Yvonne Jackson | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Yvonne Jackson is the CEO of SocialEDG, a workplace equity firm that offers Inclusive Leadership Coaching and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting services. Prior to founding SocialEDG, Yvonne held senior positions at Apple, Whirlpool and ICF, where she developed her skills in DEI operations, technology, and business process re-engineering. Today, she leverages this expertise to help inclusive business leaders transform their good intentions into tangible results.

Current position (1)

DEI Consultant | Inclusive Leadership Coach

SocialEDG Corporation

Degrees (2)

MBA

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School

2013 to 2015

Business & Marketing

University of Cincinnati

2006 to 2009

Presentations

Presentations (5)

From Safe to Brave Spaces: How to facilitate inclusive DEI conversations

Are safe spaces really safe? Move beyond creating “safe spaces” to developing “brave spaces” where diverse teams can engage in impactful conversations infused with courage, honesty, and collaboration.

Learning & Development Objectives:
- Inclusive facilitation techniques
- Strategies for addressing sensitive topics, such as race, gender, and identity
- Conflict resolution skills
- Emotional response management

The Inclusive Ally & Leader: Identifying your role in advancing equity

Explore the foundations of inclusive leadership, learn how to recognize and emulate the 7 Types of Allyship, and confidently champion equity within your organization.

Learning & Development Objectives:
- Effective strategies for leveraging privilege constructively
- Understanding of the nuanced impact of intersectionality
- How to turn intentions into actions that result in systemic change

Joyful Equity™: The Path to resilient, high-performing teams

Get inspired to shift from shame-based motivations to positive empowerment when driving equitable change, and leverage joy and diversity as strategic assets that create high-performance teams

Learning & Development Objectives:
- Strategies that ignite and drive innovation and creativity
- Techniques for building resilient, adaptable teams
- Approaches to setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care

Inclusive Feedback for Growth: Cultivate Constructive, Equitable Feedback Practices

Learn the art of giving and receiving feedback in a manner that promotes your personal and career development and creates a culture of open, inclusive communication.

Learning & Development Objectives:
- Our EBI Feedback Model
- The 3 Feedback Trigger types
- Techniques for managing emotional responses mindfully
- Strategies for separating feedback from identity

The Inclusive Coach: Integrating DEI into Life Coaching Practices

Designed for life coaches, business coaches, and mentors who seek to enhance their professional development and build stronger, more inclusive coaching relationships that drive better client outcomes.

Learning & Development Objectives:
- Techniques to increase cultural competency
- Strategies to enhance cultural sensitivity
- Methods to better support clients with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Past talks (2)

Cultural Transformation Theory: Moving from Dominator to Partnership in the Workplace

RTP180: Evolving Workplace

Research Triangle Park, NC

February 16, 2023

Working in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion as a Single Mom By Choice

The E-Spot, Women's History Month 2023

Podcast

March 2, 2023