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DEI After 5 with Sacha

The work doesn’t end at 5pm—and neither do we.

DEI After 5 is where inclusion meets real life. Hosted by Sacha Thompson, this weekly podcast explores how current events shape our workplaces and communities—with practical insights and honest reflection. deiafter5.substack.com

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21:02

Building Trust and Accountability: The Key to...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/11/11

Leadership today demands more than vision or authority—it requires trust. In workplaces where uncertainty and change are constant, the leaders who succeed are those who create environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered to deliver their best work. As Damian Goldvarg shared in our recent conversation, effective leadership is not about control—it’s about cultivating trust and accountability so that teams can thrive without micromanagement.Trust is not a soft skill—it’s a strategic

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16:05

Leading with a Coaching Mindset: Transforming...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of DEI After Five, host [Host Name] welcomes author and organizational psychologist Damian Goldvarg to discuss his book, "Lead with a Coaching Mindset." The conversation focuses on the urgent need for a shift in leadership from project management to a more human-centered approach, especially in today's complex times. Damian shares his extensive background in psychology and leadership development, highlighting his experience training leaders around the world for over two decades. Tune

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14:49

From Boring to Engaging: Transforming Onboarding for...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/10/28

Let’s be honest—most onboarding experiences are forgettable at best and overwhelming at worst. Yet for many organizations, the way they welcome new employees hasn’t kept up. Traditional onboarding often feels like a box to check—an administrative marathon of paperwork, policies, and PowerPoints. But in a world where people are craving connection, clarity, and belonging, that approach simply doesn’t work anymore.As discussed in a recent DEI After 5 episode, embracing change—especially when it comes

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16:06

The Future of DEI: Building a Culture of Care

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of DEI After 5, Sacha reflects on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work in organizations. Addressing a recent question posed by a caller, the discussion emphasizes that while the specific terminology around DEI may evolve, the essence of the work remains crucial due to our inherent diversity as humans. She notes a shift in organizational needs, moving away from one-off workshops towards a deeper focus on cultural transformation, rebuilding trust, and addressing

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31:45

Who Gets Left Out When AI Makes the Decisions?

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/10/14

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, hire, and even how we define success—but it’s also quietly reshaping conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While AI promises efficiency and data-driven insights, it also poses serious risks when bias goes unchecked. On a recent episode of DEI After 5, I sat down with Dr. Alexandra Zelin to unpack what this means for today’s workplaces—and for the future of inclusive leadership.The Promise and Peril of AI in the

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32:50

Inclusion in AI Is Critical

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/10/07

Artificial intelligence is changing everything.How we work, how we make decisions, and how we connect with one another. But as powerful as AI is, it also carries the risk of reinforcing the very inequities many of us have spent years trying to dismantle.Inclusion in AI isn’t just a technical issue — it’s a human one. As we continue to integrate AI into everyday life — from hiring and lending to healthcare and education — we must ensure these systems reflect the full diversity of the people they

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20:50

The Power of Representation: Why Diverse Voices...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/09/30

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, effective marketing requires more than clever slogans or broad demographic data—it requires understanding people. That was the heart of my conversation with Hernan Tagliani, who emphasized why representation and cultural relevance are critical to building authentic connections with consumers.Too often, brands rely on general market research and assume it will apply to multicultural audiences. The result? Campaigns that fall flat because they treat groups

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12:47

Navigating Cultural Celebrations: What Brands Need to...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/09/23

In today’s marketplace, the role of multicultural consumers isn’t just important—it’s essential. During this week’s DEI After 5 episode, I sat down with Hernan Tagliani, an expert in multicultural marketing, to unpack why brands must stop treating cultural celebrations like Hispanic Heritage Month as optional or seasonal gestures.We started by calling out something many of us notice: some companies go all out for certain commemorative months but remain silent during others. That silence is not

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9:21

Creating Community Support in Times of Fear and...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/08/19

When we talk about psychological safety, most people immediately think about the workplace. But if we’re being honest, psychological safety has always extended far beyond the office walls. It’s about how safe we feel in our neighborhoods, in our homes, and in our communities—and how those experiences shape how we show up everywhere else.In this week’s episode of DEI After 5, I share a very real moment that brought this into focus for me. I’ve lived in the D.C. area for over twenty years, but when I

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36:18

Exploring Inclusive Leadership in the Post-Pandemic...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/08/12

One thing that’s become crystal clear in the past few years is this: leadership, as we knew it, doesn’t work anymore.The post-pandemic workplace is asking something different of us. And while some leaders are clinging to old playbooks—those rooted in control, hierarchy, and performance at all costs—others are leaning into something more sustainable and human: inclusive leadership.But let’s be honest. “Inclusive leadership” is one of those terms that’s gotten a lot of airtime but very little depth

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29:01

How to Be an Intentional Inclusionist

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/08/05

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my work, it’s that inclusive workplaces don’t just happen. They’re built—with intention, consistency, and a clear commitment to amplifying voices that too often get left out of the conversation.In a recent episode of DEI After 5, I had the chance to talk with Dr. Nika White, someone who has built her career at the intersection of marketing, leadership, and inclusion. Her journey—from marketing communications into the work of building inclusive

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8:55

Unpacking Psychological Safety: The Key to Inclusion...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/07/29

New DEI After 5 episode live nowWe’ve all heard the terms: psychological safety, belonging, trust. They get tossed around in company town halls, folded into DEI statements, and dropped into leadership training decks. But let’s be real — most of what gets said about them barely scratches the surface.In this week’s episode of DEI After 5, I go beneath the buzzwords.Psychological safety isn’t about being “nice.” It’s not just about making people feel good. It’s about creating the kind of culture where

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32:28

Setting Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace in...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/07/22

It’s clear people are looking for ways to protect their peace. And if the comments, DMs, and emails are any indication, they’re also looking for permission to do so.That’s exactly why this conversation with Katrina Jones on DEI After 5 hit such a nerve. It’s one of our most-watched episodes, and it makes sense—this is the stuff so many of us have been trying to name. That quiet unraveling you feel when you’re committed to the work, but the workplace doesn’t care. That guilt for wanting to step back

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32:42

Understanding Psychosocial Hazards: The Hidden...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/07/15

When most people think about workplace safety, they imagine hard hats, ergonomic chairs, or maybe active shooter drills. What rarely comes up—but absolutely should—is how people feel at work. And that’s where psychosocial hazards come in.These aren’t just buzzwords or boxes to check. Psychosocial hazards are the silent threats that show up in how power is distributed, how people are treated, and what’s tolerated in the day-to-day culture of an organization. And yet, too often, they go

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7:04

Finding Your Community: The Key to Overcoming...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/07/01

We talk a lot about burnout, disconnection, and disengagement at work—but we don’t talk enough about how community can be the antidote.In this episode of DEI After 5, I share some reflections on how easy it is—especially for middle managers—to feel like you're carrying the load alone. You're expected to show up for everyone else, but who’s holding space for you? That’s where community comes in. And I’m not just talking about team bonding or a happy hour after work. I’m talking about the people who

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36:32

Middle Managers Hold the Line—But Who’s Supporting Them?

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/06/24

In this re-release of my conversation with Amy Waninger, we’re revisiting a topic that’s even more urgent today than when we first recorded it: the vital role middle managers play in building inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces—and the real cost when they’re left out of the conversation.The Reality Behind the RhetoricIt’s easy to talk about inclusion at the top. Executive teams set strategic priorities, launch statements, and announce new initiatives. But the real test of whether those values

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9:27

Beyond the Office Doors: How External Events Impact...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/06/17

Let’s be real—what’s happening in the world doesn’t stop at the office door. We don’t get to hang our worries on a hook next to our coats and step into a perfectly insulated work bubble. And yet, too often, that’s exactly what workplaces expect us to do.In this week’s episode of DEI After 5, I’m talking about the impact of external events—whether they’re global, national, or deeply personal—and how they show up in our work lives. Because they do show up. In our energy levels. In how we communicate

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1:02

Middle Managers Are Burning Out—and It’s Time to Pay...

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/06/10

Welcome to this week's episode of DEI After 5. Today, I decided to shift our focus slightly while still staying within the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Specifically, I want to delve into the inclusion aspect and address a pressing issue I've been noticing: burnout among first-line and middle managers.Through my recent webinars, client conversations, and surveys, I've identified that burnout is less about the workload and more about the organizational culture. Middle managers, in

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25:29

The DEI Career Shift: Insights with Andrea Tatum

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/06/03

The Evolution of DEI Roles and the Importance of Skills AlignmentIn recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) roles have experienced significant transformations, largely in response to shifting organizational priorities and economic conditions. As discussed in this episode, many organizations are reevaluating their DEI initiatives, with some even scaling back due to external pressures, such as anti-DEI legislation. However, this evolution presents a unique opportunity for individuals to

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4:02

Welcome Back to DEI After 5

DEI After 5 with Sacha ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of DEI After 5, we celebrate the return of the podcast after a brief hiatus. Sacha reflects on the importance of continuing discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and beyond. While the podcast name remains the same, the focus has expanded to encompass how DEI practices influence our lives, communities, and organizational cultures beyond 5 PM. Listeners can expect to see more solo episodes from Sacha, alongside guest appearances, fostering deeper

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