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Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

Wong Lerner Coaching Participates in Kind Fest 2020

Check out the poster for #Kindfest2020. #betheripple is a UK-based non-profit dedicated to ethical practices in the workplace. Wong...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

Intersectionality Could Already Be Present within Our Cultures as Diverse People: Patrice M. Palmer

I came out as gay / lesbian / queer late last month on LinkedIn. And while I received a lot of positive feedback. And I felt liberated. I...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

Top Tip for Communication in the Workplace: Public Speaking

Each week, I will share a top tip for communication in the workplace. In 5 minutes or less. Today, I focus on how to prepare for public...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

Your Value as a Diverse Professional: Don't Leave Your Culture Behind

I really love this article in Medium, "This ‘Equity’ picture is actually White Supremacy at work." I always had a problem with this...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

#Intersectionality: We Do Not Live Single-Issue Lives–Let's bring our focus to #DEI

I recently brought up the importance of #intersectionality to an arts-based group when I had to back out of a performance. The venue had...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

#BeHeard: Nothing Can Be Changed Until It Is Faced

It's a beautiful time, PRIDE 2020. There was a time not long ago when a majority of professionals or academics– whom I know–might have...

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

A Love Letter to My First Rainbow Flag

With all of these changes, I confirm that which I always knew about how humanity works. I really do believe that we have all we need within

Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D.

Bettering Your Communication Skills Starts with Self-Compassion

"Self-compassion is a necessary part of our journey; it’s about recognizing that you are doing the best you can — with who you are, with...