You Belong Here: How to Be a Human Welcome Mat (In a Good Way)

 In a world where people feel more isolated and overlooked than ever, belonging isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a leadership superpower. In this short but powerful episode, keynote speaker and discomfort-zone navigator Anne Bonney (https://YourChangeSpeaker.com) breaks down what it really means to create belonging for others—and how to do it with intention, whether you’re leading a team or simply showing up in your community. 

Forget forced team-building or hollow “you matter” posters. Belonging is built in the micro-moments—the small, genuine signals that say: “You’re safe here. You matter. You don’t have to pretend.” 

Whether you’re a manager, teammate, parent, or barista—this episode gives you concrete, real-world tactics to help people feel seen, heard, and accepted just as they are. 

If you want to be the kind of person others feel safe around, trusted by, and connected to—this episode is your playbook. 🙌 

🔑 Key Takeaways: 

1. Belonging starts with small signals. A smile, remembering someone’s name, or inviting quieter voices into the conversation can make a huge impact.
2. You can’t demand belonging—you invite it. Create low-pressure, low-risk ways for others to show up authentically.
3. Extend belonging beyond the workplace. From your neighborhood to your coffee shop, tiny actions ripple outward into big culture shifts.

🎧 Ready to level up your impact and build connection that actually sticks?
 Press play and start building belonging—one real moment at a time.

Anne Bonney, CSP®, was born to talk—just ask any of her childhood teachers who wrote "talks too much" on her report cards! Now, she’s turned that chatter into a powerhouse career, jet-setting around the globe to help overwhelmed professionals build resilience in the discomfort of change. A dynamic keynote speaker, energizing conference Emcee, two-time author, and host of the hit podcast Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne lights up both virtual and in-person stages with her high-energy, relatable style. After 20 years of crushing it in corporate and nonprofit leadership positions, she now uses her hard-earned experience and fiery passion to ignite YOUR courage to build resilience in change and challenges, tackle tough conversations, and lead with emotional intelligence.