Ep 25: Catalysts Conversations with Bernice Hewson

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Episode 25 • 5th February 2025 • The Coaching Catalysts • The Coaching Catalysts

How do we make coaching spaces more equitable? In this episode hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel sit down with Bernice Hewson, a seasoned EMCC senior coach practitioner and founder of Raising Racial Consciousness. Bernice shares her transformative journey from a long corporate career in IT to becoming a passionate advocate for social justice and racial equity in coaching. Bernice shares invaluable insights on the importance of understanding race, power, and equity in our coaching practices, while challenging the concept of coach neutrality and fostering meaningful conversations about diversity. Get ready to explore how coaches can cultivate curiosity, empathy, and courage in their continuous learning journey.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

06:03 Liberatory Self-Understanding Coaching

07:45 Coaching with Awareness and Equity

14:24 Addressing Colorblindness in Coaching

15:42 Navigating DEI in Coaching

20:12 Self-Awareness Guides Personal Growth

About Bernice Hewson:

Bernice Hewson is a racial equity scholar, anti-racism educator and founder of Raising Racial Consciousness Ltd . She works with Coach training providers and Leadership teams to influence and drive racial equity throughout their organisation.She facilitates coach training through Barefoot Coaching Ltd and Henley Business School. She is passionate about supporting individuals and teams that have made a conscious commitment to deepen their understanding of racial equity and inclusion, supporting them to learn and unlearn in a non-judgemental space as they learn to find their voice. She has a master’s degree in Culture, Diaspora and Ethnicity from Birkbeck University and is an accredited EMCC Senior Practitioner.

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Website: https://raisingracialconsciousness.com/about-us/

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