320 | Helping Companies in Latin America Become More Inclusive with Diego Tomasion
Our guest this week on the pod is Diego Tomasino. Diego is an executive coach who specializes in business diversity, the founder of Coach Map and the regional director of Casin & Asociados. His latest book COME OUT!: The Ultimate Guide for Inclusivity in the Business was released in English in September 2023.
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LGTBQ+ Inclusion in Latin American Business with Diego Tomasino
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Key Topics and Bullet Points
Primary Topic: Diego Tomasino's Work and Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Latin America
- Diego's advocacy journey in Panama
- Facing challenges and discrimination in a traditional work environment
- Volunteering and organizing congresses on diversity and inclusion without financial reward
- The impact of Diego's book, "Come Out!" in Latin America
- The positive reception among parents and young adults seeking guidance on LGBTQ+ matters
- Creation of a community on social media as a result of the book
- The challenges and differences in approaching diversity and inclusion in the workplace in Latin America
- Cultural and economic differences compared to the US and Europe
- The need for education and visibility to address challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community
- The focus on trans inclusion and nonbinary rights in different Latin American countries
- Varying progress and challenges across the region
- Examples of specific initiatives in different Latin American countries
- Diego's work with companies in Colombia and the differences in cultural and regional nuances
- Companies approaching him for diversity guidance, from novice to established initiatives
- Conducting workshops on various diversity aspects in the workplace
- The book's intended audiences and significance
- Aim to challenge beliefs and create empathy
- Addressing the changing landscape of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Leveraging the book to build services and revenue streams
- The value of writing a book for entrepreneurs
- Importance of using it as a tool to expand business opportunities
- The importance of workshops in Diego's business model
- Focusing on inclusivity, creating allies, and inclusive language
- The significance of inclusive leadership and breaking stereotypes through language and imagery
- Future goals and social media engagement
- Diego's desire to continue working on diversity and inclusion, particularly in Latin America
- The provision of free educational material and resources through social media platforms
Primary Topic: Private Sector Involvement in Creating Social Change
- The ethical responsibility of companies to support people, even when their rights are not recognized in their own countries
- Examples of companies making a significant impact with minimal cost
- The importance of private sector involvement in social change
- Encouragement for open discussions about diversity and inclusion including LGTBQ+ inclusion in Latin America
- The importance of discussing diversity and inclusion without fear and solely for business reasons
- Empowering companies to drive positive social change
Primary Topic: Call to Action and Gratitude
- Invitation to suggest topics and guests for future episodes
- Encouraging listener engagement and input
- The value of positive impact during challenging times
- Appreciation for Diego Tomasino's work and an invitation for listeners to engage further
- Thanks for sharing Diego's work and encouragement to check out his book and connect with him
- Gratitude for the positive impact amidst challenging times