Training Sessions
Customization Options
Each offering provides a judgment-free space for employees to build LGBTQ+ understanding.
We're also equipped to craft bespoke solutions to meet your organization's unique DEI needs.
Tie it to Awareness Events
Our sessions can reinforce inclusion year-round by exploring various LGBTQ+ awareness events. While Pride Month is popular, there are ample opportunities to affirm LGBTQ+ identities and communities across the calendar.
Interactive Formats for Optimal Learning
Typically, we recommend at least 90 minutes to include scenario-based activities and open discussions. Half and full-day immersive workshops or multi-session journeys are also available.
Multimedia Resources to Continue the Learning
Each session includes a downloadable handout with tools to reinforce key lessons. These may include select slides, downloadable explainer images, videos, articles, and other resources relevant to the topic.
Accommodating Solutions for Remote/Hybrid Teams
Virtual workshops are ideal for dispersed teams across locations. We also offer in-person sessions throughout the United States. Prefer online courses or other formats? Let's talk about what we can do to meet your goals.
Tailored Speaking, Training, and Facilitation Services
We provide flexibility in format and depth - from panels and fireside chats to comprehensive workshops. Our professional moderation ensures engaging, productive dialogues.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Audits
Assess misalignment between your stated values and current practices. We review recruiting processes, policies, healthcare offerings, and more to provide custom remediation plans.
This empowering session equips adults to foster safer, inclusive environments for neuroqueer young people, with considerations for executive functioning, co-occuring identities, access needs, and challenging moments. You'll gain:
- Foundational knowledge of LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent umbrellas
- Guidance on embracing self-identity for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent youth
- Strategies for creating inclusive spaces at home, school, and in the community
- Actionable techniques for building authentic relationships with youth at this intersection
Designed for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members
While beneficial for employees, this content empowers any adults seeking to affirm the unique experiences of neuroqueer youth. Serves as a wonderful event to co-host alongside Neurodivergent and Parent/Caregiver ERGs.
Help Normalize Support for a Unique Intersection
LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent young people face compounding challenges. Leave the session committed to creating lasting positive impact for these remarkable youth.
Please note: Due to the extra content, a minimum of 90 minutes is required to run this session.
This is one of the newest sessions! Six more are further below.
Testimonials
I valued seeing such a diverse group of people and hearing directly from them. Having the framing of specific tips for engaging with others made the presentation very digestible.
We have relied on them to review our infographic content as it relates LGBTQIA+ issues and identities because we know that our cultural understanding of human sexuality is always evolving, and Charlie helped us keep up with new concepts and changing vocabulary.
The umbrella diagram! I will admit I was shocked to realize how out of touch I have become with all the terminology. Looking forward to learning more.
Foundational Sessions
Explore the most sought-after keynotes, workshops, and presentations tailored to your workplace, culture, and objectives.
The three sessions listed below make a wonderful starter pack to keep the thread going across the year. These sessions are powerful together or hold up perfectly well on their own. Select each tab to learn more. Already covered these or looking for something different? Scroll further down to see more available session types. We can also create something entirely new!
LGBTQ+ 101
Lay the Foundation in a Judgment-Free Zone
An Engaging Journey to Boost Understanding
This interactive, facilitator-led session provides a safer space to learn about the LGBTQ+ community and terminology. We overview different subgroups and review tools highlighting complexities around gender, sexuality, and their intersections. LGBTQ+ employees frequently report learning something new, too. In one hour, you'll:
- Gain foundational LGBTQ+ knowledge to create a more inclusive environment
- Learn why some may not disclose their LGBTQ+ identity
- Identify ways to visibly support and affirm LGBTQ+ colleagues
- Access resources to continue building allyship and understanding
The Perfect Starter for Employees Lacking LGBTQ+ Familiarity
Ideal for organizations seeking to boost LGBTQ+ inclusivity from the ground up. We recommend this as the first step before more advanced training if employees need basic LGBTQ+ education so they are not lost or confused.
Flexible Format for Optimal Learning
The one-hour format allows for interactive discussions in a judgment-free zone. We blend informative lessons with polls, Q&A, and scenarios to make complex concepts clearer.
A Launchpad for Continued Learning and Awareness
Use this session to acknowledge LGBTQ+ events like Pride, historical milestones, and issues still affecting the community today.
Transgender and Nonbinary 101
Building Understanding in a Judgment-Free Zone
An engaging journey to boost knowledge around trans and nonbinary identities. This interactive session provides a safer space to ask questions and learn about the transgender and nonbinary communities. We highlight similarities, differences, and complexities through scenarios. In one hour, you'll:
- Start using gender-inclusive language to create a more welcoming environment
- Define key terms like transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive
- Recognize and avoid inappropriate questions or comments
- Identify ways to visibly support trans and nonbinary colleagues
- Access resources on issues impacting these communities
Ideal for Increasing Trans/Nonbinary Inclusion and Affirmation
Designed for teams seeking to create a safer, more gender-affirming workplace. We recommend starting here to build fundamental knowledge before more advanced training.
Interactive, Scenario-Based Learning for Lasting Understanding
The flexible one-hour format allows for open discussions in a judgement-free zone. We blend lessons with polls, scenarios, and Q&A to make complex concepts clearer.
Acknowledge Trans/Nonbinary Milestones and Awareness Dates
Use this session to explore events like Transgender Day of Visibility, Nonbinary Awareness Week, Trans Parent Day, and more. Participants gain tools to celebrate these communities year-round.
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Pronouns and How To Use Them
Normalizing Pronoun Shares in the Workplace
An engaging session providing a judgment-free space to build understanding around pronouns. We review real scenarios to normalize pronoun sharing across different situations. In one hour, you'll:
- Learn how to confidently share and ask for pronouns
- Define pronouns, differentiating first/second/third-person usage
- Identify reasons some may use lesser-known pronoun sets
- Discover techniques for respectfully correcting pronoun mistakes
- Access resources to support an intentional workplace pronoun rollout
The Crucial First Step Toward Gender-Inclusive Practices
Designed for teams aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels safe sharing their pronouns. We recommend this before additional policy/process training.
Interactive Approach for Lasting Behavior Change
The one-hour format allows for scenario-based activities in an open-minded environment. We blend instruction with polls and Q&A to make the complex concepts stick.
Raise Awareness Around Pronoun Celebration Dates
Pair this with initiatives recognizing International Pronouns Day or related events to reinforce allyship year-round.
Testimonials
Feeling affirmed :)
I have worked with Charlie Ocean for many years as part of the PFLAG Speakers Bureau panels where we would present to schools, businesses, non-profits, and universities.
Charlie is a knowledgeable and engaging presenter and educator who speaks from the heart with poise, humor, and sincerity.
As a loving and supportive grandmother of a transgender grandson, I would say that this Zoom presentation was valuable in helping me understand the use of pronouns when speaking to his friends.
Charlie did a fantastic presentation.
I cannot highly enough recommend them as a speaker and educator.
They have advised my leadership students on how to advocate for gender-neutral/inclusive restrooms on campus, shared their personal growing-up and coming-out stories, as well as life after high school tales with my Gender & Sexuality Alliance Students.
More Sessions
Explore our most sought-after keynotes, workshops, and presentations tailored to your workplace, culture, and objectives.
The three sessions listed below focus primarily on action attendees can take outside of the workplace. Select each tab to learn more. Already covered these or looking for something different? We can also create something entirely new!
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Supporting our LGBTQ+ Youth
Empowering Families and Communities
An Engaging Journey to Boost Understanding
An empowering session equipping adults with tools to create affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. We discuss the current landscape and how to offer support, whether for your own child or local youth. In one hour, you'll:
- Learn how to react positively when a youth discloses their LGBTQ+ identity
- Discover local and national resources to share with families in need
- Identify ways to get active in supporting LGBTQ+ youth causes
- Access referrals for affirming healthcare, counseling, and more
Crucial Knowledge for Parents, Caregivers and Community Members
This content can benefit any adult seeking to practice LGBTQ+ youth allyship, including raising young allies. Great opportunity for Parent/Caregiver ERGs to partner with a Pride ERG.
Interactive Training with Resource Guide
The one-hour format allows for Q&A in a supportive environment. An included PDF guide provides additional local/national resources.
Acknowledge Dates Highlighting LGBTQ+ Youth Experiences
Use this session to explore awareness events like LGBTQ Families Day and more.
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Allyship Is A Verb
Lessons From the LGBTQ+ Community
We're not a monolith. This innovative multimedia experience immerses you in real LGBTQ+ perspectives on allyship through insightful audio clips from the award-winning podcast "Allyship is a Verb." Hear directly from eight various LGBTQ+ community members at a time on what allyship looks like in practice. Many of the guests have educational social media accounts so attendees can diversify their feeds.
This non-traditional offer can feel like a panel. Currently, there are three variations you could purchase individually or as a bundle to save. You'll:
- Hear directly from various LGBTQ+ community members on what allyship could look like in practice
- Learn to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful allyship actions
- Gain specific techniques for providing individualized support
Invaluable Learning Directly From the LGBTQ+ Community
For employees seeking an insider's view into meaningful allyship, directly from those you aim to support.
Multimedia Storytelling for Lasting Impact
Each one-hour session pairs captioned audio excerpts with tailored lessons, creating an immersive, multimedia journey into lived LGBTQ+ experiences.
Multiple Session Options
With three variations exploring different LGBTQ+ identities and allyship insights, you could bundle options to provide a well-rounded experience.
Connect Learning to Celebrations of LGBTQ+ Resilience
Pair this series with events like Pride, LGBTQ History Month, and more to reinforce the importance of practicing visible, active allyship year-round.
Practicing Sustainable Allyship
The Path to Becoming an Accomplice
Please note: This session is currently the only session specific to allyship broadly, and not focusing exclusively on LGBTQ+ communities. It's not a good fit for practicing allyship in the workplace. If you're seeking LGBTQ+ focused or intersectional sessions, please check out the other listed offerings.
With so many causes to track, it can be overwhelming learning where to start, especially if you're new to practicing allyship. Maybe you've tried before in the past and got burnt out, and don't want to make the same mistakes again.
This introductory workshop lays the crucial foundation for practicing allyship long-term by learning where you are currently and where you want to go. We discuss sustainable models and tools empowering you to turn beliefs into action or take it to the next level. You'll learn:
- Understand the differences between equity, equality, intent vs. impact
- Build a framework for sustainable social justice and lasting allyship
- Learn techniques for authentic self-correction when missteps occur
- Identify ways to actively participate in making change beyond the workplace
A Universal Practice to Uplift All Voices
While fostering LGBTQ+ allyship is crucial, this content equips you with tools and mindsets to practice effective, holistic allyship across numerous identities and causes. Become a true champion of equity and inclusion in the broadest sense.
