Webinars
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Let's Make the World Better
I’m excited to introduce a new webinar series designed to help anyone increase their social awareness and equip themselves with tools for action. If you want to live in a more just world, then I hope you will tune-in! Together, we can make the world better.
Action-Ready
My goal is to increase awareness and initiate action. You'll learn research-based theories coupled with memorable metaphors, followed by actionable strategies.
Open Enrollment
All are welcome. If you are a professional who wants to create a more inclusive workspace, and educator who strives for a more equitable classroom, or a human who wants improved relationships, this series is for you (and everyone!).
No Cost
Access is my priority for these webinars, so I am offering them at no cost. In addition, attendees will occasionally receive special offers for discounts on my books and services during the webinars.
More Topics and Dates to Come
Can't make it to one of the listed dates? Stay tuned. I'm building more content and adding more dates!
Aimed to teach and equip you, topics bridge theory and strategy.
Upcoming Webinars
Register
Registration is super easy! Use the easy one click registration for each of the sessions you'd like to attend. You'll then receive an email notification, and reminders as the event approaches.
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This work is best done with a community of people who you can share the journey, and grow together. Please invite your colleagues and friends who might also enjoy learning with you.
Scheduled Live Webinars
There are more webinars on the books (see details on this page), but not all dates are set and included in the following schedule.
- On-Demand
- 30 Minutes
- No Cost
Everyone has a brain and everyone has bias. If we use our brains to understand and combat unconscious bias, we can create a more inclusive and just world.
In this webinar, you will:
- Review some of the barriers to an inclusive and just world.
- Outline 14 key terms to add to or reinforce your vocabulary.
- Examine 8 neural mechanisms in our brains that support prejudice and stereotypes, the underlying functions of bias.
- Identify 9 self-regulation strategies to reduce prejudice and stereotypes.
We will explore how our brain can work against our best intentions, and what we can do to be more kind and inclusive.
Together, let’s unravel the bias in our brains.
- Fall 2020
- TBD
- Open Enrollment
- No Cost
Find Your Sixth Sense: Asset Mindset
- Fall 2020
- TBD
- Open Enrollment
- No Cost
Self-Awareness for Social Justice
How can we stand for social justice, if we don’t know where we stand? The journey of self-awareness unravels our biases, unpacks our privilege, unclasps our position, and unoccupies power. Knowing “woke” words, and discussing social justice isn’t enough. We must take action within ourselves while we also take action in our communities.
- Fall 2020
- TBD
- Open Enrollment
- No Cost
Sticky Feedback is Best
Throughout our lifetime, we get tons of feedback, and the feedback we receive affects our motivation. Feedback and support from others is a source of our self-efficacy — the belief we have in ourselves to accomplish a task. Using a simple formula, we can adjust our feedback to be a super-booster for self-efficacy in others, through what I call, “Sticky Feedback.” In this webinar, you will learn how you can better encourage others to reach their goals.
I am still planning this session, and will set the date and time a few weeks in advance. Please make sure you are on my mailing list, so that you’ll be alerted when details are finalized.
- Fall 2020
- TBD
- Open Enrollment
- No Cost
Update Your Prescription: Develop a Color-Rich Perspective
Some of us have rose-colored glasses on and don’t even know it. Some us haven’t examined our life lens in a while and don’t realize how much “grime” has built up. Some of us have a very old prescription that distorts our view of the world. Some of us were raised to “not see color.” In this color blind, we will discuss how to identify and update your life lens for a color-rich, diverse, and inclusive perspective.
I am still planning this session, and will set the date and time a few weeks in advance. Please make sure you are on my mailing list, so that you’ll be alerted when details are finalized.
- Fall 2020
- TBD
- Open Enrollment
- No Cost
Equal Opportunity Isn't Equal for Everyone
Equal opportunity is both a legal term and colloquialism. We have “equal opportunity” employers, and many people hold beliefs that everyone has equal opportunity to success. Some might align this belief with the American Dream, rags to riches, or bootstrap your way to success ideologies. In this webinar, I’ll introduce specific historical and systemic reasons for why equal opportunity isn’t equal for everyone.
I am still planning this session, and will set the date and time a few weeks in advance. Please make sure you are on my mailing list, so that you’ll be alerted when details are finalized.
Collaborative Problem-Solving and Team Dynamics in STEM (Panel Recap)
Explore innovation in STEM through “Collaborative Problem-Solving: Team Dynamics and Design Thinking,” featuring expert insights on teamwork and empathy. Discover effective collaboration strategies and access the webinar recording for a comprehensive discussion.
Embracing Failure and Perseverance in STEM (Panel Recap)
Explore the critical importance of innovation and perseverance in STEM through our blog post recap of the “Resilience in Innovation” panel. Successful women in STEM share their journeys of overcoming setbacks and how failure has been a stepping stone to their success. Get insights, advice, and strategies for embracing challenges, and watch the webinar recording for an in-depth discussion.
Creativity and Experimentation in STEM (Panel Recap)
Explore the transformative power of creativity and experimentation in STEM, as leading women share their insights and strategies in the “Innovating Minds” panel. Discover how these pioneers are reshaping the STEM landscape through innovation and watch the enlightening webinar recording.
Women in STEM Panel Series
The “Women in STEM Panel Series” transformed passive webinar experiences into interactive, public discussions with experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This case study outlines how opening the series to a broader audience enhanced engagement and participation, setting the stage for future sessions.
Seminars for Tenure Review Committees
Equip members of tenure review committees with knowledge, skills, and practices for reducing barriers and supporting employees, particularly those who have marginalized or minoritized identities.
What is Accent Bias?
Accent bias is an unwarranted prejudice toward others based on the sound of their speech. This panel discussion was on Wednesday, August 24, from 12 to 1 PM CDT. Panelists were Donna Durbin, and Dr. Hoda Ehsan, with Dr. Meagan Pollock as the moderator. On this page you’ll find the event recording, plus strategies and resources.
A Conversation on Belonging and Authenticity with Women in Technology
In this post I share takeaways, strategies, and resources from a conversation with women in technology on belonging, authenticity, and support. Access the resources and watch the webinar.
Best Practices for Recruiting Students into Nontraditional STEM and CTE Programs and Pathways
Recruiting nontraditional students into STEM and CTE programs and pathways can be a significant challenge. Understanding the root causes is crucial to sustainable change; however, recruitment remains one of the biggest hurdles to participation. In this workshop, we review the best practices for recruitment, and participants explore strategies that will work best for their population.
Reduce Workplace Communication Breakdowns
We’ve all experienced breakdowns in communication. They can be frustrating, confusing, and problematic to the success of our teams and organizations. In this recorded virtual networking event, we talked about communication styles and strategies to reduce potential communication breakdowns.
Barriers and Root Causes to Access & Success in CTE & STEM
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the top 10 root causes for participation and completion in pathways to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers through the lens of the 4-I’s of oppression. Download a handout at the end of the post.
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the natural learning process, self-efficacy, and present a reflection tool for planning and improving feedback that cultivates confidence in others.
Leveling the Playing Field: An Introduction to Educational Equity
In this 80-minute recorded virtual workshop, we introduce educational equity — what it is, why we need it, and how we can reach it.
Inclusive Leadership: Conversation with Jina Etienne
Listen to a recording of a lively one-hour conversation on inclusive leadership between Meagan Pollock and Jina Etienne. Learn what inclusive leadership is and how to become an inclusive leader.
Active Listening: Shifting from Kindness to Empathy
Active listening is a bridge that can help us shift from kindness to empathy. In this post, we share a recorded workshop that can help you learn how.
Nontraditional Careers in CTE and STEM
Nontraditional careers are any in which one gender represents less than 25% of the workforce. For example, women in engineering or men in nursing. When many of these careers are high-wage, and high-demand jobs, it is imperative that we remove barriers and increase the participation and completion of women and men in nontraditional educational pathways. This workshop equips educators with tools and strategies for recruitment and retention.
