GHP #32 - Intersectionality, Gender Pronouns & Political Correctness with Dr. Sarah Saska!

Episode 32 is with Dr. Sarah Saska!

Dr. Saska is the co-founder and CEO of Feminuity, a management consulting firm that helps companies build diverse teams, equitable processes, inclusive products, and cultures where people belong.

Before founding her company, she led pioneering doctoral research detailing the need for technology and innovation that is equitably and ethically designed. She has delivered TEDx and keynote talks around the globe and was named amongst WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2015 and 2017.

We sit down with Dr. Saska as she details the importance of diversity and inclusion in today’s world. She highlights the issue of representation at the C-suite level, political correctness, and the need for an intersectional view of individuals.

This was an incredibly informative conversation that sets the bar for 2021, the year of accountability as she puts it. We hope you enjoy!

Timestamps
2:30 - The importance of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
13:20 - How is Feminuity addressing D&I in the workplace?
15:50 - How to approach sensitive topics with organizations/employers
23:07 - The lack of diversity at the C-Suite level
27:20 - Polarization of Gender Pronouns
33:27 - Dealing with Employees that reject D&I
40:17 - Lightning Round