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I recently participated in a panel discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate America. As I sat in my makeshift office on Zoom, I was prepared to share my perspectives as a Black woman with an engineering degree, who worked in manufacturing and HR at a large consumer product goods company for 24 years. I felt pretty confident. Public speaking and panel discussions were not new to me; in fact, I enjoyed them.
The first question came, and I felt great about my response: Clear, fresh, with a touch of humor. I watched all the nods and smiles on Zoom as the discussion continued. Clearly, the conversation resonated with attendees. As the moderator was about to wrap up, a final question appeared in the chat, and it was for me.