DECEMBER SPEAKER SERIES
Implicit Bias: How Our Paradigms Shape What We See
SPEAKER: Andre Koen | Educator | Speaker | Diversity Coordinator
DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
CEU’S: 2 Core Competency
We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. We bring our experiences with us and they frame the context around how we see the world. This context allows us to hide our biases without even knowing we have them. We call this unconscious bias and this session will help explore what we should do with our unconscious bias and how to move towards cognitive control.
This session will be interactive and engage attendees in thoughtful and meaningful conversations which help them understand the impact context has on one’s current paradigm, how to identify when a paradigm no longer serves us, and state the difference between unconscious bias, implicit bias and bigotry.
ICF COACHING COMPETENCIES
Communicating Effectively -- Active Listening, Powerful Questioning
Facilitating Learning and Results -- Creating Awareness, Designing Actions
Participants will:
· Recognize the impact context has on one’s current paradigm
· Identify their current paradigm and its impact on coaching
· Identify when their paradigm no longer serves them
· State the difference between unconscious bias, implicit bias and bigotry
Meet Andre Koen
Andre is an energetic presenter, powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher who captivates and educates his audiences through his training and experience as an improvisational comedian, large group facilitator, keynote speaker, and classroom teacher.
Awarded with both the National Association of Human Rights Workers of the Year and the “American Red Cross Marketing” and “The Community Presentations Volunteer of the Year” awards, Andre has been recognized for his work on leadership, human rights, and the impact he has had on his community.
He has served as the EEO/Affirmative Action Diversity Coordinator for Anoka County, Minnesota, as the Academic Dean at National American University, and as “Program Specialist” for the Community Education Resource Team through his work with the American Youth Foundation (AYF). While there, he initiated a training program promoting diversity within communities and schools. Additionally, he directs the International Leadership Conference in Ossipee, New Hampshire.