1:1 Coaching & online course
Proud Coaching
by
Eric Sullivan, LPC, LMFT
Transform your organization into fully LGBTQ+ inclusive in 10 weeks!
You want to level up your organization’s LGBTQ+ inclusion, but you don’t know how.
Props to your company for working on its diversity, equity, and inclusion. You realize the LGBTQ+ community is a marginalized group with unique experiences and needs, but you don’t know what those are and how to incorporate them into making your business more inclusive.
You probably started with an LGBTQ+ 101 staff training, and it was really helpful for learning about various identities and terminology. You got a lot of positive feedback from your employees, and some people even felt safe enough for the first time to share with the team that they identify as a member of the community.
As more staff got comfortable with sharing their experiences as queer people, they also started talking about the ways in which the company could be doing better to show up for them. You knew they had valid points, but you weren’t sure what to do and say in response.
You realized the staff training wasn’t enough, but you didn’t know what to do next. Enter, Eric. I know that your company is capable of stepping up its inclusion game - you just need some help getting there. I’m going to guide you through everything you need to feel confident that your organization is fully LGBTQ+ inclusive!
What if I told you that I was going to help you...
Feel confident in creating a welcoming work environment for your LGBTQ+ staff so that they feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work.
Demonstrate your inclusion to anyone researching your company to establish DEI credibility so that more people will want to partner with you.
Feel the relief of knowing exactly what to say and do when one of your staff comes out as LGBTQ+ so you don’t have a deer in headlights moment.
Be protected knowing that your company took active measures for equality so that you don’t unintentionally discriminate and end up in hot water.
Feel proud of working for a company that measured up to its reported value of equality so that you could feel good about going into work every day.
Having confidence in your organization’s LGBTQ+ inclusion is within your reach, and I’m going to help get you there!
Hi, I’m Eric (he/him)
I’m a proud LGBTQ+ person, and mission is to elevate my community by teaching companies how to welcome and celebrate us.
As a licensed therapist, I know that businesses that champion inclusion get the benefits of increased mental health for their team members, greater productivity, and higher revenue, and I’m here to help your company get those gains.
I love collaborating with organizations and guiding them through their inclusion transformation, and I’m so excited to partner with yours next!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN PROUD COACHING
The Proud Coaching Online Course: 10 video lessons dropped once a week that you can watch on your time.
Direct Access to Eric: Hop on our weekly 1:1 coaching calls where we’ll apply my inclusion recs to your company.
Full Clarity: Ask me any and all of your questions throughout the program. I’m responsive af.
Social Media Posts: Ready-to-post content so your company can share its innovative DEI work on their social media channels.
Eric’s Essential LGBTQ+ Info Training: Learn or brush up on intro concepts so you can start the program off right.
6 Months Course Access: More than enough time to get everything done, with option to extend as needed.
“Eric is such a joy to collaborate and consult with. His overall demeanor is energizing and refreshing and his LGBTQ+ advocacy is expansive and comprehensive. I've always appreciated his generous, thoughtful, and intentional approach to providing feedback.”
Alandria M. (she/they)
“Eric Sullivan is an excellent communicator, always clear, prompt, and kind. He is a true professional and a pleasure to work with!”
Izzy L. (she/her)
“I’m really interested in this program, but i don’t know much about the lgbtq+ community, and I don’t want to seem uninformed.”
Whether you know nothing or everything about the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve got you friend. Common fears of people that I work with are saying the wrong thing, seeming unaware, and accidentally being offensive. Trust me - I’ve heard it all, and as long as you aren’t intentionally being derogatory, it’s all good.
If you are working on enhancing your knowledge and inclusion, that is commendable. You are not expected to have any particular knowledge or understanding of the LGBTQ+ community before joining this program.
During our time together, it will be a safe space to say all the things and ask all the questions, regardless of how they come out. It’s actually good if you say something wrong to me, because I’ll gently tell you the correct way to say it so that you can feel confident using appropriate language going forward with others. Being able to “talk the talk” is clutch in demonstrating your LGBTQ+ competency, and I’ll help get you there.
My job is to have you feeling confident in your LGBTQ+ knowledge by the end of the program so that you can be a solid ally and champion for your staff and clients. As long as you are open and willing to learn, that’s all you need.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
MODULE 1:
LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR STAFF
Show up for your LGBTQ+ staff so they can feel recognized and celebrated
MODULE 2:
VISIBILITY = CRUCIAL
Demonstrate your allyship in the office, in virtual spaces, and through sponsorship
MODULE 3:
ALL THINGS HR
Get your internal policies, procedures, and systems in place to cover your bases
MODULE 4:
WHEN AN EMPLOYEE COMES OUT
Know exactly what to say and do when an employee shares they are LGBTQ+
MODULE 5:
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Discover various things to know and plan for, plus catch-up time for work
MODULE 6:
LOOKING AHEAD
Receive reflections on your progress and discuss future recommendations
Get ready for your queer inclusion glow-up!
In a few months from now, you’ll be excited to show off everything your company has done to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ people.
Your staff will feel valued, more free to show up as their authentic selves, and more invested in their work for your organization. Talented job candidates will readily apply to your company once they see you are a leader in equality.
You’ll be getting props left and right, all while fighting against systems of oppression in the workplace. Winning!
BECOME A PROUD organization
WORKING WITH ERIC
helpful info
How do I get started?
First you’ll submit a brief application so I can get a feel for your business and its needs. From there, you and I will have a no charge consultation over video call to chat about the program and see if we are a good fit to work together.
How is the program delivered?
Each Monday you’ll receive a video lesson that you can watch whenever works well for you. We’ll have weekly 1:1 coaching calls to work on applying the inclusion recs from the video to your company.
How long is the program?
10 weeks
What if I’m not done within the 10 weeks of the program?
You will have 6 months of access to the course materials, with option to extend as needed. Some people will complete everything in real time each week and be done at the end of the 10 weeks. Others may need more time, which is perfectly fine.
Will I have support throughout the program?
I’ve so got you. You’ll have direct access to me during our weekly 1:1 calls, and you can also email me any questions you have throughout the program. I’m super responsive.
Now is the time to level up your organization’s inclusion!
Get ready to be proud of your company! The relief, joy, and pride from creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive business await you. And so many opportunities will come from there.
Organizations you collaborate with will applaud your DEI efforts and ask how they can get more involved with your business. New partnerships will form with other forward-thinking companies who will be impressed with your initiative.
Talented queer people won’t hesitate to apply to your organization. Your staff and clients will feel welcomed and celebrated by your business. It’s going to be awesome!
Whatever your company’s current level of inclusion, I look forward to helping you level it up. And we’ll make sure to have some fun along the way! Reach out now to find out how I can help you transform your organization into a Proud Business!