The Coaching Inn S2 Episode 21: Inclusion in Coaching with Raggi Kotak
This week, Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with race educator, coach and former barrister Raggi Kotak. about whiteness, racial literacy and awareness. And what insights being race can bring to a coach's capacity to hold the unknown.
They explore the intersections of coaching, race, and identity. Raggi shares her journey from being a barrister to a race educator and coach, highlighting the challenges faced by racialised individuals in the predominantly white coaching space. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding systemic oppression, the need for racial literacy among coaches, and the significance of creating safe spaces for open conversations about race and privilege. Raggi advocates for a more inclusive coaching environment where all identities are acknowledged and understood, urging coaches to educate themselves and engage in meaningful dialogues about race.
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Keywords
coaching, race, identity, oppression, racial literacy, privilege, systemic issues, coaching education, diversity, inclusion