“If I’m not visibly inclusive, I’m not inclusive.” -Cheryl Bardouille One of the most important focus areas for Talent Leaders is DEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In recent years, organizations have been investing more and more in supporting DEI and creating truly inclusive cultures. It’s a continuous journey of learning and growth for all, taking place against a backdrop of local and global events highlighting racial injustices and systemic inequality.   My guest today has a gift for explaining how Talent Leaders can contribute and play a key role going forward - including where to start if your organization has not really yet begun.  My guest is Cheryl Bardouille, a leader whose passion for developing people, making meaningful connections and creating inclusive spaces has driven her career journey in Talent Management. Cheryl’s professional career started in training and through a series of pivots, opportunities and accomplishments she has evolved into a trusted advisor and respected leader who builds motivated, engaged and inclusive teams, while helping other leaders and organizations to do the same. Cheryl is also a woman of colour, mother, daughter, lifelong athlete, community advocate, trained CTI coach, mentor and devoted friend.  She is currently the leader of Talent and People Processes at Cadillac Fairview. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏 How leaders who are already inclusive in heart and intent can do better 🍏 Key tips to help DEI leaders build relationships as trusted advisors  🍏 Where Talent Leaders can start  - or continue - with their efforts to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into their organizations    About Cheryl Bardouille:  Cheryl Bardouille on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbardouille/  The Talent Trust  is a 6-month program for ​​leaders who are ready for unparalleled and meaningful peer support, mentoring,  inspiration and results - so that you can implement and sustain those big rock initiatives with ease and confidence. Check out the details at:    https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/thetalenttrust    Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1