Orchestrating Cultural Differences to Ignite Collective Brilliance

Have you ever wondered how 65-100 individuals, wielding at least 12 different instruments, come together in perfect harmony?

This captivating feat exemplifies the power of dedicated training, a shared vision, and the profound act of collaborating with each other's differences. Each musician's note builds upon a different set of notes of their fellow players, creating a tapestry of sound far greater than the sum of its parts.

When all of the elements come together, it transports us to places that we didn’t even know existed before. From experiencing this unknown territory within us, we are somehow inspired, strangely comforted and even feel a bit closer to the stranger sitting besides us.

This magic of orchestrating differences to ignite the collective brilliance is what Godfrey Diversity Consulting brings to your team or organization.

As a Juilliard-trained musician, former orchestra player and conductor, experienced Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging facilitator, and successful entrepreneur, I know this skill set isn't confined to the concert hall. It translates directly to the real world. The ability to work with differences to create new, undiscovered possibilities is, I believe, a must-have for any leader. Whether navigating complex boardroom discussions or building stronger bonds with your partner and children, seeing and leveraging differences as assets is key to create a thriving environment for growth and fulfillment.

This is why I have created my DEIB consulting service. So, the next time you find yourself surrounded by diverse and even seemingly opposing perspectives, remember the orchestra: Together, we can orchestrate cultural differences to ignite brilliance.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Trainer

The Work

I partner with non-profit, corporate, and educational institutions to develop strategic plans together. Through comprehensive assessments, I deliver customized workshops that break down barriers and cultivate belonging. My approach ensures each individual, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and empowered to contribute their talents for lasting organizational success.

The Framework

Traditional diversity training often focuses on theoretical concepts delivered through lectures and presentations. While valuable, this approach often lacks practical application and fails to address the real pain points organizations and their people experience.

Having worked with thousands of participants, I consistently hear a desire for concrete tools and strategies they can use immediately. The need for actionable tools and strategies is paramount.

They want to enter these real conversations equipped with the skills they need for a productive outcome.They seek a better understanding of each other's differences. They also want to know how to respect and support each other. They want healthy communication that builds trust, transparency, relationships, and productivity. In this environment, cultural differences don't have to be a point of contention, but rather a birthplace for new ideas and new connections.

This is where Godfrey Diversity Consulting comes in. We provide workshops and trainings that equip participants with the tools and strategies to have a humanizing conversation where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Client Feedback

"Thank you for this powerful and thoughtful conversation."

"Thank you for your empathy when I was feeling emotional. That allowed me to stay engaged! And reengage!"

"Well, wow, I sure didn’t see any of that coming! As a coach myself, there was a point (it didn’t take long) when I realized I just had to let go and release myself into your capable hands (actually, heart). You exude this presence which just feels like being held, something I am often yearning for. It was quite amazing. Not easy for me to do as I am very much an in-control person, but it was easy with you. I just had to tell you how much it means to me. Thank you."

"Yi-Li, I really appreciated your support throughout the two days in making me feel that I belonged and I could explore in my own way and I would be held. Thank you. I am encouraged to keep going, to keep exploring, to keep doing the work!"

"Yi-Li, I wanted to tell you that it meant a lot to me, as a Taiwanese-Chinese American woman, to have you as a facilitator in our break-out room and to feel heard by you when you pointed out the possibility of subtle invalidation with the choice of reflection by the listener."

"Thank you Yi-Li. It was a really important day for the group and I have received a lot of feedback about how impacted people are by what they learned/we processed."

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