There are three things you do not talk about in the workplace: race, religion and politics. Why do we not talk about the very essence of who people are? Why do we tell people we have an inclusive workforce BUT don't talk about three of the most important aspects of your being at work? The answer is simple; we don't know how to have these conversations. This session will dig deep into how to talk about taboo topics in the workplace. You will experience the discomfort, the conversation and the mending of the topic in real time. Get ready for a bumpy but fun ride as we learn to do what you are supposed to do— help people become comfortable with their discomfort. This session will help you:
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Dethra U. Giles
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dugiles@execuprep.com
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Three time TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, executive coach, and award-winning author that has a track record of taking teams from functioning poorly and making them top producers. Clients call her “University tested, and industry approved.” Her unique blend of advanced education and industry experience positions her to provide maximum impact to executives and high potential teams.
Having worked with clients like MARTA, Kaiser Permanente, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Army Corp of Engineers, and the Salvation Army, Dethra takes her education and years of experience and turns them into results driven actions for her clients.
According to her, every organization has what it needs for optimum performance; her job is to make what is already there work in a way it had not worked before. By optimizing employee performance, organization structure and leadership Dethra makes magic happen within organizations.
She is a top-rated speaker for National SHRM (Society of Human Resources Managers) and an expert at delivering presentations that help build leaders, accountable teams and increase productivity.
She holds a BA in English and Spanish, an MBA, and a Masters of Science in Conflict Management. She has served as adjunct faculty at the Federal Executive Institute, Georgia State University, Mercer University, and as a faculty member for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses and the Tory Burch Foundation.
According to Dethra, her job is to deliver real results to her clients by developing actionable strategies, optimizing performance, and eliminating distractions.