Violence Prevention As Part of DEI Work ft. Arlene Limas

In this episode of the Living Out Loud Discussion Series, I chat with Arlene Limas, a lifelong martial artist, Olympic gold medalist, and violence prevention expert. There was so much to learn when we unpacked the spectrum of violence in professional settings. Topics like the concept of 'human safety skills,' barriers to addressing violence in at work, the critical role of bystander intervention, and the challenges faced by middle management in implementing these changes we the highlights for me. I believe there is helpful, practical takeaways for people responsible for and contributing to creating safe and healthy cultures.

 

Our Guest

Deemed one of the greatest Taekwondo athletes of the 20th century, Arlene Limas made history on September 17, 1988, when she became the first American, the first female to win a Gold Medal at the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, in the sport of Tae Kwon Do. In May of 1993, Arlene opened her own school, Power Kix Martial Arts, located in Stafford, breaking the glass ceiling for other women. After several expansions, her current 12,500 sq ft facility has been kicking, literally, for 30 years.

Arlene Limas seeks to advocate for personal safety and empower entire corporations in her role as the CEO of PAVE Prevention. Her vision is to connect high-level programming with corporations and organizations, addressing counterproductive work behaviors that may lead to low productivity, tardiness, absenteeism, and high turnover. PAVE’s evidence-based, trauma-informed programming will empower employees and members with the tools for better performance, stronger engagement, and healthier work culture.

 

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To get in touch with Arlene Limas, you can contact her here:

• Website: www.paveprevention.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlene-limas-oly-414a657b/

 

Episode Chapters: 

00:00 Setting the Stage

01:24 Introducing Arlene Limas

04:18 Human Safety Skills

05:21 Violence Prevention in DEI Work

09:07 Real-Life Scenarios and Training

11:53 Creating Safe and Supportive Work Environments

28:42 Workplace Struggles and Mental Health

30:43 Building Trust and Accountability in Teams

31:48 Leadership and Accountability

39:36 Middle Management Challenges

42:26 Practical Steps for Violence Prevention

50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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