Public Speaking Fear to Global Thought Leader
Public Speaking Fear to Global Thought Leader - Mel Sherwood in Conversation With Joanne Lockwood
Queer Betrayal and Injustice: The Dark Chapter in UK Military History
Welcome to Inclusion Bites Watch! In this episode, we reflect on LGBTQ+ individuals serving in the Armed Forces with our guest speaker. Joanne Lockwood served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) at a time when the military wasn't a welcoming and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Today, she shares her experiences and thoughts on the ongoing fight for justice and recognition of past wrongs.
Identity Versus Label – The Power and Pitfalls of the Word ‘Queer’
In this episode of Inclusion Bites Watch, host Joanne Lockwood explores the power and pitfalls of the word "queer" as a label for diverse sexual and gender identities. While the term had been used as a derogatory slur against the queer community, it has since been reclaimed and transformed as a symbol of pride, resilience, and self-identification.
The Economic Cost of Closeting: Unpacking the Impact on LGBTQ+ Employees and Businesses
In this video, we unpack the economic cost of suppressing queer and trans identities in the workplace, highlighting the impacts on both individuals and businesses. Drawing from expert insights by Joanne Lockwood, we expose the stifling effects of closeting on job satisfaction, innovation, and turnover rates. But there's a silver lining: the transformative power of inclusion and allyship, means everyone deserves to be their authentic selves at work.
The Power of Belonging: Why Inclusion is Not Enough
We discuss the three key steps to fostering belonging: creating psychological safety, aligning organizational values with employees, and promoting authenticity. Leaders play a critical role in establishing psychological safety within the organization, by being open to feedback, valuing unique characteristics, and celebrating diversity in all forms.
Understanding the Impact of Anti-Trans Rhetoric on Mental Health
Are you aware of the Impact of Anti-Trans Rhetoric on Trans people's Mental Health? Do you realise how the current toxicity in the mainstream media is fuelling transphobia through myths, misconceptions and misinformation? Please watch this video, like and subscribe on YouTube and please do leave your thoughts and comments.
Behind the Lens: LGBT History Month 2023
February is LGBT History Month in the UK and throughout many countries around the world. This year’s theme is “Behind the Lens” which encourages us to look at our history from a different perspective. LGBT History Month is an important time for us to reflect on the progress we have made since the Stonewall riots of 1969, but also to recognise that there is still much work to be done. We must continue to challenge transphobia and gender-critical views in society, media and workplaces.
Being an Effective Trans Ally
Trans awareness week is here! Joanne Lockwood and Avril Clark from Trans Radio UK talk about the current state of affairs in relation to transgender people in the UK. They discuss what is going on in the world and how other people can step up to be allies.
TransParent Day 2022 discussion with Joanne Lockwood & Josephine Hughes
TransParent Day (#TransParentDay) takes place on the 1st Sunday in November each year and it celebrates trans parents who are loved and respected by their children, as well as trans children who’ve found unconditional love and support from their parents. Your closest family is supposed to be your support system, and it’s always warming to see families where trans members receive all the love and support they need and deserve.
Coming Out Day 2022: Supporting Psychological Safety of Employees
Coming Out Day 2022 is Tuesday 11th October this year, what systems do you have in place to be able to support the psychological safety of your employees through the coming out process?
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