Morning. [music] Imagine a world where you would not be excluded for being different and for just being yourself. What would that world be like.Would it be too much to ask for, too much to dream for. I am Dr. . Suan Zachariah and let's talk misfits.Let me start with a story about a seven-year-old boy who lived with his mother loved to play with teddy bears and dolls and his mother's makeup. He grew up but he didn't stop playing with dolls or his mother's makeup. He loved the dresses, the laces, the ribbons, ...

Challenges Faced by LGBTQI Individuals in the Corporate World - The speaker experienced bullying and discrimination due to perceived gender nonconformity and sexuality from childhood through adulthood [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - Societal norms and expectations pressure individuals to conform to heteronormative standards, leading to hiding one's true identity [3][4][5] - Microaggressions and insensitive comments from colleagues can create a hostile work environment [7] Initiatives and Solutions for LGBTQI Inclusion - The speaker created an online platform to support LGBTQI individuals in the corporate world [9] - The speaker advocates for creating psychologically and physically safe working environments through allyship and addressing bullying [11] - The speaker initiated a cross-company leadership program for LGBTQI individuals [14] - The program has over 70 alumni and fosters a supportive network to encourage openness and career advancement [16] Recommendations for Organizations - Ensure representation of visible LGBTQI role models at the top of the organization [12] - Regularly discuss safety and address microaggressions in meetings, setting clear boundaries [12] - Acknowledge the global disparities in LGBTQI rights, noting that same-sex marriage is legal in only 39 out of nearly 200 countries, and being LGBT is illegal in 60 countries, with the death penalty in 6 countries [13]