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Confessions of a DEI Pro

Nov 30, 2022

In this episode, Ashanti Bentil-Dhue will be sharing what she’s learned over the summer while completing some coach training and coaching DEI professionals. She also covers what topics are upcoming on the podcast over the next few months. 

 

“Within an organisation, you have to be proficient, you have to be a master...


Nov 24, 2022

In this episode, Ashanti Bentil - Dhue talks to Femily Howe about her experience as a DEI practitioner working with startup founders and navigating the challenges they face.

 

“Figure out your “self -help” statement, it doesn't have to be the one that lasts forever but you picking a niche off the bat will really...


Nov 23, 2022

In this episode, Ashanti Bentil - Dhue discusses what existing data and feedback tells us about the perception of Chief Diversity Officers within organizations, the challenges which arise when non black people of colour are in these roles and the impact lack of trust has on organisations. 

 

Sometimes Chief Diversity...


Nov 17, 2022

In this episode, Ashanti Bentil - Dhue talks to Ellie Highwood about her transition to becoming a DEI practitioner from the world of academia and research, and the similarities involved in the two fields.



Episode Highlights:

  • Ellie Highwood’s journey to becoming a DEI Independent consultant 
  • The skills needed in...


Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, Ashanti Bentil - Dhue dives into the value of the necessity for DEI certifications.

 

They want to know whether you are competent, when they're hiring you for time, or for a particular project externally. They want to know what the return on investment is, when I hear a lot of people speak about...