We do DEI differently.
People think belonging happens from the bottom up.But bottom up is fitting in — and fitting in isn’t belonging.
Why bottom up
is a flawed approach
- Inequity and exclusion is the default
- Absence of trust and psychological safety = hard to go against status quo
- People with positional power need to initiate change by modeling new ways of being
- Where trust is missing, courage can’t be
- Leaders have to spend their courage first…
CHANGE STARTS AT THE TOP.
Leaders must align the cultural compass for their organization.
Your people are looking to you to lead the way.
Systemic change starts with you.
Are you equipped with the inclusive skills + courage necessary to prioritize belonging and equity in your organization’s culture?
Your Guide & Coach…
Hi! I’m Amena Chaudhry, Equity & Belonging Strategist
I’m a 2nd-generation Punjabi, Muslim, immigrant and bi-continental citizen. I’ve spent my formative years between Pakistan and Canada and currently reside in the US.
The experience of being raised at the intersections of multiple cultures, languages, religions, and worldviews has played a pivotal role in building my muscles for transformative discomfort.
Growing up a misfit on both continents, I’ve chased belonging my entire life — yearning to be seen, heard, and valued in systems that were not built with someone like me in mind.
I now work with leaders like you to build practical knowledge and skill resources so that you can access + activate your courage and compassion to create cultures where belonging is the norm.
Working Together
Our work together begins with an assessment + alignment on where you are today vs. where you want to be.
Once we are clear on goals, we develop strategies + design tactics to move towards impactful change.
This typically spans an engagement of 3-12 months, with a blended learning plan consisting of 1:1/team coaching + action-learning activities as the most impactful modalities.
