BUILDING INCLUSIVE CULTURES THAT THRIVE
Our Founder's Story
Our story is quite unique and has been the catalyst for us to co-found Belonging Base.
If you’d like to hear more about that unique story, check this out – ‘WHAT A TRANSGENDER LOVE STORY TEACHES US ABOUT INCLUSIVE CULTURES’
Before you do, I think it's only fair to issue a TRIGGER WARNING, as we do cover the subject of suicide.
Thanks to Leanne and Al Elliott the co-hosts of the Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Podcast for inviting us and making it such a great experience for us.
It’s almost here!
This is where you'll find it! Get ready for Belonging Bite-sized - The Inclusive Workplace Culture series to celebrate National Inclusion Week starting 23rd September 2024
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Belonging Bite-sized - Inclusive Workplace Culture
Episode 1 - Coming Soon
Welcome to Belonging Bite-sized hosted by Danielle and Sophie Wood.
These are short video chats discussing all aspects of Inclusive Workplace Cultures. You can see the full series as they drop during National Inclusion Week 23-29th September 2024
Belonging Bite-sized Video Chats - The LGBTQIA+ Ones
Episode 1 - Let's Introduce Ourselves
Welcome to Belonging Bite-sized hosted by Danielle and Sophie Wood.
These are short video chats discussing all aspects of 'belonging'. You can see the full series as they drop on our YouTube Channel @belongingbase Kicking off in June 2024 with a month of 🏳️🌈 PRIDE 🏳️🌈 themed content.
Episode 2 - Why Belonging?
Taking a deeper dive into what belonging, what is it and why is it so important.
Episode 3 - LGBTQIA+ Labels
We're taking a whistlestop journey around gender identity, sex assigned at birth, gender expression, sexual orientation and romantic orientation.
Episode 4 - LGBTQIA+ Language
We're taking a whistlestop journey around pronouns and more inclusive gender neutral language
Episode 5 - Code-switching
Code-switching is on the menu today.
Many of us do it and it can be ehausting and take it's toll on our mental health, but what is it? Tune in to find out.
Episode 6 - Coming Out
Coming Out is one of the pivotal moments in the life of someone from the LGBTQIA+ community. Find out more here.
Episode 7 - Coming Out - What Happens Next
Coming Out is just the beginning of a whole new chapter and can be the most challenging for some. Find out more here.
Episode 8 - LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Mental Health struggles both before and after coming out are more about societal stigma than the fact someone is LGBTQIA+. Find out more here.
Episode 9 - Allyship
Allyship - it's really simple and what's more anyone can do it - How? Check this one out to find out.
Episode 10 - Being Transgender - Misconceptions and Myths - Part 1
There's a lot of misinformation out there about being transgender so we're exploring what that is and clearing some of the misconceptions and myths up.
Episode 11 - Being Transgender - Misconceptions and Myths - Part 2
There's a lot of misinformation out there about being transgender so we're exploring what that is and clearing some of the misconceptions and myths up.
Episode 12 - PRIDE Month - It's a Wrap!
Well, it's been a ride of technical hitches, learning, enlightenment, myth-busting but above all fun. We hope that everyone that has watched our PRIDE month series of Belonging Bite-sized has taken something away with them.
Watch this space for what comes next..........
Our Voice - Podcasts and more.....
Sophie and Danielle talk to Heidi Lofthus of HR Connect Malta and NEXT.io
The conversation is all around 'Why Does Belonging Matter?'
We explore the importance of belonging to workplace culture and it's success for not just individuals but for the business as well.
'Bad administration almost cost me my life' - The Point in Leadership Podcast Snippet. Part 1 of 3
What does workplace exclusion feel like? What does it look like? And what can we actually do about it? Dip into our conversation with Belonging & Inclusion expert, Sophie Wood, as she narrates her personal journey of coming out, navigating her transgender experience, and promoting mental health awareness in the workplace.
How Culture Defines Your Company - The Point in Leadership Podcast Snippet. Part 2 of 3
"Your culture is defined by your worst tolerated behaviour"
Forget company policy and your value decals on the wall (which may or may not be peeling off, anyway). Instead, turn to the LIVED EXPERIENCE of your people.
⏺ How do they feel on their way to work every morning?
⏺ Equally, how do they feel when they leave?
⏺ How do they approach meetings or social gatherings? Dejected, introverted, uninterested?
⏺ And what do they do when they come across an issue, reach out or retreat?
How Should You Spend Your DEI Budget? - The Point in Leadership Podcast Snippet. Part 3 of 3
How SHOULD you spend your Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Budget?
Make the most out of your DEI departments and budgets with advice from one of our favourite Inclusion & Belonging experts, Sophie Wood!
We recognise that many companies still aren't making the most out of their DEI departments. Avoid window dressing and spend your budget right! Put your people first and they will return the favour.
Trinity Shaw - Level Up with WONDR
Trinity Shaw and Sophie Wood talking about the trans -experience.
Learn about her journey as a trans woman and her mission for inclusivity in the workplace. From the UK Police to global Diversity & Inclusion in online gambling, her story is one of resilience and advocacy.
Tune in for inspiring insights!
'Ripe for collaboration' Sophie Wood talks Diversity and Inclusion in the Betting & Gaming industry
Betting on Sports Europe is the foremost conference for senior executives from European sports betting operators. Sophie spoke with passion, after a standing ovation for her panel talk in London, about why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is ripe for collaboration in the industry.
Diversity, Metaverse and Ethics in the Gaming Industry - Sophie Wood - SBC Leaders Podcast
Sophie sat down with SBC Managing Director - Andrew McCarron for a chat on Sophie's career history, her work, observations and thoughts about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the corporate world of work and how now more than ever it is what will set employers apart.
Creating a Trans-inclusive workplace
65% of transgender people still hide their identity at work.
Using real testimonies from transgender contributors, this video featuring Sophie Wood, explores what we can all do to make workplaces more trans-inclusive.