Navigate Economic Headwinds by Evolving Your DEI Business & Practice
Navigate economic headwinds & attacks on DEI. This Imagine Belonging Podcast episode guides DEI professionals to pivot and build inclusive cultures, drawing insights from NGNG Enterprises' CEO.
Are you a diversity, equity, and inclusion small business owner or practitioner feeling the pressure of economic uncertainty and unfounded assaults on your vital work?
If you answered yes, then this special Imagine Belonging Podcast episode was recorded with you in mind, and one you cannot afford to miss!
Over the past 60 years, we diversity professionals worldwide have emerged as some of the most effective business leaders.
Our leadership skills were developed primarily through the sheer complexity of leading transformation strategies across the many industries we continue to impact.
Given our high standard of excellence, I was thrilled to interview Amber Vilhauer, CEO of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency.
I knew Amber would have the guidance to help us pivot our focus to what matters most, supporting employers to build cultures ready to welcome the future of work.
Amber has supported thousands of entrepreneurs on six continents and specializes in business growth consulting, helping companies achieve values-aligned infinite impact.
Amber is a multi-award winner for Female Entrepreneur of the Year and other Women in Business professional awards, which serve as a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and achieving notable results.
This episode explores concrete strategies not just to weather the storm, but to rise above it and build a thriving, impactful business that allows you to remain aligned with your purpose, values, and passion.
What We Explore
During this 45-minute conversation, Amber and I explore the following themes:
Leveraging Infinite Impact for Resilience. Discover how the principles of Amber’s newest book, Infinite Impact, can empower DEI business owners to navigate economic headwinds and overcome attacks on our industry. Learn to amplify your value and demonstrate your indispensable role.
Authentic Leadership in Risky Times. Explore proven strategies for becoming an authentically self-expressed business leader, even when advocating for your cause feels risky. Learn to lead with conviction and integrity in this evolving landscape.
Finding Opportunity in Collective Grief. Uncover how to identify opportunities and offer meaningful support during times of collective grief and loss, recognizing the critical role DEI plays in fostering healing and understanding.
Reintroducing & Rebuilding. For DEI professionals, we discuss how to strategically reintroduce your expertise and build new narratives that highlight the enduring importance of safety, trust, and belonging in the workplace.
Your Vision for the Future of Work. Gain insights into the future of work and the pivotal role diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other culture-building strategies play in shaping a more just and prosperous future for all.
Want More Belonging?
Are you ready to build a resilient and impactful small business that not only survives but thrives in this new era? Seeking support or a community along the way?
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We do this in three core ways:
Somatic Executive Coaching. Explore our 1:1 leadership coaching packages along with our team coaching offers to help you build spaces of belonging at work.
Leadership Development Programs. Please review our past leadership development programs, or take this assessment to learn at your own pace.
Belonging Culture Assessments. Have a vision for the kind of culture you want? Do you know the culture you currently have? We can help answer these questions.
Our services equip organizational and people leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build the conditions for team safety & trust, the belonging foundations.
Don't just navigate the future – shape it by growing our Belonging Movement!