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08/08/2024 | 0 min read

How To: Promote positive change - optimising culture and diversity

In this 'How to' session Lou Chiu, culture and relationships coach discussed the principles of allyship, what to do in different scenarios, and how to have difficult conversations. This session is designed for those who want to be allies with under-represented and marginalised communities, colleagues, and stakeholders and want to develop their skills and confidence in doing do.

 

If you’re looking to encourage psychologically safe environments, this session is for you, no matter your level of knowledge or within your organisation.

Lou is a culture and relationships coach, trainer, and consultant who specialises in cultural wellness and developing individual and organisational allies. Prior to setting up her practice, Lou worked in education and educational charities for over 15 years, promoting access to opportunities, improving the student experience, and advocating for marginalised communities. In addition to her work, she is an External Trustee for the University of Suffolk Students’ Union, a mental health advocate, and a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes University.

The session looked into:

  • What is allyship? How do allies promote positive change?
  • The good, the bad and the ugly – what does it mean to be an ally
  • Working with emotions – scenario work
  • How to have difficult conversations and how to apologise when you get it wrong.
  • Working on yourself

Presented by

Lou Chiu

Lou is a culture and relationships coach, trainer, and consultant who specialises in cultural wellness and developing individual and organisational allies. Prior to setting up her practice, Lou worked in education and educational charities for over 15 years, promoting access to opportunities, improving the student experience, and advocating for marginalised communities. In addition to her work, she is an External Trustee for the University of Suffolk Students’ Union, a mental health advocate, and a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes University.