dynamic workshops that
unlock the possibilities

Interactive experiences that pave the way for achievable, lasting, and meaningful change.

cultivating insight, respect, and belonging

Our workshops and retreats are designed to inspire, inform, explore, and apply a variety of  approaches.

Highly interactive sessions provide a place for people to engage with the theme or  topic.

Each workshop can be customized to meet the unique needs and goals of your team.

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Humanize Your Content
and Experiences

45 minutes – 2 hours
virtual or in-person

Businesses are missing a critical opportunity in understanding how potential and existing employees, clients, and customers experience  the words you use, the images that represent you, and the daily interactions you create. Individuals have to feel a welcome that’s reflected in your message. An authentic acknowledgement that they belong and are represented throughout their experience.

Workshop participants take away  a new perspective on designing messages that welcome a broader audience and at every interaction.

  • → How our brains make meaning and ways to avoid unintended consequences.

    → Common places that bias, stereotypes and barriers like to hide in content.(Spoiler: it’s not where most people start looking).

    → Practical actions to introduce change and develop short / long-term plans.

    → Navigating resistance to change and ways to bring others along on the journey.

Change The Words = Change The Impact

45 minutes – 2 hours
virtual or in-person 

Is your team struggling with what to say? Still trying to break the habit of starting announcements with “ladies and gentlemen”? Or even feel like “you can’t say anything anymore” for fear of saying the wrong thing or how someone will respond?  Expressions and word choice come with baggage – let’s unpack that. 

In this session we talk about the power of language, disrupting old habits, and how bias, exclusion and inequities can show up.  You’ll leave with a new perspective on the influence of language.

  • → The “why” behind language shifts and influence of social dynamics.

    → How to lead uncomfortable but necessary conversations.

    → To create environments and systems that support people to safely challenge each other.

    → Navigating resistance to change (including within yourself) and ways to bring others along on the journey.

Leading Inclusion and Diversity as an "Accidental" Expert

45 minutes – 2 hours
virtual or in-person

This session is designed for anyone thinking about Inclusion and Diversity in their business or organization. 

People find their way to leading Inclusion and Diversity initiatives from many different paths. The question is how to bridge the gap between good ideas and implementation? And then, how to evaluate or measure what’s working? 

Attendees will learn about designing I&D initiatives from the initial concept to post-delivery activities. We’ll also cover actions you can take with little to no budget, and how to influence change as an individual.

  • → Approaches to implement—starting with small, yet meaningful,l) changes that build into a larger strategy.

    → Common reasons that Inclusion and Diversity initiatives sputter out and how to overcome them.

    → Practical actions for those working with limited budget, resources or influence.

    → To understand where to focus energy and avoid burnout

  • Dr. O’Ryan was a wonderful, dynamic presenter. The audience loved the presentation and I have been able to apply some of the information more intentionally in my daily life. I would recommend Dr. O’Ryan to anyone and any organization looking for Inclusion training and education on several levels.

    Ilona Lohrey
    President & CEO, Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA)

  • Our leadership team raved about Jen, our facilitator for our Leadership Retreat.

    As we prepare our staff for a new CRM launch, Jen gave our leaders personal perspectives and tools to listen and inspire the team through critical change management. We were so impressed we are inviting her to our next all-staff meeting to share her wisdom with our team, and we are thrilled to work with her again!
    - Stephanie Kale, Development Services at the University of Washington

  • Simply put - a great session!

    Jen’s session on “Leading Inclusion and Diversity as an ‘Accidental Expert’ was a great refresher and reminder of how important inclusion and diversity is not only in a professional setting but personally as well. I left feeling like I could start with small things and over time they would add up to a more inclusive environment. I left feeling like I could start with small things and over time they would add up to a more inclusive environment. - Robin Fowler, AVHRA Programs Chair

  • Dr. Jen O'Ryan held an amazing workshop at my conference called Genderfest. I look forward to having her back as often as possible. Her workshop was informative, well thought out, and received excellent feedback.

    Blue Montana
    Director of Programing, LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada

Build a More Inclusive Culture

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