Inclusive Conversations: The evolving diverse workplace, and how to get out of your ‘own’ way
Description
Jyl talks candidly about her family, who shaped her formative years lobbying for equal rights, her early beginnings within a non-linear career path plus her quest to get 'out of her own way,' and how moving towards her authentic self led to her position at Highspot and why she's working to creating a culture of unconscious inclusion.
In addition, Jyl speaks openly on how DEI is evolving in the workplace, plus why having an ecosystem approach to building a network of mentors and advocates to help you move toward the direction you want for your career is hugely beneficial.
Topics covered include:
- Jyl’s career journey
- DEI in the workplace
- The importance of belonging
- Unconscious inclusion
- Mentorship and finding your advocates
- Getting out of your ‘own’ way
About Jyl Feliciano
Jyl Feliciano is Global VP of DEIB at Highspot, and has over 15 years of experience shaping high-performing cultures at Fortune 500 companies, including Conagra Brands and Cognizant. Jyl specializes in leading change initiatives by challenging organizations to move beyond dialogue and into action around diversity, power, privilege, and allyship. Jyl is a recognized thought-leader in DEI&B.
About Engtal
HerSuccess is brought to you by Engtal. Engtal is a US-based staffing agency specializing in engineering and technology, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Part of our mission is to balance the diversity scales in our industry.
We are so tied to this mission that we donate a thousand dollars from every underrepresented placement made to our nonprofit, Diversify the Future. We then use that money to fund scholarships for underrepresented groups to help them obtain a STEM degree. If you're an engineer or a tech professional looking for a new position, or you're hiring for talent in this space and want a recruitment partner, please get in touch.
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