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March 27-29, 2023
35th Annual Conference | In-Person & Virtual Event

Diversity & Inclusion Coaching Center

The DEI Coaching Center Offers Four In-Person and Two Virtual Programs at the 2023 Conference

Small Group Coaching Sessions (75-minutes) In-Person and Virtual
Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations (15 to 20-minutes) In-Person Only
Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions (75-minutes) In-Person and Virtual
DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings (75-minutes) In-Person Only

Our premier faculty includes Chief Diversity Officers, DEI/HR leaders, conference presenters, multicultural talent acquisition and management experts, and executive coaches. See our faculty roster at the bottom of the page.

Diversity & Inclusion Coaching Center

The DEI Coaching Center Offers Four Programs at the 2023 Conference

Small Group Coaching Sessions (75-minutes)
Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations (15 to 20-minutes)
Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions (75-minutes)
DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings (75-minutes)

Small Group Coaching Session

In-Person Attendees

March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 10:15am CT
March 28, 2023 – 8:30am – 9:45am CT

Virtual+ Attendees

March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 10:15am CT
March 28, 2023 – 8:30am – 9:45am CT
March 29, 2023 – 8:00am – 9:15am CT

Participate in one of 18 small group coaching sessions over two days in-person or three days on Virtual+ . DEI subject matter experts lead sessions to provide outcome-focused assistance you can apply immediately in the workplace. Seats are limited to 20 participants per session.

75-minute sessions.
Select from one of nine specific DEI management or executive and leadership development topics (some sessions repeat).
Coaches will answer individual participant questions and facilitate group conversations.
Pre-register for your session on the conference platform. Limited slots are available.

Left to right: Sandra S. Yamate, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession (IILP) | Bill Proudman, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Howard Ross, Udarta Consulting | Regina Speed-Bost, SB Law, PLLC | Candi Castleberry, Amazon

Small Group Coaching Options

Check registration and the Attendee Hub for specific session dates and times. Offered In-Person and Virtual

DEI Management Coaching

Strategy and Execution
Diversity Talent Acquisition
Employee Development/Upward Mobility
Employee Resource Groups (BRG/ERG) and Diversity Councils
DEI Training and Coaching in Organizations
DEI Metrics and Communicating the Results

Executive & Leadership Coaching

Managing your DEI Role
Career Management
Self-Care and Resilience for DEI Professionals

Ask-An-Expert One-On-One Consultations

In-Person Attendees Only

March 27, 2023 – 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT
March 28, 2023 – 8:30am – 9:45am CDT

A confidential 15 to 20-minute consultation with a DEI subject matter expert designed to provide practical guidance and next-step solutions. All consultations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Got DEI Questions? Get Answers from DEI Leaders!

Topic areas include

Managing your DEI Role
Strategy & Execution
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Measuring Your DEI Success
Managing Your DEI Career

Critical Conversations Roundtable Discussions

In-Person and Virtual Attendees

March 27, 2023 – 10:45am – 12:00pm CT

Virtual+ Attendees

March 27, 2023 – 2:30pm – 3:45pm CT
March 28, 2023 – 10:45am – 12:00pm CT
March 29, 2023 – 8:00am – 9:15am CT

Participate in one of 12 roundtable discussions over two days in-person or three days on Virtual+. DEI thought leaders will facilitate dynamic conversations on specific topics. You will collaborate with participants to unpack conference learnings, discuss critical issues and identify solutions. Seats are limited to 20 participants per roundtable.

75-minute session
Select from one of 12 topics

Critical Conversations RoundTable Discussion Topics

Topics TBD. Check back on your registration page and the Attendee Hub for specific session topics, dates and times.

DEI Professionals Affinity Group Meetings

In-Person Attendees Only

March 28, 2023 – 12:35pm – 1:50pm CDT

Thought leaders will facilitate dynamic conversations on issues impacting specific affinity groups of DEI professionals and DEI Council, ERG, DEI-related, Committee members, etc.

Asian and Pacific Islander (API)
Black
Multiracial and other Intersectional Identities
Latino/a/x
LGBTQIA+
Women

Seats are limited to 20 participants per roundtable.

Ready to join us?

What Attendees Are Saying

“Our D&I program would not have progressed as quickly without a follow-up coaching session to address questions that subsequently arose and the feedback on our implementation.”

“My executive coach was outstanding in helping me navigate the unique challenges of being a Diversity and Inclusion leader.”

“I have been in the D&I space for over 10 years. Having the opportunity to collaborate with a senior leader who understands my issues was a highlight of this conference.”

“The D&I coaching service exceeded my expectations. My coach was a true subject matter expert and I left the session with actionable strategies specific to the challenges I had in moving our program forward.”

2023 Coaching Faculty

Chief Diversity Officers, DEI/HR leaders, conference presenters, multicultural talent acquisition and management experts and executive coaches. Click on the coaches’ names to learn more about each.

The 2023 faculty are listed below.

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