25 - From Words to Action: How Communicators Can Drive Real DEI Change with Kim Clark

Inclusive Leader Spotlight

Your host, Juan Taveras, talks with Kim Clark, Founder and Owner of Kim Clark Communications, a no-nonsense DEI communications agency where language leads to action. Kim is a dynamic leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) communications, with a unique approach that integrates storytelling, internal communications, and DEI strategy. As the co-author of the Amazon bestseller The Conscious Communicator: The Fine Art of Not Saying Stupid SH*T, Kim introduces listeners to the DEPTH (Deliberate, Educated, Purposeful, Tailored, Habitual) model, a strategic framework for authentic and impactful DEI messaging.

In this episode, Kim delves into the crucial role communicators play in bridging the gap between DEI aspirations and actionable outcomes, offering practical insights on how to move from performative gestures to meaningful change. She also discusses the importance of meeting people where they are in their DEI journey, navigating internal resistance, and the transformative power of language in fostering inclusive environments. Kim's expertise provides listeners with a clear roadmap for enhancing their DEI communications and ensuring that their organizational commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion resonate both internally and externally.

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