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Deep Diversity

Creating Inclusive Organizations

For information about the Deep Diversity Summer Institute, August 18-21, 2026.
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Become a diversity champion through our award-winning trauma-informed equity and inclusion training based on the bestselling book Deep Diversity: A Compassionate, Scientific Approach to Achieving Racial Justice.

Re-Imagining DEI Summer Institute

August 18, 19, 20 + 21, 2026 | Noon-4pm EST Spaces are strictly limited, register soon to guarantee your seat.

Online Self-Directed Course

This course may be started at any time.

In-House Course

This course is available for on-demand, in-house DEI training.

Authentic Management

Leading Diverse, High-Performing and Resilient Teams

Dive into management essentials critical to nurturing diverse, high-performing teams, including psychological safety (vs. safe space), performance feedback, power awareness, time management, as well as general smart practices for leaders.

2026 Online Group Course

February 3, 17, 24 & March 3, 2026 | 1-3pm EST Spaces are strictly limited, register soon to guarantee your seat.

In-House Course

This course is available for on-demand, in-house DEI training.

Brave Conversations

Transforming Workplace Conflicts and Bridging Differences

Develop conflict competencies to transform disagreements and differences into opportunities for learning and growth, especially regarding race and identity issues, while developing polarity management skills to work through differences in an era of political anxiety.

2026 Online Group Course

May 5, 12, 19 + 26, 2026 | 1-3pm EST Spaces are strictly limited, register soon to guarantee your seat.

In-House Course

This course is available for on-demand, in-house DEI training.

Authentic Facilitation

Guiding Groups through Polarizing Times

Learn how to facilitate inclusive meetings and group conversations that improve tolerance for uncertainty and address hot spots, where everybody—regardless of rank, background or identity— can participate and feel supported.

2026 Online Group Course

November 3, 10, 17 + 24, 2026 | 1-3pm EST Spaces are strictly limited, register soon to guarantee your seat.

In-House Course

This course is available for on-demand, in-house DEI training.

Anima Inclusive Leadership Certificate

Crisis Leadership and High Performance through Turbulent, Divisive Times

In an era unlike any other in the past half-century, organizational leaders are having to navigate incredible challenges brought about by a politically chaotic and polarized climate. The onslaught of constant change, unpredictability and division is causing sky-rocketing levels of anxiety, confusion and fear across workplaces, eroding both capacity and trust on teams.  More than ever, we need competent leaders who can manage crises while addressing the emotional needs of teams in a holistic manner in order to achieve organizational goals. This certificate  including our four courses of Authentic Management, Deep Diversity®, Brave Conversations and Authentic Facilitation meets the need of this moment, equipping leaders with core skills, competencies and scenario planning.

This certificate may be started at any time.

Special Programming

Count Me In

How to Collect and Use Inclusion Data in Organizations

For those inside organizations who are contemplating demographic data collection or collect it regularly, this course covers best practices of how best to collect data and what to do with it, so that organizational growth does not come at the expense of psychological safety.

2026 Online sessions

June 16th and 18th | 1-3pm EST Virtual Sessions

Vital Signs

Treating Polarization and Creating Psychological Safety in Healthcare Environments

This three session series is designed specifically for those in leadership positions in the healthcare industry who are facing heightened demand with lesser resources while struggling to create cohesive and high trust teams. Ideal for health care administrators, middle and senior level managers and team leads.

Online Weekly Sessions

June 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2026 | 1-3pm EST Virtual Sessions, Plus: One 50min. individual coaching session following series with CEO, Annahid Dashtgard for the first 10 people who register.

Leadership Development

BIPOC Leader Lab

From Survive to Thrive

  • Are you tired of continually being underestimated in your leadership role?
  • Do you yearn for the freedom to be “yourself” in your work?
  • Do you want to more easefully guide change within white dominant systems?
  • Do you crave engagement with like-minded peers who understand the challenges you face?

Pre-requisite: purchase of Fire and Silence: A Roadmap for People of Colour

Online Monthly Webinars

Sessions: Six biweekly 90-minute online webinars (including support resources) from April-June

Applications for our 2026 BIPOC Leader Lab are now open.


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