Surviving a Toxic Workplace: Exit Strategies, Psychological Safety, & Navigating Unemployment in Tech

About This Webinar

Are you a Black tech professional working within an organization that doesn’t recognize your value?

Or worse, do you feel your workplace colleagues and business environment aren’t offering you the psychological safety, support, and allyship you need to exercise your talents similarly to your peers?

Do you need strategic advice on how to exit gracefully while safeguarding your mental health, or do you need guidance to help you bounce back in the workforce after your exit?

On August 26, 2024, prepare to transform your professional journey at our next Obsidi® Tech Talk, intentionally crafted for Black tech professionals seeking sanctuary from toxic work environments and looking to prioritize their well-being while pursuing new, fulfilling career horizons in tech.

Why attend?

You'll immerse yourself in an evening of enlightening discussions led by renowned mental health experts and career coaches who understand Black professionals' unique challenges in tech. They're ready to listen and equip you with actionable exit strategies, ensuring you leave with knowledge and a plan tailored to promote your psychological safety and future success.

Attendee Perks:

Exit Strategies Unpacked: Navigate away from negativity with confidence. Learn the intricacies of crafting a smooth transition out of a toxic workplace, embarking on a path filled with brighter opportunities.

Empower Your Mental Health: Elevate your resilience. Dive deep into strategies that fortify your psychological safety and emotional well-being amidst challenging professional landscapes.

Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: Forge invaluable connections. Whether it's guidance from seasoned career coaches, insights from mental health professionals, or solidarity from peers, you'll find a community eager to support your journey.

Take advantage of this transformative experience designed to empower your professional and personal growth.

Secure your spot at this Obsidi® Tech Talk, where your journey from surviving to thriving begins.

Let's navigate these waters together, shaping a future where your career and mental health flourish side by side.

Who can view: Everyone

Webinar Price: Free

Featured Presenters

Cher Jones

Founder

Cher is a Corporate Social Media Trainer & Personal Branding Coach with the love of technology hardwired into her personality. As the founder of Socially Active Training, she leverages over 20 years of PR, marketing, and broadcasting experience to help professionals, leaders, and consultants develop a credible and strategic online presence while teaching how to use social media at work for work.

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Natalie Redda

DEI Consultant & Customer Success Lead

Natalie is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisor with an excellent background in creating DEI strategies for organizations looking to begin or further their DEI journey. Her background in community work, public consultations, and research led her to DEI, where she could help turn interest and intention into actions.

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Matthew Kirby

Talent / HR Leader

Matthew Kirby, a Society for Human Resource Management professional, has been recognized for his successful Black-owned business, Honest Human Resources Consulting, YNG BLK HR (Young Black HR) Podcast, and industry influence. He has 10 years of experience providing HR expertise & bridging business strategy with human capital for global organizations in non-profit, medical, and technology sector.

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Jarryd Boyd

Certified Life + Relationships Coach | Global Comms Leader

Jarryd Boyd is a Certified Life + Relationships Coach and the Senior Director of Global Communications at the global dating app Hinge. With a degree in Communications and 10+ years of public relations experience, he helps people communicate and connect with themselves and others more effectively. His approach is rooted in encouragement, insights, and candor so that clients thoughtfully move out of their comfort zones and step boldly toward their futures.

Before working at Hinge, Jarryd worked on consumer lifestyle, tech, and social impact communications at Edelman, Praytell, and Weber Shandwick. He has a degree in Communications from Florida State University and is certified in coaching by iPEC, an International Coaching Federation-accredited program.

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Jill Ford

Tech Career Coach & Resume Writer

Jillian Ford is a certified project manager with 10+ years in tech and founder of The Six Figure Career Club, previously leading AT&T's employee resource group for millennials. Known for guiding 300+ career changers and emphasizing empathetic leadership.

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Yewande Oduwole

Wealth Management Associate

Yewande Oduwole is a dynamic Wealth Management Associate with a unique journey. In her role, Wannie collaborates with Portfolio Managers to maintain and rebalance accounts for high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and trust and estate accounts. With a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and a Master’s in Management of Applied Science, she advocates for using technology to enhance operational efficiency in wealth management. Passionate about financial literacy for immigrants, Wannie creates content on LinkedIn to support this cause. She also hosts the podcast “The Wealthy Immigrant,” where she educates listeners on financial concepts and emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, making complex topics accessible.

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