It is critical that we, as coaches, strive for cultural awareness in our work. One of the most important aspects of coaching is the richness of our differences and perspectives, and often, the voices that are heard the least are those that can teach us the most—if we only listen. We are exploring this important topic in today’s episode.

Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Her advocacy for underrepresented voices and the importance of inclusive coaching are at the heart of her memoir, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, which focuses on leadership, coaching, and personal connection. Ingrid is a TEDx speaker and the founder of a coaching and consulting business for emerging leaders. Inspired by her mother’s passing, her work emphasized the need for coaches to create space for clients’ experiences, challenge biases, and promote curiosity in conversations while encouraging individuals to reclaim their power and live authentically. Certified by the International Coach Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership, Ingrid’s body of work is centered on connection, kindness, and inclusivity. She lives in Sausalito, CA, with her wife and their dog.

Show Highlights:

• The book-writing journey for Ingrid
• The traumatic impetus for her next steps was the loss of her mom to cancer.
• Holding space for your unique story and experiences
• Ingrid’s path to advocacy for underrepresented voices
• Using curiosity over judgment and assumptions
• The dangers of “righteousness”
• Ingrid’s tips for coaching for inclusion: slow down, start with the basics, and listen to understand
• Operating within a social system of power and oppression
• Reclaiming your personal power
• Ingrid’s key takeaway: “You have one life to live, so choose your truth and live it fully.”

Resources:

Connect with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Website, Instagram, and Sun Shining on Morning Snow book

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