Compassionate Cultures

Compassionate Cultures

Hosted by: Rebbecca Hemmings

Bringing humanity, compassion, and logic to conversations about discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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Episodes

S1:Ep:11 Finding Kindness in Dispute Rebecca Eldredge

How do you set up safe conversations? Why, when and how should you ask questions when discussing difficult topics? What approaches can you take to manage disagreements kindly? Get the answers to these questions and...
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S1:Ep:10 Book Look: SWAY

Take a quick look through the information-packed, well-researched and illuminating book: SWAY Unravelling Unconscious Bias by Pragya Agarwal. Learn key unconscious biases, get an overview of the book and Rebbecca’s...
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S1:Ep:9 What Do You Know About Microinvalidations? Quiz

How well do you know microinvalidations? By now you understand they’re a type of microaggression right? If you don’t, go back and listen to this episode.  Is “I don’t see colour a microinvalidation? What is a...
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S1:Ep:8 What is a Compassionate Culture?

There is conflict in your organisations. People don’t know how to talk about race tactfully, ableism is rife, jokes are made about homosexuality and people simply are arguing over the use of personal mugs. How do...
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S1:Ep:7 Ensuring a Safe Space for Ethnic Minorities in Our Actor's Agency

Join us for an electrifying conversation with Kathryn Hanke, the brilliant mind behind Direct Personal Management Actor's Agency, as she teams up with Rebbecca to unveil the strategies and triumphs in the journey...
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S1:Ep:6 I’ve Got News for You!

Welcome back to the first episode of 2024. Here I (Rebbecca) explain the exciting changes being made to the podcast so that you the listener get even more value than normal! Also, tune in the find out about an...
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S1:Ep:5 The Racial Microaggressions We Face at University Part 2

This raw conversation with two young black women who discuss the microaggressions and blatant racism they face as students at university continues (following part 1).   It comes with a trigger warning, as one student...
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S1:Ep:4 The Racial Microaggressions We Face at University Part 1

In this captivating two-part takeover episode, join us as we delve into a profound conversation with two inspiring black women students. They courageously share their personal journeys, shedding light on the subtle...
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S1:Ep:3 Conversations with a Black Therapist. Guest Yvette Browne

Do all therapists understand the needs of ethnic minorities? Is it important that your therapist has lived experience? What can you do when emotionally triggered or feel frustrated by people who do not understand you...
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S1:Ep:2 Dr Yeow Poon “East and Southeast Asian Communities, Sinophobia and Integration”

Tune in to hear the wisdom from Dr Yeow Poon the Honorary Chair of the Chinese Community Centre, CARG:Campaign Against Racism Group Trustee and Leadership Development expert for a conversation on how sinophobhia (fear...
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S1:Ep:1 Don't Call it a Come Back!

The great rapper LL Cool J once said, “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years”. And that’s kind of how I feel as we launch this new version of the Coffee & Antiracism podcast, now known as...
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Episode 15: EDI & Theatre

This week Rebbecca speaks to Angelina Rizza of Voce Consult to find out how her company explores EDI using theatre. Learn how this alternative, creative method is used to open often difficult conversations about...
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