Our brains are amazing. They pilot our bodies throughout the day without us having to remember how to perform every action, execute every task, and express every idea. From birth, our brains take in and process information, both through practice and observation. Over time, we develop the ability to perform, understand, and navigate complex tasks in every area of our lives. This automaticity of actions and behaviors is also true of perceptions, interpretations, and decision-making. Unconscious bias falls into this category. This is how our brains have developed patterns of reacting based on the things we see and perceive.
In this program, we will break down bias and look more closely at how these automatic patterns of thinking are formed and impact the decisions we make day to day. We will discuss how this autopilot thinking drives the assumptions, beliefs, and attitudes that unconsciously influence our actions and decisions. We will walk through a process framework for identifying and then disrupting our autopilot thinking so that we can be more aware and intentional in our workplace interactions and decision-making.
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Etienne Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
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Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.
Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.