Q: What will you be speaking about at DisruptHR?
Title — BID Farewell: Microwaving Mentality for Inclusive Success
Summary — A transformative discussion of obtaining true inclusive success by saying farewell to outdated Microwave Mentality in the realms of Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity (BID). I will explore ways to redefine solutions that foster a profound sense of belonging and stir up productive communication, unleashing the potent power of diverse perspectives. This will be done by dissecting the connections between BID and success, challenging traditional, simplistic approaches. Disrupting the mainstream landscape of inclusive problem-solving and uncovering how to embrace differences of opinions and experiences. It’s time to reshape our mindset and strategies, debunking Microwave Mentality BIDs farewell and learning that true fostering of a positive culture isn’t quick and simple but sustainable and enduring. Prepare to shift mindsets and strategies; BID goodbye to the traditional concepts of belonging, inclusion, and diversity.
Kendra has spent over half her life speaking and encouraging others to achieve their maximum potential while inspiring them to fulfill their dreams of becoming the person they are destined to be.
As early as high school, she would travel in her home state, presenting personal development workshops to her peers. She would facilitate training in areas such as time management and conducting effective meetings. During her college years, she continued her speaking events and expanded her topics to include stress management, team building, and leadership competencies. She nurtured her love of service through many university organizations; she was a member of a university-sponsored mentoring program, a university ambassador, and various leadership opportunities. Her speaking platform has grown from state-wide to impacting others internationally.
Kendra holds a master’s degree in human resources development and she has spent over two decades in the human resources industry working within Fortune 100 companies. Her first love of helping others, speaking, and facilitating continued during her human resources career. Kendra was selected and recognized for facilitating inclusion, development, and college relations initiatives within several organizations. She is also a human resources consultant and enjoys harmonizing organizations and individuals to accomplish their goals. Kendra’s journey of human resources consulting provided the opportunity to learn and function at a higher level of strategic problem-solving and logic.
Kendra’s recognitions include a State Senate Award for Community Service and the National Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for character and humanity. She loves group exercise, reading, spending time with her family, organizing, and being a research enthusiast. She is grateful for the opportunity to give back and encourage others; she feels blessed with incredible possibilities and, in her life, given considerate challenges. It’s the experiences she has encountered that ignite her passion to teach, train, facilitate, coach, and consult others.
