Inclusive Leadership Coaching

Intersectionality in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Embracing All Identities

I’m Terri Donohue, your Neurospicy Inclusion Coach. In this episode of Inclusive Leadership Coaching, I’m inviting coaches to expand their identity awareness across all the identities at play—neurodivergence, race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and more. Too often, we center a single identity and unintentionally sideline others, creating blind spots and harm in our relationships and teams.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover:
Why a single-identity focus undermines true inclusion—and how that impacts your diversity & inclusion efforts
How intersectional coaching builds psychologically safe, high-innovation teams
Practical tools for cultural humility, active listening, and actionable allyship in leadership
Real-world examples of selective identity salience and its impact on trust and team cohesion
Research insights show that leaders with intersectional awareness achieve 34% higher innovation and better talent retention
 
🔗 Resources & Links
Kimberlé Crenshaw’s Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intersectionality-matters/id1441348908
Terri’s Coaching Services: https://calendly.com/terridonohue/virtual-coffee8
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Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #CourageousConversations #DEI #AntiRacism #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Neurodiversity #EDI #intersectionality #intersectionalcoaching

🎙️ Courageous Conversations in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Overcoming Discomfort for Real Change with Ingrid Hu Dahl

🎙️ Courageous Conversations in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Overcoming Discomfort for Real Change
How often do we avoid uncomfortable conversations in leadership and coaching? In this episode, Terri Donohue is joined by Ingrid Hu Dahl—author, speaker, and inclusive leadership coach—to break down two key barriers to real change: The Right to Comfort and Fear of Open Conflict.
💡 What insights will you take away?:✅ Why avoiding discomfort in leadership and coaching holds us back✅ How inclusive leadership requires courage—not just comfort✅ Strategies for pushing past fear and fostering real, transformational conversations✅ How coaching can challenge systemic patterns of power, privilege, and inclusion
We’re diving deep into Tema Okun’s work on White Supremacy Culture Characteristics, exploring how “keeping the peace” can actually silence necessary conversations in workplaces, leadership, and coaching.
🔍 Special Guest: Ingrid Hu Dahl Ingrid shares personal stories from her upcoming memoir, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, highlighting the power of courageous conversations in navigating identity, representation, and systemic change. 
Follow Ingrid on her LinkedIn and connect here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridhudahl/
🎧 Tune in for an honest, necessary conversation about leadership, coaching, and why discomfort is where the real work happens.
📢 Join the Conversation!How do you navigate discomfort in leadership? Share your thoughts with us— on social media or drop a comment!
🔗 Show Notes: Resources on inclusive leadership, coaching strategies, and Tema Okun’s research.
Ingrid can be reached at Hello@ingridhudahl.com. Check out her website for speaking and coaching opportunities. Sign up to stay informed about Ingrid’s memoir at www.sunshiningonmorningsnow.com. Her book release is June 11!
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Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #CourageousConversations #DEI #AntiRacism #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Neurodiversity #EDI

Transforming Empathy to Action – The Key to Inclusive Leadership Coaching

Hey Leaders,
In our last episode, we touched on emotional intelligence, but today, we’re going deeper into empathy—not just as a leadership skill, but as a force for real change.
Empathy isn’t just about understanding feelings—it’s about what you do with that understanding. We’ll break down the three types of empathy:✅ Cognitive empathy – understanding another’s perspective✅ Emotional empathy – feeling what others feel✅ Compassionate empathy – turning awareness into meaningful action
As an inclusive leadership coach, I’ve learned that awareness without action leads to burnout, while compassionate empathy fuels transformation. We’ll unpack:🚀 How to move from passive empathy to active compassionate inclusion📖 A neuroscience-backed approach to rewiring your leadership mindset🌍 Practical steps to build an inclusive coaching practice
 
This episode isn’t just theory—it’s a call to action. I’ll share three small steps to build a more inclusive coaching practice:1️⃣ Intentional media consumption – Expand your perspectives2️⃣ Reflection & unlearning – Challenge internal biases3️⃣ Active allyship – Create real opportunities to amplify voices
Because inclusive leadership isn’t a destination—it’s a lifelong practice.
👉 Are you ready to redefine leadership and coaching? Hit play now.
🔗 Show Notes & Links:📄 Neuroscience Study on Empathy & Compassion
"The Land Acknowledgement, or As You Like It" was written and performed by Indigenous actor and playwright Cliff Cardinal.
Understanding the Neuroscience of Compassion
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Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
🎧 Listen now & take the first step toward #compassionate, #inclusiveleadership #empathy #coaching #compassionateleadership

No Single Normal: Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence

🎙 No Normal in Neurodiversity: Embracing Uniqueness in Coaching 🎉
In this special Neurodiversity Celebration Week episode, we’re diving deep into the power of neurodivergent minds and challenging the myth of "normal." 🌱🧠
As an Emmy-nominated makeup artist and neurodivergent coach, I share my journey with ADHD and dyslexia—exploring how these differences are not deficits but superpowers in the right environments. From working with Kamala Harris and Prince to coaching neurodivergent leaders, I’ve seen firsthand how unique thinking fuels creativity, leadership, and resilience.
🚀 What you'll learn in this episode:✅ Why there’s no single “normal” brain—and why that matters in coaching✅ How neurodivergence shapes strengths, including hyperfocus and 3D thinking✅ The impact of societal norms on what we consider “typical” behavior✅ Why coaching needs to move beyond “fixing” and start celebrating neurodiversity
Whether you’re a coach, leader, or simply curious about neurodiversity, this episode will challenge your perspective and help you create truly inclusive spaces. 🎧✨
💡 Listen now and join the conversation on embracing diverse minds in coaching!
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Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#Neurodiversity #Coaching #Leadership #Inclusion #ADHD #Dyslexia #Autism #NeurodivergentLeadership #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #inclusiveleadership #ICF #Mentorcoaching 

Inclusive Emotional Intelligence in Coaching

🚀 PODCAST EPISODE: Inclusive Emotional Intelligence 🎙️
Hey Coaches!!
Let's continue to redefine leadership coaching together!!
And guess what? Emotional intelligence isn't just a soft skill—it’s a leadership superpower. But here’s the real question: Who gets left out of traditional EQ models?
In this week’s episode of Inclusive Leadership Coaching, we dive into Inclusive Emotional Intelligence—exploring how different neurotypes experience and regulate emotions in leadership and why neurodiversity must be central to the EQ conversation. If EQ isn’t inclusive, is it truly effective?
💡 Three big takeaways:🔹 Emotions aren’t one-size-fits-all🔹 Emotional intensity is a strength 🔹 Personalized EQ beats conformity 
💡 We will also have plenty of tips in enhancing your EQ and the leaders we coach!!
🎧 Tune in for insights that challenge the norm and inclusively take leadership coaching to a whole new level. This episode is essential for coaches, leaders, and anyone ready to rethink emotional intelligence for all.
🔗 Listen now & grab the transcript wherever you get your podcasts!
If you’re ready to challenge your mental filters and deepen your coaching practice, this one’s for you!
Let’s get into it. 🎧✨
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Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. Her passion for culture, social justice, and inclusion drives transformative change in individuals and organizations. Her work is rooted in a profound understanding of intersectionality, empowering underrepresented groups, embracing neurodivergence, and fostering inclusivity across different communities.
#InclusiveLeadership #emotionalintellegence #DEI #Inclusiveemtionalintellegence #Neurodiversity #CoachingMindset

Bias in Inclusive Leadership Coaching

🎙Exploring our Bias: The Sneaky Ways It Shapes Inclusive  Leadership Coaching 🎙
Hey Leaders, we're getting into it—bias is on the menu! 🍽️
This week, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting more.... ummm structured? or not 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
We’re diving into confirmation bias, one of the most common and sneaky cognitive biases. This episode unpacks how our mental shortcuts shape our perceptions, limit possibilities, and influence how we coach and lead.
I’m sharing personal insights as a Jamaican American woman living in and loving Canada, a neurodivergent leader, and an inclusive coach—including how bias has shown up in my own experiences. We’ll explore how these biases impact leadership, coaching, and decision-making, and why humility is a game-changer in breaking free from limiting narratives.
🔍 Key Takeaways:✅ How confirmation bias influences inclusive leadership coaching✅ Why self-reflection is essential for inclusive spaces✅ Resources on checking our bias✅ How to move from “I’m right” to cultivating an open, discovery-based mindset
If you’re ready to challenge your mental filters and deepen your coaching practice, this one’s for you!
Let’s get into it. 🎧✨
Connect:
Free Online Bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtestv2.html
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. Her passion for culture, social justice, and inclusion drives transformative change in individuals and organizations. Her work is rooted in a profound understanding of intersectionality, empowering underrepresented groups, embracing neurodivergence, and fostering inclusivity across different communities.
#NeurodivergentlyCoaching #InclusiveLeadership #BiasInCoaching #ConfirmationBias #Neurodiversity #CoachingMindset

The Journey Begins Towards Inclusive Leadership Coaching

 
Hey Leaders!!
I'm excited (and a little vulnerable) to launch the very first episode of The Inclusive Leadership Coaching Podcast!
Today, we're stepping onto a new path together—a space where I'm brain dumping for change and inviting you, my community of coaches, to co-create a future that breaks free from the status quo. We can’t stay comfortable and do nothing any longer; it's time to step up and create the change we want to see in the world.
Inclusion isn’t just something you do when you’re sitting in front of a client—it’s a way of being in this world. It’s embedded in how we listen, how we design spaces, how we challenge bias, and how we create belonging. It’s about ensuring every voice is heard, every perspective matters, and no one has to fight for a seat at the table.This podcast isn’t just about conversations; it’s about shifting perspectives and taking action.
In this premiere episode, we dive into:
💥Bold Neurospicy Brain Dump: I’m opening up and sharing raw, unfiltered ideas for reshaping leadership coaching
💥Stepping Out Together: We’re embracing vulnerability and courage, challenging outdated norms with passion and purpose to build a coaching practice that's as inclusive and innovative as it is authentic.
💥Creating Our Future: Together, we’re leaving behind comfort to ignite real change—fostering a dynamic community where every conversation and courageous step paves the way for a more inclusive world of leadership.
Join me on this adventure as we chart a new course for inclusive leadership coaching. Listen now, share your thoughts, and let’s build something truly groundbreaking—together.
My current mood right now: 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qviM_GnJbOM&t=20s
 
#leadership #leadershipcoaching #coaching #inclusiveleadership #innovation #collaboration
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Inclusive Leadership Coaching-Trailer

Hey Leaders!!
Welcome to The Inclusive Leadership Coaching Podcast—where we expand the conversation around inclusive leadership in coaching.
Here, we dive deep into how leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about behavior, collaboration, and creating lasting impact in every conversation. Whether you’re just beginning your inclusivity journey or already challenging the status quo, you’ll find practical tools, inspiring stories, and a supportive community to help you grow and thrive.
By bridging the gap between coaching, inclusivity, and leadership, we’re here to transform your practice and build a legacy of belonging and empowerment. Join us on this journey as we rethink what it means to lead and coach—together, we’re making a difference, one bold conversation at a time.
#leadership #innovation #coaching #leadershipcoaching #podcasting

Holding Space for Change in Leadership

Hey listeners,
Terri here…. moving intentionally through another one of my values: courage. To me, that means stepping out of my safe spaces, bringing fear along for the ride but not letting it hold me back. Neurodivergently Coaching has always been a space for learning, growth, and advocacy—a place where we’ve amplified the stories, challenges, and triumphs of the neurodivergent community in coaching. That has NOT changed…. I’m still your neurospicy inclusion coach, and I remain deeply committed to the neurodiversity movement. While the podcast format may be evolving, its heart—authenticity, honesty, personal development, and creating inclusive spaces—remains the same. However...I’m broadening the lens...
#inclusiveleadership #Inclusiveleadershipcoaching #coaching #Leadership #Inclusive
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