Transformation and Change Radio with Dr. Kathy Obear: Choose Courage ~ Speak Your Truth ~ Live on Purpose

Retaining leaders and employees is a critical need in these times. But without a focused, systemic strategy to accelerate self-care and community care practices and policies, most organizations may continue to have a revolving door of top talent. Join me and Dr. Amoaba Gooden, Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Kent State University as we explore the challenges and opportunities of these times. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

I am excited to welcome Dr. Amoaba Gooden, Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Kent State University back to the Show to explore strategies to revise hiring and onboarding practices to increase the racial diversity and cultural competence among candidates and new hires. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

I am excited to welcome Dr. Amoaba Gooden, Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Kent State University to the Show to explore organizational change strategies to accelerate greater equity, inclusion, and social justice in these times. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We are excited to welcome the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington back to the show to explore ways to interrupt dynamics of classism and class privilege in organizations and the damaging consequences on employees, clients and strategic goals.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Robin DiAngelo back to the show to explore ways to interrupt dynamics of classism and class privilege in organizations and the damaging consequences on employees, clients and strategic goals.https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Join becky martinez and Kathy Obear as they continue to discuss strategies to design and facilitate workshops on disrupting unproductive dynamics of class and classism in organizations.

I am excited to welcome dr. becky martinez, Infinity Consulting, to the Show for some honest conversation about the devastating dynamics of class and classism in higher education.

Join becky martinez and Kathy Obear as they continue to discuss strategies to design and facilitate workshops on disrupting unproductive dynamics of class and classism in organizations. Watch/ Listen https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Join becky martinez and Kathy Obear as they discuss strategies to design and facilitate workshops on disrupting unproductive dynamics of class and classism in organizations. Watch/Listen https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We are excited to welcome Evangeline Weiss, from Beyond Conflict, to explore how dynamics of classism and class privilege manifest in organizations and the resulting damaging consequences on employees, clients and strategic goals. Tune in and Watch herehttps://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We are excited to welcome Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias to explore https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We are excited to welcome Dr. Tanya Williams to explore https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We are excited to welcome Dr. Sonja Ardoin, learner, educator, facilitator, and author, to share her insights and research about the issues and challenges faced by 1st generation, poor and working class college students from rural areas, and so much more!!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

We are excited to welcome Dr. Carmen Rivera, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at Colorado State University to the next show to explore dynamics of class and classism in higher education. Don t miss this chance to learn ways to disrupt classism in your organization!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to cohost a series of Shows with dr. becky martinez, Infinity Martinez Consulting, for deep, authentic conversation about the devastating dynamics of class, social class and classism in organizations. Join us as we lay the foundation for the series.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome back the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, Washington Consulting Group, to the Show to explore what, if anything, we have learned since the murder of Mr. George Floyd: collectively and individually. And maybe more importantly, what more we all need to be doing to manifest true racial justice leaders and change agents. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome dr. becky martinez, Infinity Consulting, to the Show for some honest conversation about the devastating dynamics of class and classism in higher education.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome Dr. Victoria Farris, Farris Consulting, back to the Show to explore what, if anything, we have learned since the murder of Mr. George Floyd: collectively and individually. And maybe more importantly, what more we all need to be doing to manifest true racial justice especially as white leaders and change agents.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome Alfred Ramirez, President, Diverse Strategies Now to the Show!We will explore effective strategies to lead EDI and social justice in these challenging times!* your approaches and strategies for EDI/RJ* what resistance you encounter; ways you mitigate, engage* critical issues these daysWatch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome Dr. Kawami Evans, Director of Inclusion and Organizational and the Student Affairs Equity and Inclusion Strategist at the University of California Davis to the Show!We will explore effective strategies to accelerate EDI and social justice in these challenging times! Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/ Free - Knowledge Base programs - search https://programs.drkathyobear.com/knowledge-base/

As leaders make decisions about how to transition out of the 1st 18 months of the pandemic, with the Delta variant surging in many places, how can leaders and supervisors create inclusive, productive work environments that retain and meet the needs of the ever-changing workforce?Inclusion Partner Program https://drkathyobear.com/inclusion-partner-program/ -a 12-week live virtual course with Dr. Kathy Obear, starting Friday, August 27th!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome Dr. Dakesa Pina, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer in the College of Education, Illinois State University to the Show! We will explore effective strategies to accelerate EDI and social justice in Counseling Centers and at the college level.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Additional Links:https://drkathyobear.com/navigating-difficult-situations-course/ https://drkathyobear.com/facilitationcourse/https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/show/episodes/view/27477

I am excited to welcome Dr. Victoria Farris, Farris Consulting, to explore what is required of white leaders and change agents as we partner to manifest sustainable, transformative change.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited to welcome Angell Howard, owner of Necessary Change Consulting to the Show to explore current challenges and opportunities to create real, meaningful, sustainable change in these times.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Join me for an engaging, enlightening conversation with Dr. Leigh Goodson, President and CEO of Tulsa Community College where we explore the critical role and responsibility of executive leaders to accelerate transformational change efforts to create equitable, inclusive organizations for all.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/1. Inclusion Partner Program https://drkathyobear.com/inclusion-partner-program/ 2. Designing Facilitating Powerful Workshops on Equity, Inclusion Social Justice I will honor the half-price scholarship for all listeners for my virtual, self-paced course: Designing Facilitating Powerful Workshops on Equity, Inclusion Social Justice To learn more apply: https://drkathyobear.com/facilitationcourse/ 3. My book, But I m NOT Racist! Tools for Well-Meaning Whites http://www.drkathyobear.com/resources (free download of my book and supplemental resources, including Book Club Guide)

Join me for an engaging, inspiring conversation with my fabulous guest, Dr. Xhercis Mendez as we explore ways to move beyond restorative justice towards strategies of transformational justice to address gender-based violence, racism, and anti-Blackness in organizations.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplemental Worksheets.

Join me for an engaging, inspiring conversation with my fabulous guest: Sharifa Rowe, Principal Consultant, SRowe Consulting, as we explore innovative ways to facilitate institutional change in these challenging times. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/ Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplemental Worksheets.

Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my fabulous guest: Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Founding Director of the Center for Healing Racial Trauma Director and Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Kentucky as we explore the critical need for healing racial trauma, especially in this current, enduring national context.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers. Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplemental Worksheets. https://programs.drkathyobear.com/knowledge-base/

Join me and my guests from the University of California San Diego, Drs. Becky Pettit, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and her colleague, Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the UCSD as we explore ways to accelerate meaningful change towards Creating a Racially Inclusive, Anti-Racist Organization.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Are you under increased pressure to revise hiring practices to consistently hire a more racially diverse, culturally competent group of leaders, managers, and employees, yet feel stuck on how to do this? Join me and my guest, Diana Noriega, Assistant Executive Director, Anti-Racism and Equity at Good Shepherd Services, as we identify critical, practical strategies to transform traditional HR recruiting and hiring practices as well as engage the inevitable resistance to innovative approaches to talent management in this time of racial reckoning.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

My August conversation with Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding was so fabulous, I invited her back for another one! Join us for enlightening discussions as we explore critical issues in this moment in our nation.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/ Episode Giveaways: 1. Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.2. Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.3. Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and its supplemental Worksheets

Are you stuck on how to revise your hiring practices to consistently hire a more racially diverse, culturally competent group of leaders, managers, and employees?Join me and my guest, Diana Noriega, Assistant Executive Director, Anti-Racism and Equity at Good Shepherd Services, as we identify critical, practical strategies to transform traditional HR recruiting and hiring practices as well as engage the inevitable resistance to innovative approaches to talent management in this time of racial reckoning.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Join me for an enlightening conversation with the co-founders of Teaching While White, Jenna Chandler Ward Elizabeth Denevi. We will explore how white teachers can create racially inclusive classrooms and dismantle racism in their daily practices and interactions. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's

Join me for a inspiring conversation with my guest, the Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding, a powerful Social Political Commentator and Activist-Scholar Founder of the Truth and Conciliation Commission as we delve into current national dynamics and explore what you can do to be a part of this movement for deep, transformational social change!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited for my conversation with Natalie J. Thoreson, Invision Consulting, as we talk about the current national dynamics in this moment of incredible possibilities to show up as racial/social justice educators and change agents and do our part to collaboratively manifest far greater equity, justice, and liberation in this time of world-wide transformation.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

I am excited for my conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., Founder of The White Privilege Conference and America MOORE, LLC. We will dive into an intense, engaging dialogue about the current national dynamics, racism, white supremacy, and the crucial role of racial/social justice change agents in this transformative moment in our history. Come ready to be challenged and inspired to do MOORE to create true racial and social justice in everything you do!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Join me for an engaging, enlightening conversation with my fabulous guest: Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, as we explore critical questions and the reasons why so many whites seem to resist efforts to explore issues of race and racism. We will share proven approaches to help whites move through white fragility and defensiveness to better understand how their attitudes, behaviors, and inaction perpetuate racism as we discuss ways to inspire more whites to speak up and create racial justice in everything they do. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1Creating Inclusion Part 2) and aHandout.Free Book -Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and its supplementalWorksheets.

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during this pandemic as we also plan for organizational success in the new normal? Join me for an engaging, insightful, and practical conversations with Kim Baker-Flowers and Beth Douthirt-CohenWatch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1Creating Inclusion Part 2) and aHandout.Free Book -Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and its supplementalWorksheets.

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during this pandemic as we also plan for organizational success in the new normal?Join me for an engaging, insightful, and practical conversations with Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Ame Lambert, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Roger Williams UniversityWatch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/ Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1Creating Inclusion Part 2) and aHandout.Free Book -Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplementalWorksheets.

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during this pandemic as we also plan for organizational success in the new normal?Join me for an engaging, insightful, and practical conversations with Senior diversity Officer Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, Executive Associate to the President for Diversity and Inclusion at Calvin UniversityWatch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1Creating Inclusion Part 2) and aHandout.Free Book -Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplementalWorksheets.

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during this pandemic as we also plan for organizational success in the new normal?Join me for an engaging, insightful, and practical conversations with Dr. Kevin McDonald, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at University of Virginia!Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1Creating Inclusion Part 2) and aHandout.Free Book -Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and its supplementalWorksheets.

In far too many organizations, executive teams and Diversity Councils feel stuck and unsure of how to manifest meaningful, sustainable culture change. All too often, they invest significant time and energy into professional development trainings designed to shift the awareness and skills of individuals with little to no measurable progress or impact on retention, engagement or culture change. While highly motivated individuals may create innovative programs and services to achieve Inclusion Strategic Goals, these efforts stagnate or are dismantled once these high performers leave the organization. It is critical that leaders commit to going to take it to the next level and create the critical infrastructure changes necessary to ensure meaningful, sustainable change over the long haul. On this Show I will talk about ways to create an Inclusion Partners Program, an innovative process to create the critical organizational infrastructure to increase the capacity of leaders and all employees to accelerate institutional change as they infuse equity and inclusion into daily practices and use an Inclusion Lens to develop and revise policies, programs, practices, and services.We will explore: Organizational benefits of skilled SMEs, subject matter experts, as thought-partners to department and divisional leaders Key steps for implementing a successful Inclusion Partner Program Core training development elements for Inclusion Partners and their respective leaders Common traps and pitfalls to anticipate and mitigate during this organization change process Strategies to advance organizational change Episode Giveaways:Free Knowledge Base, with over 160 Video Questions and Answers.Free - Inclusion Partners Program - with two webinars, (Creating Inclusion Part 1 Creating Inclusion Part 2) and a Handout.Free Book - Turn the Tide: Rise Above Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace, and the it's supplemental Worksheets.

In these unprecedented times of unpredictable turmoil and upheaval, how can we support our communities, our families as well as ourselves? How can we keep issues of equity, inclusion and social justice on the table as so many work remotely with a sense of urgency and speed? The personal and organizational decisions we make during these times can have long lastly impact. Come join me and the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington for an engaging, inspiring conversation for change agents.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Are you seeing too many employees, particularly employees of color, leaving the organization through a revolving door? Overall, you may still have around the same numbers of colleagues of color, yet few stay very long. On most racially diverse teams, the daily race-related microaggressions and overall chilly climate undermines morale, productivity and innovation. Many whites are not very aware of the toll of the depths of emotional labor and extra steps their colleagues of color have to go through just to get their work done. Join Dr. Pat and Dr. Kathy Obear, President of The Center for Transformation and Change for an engaging discussion on the critical role of white leaders, managers and team members to step up and take responsibility for intentionally creating racially inclusive, high-performing teams.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Join me as I share more strategies for developing and facilitating White Caucuses/Whiteness Accountability Spaces in your organization designed to deepen the capacity of white allies and change agents to partner with people of color and other whites to interrupt racist dynamics and practices and create more racially just organizations, products and services.

Join me as I share my latest strategies for developing and facilitating Whiteness Accountability Space in your organization designed to deepen the capacity of white allies and change agents to partner with people of color and other whites to interrupt racist dynamics and practices and create more racially just organizations, products and services.Well explore strategies and approaches to: Work with leaders to position Accountability Spaces within the organizational goals and Strategic Plan. Design effective marketing approaches to invite whites and multiracial employees with white ancestry to come explore whiteness and racism and identity ways they can be active change agents for creating more racially just organizations and work environments as well racially inclusive services and products for clients.In our privileged identity as whites and people with white ancestry and light skin privilege, we were socialized with the racist negative stereotypes about people of color, Indigenous peoples, and people who identity as multiracial. Unfortunately, many of us absorbed and internalized these racist, white supremist messages. To effectively partner with people of color to create racially just organizations, it is imperative that we 1st do our own healing work to recognize, disrupt, and unlearn all the Internalized Dominance we absorbed as whites, people with white ancestry. The next step is to identify and practice new ways of being that co-create a new, truly inclusive organizational culture. In this episode, we will explore answers to these questions: Why should organizations sponsor Whiteness Accountability Spaces for leaders and employees? How do you work with leaders to get their support and buy-in as well as position Whiteness Accountability Spaces within the strategic plan and goals of an organization? What are critical intentions and goals for Whiteness Accountability Spaces? How do you start a Whiteness Accountability Space: goals, purpose, marketing, etc. What are some conversations, prompts and activities to build an authentic learning community in the 1st few sessions? What are some critical competencies (Knowledge, Self-Awareness, Skills, and Capacity to Create Change) that people can develop and deepen in White Accountability Spaces? What are ways to scaffold learning and skill development over 8-20+ weeks? What are the critical design facilitation skills that the facilitators of White Accountability Spaces need to be effective? What are predictable types of resistance from employees and leaders as well as those participating in the Whiteness Accountability Space? Tips to avoid common traps and pitfalls.Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Facilitating Affinity Space for Subordinated Group Members! Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my fabulous guest:Dr. Tanya Williams! Well explore strategies and approaches to design facilitate healing empowering affinity spaces for members of marginalized groups. In our marginalized identities, we were socialized with the same negative stereotypes that members of privileged groups learned, and most often believed. Unfortunately, we also may have absorbed this same oppressive propaganda about ourselves and members of our marginalized groups. Until we heal and release the depths of this internalized subordination, we may inadvertently say and do things that contribute to perpetuating the oppressive status quo that marginalizes us. What can individuals and organizations do to create the space and structures to heal from internalized oppression and move towards true liberation? Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/In Part 2, well explore and answer these questions: How do you position an affinity space for members of marginalized groups within the strategic plan and goals of an organization? How do you start an affinity space for members of marginalized groups? What are some conversations, prompts to start? Would there be different content and activities based on the current capacity of the participants? For instance, if many are still in denial or colluding with the current organizational climate and culture? How can we support the conveners and facilitators of these affinity spaces? What types of resistance or difficult conversations might we anticipate from participants? What resistance might we anticipate from the organization overall? What types of changes and outcomes have you experienced from participants in affinity spaces? When, if at all, might we bring members from privileged and subordinated affinity spaces together? What are some activities, conversation prompts that have been useful in these combined spaces?

Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my fabulous guest: Dr. Tanya Williams Well explore ways to support our collective healing from the pernicious internalized subordination we members of marginalized groups continue to suffer from, so often unknowingly.In our marginalized identities, we were socialized with the same negative stereotypes that members of privileged groups learned, and most often believed. Unfortunately, we also may have absorbed this same oppressive propaganda an]bout ourselves and members of our marginalized groups.Until we heal and release the depths of this internalized subordination, we may inadvertently say and do things that contribute to perpetuating the oppressive status quo that marginalizes us.What can individuals and organizations do to create the space and structures to heal from internalized oppression and move towards true liberation?Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Recent, powerful research highlights the significant increase of employees with mental health issues and deep burnout, especially among Millennials and GenZers. Is it taboo in your organization to talk about stress, burnout and mental health issues? Do organizational Equity Inclusion efforts address how pervasive microaggressions and oppressive culture and climate dynamics significantly contribute to levels of distress and burnout for members of marginalized groups?Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my two fabulous guests: Marta Elena Esquilin, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of the Honors Living Learning Community at Rutgers Newark and Diana Noriega, founding Assistant Executive Director of Anti-Racism and Equity at Good Shepherd Services NYC, has over 15 years of professional social justice and youth development programming experience as we explore ways people are successfully dismantling traditional, biased structures in Honors and Gifted Programs to foster greater racial equity in P-20 schools.Well explore questions to make us rethink the way weve always done things:Why do we still use narrow metrics such as SATs and other standardized testing to measure student potential? What are the origins of these tests and why are they used to measure intelligence? How does continuing to use these reinforce racial and class based segregation and effectively shut the door to quality educational opportunities for large numbers of Black, Latinx and students from under-resourced communities? Who gets a seat at the university Honors table, and what is at stake for our nation when we are leaving large swaths of talented students on the sidelines?