Christine explores the power of inclusion and the toll of exclusion in this solo episode. Drawing on personal stories and research, she explains how exclusion reduces reasoning ability and prompts self-exclusion. Christine challenges us to move beyond unconscious biases and make inclusion an active choice. With insightful examples like redirecting eye contact and practical tips for self-inclusion, Christine inspires us to celebrate diversity, see the humanity behind accents and foster belonging. CHRISTINE REVEALS Exclusion triggers a "spiral of thinking" that impairs reasoning capacity. The brain's automatic biases cause us to unconsciously exclude. Making inclusion a habit requires consistency and rewards over time. That if you notice where eye contact lands in a group you can also learn to redirect it. Why policies often exclude accent and language diversity. How to take small actions daily to include yourself and others. BEST MOMENTS "Inclusion is a choice, a choice that every individual can make and an action that every individual can take." "If you're not actively including, you're probably accidentally excluding. - Neuroleadership Institute" "The brain is biased. It's not the human." "When you self include...Find an ally. Connect with somebody who has your back, who will support you." "The majority of people in the organisation are unconsciously excluding." ABOUT THE HOST Christine teaches individuals and organisations how to unlock the power of inclusive expression across teams, enhancing awareness, understanding and collaboration. She focuses on developing neuroculturally communicative teams in which every individual has the confidence to speak, resulting in greater efficiency, accuracy and productivity. Offering cultural profiling using “Culture Active: The Lewis Model”, Christine teaches those who "walk their diversity and inclusion talk”. Alongside individual and group communication coaching, she designs training programmes and workshops on a number of topics related to Neurocultural Communication.  In the Connected Communication Supporters’ Club, Christine shares cutting-edge public speaking and communication training, aiming to make communication expertise accessible to all.   Supporters’ Club: www.connectedcommunication.club  Website: www.languagecouragecoaching.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/connected_communication  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media