Description

During Pride month, the topic of expectations, stereotypes and labels can increase in focus. And activities and awareness building that is designed to help people fit in and feel like they belong, can work very well for many people, and yet sometimes do the opposite for others. And yet, whether in the workplace or in our social lives, feeling that we belong is a key element of mental and physical wellbeing.

This session explores the impact of authenticity in the workplace, compared with ‘masking’ parts of who we are.

We’ll use both lived experience from within the LGBTQIA+ community & beyond, along with research and resources which we can use to support ourselves and those around us to increase their sense of belonging.

This workshop can be tailored to suit your team

A typical agenda is: Stereotypes: exploring ones we are aware of, and perhaps some we aren’t, with a look at the impact these can have

The impact of ‘masking’ in the workplace: who is most likely to hide parts of who they are, and why can this be a problem?

Authenticity: Benefits & boundaries to embracing who we are at work

Resources & Signposting: How can we move forwards and what are the useful sources of support