A storytelling talk that highlights how everyday uncomfortable, awkward and messy interactions get in the way of progress for social change.

This talk is a call to action for EVERYONE to move beyond denial to the commitment of saying yes to the urgent social change issues of our times and how to use the transformative power of our own stories to sustain the journey to change when the going gets tough.

Forum held at GIBS Business School, Nov 3, 2017

Nene Molefi is author of A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa, on the complexities of bringing diversity and inclusion into the workplace. This groundbreaking new book addresses inequality, prejudice, injustice, racism, sexism and all other forms of discrimination in society, and in particular the workplace, in a positive way.

Nene writes in an authentic voice describing stories from her own experience. Her comprehensive and warm approach to navigating this complex issue can guide organisations to achieve a more inclusive and positive working environment.

About A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion in South Africa …

Listen loudly with your whole heart.

All of us in the business of speaking need to think deeply about what it is the world is calling on us to do and an invitation to show up as our listening selves, not just our speaking selves as we try curate key global conversations Nozipho Mbanjwa is a Conversation Strategist moderating global conversations that are designed to have measurable outcomes. She is in demand for her unique and insightful ability to facilitate difficult conversations with courage, depth and breadth.

Let’s have conversations that move the world

There are two types of conversation, those that have impact and those that don't. Conversations that don't have impact are designed as talk shops.Conversations that have impact follow the design principles of factories. They are intentional, they are efficient,  they add value, they are transformative, and they are scalable. If we become increasingly aware of these design principles in everyday conversation, we improve our chances of moving people to action through conversation.

The danger of a single story

What does “feminism” mean today? With humor and levity, here Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century—one rooted in inclusion and awareness.

‘Dear Ijeawele: fifteen invaluable suggestions’—direct, wryly funny, and perceptive—for how to empower a daughter to become a strong, independent woman. It holds an urgently needed conversation about what it really means to be a woman today.

Identity, feminism and honest conversations

Identity is always negotiated where assumptions are made. She tells us to become more comfortable talking about uncomfortable things, and also make room for people saying things that are awkward, so we grow in understanding.

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Books

• Harvard's Class of 2018 Address

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - We Should All Be Feminists

• Dear Ijeawele: fifteen invaluable suggestions’.

Listen in as Dr. Jennifer Harvey leads a multigenerational, multiracial conversation with people in Des Moines, Iowa, at a Des Moines SURJ event: An Anti-Racism Conversation for All of Us.

Find out more about Dr. Harvey's book and download resources for hosting a similar event using this video in your community at www.RaisingWhiteKids.com.

Have you ever thought others should speak up more to you – with ideas, feedback or the truth about what’s going on? Megan Reitz explains how speaking truth to power is relational and getting others to speak up is as much about you as it is about them.

In this thought-provoking talk Megan, social psychologist and author of “Dialogue in Organizations”, “Mind Time”, and ‘Speak Up’ brings you face-to-face with your own power and warns you about three traps we all fall into that silence others.

Dr. Brené Brown says that she's learned that being vulnerable isn't about winning or losing—it's about having the courage to show up and be seen. Watch as Dr. Brown, the best-selling author of Daring Greatly, reveals the one thing that's more terrifying than opening your heart space.

What would it take to bring our best, most authentic selves in our schools and classrooms? To a place where teachers and students can all choose courage over comfort, choose what is right over what is fun, fast or easy and practicing values rather than professing them.

Navigating Unworthy Critics

Brené Brown shows us how to deal with the critics and our own self-doubt by refusing to "armor up" and shut ourselves off. "Not caring what people think," she says, "is its own kind of hustle." Instead we must "reserve a seat" for the critics and our own self-doubt. "Tell them, I see you, I hear you, but I'm going to do this anyway."

Talking about Privilege

We need to keep talking about Charlottesville … Answering some questions: "Are you saying that I have to explain to people why they're hurting me?" I think there's a line. I don't think we should explain or negotiate our humanity with people. I'm not willing to do that. So, if you need me to explain why I have the right to exist, I'm not going to do that.

The art of being yourself | Caroline McHugh

How well do you know yourself in your world?

The former Secretary of State says the absence of women in power boils down to one problem. Notice how her host loses attention and how she prompts him to reclaim it.