Chuck Wells

Biases ... such a current buzzword. What are they, where do they originate and how do we overcome them? Through the time invested in this session, you will gain a higher understanding, a increased comfort level and feel equipped with solutions of championing your desires of being less assumptive, more inclusive, and creating a culture of curiosity. (This can be adapted as a keynote, a 2 hour workshop and a 3 hour workshop.) * Growing our relationship and understanding of biases by understanding the root of them through our life experiences, learning, upbringing, faith and media. * Increase your knowledge and confidence in currently used terminology ... implicit vs explicit biases, equity vs equality, micro vs macro aggressions and the battle of our unconscious vs conscious mind. * Attendees will be equipped with a path to overcoming biases and on the way to reprogramming the unconscious mind. * How biases also play into Fair Housing violations ( for real estate audiences )

Those of diversity have found themselves bullied, valued less than a fellow peer, not understood as well as feeling alienated. As leaders, we have so much to offer through the lens of our perspectives yet what gets in the way? We do. Let's discover how to ignite the courageous leader within. ( This can be a keynote or a 2 hour workshop setting. ) * Attendees will learn to identify three challenges of courage ... fear of alienation, personal assumptions that block our progress and being locked into current behaviors ... and through awareness along with commitment, progress begins to unfold. * Attendees will discover that Courage is a process ... not a destination. * Courage has traits and qualities. In reviewing ten of the top traits, Attendees will see the courageous leader lies within them for those of diversity posses courage.

Take your team on a journey learning more about one another as well as themselves at a deeper level and creating a foundation of trust. This workshop is adaptable for a 3-6 hour workshop setting. Customized pricing proposal will include the $24.99 per attendee Top 5 Assessment provided through CliftonStrengths.