Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice. They explore the connection between personal transformation and effective leadership and how everyone can respectfully engage with queerness to authentically impact the world around them.

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On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Shirley Knowles, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Progress, a customer-centred tech company based in Massachusetts. They discuss the importance of maintaining DEI commitments despite the recent changes to Affirmative Action in the U.S. and some simple, actionable tips for DEI practitioners facing resistance.

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🗓We’ll be taking a short break for the month of August, and we’ll be back well-rested in September for more impactful DEI conversations. Have a fantastic summer everybody.☀️

NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sara Sayyed, Senior Policy Advisor for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Indigenous Initiatives at the City of Guelph. They discuss novel approaches to community engagement and consultation, the application of an Equity Lens across policies and programs, and positioning DEI at the centre of decision-making to support change.

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On the latest episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Tara Azulay, a Founding Partner of Clariti Group Inc. – a boutique HR consultancy that specializes in employee transition, career coaching, leadership & organizational development (including DEI services), as well as workplace investigation & restoration. They discuss the impacts of menopause on individuals and organizations and what workplaces can reasonably do to help their employees who are experiencing menopause.

NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with Micah Lorenc, an ICF Certified Coach, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, expert facilitator and owner of Tailored Consulting. They discuss how strength-based assessments can be used to shift the culture of an organization in a way that supports DEI and some considerations for coaches and facilitators when using these tools.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, a strategic analyst, Certified Professional Facilitator, author, and the founder and CEO of Sage Solutions. They discuss practical adaptability strategies to increase our capacity to handle difficult circumstances and new challenges in DEI work.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sharon Nyangweso, the Founder and CEO of QuakeLab, a full-stack equity and justice agency. Their conversation focuses on how rigour is necessary to challenge the status quo in DEI work and the importance of using design thinking, data, and research to identify problems and focus solutions on structural changes.

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NEW podcast episode!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Sydney Butler, an HR Professional, Speaker, DEIB Facilitator, Accessibility & Neurodiversity Consultant, and Founder of Accessible Creates. They highlight the importance of nurturing neurodiverse talent and some specific and positive practices to create more accessible workplaces.

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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN! ⏰

The Amplify Your Impact webinar is starting soon. Take advantage of the opportunity to take your DEI training from good to GREAT.

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Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

🗓MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The Amplify Your Impact webinar is taking place TOMORROW at 12pm EST.

Are you a DEI practitioner, consultant, advocate or strategist looking for ways to drive change for your clients or organization? If so, this webinar is for you!

Register here to join:
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Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

🗣️ The Amplify Your Impact Webinar is A WEEK away!

Don't miss your chance to secure your spot.

Scale your DEI training and learn how to train more people, more effectively by joining this free webinar.

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Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

NEW episode. NEW host!

On this episode of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne reflects on what she has learned from years of hosting Just One Q as she passes the baton to a brand new host, Dominique Attrell. Dominique, a DEI advocate and educator, chats about her own journey to DEI work and reflects on how her background in geography and social sciences informs her approach to DEI conversations.

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Have you secured your spot for the Amplify Your Impact webinar?

This webinar, hosted by Dr. Aaron Barth, will show you how you can use science-backed strategies in your own DEI training to generate real culture change in teams and organizations.

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Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

Dialectic is excited to announce our new partnership with Clariti Group Inc. located in Ottawa, Ontario and serving clients across Canada.

Clariti Group is a full service HR consulting group with over 50+ years of combined experience empowering people to make informed decisions around careers and leadership. They’re committed to providing clear and comprehensive services to both employers and individuals with a focus on , , and .

We look forward to collaborating on their mission to help individuals and teams achieve great careers and great workplaces.

To learn more visit:
https://www.claritigroup.ca/

The Amplify Your Impact Webinar is taking place on April 27th!

Don't miss your chance to secure your spot.

Scale your DEI training and learn how to train more people, more effectively by joining this free webinar.

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Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

On this replay of Just One Q, Wanda Deschamps explains the need for neurodiversity in the workplace and shares steps employers can take to better attract and retain neurodiverse employees. By encouraging participation from the neurodiverse population within your business, your organization will be able to learn new ways of thinking from a generally untapped community of potential employees.

Listen here: http://bit.ly/3ZVqPaN

🛑 We're hosting a webinar! 🛑

Are you a DEI practitioner, consultant, advocate or strategist looking for ways to drive change for your clients or organization?

If so, this free webinar is for you!

Register here:
http://bit.ly/40a3cMx

Hosted by: Dr. Aaron Barth – Learning expert and founder of Dialectic

On this replay of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with the founder and managing partner of Dream Forward Consulting and Coaching, Kalyn Wilson. They dive into why many DEI initiatives are unsuccessful, and what companies can do to better prepare themselves.

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On this replay of Just One Q, Dr. Melissa Horne chats with guest Brielle Valle, a women’s equity speaker, owner of Brielle Valle Consulting, and author of Default to Responsibility: Women’s Plight During COVID-19 and the Solution to Reaching Equality. They discuss the inequities that women face, and what organizations can do to better support women in the workplace.

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