The prefix “micro” might make microaggressions seem like they’re not a big deal; however, they have huge impacts on the psychological safety of their targets, and on the morale and cohesiveness of teams and organisations. In this talk with Executive Coach Dawn Morton-Young, find out what microaggressions are and how they manifest at work, the impact that they could be having within your company, and how to prevent and respond to them.
Dawn Morton-Young is an Executive Coach to Underrepresented Managers; a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant/Speaker/Trainer; a HR Consultant to SME’s, she is also and a Backing Vocalist and session singer, and has worked with many artists including Emeli Sande, Lionel Richie and Madonna. Having been seen in publications such as Forbes Magazine, The Telegraph, HR Magazine, Real Business and The Guardian, Dawn also writes columns for various media outlets, and is a speaker on a variety of topics within the areas HR and Diversity & Inclusion both in the UK and abroad. Dawn was recently awarded HR Most Influential Thinker 2021, and continues to influence both businesses and individuals in creating workplaces where belonging is paramount.