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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024

DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024 “We’re doubling down on our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.” “We’re not watering down the language or substance of our DEI programming.” “We’re keeping the D, the E, and the I… and, in fact, we’re adding in the B for Belonging.” “We […]

Leverage the Seven Behavioral Dimensions to Cultivate Belonging at Work

Leverage the Seven Behavioral Dimensions to Cultivate Belonging at Work As you may know, we’re huge advocates for cultivating belonging in the workplace for a myriad of reasons. I also feel this way on a personal note – it’s critical that we stand in our power to claim belonging in how we work and lead […]

Your Core Wisdom Will Make You a More Empathetic Leader and Team Member

Your Core Wisdom Will Make You a More Empathetic Leader and Team Member Growing up, given my experiences with racist childhood bullying and cultural confusion, I learned to “perform” across all areas of my life. My “Performing Self” was present everywhere. By “Performing Self” I mean the self you show up as when you feel […]

Spotlighting the Magic of The Three Selves Framework

Spotlighting the Magic of The Three Selves Framework™ In this blog, I want to spotlight my Three Selves Framework™ – a model for living, working, and leading more authentically AND for cultivating greater belonging in the workplace. I dig into this powerful tool in both my bestselling books The Authenticity Principle and We’ve Got This […]

Unlock Your Authentic Self and Claim Your Belonging

Unlock Your Authentic Self and Claim Your Belonging I can’t underscore just how important it is that you commit to living, working, and leading more authentically. In doing so, you will unlock a life that’s rooted in belonging – both personally and professionally. This is exactly what I talk about in my recent interview with […]

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The bci team primarily works from lands that are part of the Dish With One Spoon Territory, a treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Haudenosaunee that brought these communities together to share, serve, and protect these lands.

bci is deeply committed to honoring the spirit of this treaty, and we recognize our privilege in enjoying the benefits of these lands, which supports all that we do. We’re passionately focused on undertaking our work in alignment with the values of Truth and Reconciliation, and we actively seek to decolonize societal and workplace systems, as well as our individual behaviors.

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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