Pause On The Play

Hey guys, where do you stand on language usage? If you aren’t already picking apart the previous sentence, it’s time to cultivate greater awareness around the societal and cultural conditioning that lurks beneath seemingly innocuous words and phrases. Erica and India are joined by author and award-winning life coach Hanneke Antonelli to examine the impact our word choices have on promoting implicit gendered, ableist, and racist biases, among others. They also provide steps for incorporating inclusive language into everyday exchanges, complete with a teachable moment in real time.  In this discussion: The lifelong process of deprogramming from historically acceptable, offensive language How your word choice impacts others Cultivating an awareness of cultural and community nuances The power of accountability and accepting feedback Establishing boundaries around what words or phrases you will and won’t accept Questioning word usage and a subsequent course correction in real time *** Visit the website for the full articles at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/show KEEP THE DIALOGUE GOING When you’re in conversation with others, you gain perspective, question conditioning, and create change. These moments don’t happen unless you feel comfortable talking, sharing, and being yourself in a shame- and blame-free space.  Here’s your invitation to join Erica Courdae and India Jackson at Dropping The Veil, their 3-day virtual event featuring a diverse panel of guests. Details at pauseontheplay.com/events.  Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Show Notes

Hey guys, where do you stand on language usage? If you aren’t already picking apart the previous sentence, it’s time to cultivate greater awareness around the societal and cultural conditioning that lurks beneath seemingly innocuous words and phrases.

Erica and India are joined by author and award-winning life coach Hanneke Antonelli to examine the impact our word choices have on promoting implicit gendered, ableist, and racist biases, among others. They also provide steps for incorporating inclusive language into everyday exchanges, complete with a teachable moment in real time. 

In this discussion:

  • The lifelong process of deprogramming from historically acceptable, offensive language
  • How your word choice impacts others
  • Cultivating an awareness of cultural and community nuances
  • The power of accountability and accepting feedback
  • Establishing boundaries around what words or phrases you will and won’t accept
  • Questioning word usage and a subsequent course correction in real time

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Visit the website for the full articles at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/show

KEEP THE DIALOGUE GOING

When you’re in conversation with others, you gain perspective, question conditioning, and create change. These moments don’t happen unless you feel comfortable talking, sharing, and being yourself in a shame- and blame-free space. 

Here’s your invitation to join Erica Courdae and India Jackson at Dropping The Veil, their 3-day virtual event featuring a diverse panel of guests. Details at pauseontheplay.com/events. 

Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

What is Pause On The Play?

Pause On The Play® is where you are challenged to examine your beliefs, question your predisposed notions, and consider realities you may be unfamiliar with in order to understand that they too are real. Erica Courdae and co-host India Jackson have real conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, visibility, mindset, and everything in between.

Topics include imperfect allyship®, imposter syndrome, company culture, and how you can feel more aligned and empowered in your business marketing. Let's go beyond the surface and move into action, today.