Ruchika Tulshyan

Aiko Bethea and Ruchika Tulshyan, key figures in personal and professional growth, delve into the heart of belonging and leadership. They discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, exploring the challenges and the necessity of inner growth for true transformation in organizations. The conversation emphasizes creating inclusive environments, addressing systemic issues, and embracing awkwardness, bravery, and kindness for impactful work.

Ruchika Tulshyan, a journalist and inclusion strategist, discusses creating a culture of belonging at work. Topics include embracing identity, challenges faced by women of color, the impact of misspelled names, building coalitions, capitalism vs. oligarchy, promoting inclusivity in meetings, addressing pay disparities, and the importance of brave leadership for positive change.

Join Brené Brown with guests Aiko Bethea and Ruchika Tulshyan as they discuss the state of belonging work, the significance of psychological safety and brave leadership, navigating workplace dynamics and employee activism, and the empowerment through authentic engagement in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.

Ruchika Tulshyan, founder of the global inclusion strategy firm Candour and author of *Inclusion on Purpose*, shares vital insights on inclusive hiring practices. She emphasizes the need for transparency in hiring, advocating for authentic equal opportunity statements to attract diverse candidates. Ruchika also highlights harmful jargon in job postings, promoting a shift towards skills over degrees. Lastly, she urges leaders to rethink traditional interview methods to create a genuinely inclusive culture within organizations.

Jodi-Ann Burey and Ruchika Tulshyan dive into imposter syndrome, challenging myths and systemic mindsets. They discuss the importance of collaboration, sponsorship, and authentic leadership. The podcast explores navigating discomfort in diversity conversations and seizing opportunities for personal growth. Conversations on racism and sexism are highlighted for creating a more inclusive society.