Gardens are about hope. You plant with the anticipation of tomorrow, but sometimes, even when you step away, beauty finds a way to grow. This season, my flower beds, left completely untended, became more vibrant and alive than ever. It’s a powerful reminder that some of the seeds we plant—whether in soil or in life—are still growing, even when we can’t see them.
What happens when the humans around you run out of empathy—but a machine never does? This reflection explores emotional burnout, blocked care, and why generative AI might just be the most surprising support tool of all.
When life feels barren and broken, what if the view is simply waiting for you to see it differently? This story explores how a single metaphor—and a shift in mindset—can transform the way we see the world, even in its starkest seasons.
At a company retreat early in my engineering career, a personality test exercise left me standing alone—literally and metaphorically—highlighting how easily tools meant for ‘team-building’ can reinforce exclusion. What I learned from that moment shaped my entire approach to inclusion, leadership, and the true meaning of self-awareness.
Explore Generative AI in this practical introductory session designed to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT (or any genAI tool) into your daily tasks.
Confidence is an informal, popularized term to describe the intersection of self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-concept, and identity — all key constructs that affect our motivation, performance, and persistence.
As Snow White returns to theaters, rediscover the deeper meaning behind the Magic Mirror’s truth—and how my new book, Magic Mirror, invites us to reflect honestly on our own perspectives and biases.
In our latest Women in STEM panel discussion, we explored how effective communication fosters inclusion and drives workplace success. Panelists Briana Doucet and Lisa D’Amore shared their insights and experiences on adapting communication for diverse teams, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, active listening, and leadership accountability in creating an environment where all employees feel heard and valued.
In our latest Women in STEM panel discussion, we explored what it means to lead with a people-first mindset. Panelists Dr. Gustina Collins-Hawkins and Shaunna Black shared their insights and experiences on human-centered leadership, emphasizing the importance of fostering a workplace culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Magic Mirror is a modern fable that explores positionality through the journey of Mira, a character who learns to see the world through others’ eyes, uncovering biases and the interconnectedness of our lives while offering practical tools for reflection, growth, and inclusion.
We help people intentionally and systematically engineer equity and inclusion into their organizations: driving positive outcomes and effectively supporting employees and the community.
This website is the work of Dr. Meagan Pollock, developed over 15 years of consulting under the brands Engineer Inclusion and Engineered Organizations. It serves as a lasting resource hub dedicated to helping individuals and organizations create cultures where people and progress thrive.
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