DEIB Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Welcome to our Lunch and Learn series focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Together, we’ll explore practical ways to build a more inclusive culture where every voice feels valued and empowered.
Each session will be a 60-minute interactive Lunch 'N Learn, featuring a 45-minute presentation by a guest speaker followed by a Q&A segment. We aim to create an engaging platform where insights and experiences can be shared, ultimately elevating our leadership and coaching practices through the lens of DEIB.
Register for future events in this series:
Webinar 2: June 18, 2025
Webinar 3: July 22, 2025
Webinar 4: August 20, 2025
Webinar 1: Diversity
Embracing the Power of Differences
by Dr. Towanna Burrous
In this session, we will explore how diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and growth. Designed for coaches and leaders, the discussion will focus on how to leverage individual differences to build high-performing, creative teams.
Dr. Towanna Burrous is the President of CoachDiversity Institute, the world’s first ICF-accredited coaching institution dedicated to transforming leadership through inclusive and culturally aware practices, with over 25 years of experience in leadership, technology, and business development. Dr. Burrous has shaped leadership strategies that drive sustainable change.
As a pioneering entrepreneur, she founded the Black Life Coaches Network and the Young Women’s Empowerment Network, empowering underrepresented communities through coaching and education. At CoachDiversity Institute, she leads cutting-edge executive coaching programs and corporate services that help organizations foster diverse, high-performing teams.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Burrous is passionate about equipping leaders with the tools to thrive in an evolving world. Under her leadership, CoachDiversity has earned national recognition, including a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Whether she’s coaching executives, mentoring future leaders, or driving industry innovation, Dr. Burrous is committed to creating workplaces where inclusion fuels success.
ICF Core Competency Connection:
Coaching Presence: Embracing diversity requires a conscious, open stance that values every unique contribution—an essential element of authentic coaching and leadership.
CCEUs for this program: 0.75 Core Competencies | 0.25 Resource development
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