The Talent Development Hot Seat - The #1 podcast for L&D Professionals Boosting Psychological Safety for LGBTQ Individuals in the Workplace with Mitchell Kenyon Davis
In this episode, Mitchell shares powerful insights on fostering psychological safety for LGBTQ individuals within organizations, advocating for universal benefits that support the entire LGBTQ community, and the vital role of empathy in DEI efforts. We'll explore Mitchell's personal journey, from growing up in a conservative town in Missouri to becoming a leading DEI voice, and how living authentically in Barcelona has shaped his perspective on equity and inclusion.
Join us as Mitchell discusses:
- The current state of DEI
- The importance of a global approach to diversity
- Challenges of integrating DEI into talent development.
- The impact of leadership ego on organizational change
- The concept of confident humility
- The significance of creating inclusive learning programs.
Mitchell Kenyon Davis, M.S. & M.A. is a culture transformation and DEI executive coach & strategic partner. He leads global culture & DEI programs in house at Autodesk and consults with other organizations in the tech, finance, automotive, hospitality and public sectors.
His master's degrees focused on International Development & Healthcare, and Emotional Intelligence, Coaching & Leadership Development. He's a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation with over 400 hours of executive coaching experience. He's also certified in the Intercultural Development Index, design thinking, Prosci Change Management, Birkman Coaching, Harvard Management and Mentorship, Situational Leadership, and Speaking with Impact.
With 11 years additional experience leading international teams in sales, corporate social responsibility, and entrepreneurial operations, he brings unique business insights to the work he does now. He lives between Barcelona and Berlin and has nationalities from the United States and Spain, although he likes to call himself a citizen of the world. Mitchell is a proud gay man and leverages his own personal journey to empathetically build bridges across differences. His passion and talent for breaking down barriers to new learning opportunities creates conscious human connection.
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