Summary: Karen Catlin is a 25-year veteran of the tech industry turned leadership coach, acclaimed author, and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men who want to be better allies for underrepresented groups.  In this episode, Karen talks about the Better Allies approach and creating more inclusive workplaces with everyday acts of allyship.  Chapters: [0:00 - 3:54] Introduction Welcome, Karen!Today’s Topic: Creating More Inclusive Workplaces with Everyday Acts of Allyship[3:55 - 13:07] What gets in the way of people actually becoming more inclusive? Being a better ally means getting comfortable with making mistakesWhy it’s important to learn how to properly apologize[13:08 - 24:13] Tangible actions that can help you become a better workplace ally The 7 roles allies can playExample of being a sponsor, an amplifier, and an up-stander[24:14 - 31:11] How allies can help course-correct larger systemic issues Being a knight vs being an ally and why they’re not the same thingEven if you’re not a leader, you can drive systemic changes at your company[31:12 - 32:08] Closing Thanks for listening! Quotes: “People don’t want to be better allies, or speak up, or do something because they are afraid of getting it wrong.” “You can take action for one person, but then ask yourself if there’s something you can do to have a larger, systemic impact that really would be ideal for your organization.” Resources: Karen's Books Contact: Karen's LinkedIn David's LinkedIn Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris Email us! Production by Affogato Media