Confidence from Within: Unpacking Unconscious Bias

Raia ‘Coach’ Carey is a firm believer that everyone is capable of greatness, and she’s made a career of empowering others to reach it.

Celebrated Coach, Media Maverick, and Manager of Culture Diversity & Inclusion at KickKids Foundation, Coach Carey is inspiring corporate wellness at Canada’s largest children’s hospital, and at every company she visits!

In every role, she is dedicated to helping her clients—from individuals to corporations—access their untapped brilliance.

Coach Carey’s passion for supporting others dates back to a childhood marked by challenges. In school, she was bullied by her classmates for her race and weight. Academically, she struggled to translate her French Immersion education into English reading and writing skills. Still, Coach Carey didn’t allow those issues to derail her. Instead, she turned inward to find the confidence to be authentically herself, foster meaningful connections, and inspire others to do the same.

EMBRACING STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

There are several reasons your company could be experiencing stress-induced low performance –Whether it’s internal restructuring or virtual to hybrid transitions, [Embracing stress in the workplace] gives you the tools necessary to reduce workplace pressure while supporting your team’s transition towards a healthy mindset. These elements will organically increase productivity, creativity, and problem-solving and better equip you to handle various scenarios while maintaining a positive relationship with stress. Together, we’ll identify potential triggers and analyze how you and your team can transform stress into empowerment.  You’ll leave feeling calm, refreshed, confident and motivated to make impactful change within your workplace while keeping your team engaged.

TAKING LEAPS – DEALING WITH IMPOSTOR SYNDROME

Imposter Syndrome is a deep dive into the psychology of how imposter syndrome can show up in, and impact, daily life. Whether you’re a creative, a team member in a fast-paced work environment, or a high achiever, Coach Carey uses an interactive survey to personalize effective strategies that will combat imposter syndrome. You’ll leave with the tools you need to feel confident in your decision-making, less stressed with deadlines and open to taking leaps without the fear of failure.

INTRODUCTION TO ANTI-BLACK RACISM

This is a research-based leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion presentation. It offers tools grounded in the science of human behaviour, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology to disrupt anti-Black racism and unconscious racial bias. Participants will explore various dimensions of racism at the interpersonal, intrapersonal, institutional and systemic levels. Intro to Anti-Black Racism explores Black history in Canada, implicit intersectionality, and defines key terminology specific to the Black experience. You’ll leave with a deep understanding of the Black Canadian experience and the tools needed to work towards creating equitable, impactful workplace culture and organizational change.

UNPACKING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

Unpacking Unconscious Bias is a must-do “bootcamp” for leaders in the workplace. This presentation offers tools to explore unconscious bias within each person and how that may show up in the workplace. It contains strategies for understanding & managing biases and microaggressions, including case studies that help the audience learn how to address these situations in real-time. Coach Carey blends storytelling, market research, and interactive learning to encourage open and transparent communication where diverse opinions and contributions are valued. Your team will leave with a toolkit to manage bias, an ability to identify, manage and minimize microaggressions in the workplace, and a foundation for inclusive leadership.