Ask the Expert: Energizing Workplace Belonging and Creating Space for Everyone
Through our work with hundreds of clients, The Diversity Movement has connected with thousands of fascinating people who are creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and communities. For this “Ask the Expert” series, we invite leaders to talk about their DEI journey, lessons they’ve learned, and what inspires them every day.
Wendy Gates Corbett, President, Signature Presentations, LLC, and Adjunct Professor of Leadership at Duke University
Wendy Gates Corbett is a business owner, belonging researcher, international speaker, and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Management in Duke University’s graduate engineering programs. She is the author of the bestselling book, “The Energy of Belonging: 75 Ideas to Spark Workplace Community.” Wendy's research pinpoints the behaviors that foster a genuine sense of belonging within organizations. Her personal journey as a biracial individual has profoundly influenced her mission to cultivate spaces of unconditional acceptance, a mission that she brings to life as an organizational culture consultant. Her thought leadership is highlighted in her role on the Board of Trustees for Guilford College, and an Association for Talent Development (ATD) leadership award that honors her contributions to community and leadership. She is a certified DEI Champion, subject matter expert on inclusion, and holds ATD’s Certified Professional in Talent Development credential.
