In this, episode we speak with Clinical Psychologist and Diversity and Inclusion Thought Leader, Dr. Ashlee Fowlkes, about transgender professionals. As a transgender man himself, Dr. Fowlkes shares his lived experience as a transgender professional and offers solutions for how to navigate the job market and workplace. He shares strategies on how to effectively interact with colleagues in uncomfortable situations as well as a course of action if your feel like you have been discriminated against because of your sexual or gender orientation. For more information about Dr. Fowlkes visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-c-fowlkes-phd-21193a107/
You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/7p2jemVbWfg
Episode Highlights:
[03:54] Transgender Representation in the Workforce
[06:20] The Stigma of Being Transgendered
[14:21] Twofold strategy for career success
[22:27] Best Course of Action for Workplace Discrimination
[28:49] When to share your identity with your employer
[35:32] How to Introduce What Your Pronouns Are
[38:14] Strategies for Identifying Transgender Friendly Employers
[40:14] Addressing Restrooms in the Workplace
[45:12] Climbing the Corporate Ladder
[53:35] Support Resources for Transgender Professionals
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ACLU - https://www.aclu.org/
GLAD - https://www.glad.org/
Human Rights Campaign - https://www.hrc.org/
