30/06/2026
Yesterday, Transform Your Training and I had the privilege of facilitating Becoming Conscious: Inclusion That Helps People Belong, Thrive and Achieve as part of Inspire Education Group (IEG) Staff Development Conference.
It was one of those sessions that stays with you.
Watching colleagues take time to pause, reflect and explore the lenses through which they see the world was incredibly powerful.
Using a superhero mask activity, participants reflected on the experiences, assumptions and perspectives that shape what they notice, what they miss, and how they interact with others. What started as a creative exercise quickly became a catalyst for some honest and thought provoking conversations.
The activity encouraged people to consider the lens they bring to teaching, conversations and meetings, the biases or stereotypes that may influence their thinking, and what new perspectives could help build greater belonging, fairness and understanding.
What I loved most was the openness in the room. People shared different viewpoints, listened with curiosity, challenged ideas respectfully and created a space where everyone felt able to contribute.
Hearing everyone's key takeaways at the end of the session was a wonderful reminder that we all have something to learn from one another, and that meaningful inclusion starts with self awareness, reflection and a willingness to see the world through a different lens.
A huge thank you to everyone at Inspire Education Group who contributed so thoughtfully throughout the day. Together, these conversations help move us from awareness to action, and from intention to inclusion.
š Bias ā Behaviour ā Impact ā Inclusion
š Awareness ā Change
