Our Invisible Briefcase: Unpacking Cultural Privilege at Work
Our Invisible Briefcase will assist professionals seeking to better understand how cultural privilege influences how we lead and how we engage with our teams. Through guided reflection, brief breakout discussions, and real-world examples, participants will explore how unearned advantages appear in everyday interactions, how empathy can bridge divides, and how inclusive leadership practices can create team cultures of belonging. Attendees will leave with tangible actions to recognize bias, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to equitable, socially responsible workplaces.
Bio:
Andrea McCoy is a storyteller, facilitator, and communications consultant specializing in inclusive leadership, cultural understanding, and organizational storytelling. Through her firm, Janklin Consulting, she helps teams create cultures rooted in empathy, equity, and collaboration. Andrea’s workshops and consultations have supported organizations across Canada and in the UAE, transforming their approaches to belonging and workplace communication. With a background in narrative design and intercultural dialogue, she brings warmth, depth, and practical insight to every session—guiding participants to unpack their own setbacks and lead with awareness and care.
Note:
Regarding needs for the session, the speaker is hoping to have it engaging where participants are free to share and contribute to the conversation. As long as everyone has mic and video capacity, and ability to share screen able to share my screen during the session
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