Understanding Allyship In The Workplace: How we can better care for our co-worker
The goal of this presentation is to provide staff with helpful tools on how to better understand what it means to be an ally. How we care for our co-worker, whether it be beside them, in front of them or behind the scenes can make the world of a difference and help to improve your place of work. The presentation will look at:
Barriers in the workplace where voices are necessary
Imposter syndrome and how we oppress ourselves (5 types)
7 different types of allyship in the workplace
3 different ways to support your co-worker (beside, in front, behind)
5 suggestions on how to care for your co-worker moving forward
Suggestions on how an ally can best address the issue
Redirecting behaviour: reducing, reminding, thinking ahead
Exploring and Eliminating bias/prejudice in the workplace and on set:
Perfect for a virtual ‘Lunch ’n Learn‘ style setting, Sean’s one hour talk will cover various forms of bias/prejudice in the workplace, the importance of allyship and collaborative solutions on how to dismantle and react to bias/prejudice in the workplace. Bias’s such as: conformity bias, affinity bias and unconscious bias are explored along with other challenges such as imposter syndrome. Sean’s unique and multi-faceted approach to these sensitive topics is delivered in a conversational and relatable way that encourages connections for inclusion. Strategies and suggestions will be provided to help boost moral and productivity in your workplace.
We’ve hired Laying Foundations Together; Sean Mauricette for two seasons on The Amazing Race Canada as our Diversity and Inclusion and HR trainer. Sean’s training with our “on camera participants, the RACERS” and shooting crew is truly eye opening, easily understood and presented with helpful images. Sean’s demeaner is open minded and relaxed while educational in a way that includes interaction with individuals either by video or in person teaching sessions. Sean covers all the bases in a unique way on unconscious bias, the history of people of colour in Canada, anti-bullying and anti-harassment and inclusivity. We think Sean is a tremendous asset working with the on camera participants in particular as he has a background as an actor and musician which makes him uniquely qualified as an educator in the film and TV industry. – Sarah James – Supervising Producer – Insight Productions
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Exploring Black history, bias and important takeaways for all employees:
This presentation will explore: Black history prior to Western slavery, Black Canadian trailblazers who’s contributions are often overlooked, bias / challenges that are not exclusive to but often effect BIPOC employees, the effects of emotional taxation, suggestions on how to address bias in the workplace, allyship and how employees can support one other. The ultimate goal is to highlight bias’s that many BIPOC employees often experience in the workplace, while providing important takeaways that benefit all workers regardless of their cultural background
“Sean Mauricette’s virtual presentation to Hydro One…was easily one of the most impactful and educational sessions I have participated in, on any topic. His approach of melding his personal story with the history of black people and his abilities as a poet and musician ensured that his messages were impactful. I whole heartedly recommend Sean Mauricette to anyone looking to educate themselves on the black history, black oppression and inspire themselves and others to work towards a better future for everyone, regardless of skin colour.” David Lebeter, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One
“Our organization found Sean’s presentation dynamic and enlightening. His presentation style was engaging & resonated very highly with our colleagues…Sean’s presentation was empowering as it showed the glory of black history prior to slavery, which provided a well rounded prospective. We look forward to working with Sean in the future.” Sandra Edwards & Aymen Ahmed, Black Colleagues Council, Mondelez International
Dismantling Racial Bias In The Workplace
Perfect for a virtual ‘Lunch ’n Learn‘ style setting, Sean’s one hour talk will cover Black history prior to slavery, cycles of oppression and collaborative solutions to dismantle racial bias in the workplace. A high level look at how your company’s Anti-Black Racism initiatives align with strategies being applied both federally and provincially will be highlighted. By offering another starting point for Black history while exploring the varied Canadian Black experience, staff will feel emboldened, enlightened and motivated. Strategies and suggestions will be provided to help boost moral and productivity in your workplace.
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Bridges and Pathways to DEI:
Parent council and school communities
Hosted by Sean Mauricette, this talk was created for parent councils and the larger school community. The goal is to bring the school community together through a greater understanding of various topics surrounding racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Delivered in the early evening, this talk seeks to not only engage parents but also their children who are welcome to join in on the conversation.
“Sean’s presentation was informative, inspiring and powerful. The way he delivers the information on Dismantling Racial Bias is educational and yet also deeply personal. I could have listened to him speak for hours. He somehow made a virtual presentation feel intimate and inclusive. I can’t recommend Sean enough.”
Tracy K. Chair Forest Hill Collegiate Institute School Council, Toronto District School Board“Sean is such a warm and engaging speaker. He handles the topic of anti-racism with a remarkable balance of honesty and sensitivity. His talk was very well received and highly appreciated by our school community. Bringing him in gave us a 10x lift in attendance and we were asked to bring him back! The students enjoyed his incredible musical talent as well. If you are able to book him, definitely do so. His message will stay with your audience long after the event is over.” Joyanne Howell, School Council Secretary, Peel District School Board
How To Handle Microaggressions In The Workplace
The micro in microaggressions is a bit of a misnomer. Because when you experience one, it doesn’t feel very micro. In fact, it can feel like death by a thousand cuts. It might be one of the reasons an astonishingly low number of Black employees (3%) say they would want to return to the office full time. Any marginalized group can experience microaggressions, in this webinar, racial equity educators Camille Dundas and Sean Mauricette will help us understand:
Where microaggressions come from
How to recognize a microaggression
How to speak up when you observe one
How to cope when you experience one
How to respond when you’ve committed one
Black History In Canada - Past (1600’s) To Present (2022)
Wade Pfaff and Sean Mauricette will take a look at Black history in Canada and the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. From the first Black person to arrive on Canadian soil, to the underground railroad and the achievements of Black inventors and heroes who helped shape our country. They will also discuss the impact of immigration from the Caribbean during the 1950s and the important contributions of Black Canadians from the 1970s onward. Black history is Canadian history. This informative presentation will be interactive and include Q and A as well as a spoken word performance at the end.
Helping Companies Create Foundations For Success (COMING SOON!)
This three-part series, hosted by Sean Mauricette, abstracts the process of creating structural foundations and translates them into frameworks needed to create strong foundations for DEI in the workplace.
Health, Wellness and Inclusion
Delivered in a back-and-forth style that is conversational, Dr. Charlie Ware (American) and Sean Mauricette (Canadian) explore the importance of health, wellness, inclusion and access to dietary needs in the community.
BIPOC: What It Means, Where It Comes From and Why It Matters (COMING SOON!)
While many are still having a hard time understanding what this term means, Sean Mauricette and Joseph Hersco have teamed up to deliver this powerful and impactful talk. They will dive deeper into what this term means, why it matters, it’s impact on workers/community and how better understanding can position your company ahead of the competition.
Joseph Hersco, more commonly known as J-Rebel has taken his love for B-Boying and infused the artform with his life as a mentor, teacher within the formal institutions of education. J-Rebel lifes works for the past 15 years implementing Hip-Hop leadership-mentorship and educational programs for urban BIPOC youth within the Toronto District School Board. Dedicated to being an active mentor/teacher and positive role model, he hopes to make a difference in the future by creating ripples of positive change while impacting society as a whole.
Youth Engagement: Things To Avoid and The Strategies That Work (COMING SOON!)
‘Daddy Please Care’ Presentation: Strategies and tools that every father should have. (COMING SOON!)
Sean Mauricette - Virtual spoken word performance - SAMPLE
More than just a motivational speaker, Sean always finds ways to incorporate artistic nuances into his presentation. This powerful spoken word performance is delivered at the end of Sean's virtual presentation and sure to leave the attendees in awe. Enjoy this short sample.
