Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series is a global platform dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities worldwide. Since 2020, these monthly sessions have brought together professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the globe to explore best practices, share personal experiences, and discuss actionable strategies for creating more inclusive environments. These free, virtual sessions serve as a space for collective growth, critical reflection, and meaningful dialogue on DEI’s evolving role in society.
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Our topic for May is Psychological Safety or Psychological Bravery?
Psychological safety has become a buzzword in organizations — often equated with kindness, comfort, and open dialogue. But what happens when “safety” is mistaken for harmony at the expense of truth? Or when it’s used to avoid difficult conversations rather than engage with them?
This session will explore the evolving conversation around psychological safety — not to discard its value, but to interrogate its limitations and reimagine its role in brave, courageous leadership.
We’ll explore how psychological bravery asks something more. It builds upon the foundation of safety but goes further — allowing individuals to challenge the status quo, take bold actions, give and receive honest feedback, speak up even when it’s uncomfortable, and drive innovation, even in uncertain or high-stakes situations. In cultures striving for inclusion, justice, and equity, bravery isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Join our speakers Chisom Udeze, Economist, Strategist, Investor & Executive Director of Diversify, Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones, Yoga Teacher, Wellness Curator & International Speaker, Christopher Vasquez Hovind, Inclusion & Diversity Trainee at SpareBank 1 North Norway, and Iva Ogrizovic, Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult, as we unpack:
- Why psychological safety alone may no longer be enough
- How it can unintentionally stifle growth when misapplied
- What psychological bravery looks like in practice, and who models it
- How to build cultures that support both safety and courage
This conversation will invite leaders, teams, and changemakers to reflect deeply: Are we building environments that foster courage — or comfort that avoids it?
Join us for this digital discussion on May 28, 2025 at 13.00 CEST by RSVP-ing below.
Speakers:
Chisom Udeze (She/Her), Economist, Strategist & Executive Director of Diversify
Chisom is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.
Christopher Vasquez Hovind (He/Him), Inclusion & Diversity Trainee at SpareBank 1 North Norway
Christopher Hovind holds a bachelor’s degree in HR and personnel management and is currently working in Tromsø as a trainee in diversity and inclusion. He has also been involved in volunteer work with organizations such as the KUN Center for Equality, the VI Foundation, and Equal Workplaces to help create more inclusive spaces for people from diverse backgrounds. Drawing from his own experiences, he is committed to making the world a more inclusive place where everyone has the opportunity to participate on equal terms.
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones (She/Her), Yoga Teacher, Wellness Curator & International Speaker
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones is a yoga teacher trained in vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, and yoga Nidra; wellness curator, international speaker, and avid reader.
Tendai curates programs and talks derived from the fields of Wellbeing, Yoga, African philosophy, Ayurveda, and Self-care as a form of innovative transformation for one’s Self and communities.
She has led workshops, talks, and programs for diplomatic agencies, TedX, Film with Fashion Revolution, Children’s Home’s, Tamba Africa Circus, Women’s groups and was recently invited by Christian Dior Couture in partnership with UNESCO for the Women@Dior Mentorship Program: ‘Women, Leadership, sustainability and education’ as a guest speaker.
Tendai believes that practices of Self-Care rituals are inner engineering for the body, mind, and soul that sustain personal power in the direction to fulfill your mission and purpose.
Iva Ogrizovic (She/Her), Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult
At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs.
As the Director at Diversify, she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including, but not limited to, The Blaze Inclusion Award, The Annual Gala, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. Her passion lies in fostering professional and personal development as well as empowering individuals to use their potential for transformative growth.
