#258 Enabling Self-Expression at Work

The Diverse Minds Podcast

Welcome to the 258th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In honour of South Asian History Month and this year’s theme, Free To Be Me, we delve into the importance of self-expression in the workplace.

Join me as we explore why self-expression matters and how it can impact our work environment.

In today’s show on Enabling Self-Expression at Work

• Why I decided to make today’s episode. [02:34]
• The definition of the term “self-expression”. [02:53]
• Some statistics about self-expression at work. [04:00]
• Some examples of microaggression. [06:48]
• What you can do to enable self-expression positively. [09:06]

Quotes on Enabling Self-Expression at Work

• For people to be free at work, the environment needs to be conducive to doing that.
• Self-expression is also about how people have to hide part of themselves.
• Often, we’re forced to fit into moulds.
• It’s very difficult to show self-expression because of the questions that get asked about you.
• Self-expression shouldn’t be to the detriment of other people.

Resources on Enabling Self-Expression at Work

• The stats behind #BeYourselfAtWork
• Self-Expression for Working Professionals.
• Episode #203: What kind of South Asian are you?
• Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.
• Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
• Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
• Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe

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