Unpack Your Privilege® - a global approach to anti-racism, anti-oppression and inclusive leadership
Intentional Impact: To provide a practical framework of self-awareness, activism, expansion and action steps for conscious business owners to become anti-racist and grow inclusive coaching, creative, spiritual and entrepreneurial businesses implementing and integrating an anti-oppressive, intersectional feminist lens and social impact approach to their equitable entrepreneurship.
Inclusive Business Praxis is the bedrock of my business. My work is inclusive by nature. It is central to my core values, my mission, message and ethics. It also informs what I create, how I show up, who I work with and how I cultivate community and where. To me, a business without Inclusive Business Praxis is not a business built for positive social change. A conscious business, a leadership business must have a solid foundation and understanding of anti-racism, anti-oppression and inclusion. It goes without saying that my type of feminism is intersectional.
The Unpack Your Privilege® framework is a personal and professional development framework of 6 comprehensive videos and workbooks which teach humans from all walks of life, why Inclusive Business Praxis is essential, how to unpack your privilege, biases, beliefs, conditioning and unravel from the patriarchy, white supremacy and all systems of oppression. It's a practical framework that serves to inform, educate, inspire and motivate humans into action.
This framework is available in the self-study program, Inclusive Leaders Collective membership community and to 1:1 coaching clients. It is also part of the recently redeveloped Inclusive Coach Recognition Program and Inclusive Coaching Business Intensive. Organisations may seek a license to access this framework for in-house professional development.
The Unpack Your Privilege® Framework
Unpack Your Privilege Program includes 4 video classes, workbooks and resources. It's suited to beginners and anyone who wants to learn more about how to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive in life, work and business.
The next step is recommended for small business owners:
Inclusive Entrepreneurs includes 2 video classes, workbooks and resources covering Formidable Business and Inclusive Business Retreat.
Together, these two programs form Inclusive Coach Recognition Program. Seeking recognition is optional. 1:1 coaching is also optional. Learn more in the Google doc here.
Read the Testimonials.
Self-Awareness
Identity work first: Social Identity, acknowledging Privilege, Patriarchy, Prejudice, Biases, Stereotypes, Beliefs, Challenging Beliefs, Empathy and Empathy Building.
Expansion
My approach and models for this work, expanding awareness, sphere of influence, effective solidarity and communication, white fragility and case studies.
Activism and Action for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People
Key limitations, naming your limitations and motivations, commitment and presence, powerlessness, sensitive superpowers, empathic bias, sustainable self plan and visioning the world you'd like to live in and your legacy.
Spirituality and Social Justice
The spiritual fuckery epidemic, acknowledging mental wellness, cultural appropriation, slurs, language and behaviours, representation and inclusion, whitewashed spirituality and coaching industries, conscious leadership, emotional intelligence and actioning activism, white fragility case studies and a call for harm prevention.
All $ are in USD.
Sign up for the self-study program here:
The complete Unpack Your Privilege® to Formidable Business and Inclusion Framework
Be An Inclusive Coach Recognition Program (Self-Study)
Kind Words
Unpack Your Privilege was an awakening, initiation and catalyst for me. Sharyn is an excellent educator. There was plenty of information, and with each replay (I replayed multiple times to absorb it all!) I uncovered more layers and subtlety in my reflections. It's had a profound impact on how I see the world and my place in it. I felt immobilised prior to UYP, unsure how to translate knowledge into behaviour. As a result of this training I feel able to take action and use my voice. I have developed more of an understanding of where I fit into the system of privilege and white supremacy, and what I can do with my privilege. I am still seeing the ripple effects of this training 9 months later. - Emma Shields
I received a scholarship from Sharyn to take this course. BOY, was it a journey. The course was inspiring, insightful and taught me about sustainable activism as well as ENDING fragility and turning it into action. Highly recommend. She's an incredible leader and she is doing work that MUST be supported in Australia and abroad. Go to @sharynaholmes to pay for her work and learn from her expressive teaching. - Nina Darling, @blackwriterspolitique
Sharyn brings so much heart and soul to work that is neither easy nor comfortable - her commitment to supporting and guiding others to unpack our privilege is awe-inspiring and her passion shines through in everything she does. Her presence on social media, sharing her knowledge and shining a light on all communities affected by white supremacy, capitalism and other forms of oppression is just the start of what makes her a stand out teacher. Her Unpack Your Privilege Workshops are thought-provoking, deeply compassionate to the many issues facing different communities, and packed full of research. If you think following Sharyn's (unpaid) work on social media is enough, I can assure you it is not. You're doing yourself, Sharyn, and - let's face it - the world a disservice by not investing in this work. - Katherine Mackenzie-Smith
As someone who has purchased many of Sharyn's classes and offerings - I hand-on-my-heart believe that every business owner, coach and helping professional should allocate funds in their budget for working with her. Sharyn's teachings, coaching, consulting, events and community spaces help you become more aware of privilege, bias, racism, oppression and social injustice (including in the Australian context) - while more fully realising how you are upholding these in your business, work and life. Not only does Sharyn teach you the 'theory' - but helps you do the analysis required to determine what 'practice' and 'actions' are needed to learn, unlearn, and create change. If you truly care about being of service through your business and/or client practice, I cannot recommend working with Sharyn highly enough. - Naomi Arnold
I took The Unpack Your Privilege class on spiritual spaces. It was so educational, powerful & opening to what I have experienced in the 20+ years in the spiritual space. As I invite women from diverse backgrounds into a space of healing, always remembering to allow for our humanity & for the real lived experiences of those marginalized. Although I am culturally Latina & of Indian background I realized through the webinar (and other education I am involved in) that there has been a lot of microaggressions I overlooked as a student & want to make sure I cultivate Equitable (and sometimes separate) spaces for people to heal & be in their divine power. I forwarded The webinars to whyte sisters who need further education in this area. Thank you for what you do & for making it so accessible for all. - Asha Ramakrishna
To borrow words from her brands, Sharyn Holmes truly is gutsy and formidable! I'm so thankful she is sharing her wisdom through the Unpack Your Privilege Course, and I can't stress enough how important this work is for every white person, whether in business (spiritual or otherwise!) or transformative personal healing. I have found Sharyn's unique approach, her ability to share her own vulnerabilities, and her understanding of Highly Sensitive &/or empath nature extremely valuable. Her teachings cover so much, and have deepened my understanding of bias, racism, and intersectional oppression, as well as how I personally can continue to know, and therefore do, better. Although her scope is global, I think we are very fortunate to have a leader like Sharyn based here in Australia and I believe she will continue to shake things up and contribute to big shifts within our culture through UYP and her other offerings. - Beth Johnson
Putting myself out there, stepping up, knowing I had to do this work was an extremely empowering time. Sharyn’s Unpack Your Privilege classes were giving me space to look at myself, where I am and what I need to do to challenge the unjust systems. It’s not all easy, there are questions and times for deep self-reflection and work. Unpacking long-ingrained thoughts I grew up with, I can honestly say that Sharyn helped me find my own true voice I thought I had lost. A wonderful, challenging and worthwhile series to participate in. Thank you. - Margaret Sky
I felt drawn to Unpack Your Privilege because of the emphasis on personal responsibility and ownership. It went beyond the knowledge you can learn academically, exploring ways to be conscious of the privilege you know you have but take for granted. Sharyn has a talent for saying the things you need to hear in a way that you actually hear them, providing a caring environment and thoroughly researched guidance to help you navigate the often-confronting work of self-examination. - Kris Emery
I received a scholarship from Sharyn to take this course. BOY, was it a journey. The course was inspiring, insightful and taught me about sustainable activism as well as ENDING fragility and turning it into action. Highly recommend. She's an incredible leader and she is doing work that MUST be supported in Australia and abroad. Go to @sharynaholmes to pay for her work and learn from her expressive teaching. - Nina Darling, @blackwriterspolitique
Sharyn brings so much heart and soul to work that is neither easy nor comfortable - her commitment to supporting and guiding others to unpack our privilege is awe-inspiring and her passion shines through in everything she does. Her presence on social media, sharing her knowledge and shining a light on all communities affected by white supremacy, capitalism and other forms of oppression is just the start of what makes her a stand out teacher. Her Unpack Your Privilege Workshops are thought-provoking, deeply compassionate to the many issues facing different communities, and packed full of research. If you think following Sharyn's (unpaid) work on social media is enough, I can assure you it is not. You're doing yourself, Sharyn, and - let's face it - the world a disservice by not investing in this work. - Katherine Mackenzie-Smith
As someone who has purchased many of Sharyn's classes and offerings - I hand-on-my-heart believe that every business owner, coach and helping professional should allocate funds in their budget for working with her. Sharyn's teachings, coaching, consulting, events and community spaces help you become more aware of privilege, bias, racism, oppression and social injustice (including in the Australian context) - while more fully realising how you are upholding these in your business, work and life. Not only does Sharyn teach you the 'theory' - but helps you do the analysis required to determine what 'practice' and 'actions' are needed to learn, unlearn, and create change. If you truly care about being of service through your business and/or client practice, I cannot recommend working with Sharyn highly enough. - Naomi Arnold
I took The Unpack Your Privilege class on spiritual spaces. It was so educational, powerful & opening to what I have experienced in the 20+ years in the spiritual space. As I invite women from diverse backgrounds into a space of healing, always remembering to allow for our humanity & for the real lived experiences of those marginalized. Although I am culturally Latina & of Indian background I realized through the webinar (and other education I am involved in) that there has been a lot of microaggressions I overlooked as a student & want to make sure I cultivate Equitable (and sometimes separate) spaces for people to heal & be in their divine power. I forwarded The webinars to whyte sisters who need further education in this area. Thank you for what you do & for making it so accessible for all. - Asha Ramakrishna
To borrow words from her brands, Sharyn Holmes truly is gutsy and formidable! I'm so thankful she is sharing her wisdom through the Unpack Your Privilege Course, and I can't stress enough how important this work is for every white person, whether in business (spiritual or otherwise!) or transformative personal healing. I have found Sharyn's unique approach, her ability to share her own vulnerabilities, and her understanding of Highly Sensitive &/or empath nature extremely valuable. Her teachings cover so much, and have deepened my understanding of bias, racism, and intersectional oppression, as well as how I personally can continue to know, and therefore do, better. Although her scope is global, I think we are very fortunate to have a leader like Sharyn based here in Australia and I believe she will continue to shake things up and contribute to big shifts within our culture through UYP and her other offerings. - Beth Johnson
Putting myself out there, stepping up, knowing I had to do this work was an extremely empowering time. Sharyn’s Unpack Your Privilege classes were giving me space to look at myself, where I am and what I need to do to challenge the unjust systems. It’s not all easy, there are questions and times for deep self-reflection and work. Unpacking long-ingrained thoughts I grew up with, I can honestly say that Sharyn helped me find my own true voice I thought I had lost. A wonderful, challenging and worthwhile series to participate in. Thank you. - Margaret Sky
I felt drawn to Unpack Your Privilege because of the emphasis on personal responsibility and ownership. It went beyond the knowledge you can learn academically, exploring ways to be conscious of the privilege you know you have but take for granted. Sharyn has a talent for saying the things you need to hear in a way that you actually hear them, providing a caring environment and thoroughly researched guidance to help you navigate the often-confronting work of self-examination. - Kris Emery
“To make a revolution, people must not only struggle against existing institutions. They must make a philosophical/ spiritual leap and become more 'human' human beings. In order to change/ transform the world, they must change/ transform themselves.”
-- Grace Lee Boggs
All $ are in USD.