Anxiety Disorders in the Workplace and How We Can Show More Empathy
Training overview
Anxiety shows up differently across racial, gender, social and cultural identities. In this DEI-informed session, Ernest examines the systemic factors that heighten anxiety for marginalized employees, including microaggressions, stereotype threat, pay inequity and lack of psychological safety. Participants learn how these pressures intersect with identity and history, and how empathetic leadership can reduce harm and support employee well-being. The session provides actionable strategies to create environments where people can bring their full selves to work without fear, judgment or stigma.
Key takeaways
Understanding anxiety through an equity lens: Participants learn how anxiety manifests differently across identities and how systemic factors—such as microaggressions stereotype threat pay inequity and lack of psychological safety—intensify its impact on marginalized employees.
Empathy as a leadership practice: Attendees gain practical strategies for empathetic leadership that reduce harm support well-being and create workplaces where people can show up fully without fear judgment or stigma.
