In honor of Pride Month, we hosted a special "Pride: Fireside Chat" featuring Robert Jackson, Global DEIB Consultant at PowerToFly, and Owain Morgan, President of Environmental Markets at 3Degrees.

During this candid conversation, Owain shared his personal experiences as an openly gay executive, discussing the challenges he has faced and how his identity has shaped his approach to leadership. Robert also provided insights on effective allyship and ways we can all be better advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Together, we celebrated the diversity of our community and recommitted ourselves to supporting our LGBTQIA+ colleagues.

In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.

📝Key Takeaways

After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:

  • Prioritize personal safety and well-being when presenting your authentic self at work, as this is a valid approach even if it means not fully disclosing your identity. Create pathways for employees to safely share concerns about exclusionary policies or cultures, and empower leaders like Owen to advocate for those employees.
  • Recognize that allyship is critical to driving progress for marginalized communities, but it requires a willingness to make mistakes, learn, and use your privilege to amplify voices that aren't always heard. Encourage all employees to see themselves as potential allies, and provide resources and guidance on how to actively support their LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
  • Treat celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences as an ongoing, company-wide effort, not just a one-time event or gesture. Implement a year-round calendar of educational programming, cultural celebrations, and open dialogues about LGBTQIA+ topics to foster genuine inclusion and belonging.

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