{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#128 - Are You \u201cOne of the Guys\u201d? with Emily Nichols","description":"Being \u201cone of the guys\u201d has always been seen as an achievement. A recognition of having made it. Oftentimes, \u2018guy\u2019 related phrases are thrown around, with the assumption that the noun covers the entire gender spectrum, just like most dictionaries define it.    But just who are the guys?   And why are we all forced to fit in as "one of the guys"?   Emily Nichols, Chief Connection Officer at Connect Better Inc., is on a mission to challenge the status quo by educating us on the importance of using inclusive language in the workplace. Through her experiences in never being able to meet the "guy" criteria in male-dominated fields, Emily offers valuable insights into how our language and physical work environments can perpetuate gender inequities.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Emily shares her experiences and expertise on the changes we can all make in our use of language to foster a more equitable and supportive work environment.    Leadership tips you won\u2019t want to miss:  \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Embracing inclusive language to create a supportive work culture \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Recognizing and addressing microaggressions in everyday interactions \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Advocating for gender-neutral job company policies \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Fostering open dialogue about inclusion and diversity within your team   Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily Nichols nudges technical people to embrace their human skills, so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders.   If you\u2019re looking to foster a more inclusive team while questioning the status quo, then this episode is for you!   If you\u2019ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.     \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to the episode here: https:\/\/lindsaylapaquette.com\/emily-nichols\/   For a full written transcript of the episode, please see the show notes at the link above.    Emily Nichols\u2019s contact information: Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Twitter\/X Instagram My TEDx talk Recommended book    Lindsay\u2019s contact information:  To book a discovery call  E-mail Website Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Confrontation and Conflict LinkedIn  Previous podcast episodes   ","author_name":"The Workplace Communication Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/lindsaylapaquette.com\/podcast","html":"