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April 7, 2025 • 56 mins
Break Bias, Build Bridges: Leadership Strategies for a Diverse Workplace with Tina Varughese

Miscommunication costs businesses millions each year, leading to reduced productivity, frustrated employees, and missed opportunities. But what if you could turn cultural diversity into your competitive advantage?

🛎 In this episode, Marc sits down with Human Connection Expert Tina Varughese, author of the insightful book 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias. 🌏 With over 22% of Canada’s population being foreign-born—and even higher in urban centres—leaders face an urgent challenge: navigating cultural differences to drive engagement, retention, and profitability.

About Tina

Tina Varughese is a highly sought-after Human Connection Expert, speaker, and author of the groundbreaking book 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias. With over two decades of experience, Tina has helped leaders and businesses navigate the complexities of cultural diversity in the workplace.

Before becoming a keynote speaker, Tina managed Alberta’s immigration office and founded her own relocation and settlement firm, working closely with newcomers to North America. Her hands-on experience gives her a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with a multicultural workforce.

Through her engaging and practical approach, Tina equips leaders with the tools they need to foster connection, improve communication, and create inclusive, productive workplaces. Whether it’s guiding teams to overcome cultural biases or helping businesses tap into the benefits of diversity, Tina inspires audiences to lead with authenticity and adaptability in today’s rapidly changing world.

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👉 Website: tworksforyou.ca 👉 LinkedIn: Tina Varughese 👉 Instagram: @Tina_Varughese 👉 Facebook: Tina Varughese

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