Let me take you behind the scenes of The Diversity Doctor.
You see, I didn't just stumble into this work; it's deeply personal.
Back when I was in academia, I found myself in the midst of big, internationally funded research projects. I would move from one big grant funded project to the next, diving into the research, writing reports, publishing papers focusing on the complexities of diversity and inclusion. We’d uncover insights, and proudly present our findings.
For now, here’s a little bit of background as to who I am and why I’m doing what I do….
But here's the thing – those presentations and reports often felt like the end of the road. It was as if the journey stopped right there, with no one really taking action. I looked around and noticed something troubling. Many organizations talked the talk, but it often ended there – just talk. It was all about appearances, optics, and not much else. I wanted more.
What I craved was to turn that awareness into something real, something that could transform organizations from the inside out. I wanted to move beyond the diagnosis stage, beyond just recognizing the problems, and take that bold step toward real, actionable change.
That's where our values come into play:
The Diversity Doctor, we're all about making a positive impact with every interaction we have. We understand that small changes can make a big difference in a company's progress toward creating a diverse, inclusive, value-led, and equity-driven (DIVE) culture. We appreciate that each client is unique, with different resources and at different points in their D&I journey. That's why we focus on creating impact by meeting them where they are and supporting them through the next phase of their journey.
We believe that every day is a school day, an opportunity to learn something new. My personal love of learning and teaching comes from the fact that I am constantly curious. I’m the person in the room that asks the WHY question (all the time!). Not just the surface why, but the deep dive why. I’m not interested in simply treating the symptoms of exclusion, I want to understand and treat the cause. So at The Diversity Doctor, we're not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo. We practice having courageous conversations daily – think of us as your critical friend. It takes courage to make real change, to challenge the norms, and that's exactly what we're here for.
We believe that true belonging doesn't require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are. We want to help organizations create cultures where everyone feels they belong. We actively seek out different perspectives, we listen to different voices, we celebrate individuality, and we value collaboration and connection.
This is personal for me, and I can't wait to share this passion with you. It's about turning the spotlight from mere talk to meaningful action, from awareness to impact, and it's a journey I'm excited to embark on with you.
We’re better together.
As Helen Keller once said...'Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.' Which is why we created The Diversity Doctor Community. This is an online global community of like minded people who share an interest in diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to help turn that interest into impact.
The Diversity Doctor Community is free to join (and of course you're free to leave at anytime). Once a member you will receive a weekly email from me, with bitesize D&I content to help you be more intentionally inclusive throughout the week, and once a month I share a free resource.