Cultivating BIPOC Mental Health and Wellness

Cultivating BIPOC Mental Health and Wellness Given that July marks BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to spotlight the connection between racial equity and mental health inclusion in this month’s bci blog.  As Dr. Komal Bhasin, bci’s Mental Health Expert-in-Residence, often shares in her work, the research on race/ethnoculture and mental health is at […]

Interrupt Loneliness at Work By Cultivating Belonging

Interrupt Loneliness at Work By Cultivating Belonging Have you ever felt lonely at work? I sure have. Given how difficult the last few years have been, it’s not surprising that study after study is finding that people are experiencing more loneliness than ever before – and the impact is profound. As you may have seen, […]

What To Do About the “New Normal” Challenges In Our Post-Pandemic World

By Dr. Komal Bhasin, bci’s Senior DEI Consultant and Mental Health Expert-in-Residence. Following three full years of turbulence and uncertainty, many of us are gradually accepting that COVID-19 is now a permanent part of our daily lives. Some of us feel a sense of resignation while others are excited to move on from the years […]

Why Belonging and Authenticity Go Hand in Hand

As you may know, given my life experiences, I’m a passionate advocate for belonging and authenticity—and not just in our personal lives, but in our professional lives as well. This is what led me to write The Authenticity Principle, my first book and my new book We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging. I […]

Why We Must Focus on the Unique Needs of Gen Z in the Workplace 

Just as the dust began to settle after Millennials disrupted the workforce, it appears that there is yet another generation that is mystifying corporate leadership: Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. Gen Z is the post-Millennial generation, born between the years 1995 and 2010. This time period has been pivotal in shaping Gen Z’s worldview, given […]

We Must Keep Talking About White Fragility

Last week, we kicked off Black History Month, a celebration of Black history and excellence, and a continued moment to focus on interrupting the ways in which anti-Black racism permeates our workplaces and society at large. Over the last few years, it was so encouraging to see organizations working actively to address systemic racism and […]

My DEI Predictions for 2023

What a wild year 2022 turned out to be! From starting the year with COVID everywhere to the continuation of the “Great Resignation” to hybrid working becoming our new normal, last year was a roller coaster, to say the least. Despite the endless challenges we faced, it was so heartening to witness and be part of the […]

How to Step Up Your Allyship for Transgender Colleagues at Work

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How to Step Up Your Allyship for Transgender Colleagues at Work As you may know, on November 20th we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. This annual observance honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost because of anti-transgender violence. This day is a painful reminder of the ongoing oppression that people who are […]

Dr. Komal Bhasin, MSW, MHSc, DSocSci

Komal is bci’s Senior DEI Consultant and Mental Health Expert-in-Residence and an accomplished DEI facilitator, coach, and strategist. Komal has over 20 years of experience in providing strategic and advisory guidance and program development across a range of sectors, with a particular concentration in mental health and racial inclusion. Komal is also the founder of Insayva Inc., a social enterprise focused on providing accessible DEI and health equity support to charities and non-profit organizations.

Komal has extensive experience in creating and delivering programming in a range of leadership and DEI areas, including mental health inclusion, psychological safety, empathy, relationship repair, allyship, and cultural competence. She is passionate about driving transformational change in workplaces and has worked closely with bci clients – corporations, professional service firms, health care providers, and educational institutions – to embed cultures of inclusion within their organizations.

Komal has provided one-on-one inclusion coaching to hundreds of senior leaders and brings a unique approach that is informed by her background as a therapist. She is able to expertly handle sensitive conversations and situations and works with leaders to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance racial/ethnocultural, gender, and mental health-related equity across teams and organizations. Komal also offers a performance coaching program designed specifically for BIPOC leaders. This program aims to help BIPOC leaders harness their place, position, and identity to thrive in the workplace and beyond. Komal is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

As bci’s Mental Health Expert-in-Residence, Komal offers tremendous expertise around workplace mental health. As a doctoral trained mental health clinician, certified health executive, and registered social worker, Komal has assisted organizations looking to advance employee mental health inclusion and well-being through offering programming on inclusive dialogue, anti-stigma, burnout prevention, psychological safety, resilience, and self-care. Komal is committed to advancing mental health and wellness across the life course; she currently serves on the board of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario and previously served on the boards of Children’s Mental Health Ontario and the YMCA of Greater Toronto.

When Komal is not working, you’ll find her painting, cooking, or snuggling with her cats.

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