Good Enough Now with Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages Jessica Pettitt in a conversation about diversity, authenticity, and conflict resolution. They delve into the evolution of Jessica's brand "Good Enough Now", and discuss how her comedic background influences her work. They also address tackling difficult subjects in team building and consulting.
Key Points
- Authenticity in diversity work involves embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and generosity, leading to more invigorating and genuine interactions and relationships.
- Understanding and leveraging the unique strengths within a team can lead to more innovative and efficient outcomes, even when dealing with conflict or difficult team members.
- Humor serves as a great equalizer in discussions about difficult topics, such as racism, allowing for the finding of common ground and fostering connections.
The workplace today is richly diverse and brimming with people of all personality types. Some we get along well with and others we just can’t seem to gel with. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt who will share some of her ideas about creating a more collaborative environment with those we have to spend our time with each day.
As a College Administrator, Social Justice Training Institute Alumna, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a Certified Speaking Professional, Jessica has taken the typical diversity talks to the next level of social justice conversations examining privilege, oppression, entitlement, and our collective responsibility to make change while connecting difficult topics with employee retention, crisis management, and increasing innovation and profits.
Authentic Touch Points
Being real instead of being perfect.3:05
Working with teams to create collaboration.7:30
Dealing with difficult people.10:20
The conception of Good Enough Now. 15:30
Jessica’s comedic background.26:30
Confronting the elephant(s) in the room.28:35
Jessica’s bonus offerings.32:35
Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion and energy through direct, individualized, and interactive conversations. Her workshops, seminars, and keynotes don’t just leave participants invigorated but inspired and motivated to follow through with action to create change.
Having traveled and lived in a variety of communities and environments, while also engaging with education as student, teacher, administrator, and active community member, Jessica uses her take on life to lead participants through a safe but confrontational process of examination, self-reflection, and open dialog that is as challenging as it is rewarding.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Jessica’s website: https://goodenoughnow.com
Jessica’s email: [email protected]
Jessica’s offerings: https://goodenoughnow.com/freebies
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Chapters
| 0:00 | |
| 2:24 | |
| 6:40 | |
| 14:58 | |
| 15:17 | |
| 19:18 | |
| 26:28 | |
| 30:02 | |
| 32:21 | |
| 33:41 |
Transcript
Loading transcript...