Free to WOMAN: Women on Mothering, Ambition and Nuptials

Women have made remarkable strides in the workplace, yet they often bear the weight of domestic duties, child-rearing, and caregiving responsibilities. “Free to WOMAN: Mothering, Ambition, and Nuptials” sheds light on the sacrifices and responsibilities faced by women in leadership positions. This enlightening keynote creates awareness of the unique challenges women in leadership encounter and provides valuable strategies for employers and the women who desire to carve out personal space and achieve success in all areas of life.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Cultivating work-life balance: Strategies for harmonizing professional aspirations and personal responsibilities

  • Nurturing women’s ambition: Support systems and resources for women pursuing ambitious endeavors

  • Self-care for success: Tools and techniques to prioritize personal well-being amidst demanding schedules

  • Perseverance and resilience: Overcoming daily challenges with determination and staying motivated on the path to success

From Burnout to Balance: How Employers Can Help Working Mothers Thrive

In today’s evolving workplace, it’s essential for employers to support working mothers as they balance their personal and professional lives. “From Burnout to Balance: How Employers Can Help Working Mothers Thrive” is a transformative workshop that equips employers with the necessary tools to create a supportive environment for working mothers. Through engaging discussions and practical insights, attendees will discover the untapped potential of working mothers and learn strategies to provide the freedoms, flexibility, and support they need to succeed both at home and in the workplace. By implementing these proven methods, employers can foster higher levels of satisfaction and service from their working mother employees, leading to a more productive and inclusive work culture.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Empowering working mothers to achieve balance and success in the workplace

  • Implementing effective HR strategies to support and retain working mothers

  • Addressing and mitigating unconscious bias in the workplace to create a fair and inclusive environment

  • Best practices for cultivating a workplace culture that makes all employees feel comfortable, respected, and valued

From Awareness to Action: Embedding DEI for Organizations

In a rapidly changing world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become essential pillars for organizational success and resilience. This transformative keynote equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to build an inclusive future within their organizations. Through insightful discussions and practical insights, participants will gain strategies for assessing their organization’s current state of DEI awareness, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective techniques to embed DEI into core values, mission, and strategic plans. Additionally, attendees will explore approaches for creating a culture of belonging, fostering an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and included in decision-making processes. Finally, the keynote offers invaluable tips for measuring the success of DEI initiatives, including practical guidance on collecting and analyzing data to track progress related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By embracing these key takeaways, organizations can unlock their full potential and forge a path towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Strategies for assessing an organization’s current state of DEI awareness and identifying areas for improvement

  • Techniques for embedding DEI into an organization’s core values, mission, and strategic plan, and integrating it into all aspects of the organization’s operations

  • Approaches for creating a culture of belonging, where all employees feel valued, respected, and included in decision-making processes

  • Tips for measuring the success of DEI initiatives and tracking progress over time, including how to collect and analyze data related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Breaking the Bias Barrier: Tools for Recognizing and Addressing Implicit Bias

In this insightful presentation, the concept of implicit bias is explored as an ingrained human condition that transcends race, gender, nationality, religion, and more. The discussion delves into self-awareness and the need to challenge personal biases to promote a more inclusive and respectful environment, especially in the workplace. The presentation offers practical tools to recognize and disrupt biases, highlights the importance of shifting from micro-aggressions to micro-affirmations, and encourages a conscious approach to judging competence in the workplace. Through interactive elements such as videos and chats, the presentation provides an engaging and enlightening exploration of implicit bias and how to counteract it.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Implicit bias is an unconscious human condition that requires self-recognition.

  • Practical tools such as expanding social circles and self-reflection help disrupt biases.

  • Shifting from micro-aggressions to micro-affirmations promotes a respectful workplace.

  • A measured approach to judging competence fosters an inclusive environment.

Embracing Authenticity: Incorporating the Crown Act into Your Workplace Policy

The Crown Act is a critical piece of legislation that prohibits race-based hair discrimination and provides legal protections for individuals who choose to wear their hair in its natural state. This keynote will explore the importance of creating an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects the unique identities of all employees, and will provide strategies for incorporating the Crown Act into workplace policies to support natural hair and promote equity and inclusion. By the end of this keynote, attendees will have a better understanding of the Crown Act and its implications for workplace diversity and inclusion and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies for incorporating the Crown Act into their own workplace policies.

TOPICS COVERED

  • An overview of the Crown Act and why it is important for promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace

  • An exploration of common biases and barriers related to natural hair in the workplace, and how the Crown Act can help address these issues

  • Strategies for incorporating the Crown Act into workplace policies and practices, including tips for creating inclusive dress codes and grooming policies

  • Examples of companies and organizations that have successfully implemented the Crown Act into their workplace culture, and the impact it has had on employee satisfaction and retention

  • Best practices for training employees and managers on the Crown Act and its implications for workplace diversity and inclusion

    • Q&A session for attendees to ask questions and get personalized advice on incorporating the Crown Act into their workplace policies and practices

Switching Lanes: Embracing Inclusion and Accessibility for All Workers

In this keynote address, Adam Lane, who lives with paraplegia, and his wife, Regina Joy, share their perspectives on disability in the workplace. They discuss the unique challenges faced by disabled workers, such as accessibility barriers and discrimination, and the importance of creating an inclusive work environment. They also explore ways in which able-bodied colleagues and employers can support disabled workers, including providing accommodations, educating themselves, and advocating for change. Ultimately, they argue that building an inclusive workplace culture benefits everyone and leads to a more productive and equitable workplace.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Disability in the workplace poses unique challenges for disabled workers.

  • Able-bodied colleagues and employers have a responsibility to support disabled workers and create an inclusive work environment.

  • Accommodations, education, and advocacy are essential for creating an inclusive workplace.

    • Building an inclusive workplace culture benefits everyone and leads to a more productive and equitable workplace.

The Art of Recovery: Turning Pain into Possibility

This keynote follows Regina’s personal journey of being an active dancer and choreographer and then enduring a very painful and isolating season of physical injuries, depression and recovery. She went from being confined to a bed for six months, enduring a major abdominal and hip injury, and pressing through those physical challenges to learn how to walk again a new normal of physical activity.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Persevering through personal and physical challenge

  • Accepting a new normal

  • Recognizing signs of depression

    • Practicing selfcare when it matters most

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Regina Joy is a dynamic and engaging speaker who brings a unique perspective to a variety of topics, from diversity and inclusion to personal growth and empowerment. With years of experience as a performer, educator, and advocate, Regina’s presentations are always thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring. Whether you’re looking to energize your team, challenge your audience, or simply bring a fresh perspective to your event, Regina Joy is the perfect choice. Contact us today to book Regina for your next event and discover the power of her message for yourself.

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