Hi XX,
The Day of Silence is an annual event that takes place on the first Friday in April. The day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of communication and promote inclusivity and respect for all forms of communication. The day was first observed in 1996 and has since grown to become one of the largest student-led movements in the country.
The annual event brings attention to the discrimination and harassment experienced by LGBTQ youth in schools, workplaces, and other institutions. The event was started by a group of students at the University of Virginia who were tired of feeling silenced and invisible. Since then, it has grown into a national movement, with millions of people participating each year. Each year, the day is observed by millions of people across the country, making it one of the most visible ways to stand up for communication rights.
This year’s Day of Silence will be held on April 22. While the event originally focused on the silencing of LGBTQ students in schools, it has since expanded to include workers, college students, and athletes.
The Day of Silence provides an opportunity for people to come together and reaffirm their commitment to creating a more inclusive workplace. It also helps to raise awareness about the issue of discrimination and its impact on employees. By taking part in the Day of Silence, employers can send a strong message that they are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace for all.
Culture and inclusion expert Cornelia Shipley Berryman, the founder and CEO of 3C Consulting, stated that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace of all employees is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense. When everyone feels welcome and respected, they are more likely to be engaged and productive. Additionally, a diversity of perspectives can lead to better decision-making and creativity.
However, maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is not always easy. It requires commitment from everyone in the organization, from the top down. Leaders need to ensure that all employees feel like they belong and that everyone is treated fairly. Furthermore, ongoing training and communication are necessary to ensure that everyone understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. If you are interested in an interview, please contact me, and I will be happy to coordinate.
Sincerely,
XX
Cornelia Shipley Bearyman
Cornelia Shipley Bearyman, the founder and CEO of 3C Consulting, is a sought after culture and inclusion expert, equity and strategy advisor, speaker, published author, and people development strategist who works with the Fortune 1000 to expand their capacity, increase their capability, and drive the clarity necessary for business success. Cornelia has twenty years of experience in sales, sales training and development, and human resources. She is considered among the best in personal and professional development, having left corporate to start 3C Consulting nearly 20 years ago. Cornelia holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, where she studied abroad at Melbourne Business School and was a part of the Global Leadership International study program in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Japan. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Conscious Business Ethics. Her company is both woman and minority-owned. Cornelia has been featured in Inc.com, Black Enterprise, Huff Post, and The Washington Post. She can be found on Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
3C Consulting
3C Consulting is both majority woman and minority-owned, specializing in providing development experiences designed to build and enhance high-performing organizations. 3C Consulting partners with clients, offering them state-of-the-art people and performance development solutions, including everything from strategic plan development and implementation to executive coaching. 3C has worked with clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, spanning the public, private, religious and not-for-profit sectors. Some clients include GE, HP, Pfizer, and DaVita. 2021 marked fifteen years of empowering leaders to create organizations and employees that thrive. 3C Consulting is driven by its values to leave a legacy of innovation in executive and leadership development.
