Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an individual, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion informs every aspect of what I do.
I commit to embracing and respecting individuals and to always be learning, developing and reflecting. I am acutely aware of my own frame of reference, continually reflecting in order to grow and improve as an individual and Coach, this includes being open to feedback
Diversity is recognising the differences between us. Differences include ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual identity, education, experience, philosophy, political views, socio-economic background, religion, different thought processes & perspectives, and anything else that may be perceived to differentiate us from one another. Some of these differences are permanent and some may change and shift over time. It is about what makes us unique.
Inclusion is putting the concept and practice of diversity into action for individuals, teams and work groups, organisations, and institutions. We all have a role to play. It means that we value, respect, and support our clients and colleagues without prejudice and are appreciative of differences.
My personal approach is based on the acronym EMPOWER:
Enhance: I constantly seek to enhance my coaching and supervision practice by making my services more accessible and overcoming possible barriers, direct or indirect, conscious or unconscious.
Monitor: I acknowledge that achieving Diversity and Inclusion requires an on-going commitment. I commit to monitoring how I integrate this awareness within all aspects of my practice, on a continuous basis.
Personal Development: I commit to identifying and addressing my learning and development needs in order to fully integrate Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of my practice.
Open: I am open to and seek continuous feedback, from my clients, supervisors, and other stakeholders on how I have integrated and continue to improve Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of my practice. I commit to act on this feedback.
Will: I will provide support and challenge, wherever necessary, to enable my clients, colleagues and providers to promote behaviours that demonstrate commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
Engage: I endeavour to engage with other stakeholders, clients, communities of practice, colleagues, and supervisors in upholding best practice in Diversity and Inclusion.
Reflection: as a reflective practitioner I commit to reflect and act on how I continue to meet diverse needs of an inclusive society.
I am happy to adapt sessions to meet individual needs. I have experience of working with and connecting with, people from diverse backgrounds and neurodivergence. If you would like to work with me and think there are adjustments you would like me to consider, please let me know, and I will always do my best to accommodate.