presents:
Driving Inclusive Change
through the lens of
Woman in Motion - Resource Guide
A StoryBolt Documentary Screening & Discussion Session
brought to you by:
Hearst invites you to an exceptional documentary film screening and discussion event.
Please join us for a screening of Woman in Motion and a conversation with subject matter expert, Denna Lambert, hosted by __________, your facilitator.
This session focuses on the challenge of building a workplace culture where courage, belonging, and inclusive behaviors are not only encouraged but woven into daily practices, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and engaged. Through the inspiring story of Nichelle Nichols, as captured in the documentary Woman in Motion, participants will explore how to act boldly in the face of fear, foster empathy and vulnerability, and understand how inclusive behaviors lead to psychological safety, a sense of belonging, and innovation.
Session Objectives:
1. Enhance Understanding of Inclusive Behaviors: Participants will gain insights into how vulnerability, empathy, courage, and grace can be practiced and modeled within the workplace.
2. Promote Psychological Safety: Equip leaders and employees with strategies to create a psychologically safe environment that encourages risk-taking, innovation, and mutual respect.
3. Translate Courage into Action: Inspired by the story of Nichelle Nichols, provide actionable steps for individuals to embody and promote courage in their daily work.
4. Foster a Culture of Grace: Highlight the importance of extending grace in the workplace, allowing for mistakes, learning, and growth while building an environment of trust and support.
Date & Time: February 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM Central Time (75 min)
Innovation Access Lead for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate located at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. STMD’s core mission is to enable aerospace missions through research, development, and testing across multiple sectors. In 2024, Denna received NASA’s Medal for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for her leadership within STMD and the broader community.
Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Denna resides in Greenbelt, Maryland with her five year old son Kaleb and her retired guide dog Angie.
Hearst facilitator bio
Heather Winandy is the Operations Director at StoryBolt and the founder of MentorMe Advisors. She is a certified Life Coach with extensive expertise in Behavioral Therapies. A lifelong learner with a people-first mindset, Heather spent over 30 years in corporate America before launching Mentor Me Advisors. Her organization is dedicated to empowering youth by providing personalized coaching and career navigation. Whether guiding aspiring entrepreneurs, supporting individuals climbing the corporate ladder, or helping them tackle life’s daily challenges, Heather is passionate about helping others set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve their fullest potential.
Watch the Trailer
Action #1 - Create a “Courage Circle”
Create a Peer Group for Courageous Leadership Inspired by Atlassian’s “Health Monitor” sessions, form a “Courage Circle” in your team where members regularly meet to discuss challenges, share successes, and practice open communication. This simple practice can significantly boost psychological safety and team cohesion. You can use sites like “Atlassian Team Playbook” as a resource
Action #2 - Launch a “Storytelling” initiative
Use Stories to Build Empathy and Inclusivity Take inspiration from Microsoft’s “Storytelling for Good” campaign, where employees share personal stories to foster understanding and inclusion. Encourage your team to share their experiences in a safe space, helping to build empathy and drive cultural change.
Action #3 - Create a regular practice of open dialog
Create a Regular Practice for Open Dialogue Inspired by Google’s practice of regular team feedback sessions, start “Feedback Fridays” where your team can openly discuss what’s working and what’s not. This consistent, structured approach can lead to greater transparency, trust, and continuous improvement.