Leadership training for BIPOC teams

As a facilitator and speaker, I deliver thought-provoking and trauma-informed leadership workshops for diverse teams. I partner with conferences, ERGs, affinity groups, DEI teams to design BIPOC leadership programs and workshops that heal, liberate and disrupt the status quo.

I facilitate group Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessments and debriefs to help your team understand how you show up collectively and how you can each strengthen team trust and collaboration.

My intention is to create anti-oppressive spaces for BIPOC leaders to:

  • Learn how systems influence dominant leadership styles

  • Understand how your lived experiences contribute to your gifts and talents

  • Stay true to your leadership values

  • Own your power and impact

Embody the leader you want to be.

Without dimming your identity, impact, and integrity.

What others are saying

  • "Having worked in activism for 20+ years, advocating for social justice and human rights within the Labour Movement and community, the BIPOC Leadership Training provided our team a safe and engaging space to pause, reflect on the work we do, and appreciate our individual and shared lived experiences as people of colour. We were able to take what we learned from the training and apply it in both the workplace and our personal lives, regardless of being in many different points in life. Adrianne is able to connect with everyone by actively listening and sharing from her own personal experiences. She provides a kind outlook to how we can all become better leaders in whatever we do, wherever we are. Overall, the experience was thought-provoking and provided elements of healing."

    Faduma Mohamed, Executive Director, Labour Community Services

  • "As a DiverseCity Fellow for CivicAction’s 2023/2024 cohort, I learned from Adrianne through her “Embodying Allyship as Leader” session. Adrianne challenged my understanding of allyship and made me consider how my values drive my actions as an Ally and a Leader. One particular instance that stands out to me is when I asked Adrianne how I would know if the values I hold dear to me are authentically mine, or if the values I have are because of the society and experiences I’ve grown up with. Adrianne’s expertise, knowledge, and similar lived experience as a Canadian-Asian made the conversation more tangible and relatable to my own experience. She encouraged me to reflect, and think about whether the values were causing me tension, or guiding me toward my ideal form of leadership. As a civic leader looking to grow and create change in my community, it’s powerful to have supporters and champions like Adrianne to guide the way and challenge me on what I know, leading me to grow into the leader I want to be in my community."

    Bianca Mae Go, Embodying Allyship as Leaders Workshop Participant (CivicAction DiverseCity Fellows Program)

  • “I thought the Radical Self-Care workshop was really engaging. It brought forward important conversations we don’t often make space for.”

    Radical Self-Care Workshop Participant, Hope Air

  • “I really enjoyed the session. I understand better how to show up as a leader knowing that emotions and fear is part of the process but doesn't have to hinder me from helping others navigate through changes.”

    Change Leadership Workshop Participant (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Pro Virtual National Conference)

  • “Adrianne was fantastic. Great facilitator and activity.”

    Authentic Leadership Workshop Participant (SASE Pro Women’s Leadership Conference)

Who do I work with?

Organizations that want to offer inclusive leadership training and programming around:

  • Anti-oppressive leadership

  • Change leadership

  • Self-advocacy

  • Authentic leadership

  • Courageous conversations

  • Burnout and radical self-care

I also lead custom leadership training, workshops and talks that are tailored to your audience.

Interested in training and/or speaking opportunities? Book a complimentary consultation to see if we’d make a good fit!

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