From intention to impact: structural change
Ashmita Krishna Sharma is an experienced consultant and speaker in the field of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality (DIE). Through her consulting firm, Sparkling Gems, she guides organizations in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels at home. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken steps in your DIE journey, Ashmita provides strategies and interventions to achieve real change.
A keynote by Ashmita Krishna Sharma offers:
An action plan with building blocks to make your organizational culture structurally more inclusive.
Guidance and implementation on how to diversify and maintain your talent pool. A process for inclusive recruitment.
An approach based on science, best practices, and 10 years of experience with top organizations.
about Ashmita
Diversity and inclusion expert and changemaker
Ashmita Krishna Sharma is a leading consultant and speaker in the field of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality (DIE). As the founder of Sparkling Gems, she focuses on driving structural changes within organizations, ensuring that employees feel heard and valued in the workplace.
With over ten years of experience at renowned companies such as Shell, Deloitte, and Mediq, Ashmita has demonstrated expertise in transforming intentions into tangible impact. Her approach combines scientifically grounded methods with practical experience and best practices, enabling her to help organizations foster a culture of inclusion.
In addition, Ashmita is a passionate speaker who frequently delivers workshops and keynotes on the critical role of inclusivity in the workplace. She provides practical insights and solutions for organizations committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.
Sparkling Gems is not just a consultancy but also a network organization that collaborates with various partners and DIE professionals. Whether it involves strategic advising or hands-on implementation, Ashmita and her team are ready to guide organizations on their journey toward a more inclusive future.
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Inclusive Strategies for Diversity and Equality in the Workplace
As a keynote speaker and DIE consultant, Ashmita Krishna Sharma shares her expertise on diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. Her presentations offer organizations insights on how to move from intention to actual impact by implementing concrete strategies and action plans. With her in-depth knowledge and practical experience, she inspires her audience to work together towards an inclusive workplace where everyone feels at home.
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Inclusion in the Workplace - How to Recognize and Address Unconscious Biases
In this lecture, Ashmita Krishna Sharma discusses the impact of unconscious biases in the workplace and how they contribute to exclusion, even within well-meaning organizations. She shares her experiences and provides concrete steps to recognize and address these biases. Through interactive exercises and practical examples, she demonstrates how companies can make more inclusive decisions and become more mindful in recruitment, promotion, and daily interactions.
- Insights into how unconscious biases manifest and their effects.
- Strategies for creating an inclusive culture where diversity is truly valued.
- Tools to develop and promote inclusive leadership skills.
Target audience: HR professionals, managers, and employees who want to improve diversity and inclusion within their organization.
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Inclusive Leadership – Equality as the Driving Force for Success
In this lecture, Ashmita focuses on inclusive leadership and how organizations can benefit from a culture where equality is at the core. She explains how leaders can empower their teams by embracing diversity and ensuring a safe work environment where everyone feels heard. Ashmita shares insights from her own experience in multinationals and change processes, discussing how inclusive leadership can provide a competitive advantage.
How to foster a culture of equality and inclusion as a leader.
Practical tips for developing inclusive leadership skills.
The benefits of diversity for innovation, productivity, and team performance.
Target audience: Leaders, managers, and policymakers who want to develop into inclusive leaders.
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Social Safety and Microaggressions – Creating a Safe Workplace
Ashmita highlights the importance of social safety in the workplace and discusses the impact of microaggressions. She provides examples of subtle exclusionary mechanisms that are often overlooked but can have a significant impact on employee well-being and performance. She shares concrete tools and strategies to address these issues and discusses how organizations can work towards a culture of respect and open communication.
How to recognize microaggressions and handle them effectively.
Insights into the importance of social safety for job satisfaction and productivity.
Guidelines to promote an inclusive and safe work environment.
Target audience: HR teams, managers, confidants, and anyone involved in creating a safe work environment.
Videos
"Together with Ashmita from Sparkling Gems, I organized a leadership day on diversity, inclusion, and equality. She guided the internal trainers and me in a very professional and inspiring way during our design session, allowing us to create a very strong program. She pays attention to detail and ensures that the content is well-suited to the target audience. She prepares everything thoroughly and also provides excellent follow-up. Thank you for the collaboration!"
Erika Nyerges
Adviseur Leren en Ontwikkelen - HAN, MEd
"Ashmita and Sparkling Gems were recommended to me by a mutual friend, and from the first contact, Ashmita was a welcoming and communicative professional. The collaboration to organize and plan workshops on Diversity and Inclusion went exceptionally smoothly, and the participants were very satisfied with their experience. Many thanks!"
Claudia Dias
System Industrialization Eng @ ASML | MSc. Aerospace
"I got in touch with Ashmita through Mediq. Her vision and ideals resonate with me personally! After two personal conversations, I asked Ashmita to organize a workshop for my team. It became the Magical Disney Room Plus! With her enthusiasm and energizers throughout, she managed to motivate and inspire us, and we came up with a great action plan to make one of our dreams come true as a team."
Angelique Schrammeijer
Managing Director Healthcare
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