Candid Conversations Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Team at Sunrun

Words can be magic or poison depending on how you use them. Understanding language and how it can impact those around you can make a big difference in people’s experiences. Communication and idioms can also differ between various cultures, so it’s important to understand the experiences of others. Join us in a conversation that helps us understand different perspectives so we can better use language that creates more inclusive environments.

No single story can capture the range and diversity of women’s experiences. However, women have multiple and intersecting identities which profoundly shape their experiences at work and at home. Despite holding more degrees than men, as well as recent gains in women in leadership positions across all industries; women hold just 25% of C-Suite positions, and only 15% of CEO positions. Women often face greater challenges and carry additional burdens, but are still more likely to drive better outcomes for all employees. 
Let’s talk to leaders in our company who identify as Women about their own experiences in their career advancement journey. 

Let’s unpack some of the ways in which our society has pervasive messages that impact the way in which we have viewed, nourished, and carried our bodies within public and private spaces. Together, we will discuss ‘what is body positivity,’ how we view and properly respect an individual’s body, determine personal space, and share some specific examples of hair politics that are influenced by culture and exist in the workplace.

Imposter Syndrome affects most people, particularly in the workplace. It can leave you feeling unqualified, insufficient, and questioning your achievements. Although these feelings may be strong, they may not be entirely rooted in truth. Join our Candid Conversation to hear fellow Sunrunner;s experiences with Imposter Syndrome and tips to work through these feelings.

From Canada down through the tip of Chile, and thousands of years before Europeans first came to the Americas, millions of people with countless different cultures, complex languages, and long histories lived here in the Americas. As we now know, there has been a long and complicated history between the Indigenous people who were already here and those who came after.

Join fellow Sunrunners who identify as Indigenous or Native American, learn about some of the different cultures represented here at Sunrun, and discover how we can increase our understanding and respect for these cultures.

It's not always easy navigating in a work environment when your primary, or first language isn't the norm. During this conversation we'll explore the daily challenges that come with having english as a 2nd language at Sunrun. From not being asked to present during team meetings, or given assignments that don't involve customer contact, we'll discuss how we may inadvertently be expressing biased behavior towards our teammates.