22 Dec 2023
Episode 46 - The Impacts of Systemic Discrimination and the Path to Equity.
Today, we invite you into a conversation that is sure to challenge your perspective and broaden your horizons. We've had the privilege of sitting down with Noémie, an influential figure at the forefront of advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Her journey is rooted in her experiences in South Korea, where she first encountered significant cultural differences and misunderstandings, which inspired the pursuit of her passion.
Noémie's story of self-discovery and exploration of privilege is compelling, and she brings these lessons to the daunting world of business, unravelling the often overlooked, yet impactful, office rituals that shape our workplace culture.
She highlights the lack of women in leadership roles and emphasises the necessity of a qualitative approach when navigating the experiences of marginalised individuals in the workplace. Noémie's insights are a call to action, reminding us all of our role in creating more inclusive and diverse environments.
Beyond the office, Noémie is a staunch advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the job market, particularly for those with disabilities.
She talks about her work with organisations like FortSchritt Bayern, which are making strides in promoting linguistic inclusion and creating opportunities for the youth.
This episode concludes on a powerful note — the call for humility, the acknowledgement of indigenous wisdom beyond the Western framework, and the importance of empowering others.
About this Episodes Guest: Dr. Noémie Hermeking
Anthropologist, researcher, author, keynote speaker & podcaster Noémie Hermeking is an experienced intercultural trainer, consultant, inclusion and diversity officer who enables people to unlock their full potential to work within our multicultural world. Trilingual in German, French & English, Hermeking holds a PhD. in socio-cultural anthropology from Indiana University, USA & a master’s degree in socio-cultural anthropology from l´Ecole des hautes études en Sciences Sociales (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences), Paris.
She is an anthropologist with nearly twenty years of work experience in research (extended research with Indigenous communities both in the USA and Canada) and in Germany. Her anthropological background helps her to identify the insider perspective, understand human behaviour and as such, be instrumental in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
As an inclusion and diversity officer at FortSchritt Bayern, it is Hermeking’s goal to ensure that people with disabilities are included in all aspects of society; hence fostering their inclusion. As an avid inclusion and diversity officer Noémie daily strives to advance young people's career opportunities by levelling the playing field for underserved communities.
