ACCESS DENIED

Addressing Workplace Disparities and Discrimination

by Brenda Harrington

PAVING A PATH TO SELF-ADVOCACY

“When all you hear is that you can’t or that you shouldn’t, chances are that you don’t and you won’t. In many cases can’t means that you can, and shouldn’t means yes — you should!”

— Brenda Harrington

In Access Denied, Brenda Harrington addresses what it takes to pave a path to success in storied detail. She explains that beyond degrees, experience and competence, it is necessary to interpret an organization’s culture, the behaviors that are tolerated, and who the power players are, through a lens of diversity and inclusion.

This resource places precise language around the unique challenges facing BIPOC individuals. She also acknowledges the physical and mental toll of pervasive and systemic racism.

Throughout this book, the experiences of real people are presented to convey three key messages:

No, you are not crazy. What has happened and is happening to you is real.
You are not alone. What has happened to you has happened and is happening to others.
We cannot change the hearts and minds of those with biases that do not favor us, but we can make choices to better protect and advocate for ourselves and each other.

Through stories and reflection exercises that are deeply grounded in reality, Harrington provides members of minoritized and marginalized groups with tools to navigate their circumstances more effectively, with a view toward building the lives and legacies they want for themselves and their families.

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ACCESS DENIED: Addressing Workplace Disparities and Discrimination
by Brenda Harrington
PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 15, 2022 • 135 PAGES • AVAILABLE FORMATS: HARDCOVER, PAPERBACK, EBOOK

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brenda Harrington, PCC is a Certified Executive Coach and leadership development facilitator. The founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies, LLC, she works with leaders globally in public, private, government, intergovernmental, humanitarian, and non-profit organizations. Through one-on-one executive coaching, team coaching, group facilitation and interventions, she focuses on helping clients embrace, nurture, and develop their innate and unique attributes so they can step into the best possible version of themselves.

To learn more about Brenda, please visit
AdaptiveLeadershipStrategies.com ›

ENDORSEMENTS

“Executive coaching — for a fraction of the price — that will give you knowledge and courage to advocate for yourself in the best ways possible.”

— Christy Pichichero, PhD
“Rarely does an author strike such a profound balance between reality and optimism.”

— Lisa Hope Tilstra, MHS, PCC, Creator of the podcast, Make Life Less Difficult
“A timely resource to help employees, managers, and organizations create needed strategies for talent development.”

— Kimberly A. Carlson, PhD, Co-Founder/CEO Tractus Strategic Partners; Associate Professor of Practice in Management, Virginia Tech
“An easy read … that gathers us, wraps its arms around us, and says to us, ‘You. Are. Worthy.’”

— Guylaine Saint Juste, President and CEO, NABA Inc.
“Required read for all people of color at any age.”

— Kenneth Robinson, Computer Scientist and Adjunct Professor
“This book will help us work smarter, build mental fortitude, and find the words to speak up for ourselves when necessary.”

— Human Resources Executive, Hospitality Industry
“A must-read for white leaders as it raises awareness of prejudice and discrimination in the workplace.”

— Lisa T. Rees, Principal, LTR Leadership
“A gut-punch reminder about ever-present challenges faced by people of color.”

— Dr. Shiela Harmon Martin, Professor of Political Science, University of the District of Columbia

FOREWORD

by Christy Pichichero, PhD

Over the course of your education and career, have you ever felt a nebulous sense of disapproval coming from your superiors? Have you been underestimated, undermined, or unfairly evaluated? Have you experienced a sense of self-doubt and isolation?