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'A must-read for anyone genuinely committed to racial equity and representation.' Dr Muna Abdi, CEO, MA Consultancy Ltd.Representation Matters is the essential book for teachers looking to promote diversity and inclusion in their school and create positive, lasting change for staff and pupils. In this crucial book, former assistant principal, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Aisha Thomas demonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and racially minoritised teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school. With a particular focus on the experiences of Black educators, parents and pupils, Aisha shares her own lived experience and features over 20 stories from those who have been affected by the racism that is endemic in the education system today. Through reflective questions, activities and discussion points, Representation Matters coaches educators to create an action plan for their classroom or school. It offers practical strategies to drive change and promote an anti-racist approach to education.Covering a range of important topics, including: - diversifying the curriculum- challenging overt and covert racism - using tutor time and PSHE to explore identity and culture - interpreting the Equality Act 2010.Representation Matters equips all teachers and school leaders with everything they need to understand the impact of race in education.

As an migrant from West Africa, Aisha began being bullied in elementary school and it followed her into high school. As she attempted to fit in she started to follow the bad crowd and found herself failing out of high school in her freshman year. Soon after she was suspended and then expelled because she could not stay out of trouble. In reality she was screaming for attention as she fought through social pressures and low self esteem. This book and workbook combined provides you with the confidence boosting social and emotional skills of becoming a trendsetter and standing out. Boost your self esteem while becoming grounded in self love, self worth and self value with a turn of each page.

As a military leader, Aisha Thomas found out how important leadership development was when her team members became demotivated because she lacked the skills necessary to keep them engaged. In a series of wake-up calls, she decided to make the changes necessary to develop high performing teams, improve customer service, and most importantly help her organization thrive. Now as a recipient of multiple leadership awards, she is a go-to within the leadership industry to develop future and current leaders and their teams. To decrease the number of team members departing your organization and companies, you not only have to sharpen your leadership skills, but you also have to create and usher in innovative ways for an improved culture and climate. A loss of personnel means a loss of revenue, it adds more stress to your remaining staff and can also diminish the client experience. By addressing five specific areas highlighted in this book, you can transform the workplace with improved communication, collaboration, reduced conflict and most importantly become a highly competitive brand, business, or company.In this book, you will learn: How to identify your unique leadership style and develop your strengths and blind spots.How to apply emotional intelligence to influence your teams for improved performance.Strategies to understand the generational workforce and different employee profiles for improved employee engagement.How to improve communication and resolve conflict to maintain trust and accountability.The secrets other high performing companies utilize to lead and influence internally.

Bouncing from relationship to relationship keeps you from facing YOUR HEALINGAisha Thomas reached her lowest point as she contemplated suicide while in an abusive relationship. Why was she not good enough? What more could Aisha do to find the real love she dreamed of? Her patterns of relationship jumping never allowed her to address the years of trauma that affected her confidence. Aisha assumed confidence and wholeness came from being in a relationship versus obtaining that in singleness. Her divorce ushered in a belief of failure, which was the rebirth she needed to heal and transform into a TRENDSETTING woman. Too many of us have connected our self-identities to what person we have on our side, the ring on our finger, the children we birth, or even the career heights we achieve. Without any or some of those things, WHO ARE YOU? The first love should be the love of self, and without it, nothing else can fill that void. Let the tools and activities throughout these pages be a step towards what love truly is.In this book, you will learn: How to identify and deter common trends of behavior that has led to unhealthy patterns and practices.How to create improved behaviors to prevent breakdowns in your family or future.Skills to reshape your mindset to empower and build self-confidence.How to develop resiliency and self-care through physical and mental health practices.Strategies to redefine and restructure your future, your identity, and develop healthier relationships.Aisha Thomas is a Leadership & Team Development Expert, Professional Speaker, and Certified Consultant & Trainer. She has served over 15 years in the Armed Forces, where she has obtained top awards to include Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of The Year. She develops business, corporate and military leaders and their teams to improve communication, collaboration and reduce conflict for an increase in performance, production, and retention.