Through the lens of CQ (cultural intelligence) I help leaders and organisations assess where they currently are within their EDI journey. After evaluating the key findings together, we create & implement a development plan to reach maturity through the fast track.
To thrive in an ever-changing globalising world, prioritising Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial for creating equal opportunities that foster individual and organisational growth through cultural transformation. This journey needs to involve all stakeholders developing an EDI strategy, structure, governance and accountability throughout from the start.
By fostering a culture of respect, trust and openness we create psychologically safe spaces where employees engage, speak up and bring their ideas leading to innovation.
EDI needs to be part of the respective Business strategy as it benefits both employees and organisations making it easier to attract, hire, develop and retain talent.
How can we create change together:
Needs Assessment
Evaluating your current level of EDI gaining a deeper understanding of your current strength & weaknesses providing a roadmap for the next steps.
Content Creation
Internally as well as externally I help organisations communicate EDI matters clear, engaging and accessible
EDI Strategy
I am your expert and sparring partner in developing, adjusting and implementing a tailored EDI strategy for your organisation to thrive.
Keynote Speaker and moderator
Bringing my expertise and passion on EDI topics to the stage, my energy engages and inspires audiences fostering well rounded yet critical conversations
Inclusive Leadership Trainings
Culture eats strategy for breakfast and company culture is defined within the Leadership, I offer Inclusive Leadership trainings based on the framework of CQ (cultural intelligence) and its available assessments for your Leadership Teams to be more inclusive and effective.
Training series
I create & facilitate trainings tailored for your specific needs as I understand the challenges that businesses face when it comes to creating an inclusive workplace culture
Why now:
Competitive advantage through an improved business performance by enhancing the employee’s wellbeing, creativity, engagement, productivity and long-term engagement and commitment.
Attract and retain talent as the market has shifted from an employer to and employees’ market and a psychological safe company culture is one of the top criteria’s when deciding for an employment.
Seeing EDI through your customer base as you ensure that your products/services reflect their needs to establish and grow your customer base.
Drive innovation as heterogenous teams always outperform homogenous teams within an inclusive company culture where psychological safety is a given. Diverse Teams bring a wide range of experiences, perspectives as well as individual approaches leading to more innovation as well as creative solution finding to complex problems.
About Karen
Being part of a multicultural family representing Cameroon, France, Switzerland and Germany, having lived in 5 countries, travelled and worked in 6 continents and some personal excluding experiences, I decided to take my private take on EDI into a career transition.
To make the world a kinder, more inclusive place for all, my main “WHY” being my 2 biracial boys, who deserve to have the same opportunities and grow up in a more equal world.
I am a Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Certified Facilitator, combined with expert knowledge in combination of the latest research and developments around cultural intelligence (CQ), my unique personal experience within EDI, and over 15 years in Marketing and Communications, within projects such as the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as well as the Luxury Industry through various multicultural events globally and the collaboration between the markets internationally.
My aim is to guide and support executives, companies and organisations to promote opportunities, innovation and actual inclusion within and outside of the workplace. Helping their employees reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment of trust and respect.
If you are a leader who is ready to maximise the opportunities that diversity, equality and inclusion can bring to employees and your organisation get in touch.
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EDI Consultant
PWN ZUGZURICH Board Member
Over 15 years of Business Experience within Marketing & communication
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Cultural Intelligence Certified Facilitator
Are you committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong? Then reach out to me today to discuss how we can create this culture change together.
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