“LaTonya was opening speaker for the ICF Midwest Regional Conference in October 2020. Her topic, Coaching People Who Are Different From You, focused on issues of DEIBI (diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, intersectionality) and in today’s world that’s a topic that can arouse deep passion and discomfort. In that context, I highly recommend her speaking services for four reasons: My first bit of applause is for how well and quickly she built a safe space for this conversation in a virtual (Zoom) mode. She had people sharing personal stuff w/in 15 minutes! Second, her content and the overall quality of the presentation were top-notch. The learning points were well-organized and clear, and in an era when we’ve had to return to slide decks a bit more, hers were clean and crisp and visually compelling. Third, her energy and enthusiasm were high from the start — an excellent Stage Presence in a virtual setting! Finally, when I compare her mastery of the Zoom room and technology in general (use of polling, chat, and interaction to keep people engaged, managing the slides, varying her delivery, etc) to the dozens and dozens of virtual presentations I’ve witnessed since the Pandemic began, I place her in the top 10%, at least. She’s bad*** good! You should hire her to speak at your event — she’ll make you look good (my assessment).”
Further reading
Case Study: Building Inclusive Leadership Across 11 Countries
Specsavers, one of the world’s largest optical and audiology businesses, partnered with Mix to build inclusive leadership capability across its global workforce. Together, they created a bespoke programme that challenged assumptions, supported cultural change and aligned with company values, then scaled it globally through localisation and a train-the-trainer model.
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Inclusive Leadership Guide
A Mix deep-dive into Inclusive Leadership: what it means, why it matters, what it looks like, common challenges and how to bring it into your organisation (and make it stick).
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Unlocking the value of intergenerational teams
Mike Mansfield and Stef Clifton-Sprigg explore the business value of intergenerational teams, challenge common assumptions about age, and share practical ways leaders can create more inclusive, collaborative workplaces.
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Reflections 2 years on from the ‘DEI Backlash’
In July 2024 we wrote an article asking whether the backlash against DEI was a genuine concern. Two years on, Stef and Hayley got together to discuss how the DEI landscape has evolved, the growing influence of legislation, AI governance and workplace culture, and where we go next.
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High Context vs Low Context Communication (and why even good leaders can still get it wrong).
Cross-cultural leadership expert Hayley Barnard explains how cultural communication styles shape perceptions of confidence, engagement and leadership potential – and what leaders can do to avoid costly misinterpretations in global teams.
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