Gender Parity and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Emily Nichols
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge chats with Emily Nichols about her experiences as a woman in engineering. They delve into the impact of language on gender parity in workplaces, explore gender bias in literature, and discuss the role of inclusive language in promoting gender equality.
Key Points
- Emily Nichols, a professional keynote speaker and special engineer, discusses the impact of gendered language in the workplace and advocates for more inclusive language to promote equality.
- The conversation highlights the importance of language in shaping our world and expectations, demonstrating how terms like "guys" can exclude or diminish the presence of women and non-binary individuals in traditionally male-dominated fields.
- Emily shares personal experiences and insights on how small changes in language can lead to a broader cultural shift, creating more welcoming and equitable work environments for everyone.
Quote: “It starts with our words, but our words are then connected to those other concrete concerns that we can actually point to in the world.” Emily Nichols
Words shape our world. You know when someone says “Hey guys”, and they're referring to a group of differently gendered people? Most of us don’t even notice, but in this day and age, we really do need to be more aware of the language we use to avoid excluding or offending anyone. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re excited to welcome Emily Nichols to talk about her experience as a woman in engineering and how gender parity impacts the workplace.
This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.
Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily works with organizations that want to equip their technical teams with human skills, so they can be better problem solvers, team players, and leaders. A professional engineer with decades of experience in manufacturing, Emily easily connects at all levels of organizations, inspiring deeper understanding and collaborative teamwork. And she makes learning fun!
Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering (University of Guelph) and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University). She summarized her master’s thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes.
Authentic Touch Points
Emily’s TEDx Talk. 2:30 Farming Inspiration. 5:00 The impact of language. 9:00 Frustrating Assumptions. 17:00 What if we change our words? 21:00
Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering (University of Guelph) and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University). She summarized her master’s thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes.
We encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as Roxanne offers executive coaching. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
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Links:
Emily’s website: https://emilynichols.com/
Emily’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilynichols/
Watch Emily's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRO6QVzYRE
Emily’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/ideasemily
Emily’s Instagram handle:https://www.instagram.com/ideasemily/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
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