143: How to Support People of Color at Work with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo

Diversity, equity and inclusion trainings are unfortunately often aimed at helping white people understand unconscious bias, microaggressions and managing white fragility. While these are important aspects of any company’s DEI journey, it’s important to also attend to the needs and experience of people of color, who have experienced the impact of these. Today’s guest Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo. Omolara is a physician and success strategist who works with women professionals to rediscover their purpose, prevent burnout, and achieve their vision - without resorting to struggle or sacrifice. Omolara and I talk about her approach to providing the space and support for people of color to do their own work while us white folks do our needed work.  Omolara has provided access to the replay of her masterclass: How To Have Courageous Conversations. In it, you learn to begin building the confidence to communicate with key stakeholders, foster relationships and get what you need. To get access become a member of The Modern Manager community at themodernmanager.com/join/   Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.    Read the related blog article: What Diversity Training Is Getting Wrong: 4 Ways To Help POC At Work   KEEP UP WITH OMOLARA  Website: http://www.melaninmedicinemotherhood.com/  Podcast:  http://www.melaninmedicinemotherhood.com/podcast  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/melaninmedicinemotherhood  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omolaramd/  Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/dromolara  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEztKcqxoN-6REC4oMETqg/videos    Key Takeaways: “Code switching” is when a person of color feels pressure to change how they naturally communicate in order to make their colleagues feel more comfortabl