Episode 65: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Sue Bethanis hosts DDS Dobson-Smith, CEO and Founder of the executive coaching consultancy, Soul Trained, and a registered neuro-linguistic psychotherapist. DDS has spent over 25 years creating cultures in which people can show up, be themselves, and experience the fundamental joys and benefits of belonging. They are certified as an executive coach by the Oxford School of Coaching & Mentoring. Before founding Soul Trained, DDS held a range of senior, executive, and C-Suite roles across a host of sectors and companies.  They are the author of the new book, You Can Be Yourself Here: Your Pocket Guide to Creating Inclusive Workplaces by Using the Psychology of Belonging.

Sue and DDS discuss:

• Ideas for leaders to start/continue making progress on diversity and inclusion.
• The psychology of belonging and its impact on workplace performance.
• The challenges and specific ideas for creating inclusion and belonging on global, Hybrid teams.