In this episode of Lead with Storytelling, we sit down with Advita Patel, President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and co-founder of A Leader Like Me, to explore how storytelling shapes inclusive workplace cultures.

Advita shares insights on how leaders can leverage authentic communication to foster belonging, drive employee engagement, and navigate complex conversations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She also offers practical strategies for internal communicators to tell stories that create impact.

📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How storytelling can be a powerful tool for building inclusive workplace

✅ A Day in the Life of the President, CIPR 😂

✅ The role of internal communication in advancing DEI initiatives

✅ Strategies for leaders to communicate with empathy and authenticity

✅ Common challenges and how to overcome them using narrative techniques

Practical advice for organizations committed to fostering belonging

📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode:

Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective Internal Communication for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Priya Bates and Advita Patel — https://www.amazon.com/Building-Cultu...

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes — https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance...

Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff — https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Su...

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