Meet Julie
Julie Kratz is a TEDx speaker, inclusive leadership trainer, executive coach, author and founder of Next Pivot Point.
Julie develops inclusive workplace cultures through allyship across gender, race, and all dimensions of diversity.
Diversity & Inclusion is a Candid Conversation
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You are Not the Ally You Think You Are
NOT SO FAST, Self-Proclaimed “Ally” I've always been a big college football fan. Living in the Midwest and going to Ohio State (or THE Ohio State University), I guess I didn't have much of a choice in the matter. Despite the obvious needs for more diversity in the sport and more diverse representation in leadership, one of my favorite quotes that Lee Corso, ESPN commentator, uses is “not so fast.” It reminds me of people that want to be allies but show up in problematic ways. They want to be helpful, but what they say and do is not helpful. We are all allies in training. While there is no need to show up perfect in the diversity and inclusion conversation, it is important to show up intentionally. Put Away the Rescue Cape Allyship is not a rescue mission. It does not require you to save the day for someone. Hang up the rescue cape, and simply show up to listen and learn. ...
“Julie’s book Lead Like an Ally illustrates the myth of meritocracy, and the unconscious biases holding women back in Corporate America. Women and allies alike can enjoy this entertaining story while learning to be allies for equality together.”
Kristen Pressner
Global HR Executive, Tedx Speaker “Flip It to Test It”
