5 First Steps for Creating an Inclusive Environment for Clients

A warm welcome to today's guest, Mel Watson, a coach and wellbeing mentor who is an expert in diversity and inclusion in small businesses. 

In this episode, Mel shares her journey in this field and provides practical advice for small businesses to incorporate diversity and inclusion into their business models. 

Amy and Mel discuss the importance of starting where you're at and making small, impactful changes. They highlight the flow-on effect of inclusivity and the importance of open communication between business owners and individuals with diverse needs.

Mel defines diversity and inclusion as understanding the differences in our population and taking action to make something more accessible and inclusive. 

Key Takeaways

• Start where you're at and make small, impactful changes to incorporate diversity and inclusion into your business.
• Diversity and inclusion are about understanding the differences in our population and taking action to make something more accessible and inclusive.
• Inclusivity has a flow-on effect and benefits everyone, not just individuals with diverse needs.
• Open communication between business owners and individuals with diverse needs is crucial for creating an inclusive environment.

This is just a snapshot of what’s in store for this month’s exclusive Inner Circle workshop, where we will further explore diversity and inclusion in small businesses. More information on the Inner Circle can be found here.

Connect with Amy Dawe, Founder of Seed VA.

Website: seedvirtualassistants.com.au

Instagram: @seedva.mentor

Connect with this week’s guest, Mel Watson 

Website: https://melwatson.com/

Instagram: @ms.mel.watson