Fear(less) inclusion is all about understanding the instincts that drive us to carry bias. No matter our background, we all carry some shortcuts and biases about others (and ourselves!).
Embark on a transformative journey with "FEAR(less) Inclusion: Diversity," a groundbreaking course designed to equip you with the insights and tools to foster truly inclusive environments. This program delves into the often-unseen forces that hinder genuine diversity, exploring how our subconscious biases and ancestral brain responses shape our perceptions and actions.
Led by Dr. Rebecca Heist, you'll discover why fostering inclusion isn't just about conscious effort, but about understanding and retraining the innate shortcuts our brains employ. The course unpacks the subtle "tailwinds" of privilege and "headwinds" of disadvantage that impact individuals and organizations, moving beyond mere equality to strive for true equity and justice.
By consciously confronting the fears that drive exclusion, this course empowers you to transcend unconscious limitations and become a more effective, compassionate, and truly fearless leader in diversity and inclusion.
Stress Physiologist | Evolutionary Biologist | Speaker | Author
Dr. Rebecca Heiss is dedicated to helping us overcome our evolutionary limitations – the ancient fears that hold us back, fears that we’re often not even consciously aware we have. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation and it is waking up audiences around the world. She has been honored to speak internationally on her work, including multiple TEDx talks, and has found her calling in helping others recognize the power of biological applications in their lives. She's the author of the acclaimed book INSTINCT, a full-time speaker, and lives in South Carolina with her spoiled rotten dog named Guinness. Every day she tries to live her life motto: “spread happy.”
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