Ep 80 - What Every Leader Needs to Know About Intersectionality with Tala Hassoun

“It is the responsibility of each one of us to learn and understand how people have different experiences in their lives” In this week’s episode, I interview Tala Hassoun - an international development and humanitarian expert, and gender, diversity and inclusion lead facilitator. We discuss: What intersectionality is and why it matters in the workplace Tala’s own experiences as a migrant to the UK, woman of colour and young leader How leaders can best support people who face additional barriers because of their identities Creating a safe environment to learn about intersectionality, share experiences and support others. What individuals can do to help create a diversity-supportive workplace Tala is passionate about influencing organisational change by ensuring an inclusive culture and driving transparent dialogue across differences. If you’re interested in learning more, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tala-hassoun-2a957b212/ HELPFUL LINKS How to Talk to Your Boss About Race – Y-Vonne Hutchinson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672435/how-to-talk-to-your-boss-about-race-by-y-vonne-hutchinson/ Ep 74 - Is the CV dead? With Khyati Sundaram: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-74-is-the-cv-dead-with-khyati-sundaram Ep 46 - Being an Inclusive Leader with Haseena Farid: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-46-being-an-inclusive-leader FREE CONFIDENCE QUIZ Do you wish you felt more confident at work? Take this fun, 2 minute quiz to help you discover your biggest confidence block and how you can overcome it! With your result, I also share two coaching tips that you can put into action this week which will make a big impact on how you show up in your role and organisation. Take the quiz: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/confidence-quiz   BE BOLDER Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in my new 4-week course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour online workshop, starting on Wednesday 23 February. Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/bebolder CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   SUPPORT THE PODCAST You can now leave a review on Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts. Reviews help more people to find the podcast and for us to help more women in leadership. You can also share the podcast with a friend, colleague or on social media. Thanks for your support, speak to you next week!