DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTING
Isaac Ford Jr. assists employees, managers, and executives in understanding the value of each employees’ differences and similarities in ways that benefits the entire organization. His company is committed to helping organizations of any size, create diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizational cultures.
When every member of your organization feels psychologically safe, they become more engaged instead of simply “satisfied” and the organization enjoys higher retention rates, higher productivity, and becomes more successful.
TOPICS COVERED
Unconscious Bias
Implicit Bias
The benefits of Cultural Diversity
Equity and Inclusion Awareness for leaders
Fairness in Recruiting/Interviewing
Micro-aggressions/Micro-affirmations
Talking courageously about offensive workplace comments and discussions
Confronting Imposter Syndrome
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Schools
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Law Enforcement
“Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is being asked to dance”
Key to interrupting biases, is acknowledging that we all have them and having honest and open discussions about how these biases impact our daily personal interactions, our communities, and workplaces.
Isaac Ford Jr. has a B.S. in Organizational Behavior from National University, Masters in social work from the University of Southern California, and Certification in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University. His experience comes from lived experiences as a police officer in the deep south 32 years ago, 25 years in the United States Marine Corps (15 years in the Marine Corps Recruiting Command), and experience as the Assistant Director of Military & Diversity Outreach for the USC School of Social Work.
KEYNOTE PROGRAMS
Resilience
Overcoming Adversity
Keys to Success
Goal Setting
Post Traumatic Growth
Coping with Stress
Forgiveness
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Keys to successful Military Transitioning
Keys to Successful Reentry
INTERVIEWS AND VIDEOS
TESTIMONIALS
“Isaac Ford delivered an engaging and empowering presentation to our veteran and civilian audience on how to overcome challenges and seemingly impossible odds with the tools you have inside you and resources commonly overlooked. His speech was captivating and enlightening using personal experience to bring validity and candor to his instruction. The audience was hooked from his opening remarks. Isaac Ford is a sure winner of a choice for your next speaking engagement.”
“In January 2020, University of Southern California Alumnus, Mr. Isaac Ford, Jr. spoke to USC faculty, staff, administrators, and students for the USC Black Alumni Association’s Lunch & Learn Series. He eloquently told his poignant story, as those in attendance listened intently to his struggles, challenges, successes, and triumphs. When he finished, there were several questions posed from the audience, and Isaac answered each question passionately. Isaac is an excellent orator who knows how to truly connect with his audience! ”
“Loma Linda Hospital (Murrieta, CA) Stroke Support and Caregiver Group. “Isaac delivered a very inspirational speech to our members about resilience and overcoming adversity, we enthusiastically recommend him for your next event”.”
“RE/MAX-Oceanside, CA. Isaac is a powerful, thought-provoking speaker who spoke at our year-end Holiday/Awards Gala. I highly recommend his services for your event or organization.”
“California Association of Black Social Workers Symposium “Trauma Informed Care Practices that Matter”- “Isaac’s personal story of tragedy, resilience, forgiveness, and unconditional love was a powerful part of our symposium” ”