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Unlearning Silence: Effective strategies for women and BIPOC leaders to find their voice, negotiate healthy boundaries, and build inclusive workplaces with Elaine Lin Hering (Ep. 182)

Author
Samorn Selim
Published
Wed 14 May 2025
Episode Link
https://careerunicorns.libsyn.com/unlearning-silence-effective-strategies-for-women-and-bipoc-leaders-to-find-their-voice-negotiate-healthy-boundaries-and-build-inclusive-workplaces-with-elaine-lin-hering-ep-182

 

Feeling unheard in the workplace? Join Elaine Lin Hering, a world renowned author, speaker, and coach for women and people of color in executive leadership within majority white spaces, as she unpacks the power of unlearning silence. Drawing on her extensive experience with organizations like Google, Nike, and Harvard Law School, Elaine delves into the crucial connection between communication, negotiation, and inclusive leadership. Discover practical strategies to find your voice, establish healthy boundaries, navigate power dynamics, and cultivate truly inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into:

  • Practical strategies for setting boundaries and navigating power dynamics at work.

  • Why well-intentioned leaders may inadvertently silence their teams and how to foster open dialogue.

  • Cultivating critical thinking, clear decision-making, and reclaiming your agency at work.

  • Recognizing privilege, challenging the status quo, and questioning workplace assumptions.

  • The unique challenges faced by women of color when asserting themselves and actionable allyship strategies.

  • Why silence is not a safe strategy and the importance of speaking up for yourself and your values.

  • Building sustainable work practices, finding joy, and defining personal success.

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