Heather Hansen

Accent Bias & Linguistic Inclusion Speaker - Thinkers50 Radar 2024 - TEDx Speaker - Author of Unmuted - Founder @ Global Speech Academy

[Lindsay Ellis @lindsayaellis]

New: An early casualty of Trump's #DEIA order was a training session on workplace communication for NASA.

"It’s like my materials are a banned book," the contractor @heatherhansen said.

More w/ @KThomasDC, @l_e_whyte, @NidhiSubs and @laurenweberwsj: https://t.co/1ofLRvsm7Z

[Adaptive @WeAreAdaptive]

Ever felt like your voice isn't heard because of your #accent? 💬

@heatherhansen led an eye-opening session at our 2023 #DEI Festival, exploring #AccentBias and #Discrimination and, in this article, we aim to share the most important takeaways:
https://t.co/ExEOICVWwf

[Thinkers50 @thinkers50]

Check out #Thinkers50Radar member @heatherhansen’s piece to find out why the Lion King is a great example of accent bias: https://t.co/kZXergaKIo

Hear from Heather, an accent bias and linguistic inclusion speaker, during #Thinkers50 Radar LinkedIn Live: https://t.co/WvY3eYd38c

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

@thinkers50 I’m looking forward to this discussion! Thank you for the opportunity!

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

I’m really looking forward to this conversation and I hope you’ll join us! Meet us on LinkedIn Wed, Feb 21st, 7amEST, 12pm GMT, 8pm Singapore!

[Thinkers50 @thinkers50]

We'll be back next week with athother Radar LinkedIn Live, featuring 2024 Radar Class member, @heatherhansen, who works as a communications specialist at the intersection of language, culture, and identity. Don't miss out!

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

It’s still sinking in. Thank you @thinkers50 and @Deloitte! What an honor to be listed among an amazing 2024 Radar Class! Congrats, everyone! #thinkers50radar #thinkers50

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

A big thanks to @dorieclark for mentioning Unmuted in her Advocate Calendar!

[Dorie Clark @dorieclark]

Day 13 of the Advocate Calendar is for @heatherhansen and her book, Unmuted!

I love the message and purpose of this book - to give you the tools to articulate your ideas and stay true to who you are.

If you're looking to upskill your professional communication, this is it!

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

@dorieclark Thank you so much, @dorieclark!

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

@dianawudavid @psb_dc @SpirosMargaris @data_nerd @pierrepinna @efipm Wow... that's interesting. I see pros and cons, like so much of AI. But this will definitely reinforce the "prestige" standards of these different languages. I doubt they're translating the speech to Bavarian German or non-Parisian French.

[Narativ @narativ]

Do you speak English?
This week @heatherhansen - author of "UnMuted" & @TEDTalks speaker - is our guest on Leadership Story Talks with @narativ CEO Jerome Deroy and @julienneJRyan.
LISTEN on @buzzsprout & wherever you get your podcasts.
WATCH on @YouTube

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

Elizabeth's story resonates deeply. She's just like my clients - if she doesn't change, she won't get those great opportunities. But, why does she have to change? We need to start looking at linguistic bias in our DEI efforts. This can start with accent bias training.

[Monica Pitrelli @MonicaPitrelli]

‘Accent reduction’ is racist to some but empowering to others. Here’s a look at the controversy
Part 2 of our coverage on how different accents are perceived at work.
@SAPConcur #working #accents
https://t.co/2Z8vFmNNlN

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

Very happy to see CNBC covering the topic of accent bias in APAC. I start a PhD program in 2 weeks to begin researching how accent bias affects people in the workplace in our region. I work with talented people every day who are held back due to their speech. #accents #bias

[Monica Pitrelli @MonicaPitrelli]

How much do accents matter in the workplace?
More than you might think.
Part 1 of our reporting on this topic, with my colleague @ChiewTong_G.
@SAPConcur #accents #work
https://t.co/CliKbqWwme

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

@MonicaPitrelli @ChiewTong_G @SAPConcur Thank you for highlighting this very real issue of bias that is normally overlooked. I work with amazing professionals every day here in SG who are unfairly held back due to the way they speak.

[Book Excellence 📚 @bookexcellence]

Congrats @heatherhansen on receiving a #BookExcellenceAward for Unmuted - How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action . Learn more here: https://t.co/ETbYEnR79F

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

@nassefi @Roughly @TEDx Absolutely! It’s true of every language. The problem is that when English is the world’s business language, there’s even more at stake if you don’t speak it “perfectly”. It’s a great way for English speakers to maintain power in the world.

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

Thank you @bizbookawards! I can’t wait to see everyone in London next week for the big reveal. Best of luck to all the finalists! 👏🥂

[Business Book Awards @BizBookAwardUK]

🎉 Congratulations to 'Unmuted' by @heatherhansen (published by @BloomsburyBiz), Business Self-Development Book 2023 finalist!

📅 Winners revealed 16th May 2023 🏆

https://t.co/5emTURIbcs

#BBA2023

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

I’m very excited to attend the gala awards night in less than 2 weeks!

[Business Book Awards @BizBookAwardUK]

🎉 Congratulations to 'Unmuted' by @heatherhansen (published by @BloomsburyBiz), Business Self-Development Book 2023 finalist!

📅 Winners revealed 16th May 2023 🏆

https://t.co/5emTURIbcs

#BBA2023

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

Excited to announce that Unmuted was just named Best in Small Press at the Eric Hoffer Book Awards #hofferaward. I’m humbled to receive this honor among so many amazing books from all genres. Thank you very much! Thank you to @BloomsburyBiz for producing such an excellent book!

[Heather Hansen @heatherhansen]

Great commentary by @NTUsg Assoc Prof Tan Ying Ying on how Chew uses accent features to overcome bias, create cross-cultural understanding and connection, and also express and define his identity. #accent #bias https://t.co/FHq22IfUXj