Training Courses and Webinars* 

How to Be an Ally 

Showing support for gender diverse folks is not political, it’s basic respect. This course provides a basic understanding of marginalized gender communities. We share real life examples that can be put into practice quickly and easily.
This session covers:

• How to incorporate allyship using social media, virtual meetings and written communication
• Adapting communication styles to show support for all people
• Strategies for correcting others when miscommunication occurs
• Language Cues and Affirmations

Using Inclusive Language 

For anyone seeking a broader understanding of gender identity, this session untangles concepts and verbiage used to describe diverse populations. Based upon lived experience and business expertise, Shell outlines clear guidance for those seeking to be better advocates.

• Addressing coworkers and customers in a neutral manner
• The costs of assumptions
• Vocabulary and definitions
• Suggestions for creating policy and practices for a gender inclusive work environment
• Simple practices for becoming an ally

The Gender Revolution and Complexities of Identity 

A majority of the emerging workforce (Millennials born 1981 to 1996 –  GenZ 1997 to 2012)

• Unwelcoming workspaces can cause a 30% reduction in employee engagement and productivity
• 73% of employees who hide their identities at work will most likely leave their company within three years
• Sharing pronouns is common and expected in universities and progressive organizations
• 77% of Generation Z claim that a company’s diversity and inclusion policies are a determining factor for their choice of employer

Don’t Call me Ma’am – Living in a World Without Labels

Based on Shell’s best selling book. Shell tells their personal story of embracing life as their authentic self.
By the end of this session attendees will:

• Hear the challenges and triumphs of choosing to embrace life as a gender nonbinary person
• Develop a compassionate attitude for all people different from themselves
• Be aware of what questions to ask/not ask someone on the gender spectrum
• Better understand the use of supportive language

Words Matter: Fostering an Inclusive Environment  

Based on Shell’s 5th book, A FIELD GUIDE TO GENDER NEUTRAL LANGUAGE For Business,
Families and Allies, this session covers why language matters both inside and outside the workplace. With a growing diverse population, it’s more important than ever to have all people feel welcome, respected and included.

In this course these questions are covered:

• Biology vs Gender
• Incorporating welcoming language into the organization
• Simple steps to show allyship to diverse communities
• How do I use gender neutral language in policy creation and practices?
• The impact on the bottom line

How to Be an Ally to the Non-Binary Community

There is much we can do to show our support for gender diverse populations. This course will help you build a strategy for corporate allyship, with real life examples discussed.

This session covers:

• How to incorporate allyship using social media, virtual meetings and written communication
• Adapting communication styles to show support for all people
• Strategies for correcting others when miscommunication occurs
• Practicing the use of pronouns and other gender inclusive language options
• Conscious language suggestions for corporate and everyday life

*ALL CLASSES ARE CUSTOMIZED FOR THE SPECIFIC AUDIENCE AND INCLUDE A Q & A SESSION. EVENTS CAN BE PROMOTED THROUGH SPRINGBOARD’S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS IF SO REQUESTED.

UNDERSTANDING GENDER SPECTRUM and GENDER INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE

Pre-Recorded Course by Shell Roth

During this session, the various concepts surrounding personal identity, are untangled and presented in an easy-to-understand format. Based on first-hand, real-world experience, combined with decades of practical business expertise, Shell Roth tells their story, and brings clarity to an often-confusing topic. This session is for anyone wanting a broader understanding of the gender spectrum, and provides an opportunity to become and effective ally to diverse populations.