In this episode, Ashanti Bentil-Dhue talks to Kay Fabella, the CEO and founder of inclusion in progress, who also has a podcast of the same name,  where they really dive into the dynamics of global teams. Advising the likes of companies mostly in the tech industry. Sitting down with organisations to figure out what is it that could be preventing their remote teams from reaching their full potential, by looking at dynamics such as virtual versus in person, as well as the different cultural things that might be present. 

“When you have a face that isn't easy to place like mine, you will always get the second question. The first being where are you from? And the second, where are you really from? And you realise very early on, once you go through the whole thing of I just want to belong, and I don't like being asked that question because it points out my difference of embracing the role that you have of telling your own story in the rooms that you walk into. And so that really formed an impression on me from a young age, the power of stories to connect people.” 

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• The power of stories to connect people

• How important is mental health in the field of DEI?

• The issue of cookie-cutter approaches

• Creating psychological safety in remote teams

 

About Kay Fabella:

Kay Fabella is a DEI Consultant whose approach combines inclusion, intercultural communication and her understanding of supporting global teams in a remote environment. She’s partnered with companies including Red Hat, Instagram, the IMF, and Philips to improve inclusive communication skills between team members, to retain top talent and reduce turnover, and to build a culture of inclusion that helps companies maintain their competitive edge in the future of work.

 

A Filipina American in Spain since 2010, Kay draws from her own lived experiences as a "multihyphenate" woman of colour, a daughter of immigrants, and an immigrant herself running a fully remote team to inform her DEI work. She believes that more inclusive workplace cultures start with sharing non-linear stories — to expand worldviews and increase connectivity and collaboration. 

Areas of Expertise:

Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, Remote Team Strategies, Employer Branding, Future of Work & Intersectionality, Millennial and Gen Z Recruitment, Mental Health in DEI.

Available for Comment On:

Cross-cultural inclusion strategies for global teams

Intersectionality initiatives for women of colour

Mental health for historically excluded employees

Remote team inclusion & the future of work Work Featured In:

Forbes, Fast Company, Thrive Global.

Connect with Kay Fabella:

           kay@inclusioninprogress.com

           inclusioninprogress.com

           LinkedIn: kayfabella

           Twitter: @KayFab

           IG: @InclusionInProgress

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