Global DEI Alliance

11/07/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Shiv Kumar, Head of Human Resources at Merck India, as the moderator for our upcoming session: Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors​

With nearly two decades of experience across HR leadership and talent strategy, Shiv brings a deep understanding of how inclusive workplaces are built—from the ground up. His career spans continents and industries, from tech to pharma, but his belief has stayed constant: that diversity and inclusion aren’t just values—they’re drivers of adaptability, creativity, and long-term success.​

Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors is a conversation about rethinking leadership for a new era—where learning is mutual, and insight flows both ways. This session explores what makes reverse mentorship truly impactful, how leaders can stay open and curious, and what emerging voices are asking of today’s workplace. It’s about turning mentorship into a two-way street—built on respect, reflection, and real inclusion. ​

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10/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Stacy Johnson MBE, Professor of Critical Inclusive Leadership, University of Nottingham; Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, The Reverse Mentoring Practice. to our upcoming session- Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors. ​

Stacy is Professor of Critical Inclusive Leadership at the University of Nottingham and the Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of The Reverse Mentoring Practice Ltd. A lifelong advocate for equity and empathy in leadership, she has helped leaders around the world unlearn old habits, listen with intent, and create cultures where everyone can thrive. Awarded an MBE for her work in healthcare and higher education, Stacy brings both credibility and compassion to every room she enters. ​

Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors is a conversation about rethinking leadership for a new era—where learning is mutual, and insight flows both ways. This session explores what makes reverse mentorship truly impactful, how leaders can stay open and curious, and what emerging voices are asking of today’s workplace. It’s about turning mentorship into a two-way street—built on respect, reflection, and real inclusion. ​

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10/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Neharika Vohra, Professor, Organisational Behaviour, IIM Ahmedabad to our upcoming session: Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors​

A leading voice in organisational behaviour and inclusive leadership, Prof. Vohra brings decades of insight into what truly shapes people, teams, and cultures. With over 70 published papers, multiple bestselling textbooks, and hands-on experience mentoring leaders across sectors—from startups to state universities—her work bridges deep academic rigour with real-world relevance.​

Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors is a conversation about rethinking leadership for a new era—where learning is mutual, and insight flows both ways. This session explores what makes reverse mentorship truly impactful, how leaders can stay open and curious, and what emerging voices are asking of today’s workplace. It’s about turning mentorship into a two-way street—built on respect, reflection, and real inclusion.​
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10/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome Aditya Narayan Mishra, Managing Director & CEO of CIEL HR, to our upcoming session: Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors​

With over 24 years of experience across diverse sectors and leadership in placing more than 1.8 lakh professionals, Aditya has built CIEL into one of India’s leading talent solutions providers. A technologist at heart and a strategic thinker in practice, he continues to shape the future of HR with innovation, empathy, and business foresight.​

Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors is a conversation about rethinking leadership for a new era—where learning is mutual, and insight flows both ways. This session explores what makes reverse mentorship truly impactful, how leaders can stay open and curious, and what emerging voices are asking of today’s workplace. It’s about turning mentorship into a two-way street—built on respect, reflection, and real inclusion.​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://globaldeialliance.com/become-a-member​
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
Or call us at +91 9552295513​
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09/07/2025

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, leadership isn’t about having all the answers.​

It’s about being open—to learn, to unlearn, and most importantly, to listen. ​

We’re living in a time where cultural shifts, digital transformation, and changing values are rewriting the rules of work. And often, it’s the next-gen workforce—the digital natives, the bold thinkers, the ones closest to change—who hold the key insights.​

This is where reverse mentorship steps in.​
It’s not just a nice-to-have initiative. It’s a powerful leadership tool that flips the script on who gets to teach whom.​

At GDEIA, we believe real leadership is a two-way street.​
Our upcoming session, “Reverse Mentorship: Why Best Bosses Are Taking Notes from the Juniors,” explores how this practice is reshaping workplaces—from boardrooms to breakrooms.​

Because leadership today isn’t about commanding the room.​
It’s about making space in it—for new voices, fresh ideas, and perspectives that challenge the status quo.​

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03/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Kinny Arora as the moderator for our upcoming session, Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities. Kinny currently heads Inclusion and Well-Being at Kyndryl India, bringing over 20 years of diverse HR experience, including roles as a Learning & Development Leader, HR Business Partner, and Transformation Consultant. With a deep commitment to inclusion, she has shaped onboarding programs, leadership assessments, and comprehensive maternity policies.​​

Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities is a conversation that brings hidden experiences into the light. From chronic illnesses to neurodivergence, the session will explore how workplaces can move beyond surface-level inclusion to create environments grounded in empathy, flexibility, and dignity. ​​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://tinyurl.com/mv8fyddy​
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
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03/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Anubha Mahajan as one of our speakers for our upcoming session, Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities. She is a dentist, social entrepreneur, and disability advocate living with CRPS and Central Pain Syndrome. Through her NGO, she has impacted over 50,000 lives, championing visibility, timely diagnosis, and inclusive healthcare for chronic pain survivors. Honored as NGO of the Year 2022, Anubha has contributed to global initiatives with UCL, University of Chicago, G20, and the World Bank. ​

Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities is a conversation that brings hidden experiences into the light. From chronic illnesses to neurodivergence, the session will explore how workplaces can move beyond surface-level inclusion to create environments grounded in empathy, flexibility, and dignity​​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://tinyurl.com/ywefbjjr
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
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03/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Sharad Philip as one of our speakers for our upcoming session, Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities. He is a clinical and teaching faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Neurosciences, and Addiction Medicine at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati—an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. As a person with lived experience of visual impairment, Dr. Philip is a passionate advocate for equality, accessibility, and inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs). His work is driven by a strong commitment to community-based, inclusive development and social justice.​​

Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities is a conversation that brings hidden experiences into the light. From chronic illnesses to neurodivergence, the session will explore how workplaces can move beyond surface-level inclusion to create environments grounded in empathy, flexibility, and dignity​.​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://globaldeialliance.com/become-a-member​
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
Or call us at +91 9552295513​
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03/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Arun Fernandez as one of our speakers for our upcoming session, Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities. Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Arun turned his lived experience into a mission. Today, he’s the force behind DLearners—India’s premier platform for early screening and support for children with learning disabilities. His work has earned him esteemed advisory roles, including with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, showcasing his influence on policy and innovation. DLearners gained further prominence by being incubated at IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL and receiving support from major. Internationally, Arun's impact was amplified when his work, presented at the University of Notre Dame, inspired the creation of DLearners, setting new standards for empowering individuals with learning disabilities.​​

Making Invisible Visible: Rethinking Work for Persons with Invisible Disabilities is a conversation that brings hidden experiences into the light. From chronic illnesses to neurodivergence, the session will explore how workplaces can move beyond surface-level inclusion to create environments grounded in empathy, flexibility, and dignity​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://globaldeialliance.com/become-a-member​
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
Or call us at +91 9552295513​
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01/07/2025

ADHD. Depression. Crohn’s. Dyslexia. Diabetes. PTSD.​
You won’t always see them. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there.​​

Some disabilities don’t come with wheelchairs or crutches.​
Some don’t have outward signs.​
Some are quiet and constant — managed in the margins of the day.​​

So, when we talk about inclusion, let’s remember:​
It’s not about seeing something to believe it.​
It’s about believing people when they say what they live with​​

Here’s what we can do in our workplaces to make invisible disabilities feel seen, supported, and respected:​

Believe people when they share their story — even if there are no visible signs​
Create flexible policies that allow for rest, recharge, and mental health support​
Train leaders and peers to recognize, respect, and support invisible struggles​
Educate ourselves and others about invisible disabilities​​

Stay tuned for our upcoming session which will unpack how organisations can better support invisible disabilities. ​​

Visit our website to become a member of GDEIA: https://tinyurl.com/ywefbjjr
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]​
Or call us at +91 9552295513​
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Boston Consulting Group

26/06/2025