Inclusion Geeks Academy

Let’s talk about “civility.”

Not the dictionary definition, but the HR-speak, DEI-backlash, power-sanitized version that’s been making the rounds lately. In many workplaces, calls for “civility” are framed as a way to encourage respect and professionalism, but who gets to define what “civil” looks like? And who ends up being silenced in the process?

This webinar will unpack how “civility” can be used to mask tone policing and uphold dominant norms around communication, emotion, and authority. We’ll explore:

• Why certain tones, expressions, or emotions are deemed “unprofessional”
• How identity and power shape who gets to speak, and how
• How calls for “respect” can unintentionally reinforce bias
• What it takes to build a workplace culture rooted in true civility, where honesty, discomfort, and mutual respect can coexist
  
  

We’ll move beyond buzzwords and backlash to explore practical ways to support authentic, respectful conversations for everyone, while mitigating bias and reinforcing equity along the way.

Meet Your Facilitator: 
Felicia Jadczak, she/her

Felicia is Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Head of L&D at Inclusion Geeks. Felicia is a recognized speaker and consultant in the diversity, equity and inclusion field. She has extensive and personal experience with leadership, innovation, women in the workforce, the multiracial experience, and disability. Prior to co-founding Inclusion Geeks, she worked in the technology industry for over ten years, providing strategic guidance and programming for ERGs, DEI councils, and C-suite members. In 2016 she pivoted to focus solely on Inclusion Geeks, where she oversees Inclusion Geeks’s DEI programming and facilitation team.

Felicia received a BA in Comparative Literature (French, English) from Haverford College. She received an MBA and a Masters in Information Systems (with honors) from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. She also completed Georgetown University’s Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management.