In this explosive episode, former legal compliance expert turned DEI strategist Ashanti Bentil-Dhue drops truth bombs about the uncomfortable reality of DEI practice. She reveals why lived experience isn't enough, challenges the notion of "social justice in the workplace," and explains why the $30 billion DEI industry needs serious reform.
Key Discussion Points:
- Why 90% of self-taught DEI practitioners are a red flag
- The controversial truth about "lived experience" as qualification
- Why charging more for being Black is undermining the profession
- The problem with "changing hearts and minds"
- What health & safety regulations can teach us about DEI's future
- The 13 core competencies every DEI professional needs
🔥 Standout Quote:
"If you're saying I, me, my when you're consulting, advising, training, then you're not leading with neutrality." - Ashanti
About Our Guest:
Ashanti Bentil-Dhue is the founder of the Competence Centre for Workplace Equity. With a background in legal and financial compliance, she's leading the charge for professional standards in DEI practice.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Competence Centre for Workplace Equity
- "Be Your Future Self Now" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Time Stamps:
04:00 - Ashanti's background in compliance
12:00 - The competency crisis in DEI
15:45 - Debunking 'lived experience'
24:30 - Future of DEI regulation
33:20 - Ethical pricing in DEI
37:00 - Business transformation vs social justice
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