Business as Unusual, a podcast series by BiCurean Consulting. features people saying yes to the opportunity to create new ways of doing business. This week we are speaking with Julie Kratz about Allies as Coaches and her business, Next Pivot Point.Next Pivot Point exists to promote allyship and inclusion across all dimensions of diversity in the workplace to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and belonging at work. Julie Kratz is a highly-acclaimed TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing many career “pivot points” of her own, she started her own speaking business with the goal of helping leaders be more inclusive.Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer.Her books include Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality and Lead Like an Ally: A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, her children’s book Little Allies, and Allyship in Action: 10 Strategies for Living Inclusively.Fine out more about Julie's work and Next Pivot Point on their website: https://nextpivotpoint.comCheck out their newest program - Lead Like an Ally https://nextpivotpoint.com/lead-like-an-ally/and be sure to follow her on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliekratz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.