Desa Global Leadership

Inspiring professionals to find voice & visibility on 4 continents. Helping large organizations create more inclusive workplaces where people want to belong.

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Happy Lunar New Year! In many cultures, the snake represents transformation, intelligence, and strategy - a reminder to embrace change, trust our instincts, and move forward with purpose.

Wishing you prosperity, health, and success in the year ahead!

#lunarnewyear

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A morning pep talk from our CEO Tania to get the week started off right. Let's goooo 2025!

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We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of our CEO Tania DeSa on the awesome speaker bureau Gravity Speakers. Congratulations Tania!

You can discover her keynote topics and reels here (especially as IWD planning is in full swing!): https://t.co/EIcDI8AlNc

#KeynoteSpeaker

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our CEO Tania’s new speaker website! Whether you're an event planner or HR leader check out Tania’s impactful talks to take your next event from good to great: https://t.co/4zsoBRCftw

#KeynoteSpeaker #EventPlanning

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Today is a time to reflect on the lives lost to violence and prejudice against transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

As leaders, allies, and friends, we have a responsibility to create safer, more inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued for who they are.

#TDOR

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So much learning, connection & activation happening at the final day of the #TorontoGlobalForum.

If you're attending today, don't be shy, there's nothing our CEO Tania likes better than meeting new people!

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1.A cup of coffee (inclusion needs caffeine)
2.A reference to "psychological safety"
3.A reminder that diversity is more than just race or gender
4.Someone saying, "Let’s take this offline"
5.The determination to leave with actionable steps (not just another discussion)

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It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay and we want to talk about the power of a simple word: No.

Saying "no" doesn't mean you’re not a team player - it means you’re protecting your time and energy for the tasks that matter. It also makes you 50% more likely to report higher well-being.

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What’s not to love when a company stands for what they believe in – bonus points for also being funny!

A great call to action by E.L.F. Beauty and a reminder of how much work still needs to be done to ensure that our leadership reflects the diversity of our society.

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Today we celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a beacon of hope, resilience, and leadership.

Let's honor his memory by taking action – however big or small - to make a positive impact in our communities.

#bethechange

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In honour of our Executive Edition of Building Strategic Networks session tomorrow, today’s book rec is "Friend of a Friend" by David Burkus. In it, Burkus emphasizes the importance of understanding and leveraging existing connections.

#networking #buildingrelationships

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Ever feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? This visual perfectly captures how being ruthless with your prioritization can help to cut through the noise!

Remember, not everything is urgent or important.

#prioritization

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Just the feelings we hoped to inspire at our workshop on culture and communication at a recent team offsite! Words like "motivated," "empowered," and "educated" truly capture the energy and impact of the session.

#teamculture #communication

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Today’s book rec is “I Am My Brand” by Kubi Springer – it’s jam packed with practical insights. Unlike many branding books that are filled with clichés, this one is packed with actionable tools and exercises that you can start using right away.

#DGLRecommends

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#Juneteenth is the longest-running Black American holiday with celebrations stretching back for over 150 years.

Today is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the challenges that African Americans still face so we can all show up as educated allies, champions and advocates.

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We talk a lot about equity and love a good pic! Equity is ensuring that everyone gets the support they need to reach the same level. It's about leveling the playing field and acknowledging that different people have different needs they'll need met in order to succeed.

#equity

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If you're looking for an insightful read, we highly recommend “Queer Intentions” by Amelia Abraham. Each chapter is a blend of accessible writing, queer theory, statistics, history, and personal stories, offering something truly unifying and outstanding.

#Pride #DGLRecommends

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Every small effort counts. Whether it's reducing plastic use, planting a tree, or advocating for sustainable practices at work, each action contributes to a larger impact.

What small change can you make?

#WorldEnvironmentDay #MakeADifference

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We’ve been hearing a lot about the challenges our clients have been facing with giving feedback across generations, so in true DGL style, we created a cheat sheet.

It can be a great starting point for talking to your team members about what feedback style suits them best.

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Check out our amazing CEO, Tania, in action, coaching participants through a leadership visioning exercise at a Top Leaders Offsite!

The energy was electric, and our new friends walked away feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to take on new challenges.