Author and Speaker for Diversity & Inclusion
Stimulating cross-cultural collaborations. From home to the workplace.
Author, Speaker Diversity & Inclusion
Stimulating cross-cultural collaborations. From home to the workplace.
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DEI Training for a Globalized World
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords; they are essential for organizational success in today’s interconnected world. Dr. Grenon, an accomplished scholar and engaging speaker with a Ph.D. in Linguistics and extensive experience living in seven different cultures, brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world understanding to her DEI keynotes, consulting and training. She understands the nuances of cross-cultural relations and the challenges organizations face in creating truly inclusive workplaces.
Dr. Grenon’s workshops and presentations provide practical strategies for building thriving multicultural environments where local and international employees collaborate effectively. She eloquently articulates the importance of diversity, explaining why it’s not only inevitable but also a source of strength. She emphasizes that inclusion benefits everyone, fostering a sense of belonging and driving innovation. Furthermore, Dr. Grenon demonstrates how equity is not just a matter of social responsibility but a crucial factor in long-term team productivity, talent acquisition, and employee retention.
Benefits of Dr. Grenon’s DEI Services:
- Enhanced Cross-Cultural Communication: Improve collaboration and understanding between team members from different backgrounds.
- Increased Employee Engagement & Retention: Create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, leading to higher morale and reduced turnover.
- Improved Talent Acquisition: Attract and onboard the best international talent by showcasing your commitment to DEI.
- Stronger Employer Brand: Position your organization as a leader in diversity and inclusion, enhancing your reputation and attracting top talent.
- Development of Equitable HR Policies: Ensure fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for all employees through inclusive HR practices.
Don’t let cultural barriers limit your organization’s potential. Contact Dr. Grenon today for a free discovery call to discuss your specific needs and how her customized DEI workshops, keynotes and consulting services can help you achieve your goals. Book Dr. Grenon for your next event to inspire and educate your team on the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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"Japan Guide from Renting to Rice Cooking" by Izabelle Grenon
Editorial review for the Japan Guide from Renting to Rice Cooking written by Izabelle Grenon.
“… a genuine tour de force. […] the most comprehensive, thorough, and eminently useful guide available […] the best introduction to the quotidian realities of life in Japan that a newcomer is likely to find. […] grounded in practical sensibilities, informed by lived experience, and animated by the wit, zest, and sparkling prose of a novelist. […] a visually rich tour of Japan’s housing and rental landscape alongside a personable guide who never fails to inform and delight with her well-grounded facts, perceptive insights, and charming asides.”
– ROGER ROBINS, Professor, Center for Global Communication Strategies, The University of Tokyo (retired)
About Dr. Grenon
IZABELLE GRENON is an accomplished scholar originally from Canada, with several publications in academic journals and presentations at international conferences. She has obtained a PhD in linguistics from the University of Victoria in Canada and worked for a decade as an Associate Professor at The University of Tokyo—the top-ranked university in Japan—where she taught numerous courses, including one titled “Why and How People Migrate from a Current, Historical and Global Viewpoint.”
She is an engaging storyteller who captivates her audience with humorous and tragic tales of her extraordinary life living in 7 different cultures and traveling to many more—from North America to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, including 14 years living and working in Japan. As a long-term migrant, she recognizes the value of living in another country while remaining sensitive to the unique challenges it entails and the necessity for positive cross-cultural relations. Her own unconventional family is an inspiring illustration of cross-cultural unity that transcends ethnic, linguistic and religious differences.
Dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable, she is committed to use her voice in support of migrants and other groups in a position of social disadvantage through her writing, public speaking and participation in activities for the promotion of racial and gender equality.
Diversity is a strategic advantage, inclusion is a source of strength, and equity is a magnet for top talent.
Listen to Dr. Grenon on
Accent and Identity: Celebrating Linguistic Diversity
Interviewed by the delightful Maritza Perez of MAINA Podcast • MAINA Media Group. Episode #59 of podcast “My accent is no accident” released on Nov. 13, 2024.