Managing Grief in the Workplace: How Leaders Can Make a Difference

Managing Grief in the Workplace:How Leaders Can Make a Difference Last year, my world changed forever when I lost my mother. Grief, as anyone who has experienced it will know, is a shapeshifter. Some days, it’s a dull ache in the background. Other days, it’s an all-consuming wave that makes even the smallest tasks feel […]

Fundamentals of Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace

Fundamentals of Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace Our workplaces are experiencing one of the most challenging periods in recent history. The pandemic aftermath, social and political tensions, economic uncertainties, and growing mental health issues have created an environment where both employees and leaders are struggling. In this difficult moment, leaders are actively seeking solutions to address […]

Providing Hope! Leadership and DEI Predications for 2025

Providing Hope! Leadership and DEI Predications for 2025 As you may know, every January we, at bci, reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead for leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These topics have dominated business headlines over the last few years, but as we look to 2025, it’s clear that the issues we […]

Why the Push for In-Person Work Misses the Mark

Why the Push for In-Person Work Misses the Mark The world has undergone a major shift in the last few years as it relates to how we work. The pandemic forced many organizations to adopt virtual work out of necessity and, for many employees, it was a welcomed change.  However, as the world returns to […]

Burnout at the Top: Why Leaders Are Struggling Too

Burnout at the Top: Why Leaders Are Struggling Too It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis in the workplace. Countless studies highlight rising levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout among employees. But there’s another group that’s often overlooked in this conversation: leaders.  The pressure on leaders — whether we’re […]

4 Leadership Must Dos for Cultivating Mental Health & Wellness

4 Leadership Must Dos for Cultivating Mental Health & Wellness As you’ll have heard me share repeatedly in other blogs, supporting mental health in the workplace is integral to fostering inclusive and supportive employee experiences. It’s fundamental for creating environments where team members feel valued, motivated, and empowered to bring their full selves to work […]

Shift Leadership – A New Paradigm for Unlocking Engagement, Belonging, Empathy, and Psychological Safety in Workplaces

Shift Leadership – A New Paradigm for Unlocking Engagement, Belonging, Empathy, and Psychological Safety in Workplaces Our workplaces are deeply struggling. They were burdened before the pandemic, but as we’re seeing, it feels like we’re worse off now. And to boot, our old ways of leading won’t help to yield the change we desperately require. […]

As Leaders, We Choose How We Treat People

As Leaders, We Choose How We Treat People A few years ago, during a therapy session, I shared with my therapist that I had noticed how snippy I was being with people around me. From my clients, to my team members, to my Uber drivers, to my spouse, everyone was experiencing my crankiness. And this […]

How Our Perspective Shapes Our Lens on Life… and Our Leadership

How Our Perspective Shapes Our Lens on Life… and Our Leadership by Dr. Summer Allen, a DEI & Leadership Coach with bci and the author of Lose the Debate: A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Successful Dialogue Our perspective is a powerful force, subtly guiding our actions and shaping how we live, work, and […]

Why Minimization Is the Enemy of Belonging in the Workplace

Why Minimization Is the Enemy of Belonging in the Workplace “At our organization, we deeply value inclusion and belonging, and we encourage every team member to bring their authentic selves to work.” – Said by every organization out there! In bhasin consulting inc.’s inclusive leadership work, we leverage the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a highly […]