Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Gavriella Schuster ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://gavriellaschuster.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Igniting Excellence 2026: Keynote From Strength to Strength Leading Through Uncertainty](https://gavriellaschuster.com/igniting-excellence-2026-keynote-from-stregth-to-strength-leading-through-uncertainty/) - In a time when progress feels fragile and rights are being questioned, women’s leadership faces a pivotal choice: retreat or rise. - [Let’s Talk Sales Podcast Interview with Elizabeth Frederick](https://gavriellaschuster.com/lets-talk-sales-podcast-interview-with-elizabeth-frederick/) - Listen on the Criteria for Success website - [ALLIES | SPONSOR](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-sponsor/) - Sponsorship is a partnership of achievement and advocacy. Sponsors are those who are at a higher level in an organization who see the potential in you. - [ALLIES | ELEVATE](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-elevate/) - When you elevate someone you are providing them opportunities to be more visible. That can be as easy as amplifying their voice and receive credit for their ideas - [ALLIES | INCLUDE](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-include/) - Inclusion is about creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong. They feel safe to share their perspective and valued for what they say and do. - [ALLIES | LIFT](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-lift/) - I have learned how to lift others up, build their confidence and shine a spotlight on their accomplishments even when they are too humble to do so themselves. - [ALLIES | ADVOCATE](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-advocate/) - When you are an ally and being an advocate, you work in the moment to observe behaviors that might either be excluding the minority representative in the room or singling them out. - [ALLIES | LISTEN](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-listen/) - What does it mean to listen with intention and become an ally through that listening? - [#empowHER50 Celebrating Women Powering Microsoft’s Trillion Dollar Shift with Gavriella Schuster](https://gavriellaschuster.com/empowher50-celebrating-women-powering-microsofts-trillion-dollar-shift-with-gavriella-schuster/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [What Great Looks Like: Gavriella Schuster on Lifting Women in Tech](https://gavriellaschuster.com/what-great-looks-like-gavriella-schuster-on-lifting-women-in-tech/) - [Limitless Leader Interview with Sheryl Kline](https://gavriellaschuster.com/limitless-leader-interview-with-sheryl-kline/) - [How AI is Changing Asset Finance with Anne Jenkins](https://gavriellaschuster.com/how-ai-is-changing-asset-finance/) - [2023 Global DEI Conference](https://gavriellaschuster.com/2023-global-dei-conference/) - [BeCOME an Agent of Change | Connect](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-an-agent-of-change-connect/) - A few years ago, I was having coffee with a couple of friends of mine. - [Career AcceleratHER - WECAN](https://gavriellaschuster.com/career-accelerather-wecan/) - [PRINCIPLES: P - Plan for Presence](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-plan-for-presence/) - Alright, so I have a bit of an embarrassing story for you all, to start the week.Recently, I was on my way into work and stopped to get a ... - [PRINCIPLES – I: Integrity defines who you are](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-i-integrity-defines-who-you-are/) - There are defining moments in our lives that test our character - [PRINCIPLES – L: Learning to lead](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-l-learning-to-lead/) - I would imagine that many of you are familiar with Simon Sinek. - [BeCOME ALLIES eBook](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-allies-ebook/) - I am thrilled to share with you my new eBook – BeCOME ALLIES eBook: A framework for change. It is hot off the digital press, and I would be honored if you would download and give it a read. This eBook guides readers through my framework for how to BeCOME an ally (a champion for - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with the winners of The 2023 Gavriella Schuster IAMCP D&I Partner of the Year Awards – Highlights](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-the-winners-of-the-2023-gavriella-schuster-iamcp-di-partner-of-the-year-awards-highlights/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Anuja Parikh, Intech Systems](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-anuja-parikh-intech-systems/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Kaveri Sinhji, Telia](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-kaveri-sinhji-telia/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Jason Bergeron, Stratify Digital](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-jason-bergeron-stratify-digital/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Natasha Reynolds, SOCO](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-natasha-reynolds-soco/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Peter Fidler, WCA Technologies](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-peter-fidler-wca-technologies/) - [Gavriella’s D&I Fireside Chats with Tory Simpson, ResourceiT](https://gavriellaschuster.com/gavriellas-di-fireside-chats-with-tory-simpson-resourceit/) - [Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw Podcast Interview](https://gavriellaschuster.com/inspiring-women-with-laurie-mcgraw-podcast-interview/) - EP. 18 It was a wake up call when her daughter wanted to drop out of STEM in high school. Now, Gavriella Schuster wants you to BeCOME an ally. byLaurie McGraw Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Gavriella Schuster, a veteran executive with ideas and a plan to solve gender equity. Gavriella describes - [Two Guys and a Cloud Talk Diversity and Inclusion with me](https://gavriellaschuster.com/two-guys-and-a-cloud-talk-diversity-and-inclusion-with-me/) - [Diversity in the Channel hosted by TSIA Anne McLelland](https://gavriellaschuster.com/diversity-in-the-channel-hosted-by-tsia-anne-mclelland/) - [Practical Guidance to Being and Building ALLIES](https://gavriellaschuster.com/practical-guidance-to-being-and-building-allies/) - [Ally of Her](https://gavriellaschuster.com/ally-of-her/) - [Lessons learned from leading one of the biggest ecosystems in the world](https://gavriellaschuster.com/lessons-learned-from-leading-one-of-the-biggest-ecosystems-in-the-world/) - [Future-Forward Interview with Teresa Spangler](https://gavriellaschuster.com/future-forward-interview-with-teresa-spangler/) - [Inspire 2019](https://gavriellaschuster.com/inspire-2019/) - Welcome Simon Sinek Interview Keynote - [Fireside chat with Satya Nadella CEO Microsoft](https://gavriellaschuster.com/fireside-chat-with-satya-nadella-ceo-microsoft/) - [Inspire 2020](https://gavriellaschuster.com/inspire-2020/) - [TEDx: How to achieve gender equity](https://gavriellaschuster.com/tedx-how-to-achieve-gender-equity/) - [Building for Inclusion | Actions for ALLIES](https://gavriellaschuster.com/building-for-inclusion-actions-for-allies/) - I have been in high tech almost my whole career. And many times, I have found myself to be the ONLY woman in the room — a lonely place to be. Have you ever had that experience, being THE ONLY one in a group of people? It’s painful. I’ve felt dismissed, disrespected or simply not heard – as if I were invisible. Now, I don’t believe any of the men in those meetings intentionally excluded me. But here’s something I’ve learned over the years: one single ally in the room can make all the difference in the world. - [The backstory of my great allies](https://gavriellaschuster.com/the-backstory-of-my-great-allies/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [Interview with Joyce Mullen, CEO and Glynis Bryan, CFO from Insight on DEI](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interview-with-joyce-mullen-ceo-and-glynis-bryan-cfo-from-insight-on-dei/) - I had the pleasure to interview two leading women through the Ally of Her programming with the Women’s Business Collaborative. This is an depth interview with Joyce Mullen, CEO and Glynis Bryan, CFO of Computer Hardware, Software, Technology Solutions | Insight a leading provider of computer hardware, software, cloud solutions and IT services to business, - [Maximize Impact and Influence: Amplify your voice](https://gavriellaschuster.com/maximize-impact-and-influence-amplify-your-voice/) - As you become more comfortable sharing your voice, crank up the volume. Share your perspective with the world! Go back to those questions that helped you find your voice. What are you passionate about? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to be known for? Take your answers and use them to propel your team or influence decision makers, help create change and make a difference. - [Maximize Impact and Influence: Use your voice](https://gavriellaschuster.com/maximize-impact-and-influence-use-your-voice/) - Once you find your voice, you need to use it. Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone is agreeing on whatever is being discussed, and you’re thinking, “Wait a minute. Am I the only person here who thinks this is the wrong move?” Did you say something, or did you hold yourself back? - [Maximize Impact and Influence: Find Your Voice](https://gavriellaschuster.com/maximize-impact-and-influence-find-your-voice/) - Finding your voice is about introspection and being able to answer three questions: 1. Who are you? 2. What do you stand for? 3. What do you want to be known for? - [Life is Made of Moments](https://gavriellaschuster.com/life-is-made-of-moments-2/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [Ensure All Voices Are Heard](https://gavriellaschuster.com/ensure-all-voices-are-heard-2/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [Remember To Celebrate Success](https://gavriellaschuster.com/remember-to-celebrate-success-2/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [Interview with Unoma Adeyemi](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interview-with-unoma-adeyemi/) - Today I interviewed Unoma Adeyemi who is the COO and co-founder of a social enterprise Wentors – a global online community of women in technology where successful women in IT nurture upcoming women through mentoring. Unoma, originally an investment banker, realized she would rather lead a career in high tech so she quit her job, earned her MBA and is now a successful female founder. Learn more about the work Unoma is doing and how you too can get involved! You can learn more about #BeCOME from my TEDx talk BeCOME an Ally: https://lnkd.in/g-ze-4V . #WomenInTech #GenderEquity #DiversityEquityInclusion - [Interview with Wendy Garcia on Diversity and Inclusion](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interview-with-wendy-garcia-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Great interview with Wendy Garcia in my series “Making it Real: Actionable steps to BeCOME an ally”. Wendy is the Chief Diversity Officer for the City of New York Comptroller’s office. Through her work, she has increased contracting opportunities for Women- and Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) across the agencies in the city of NY. One such initiative, “Making the Grade: New York City Agency Report Card on Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises," a report that examines how well City agencies meet existing #supplierdiversity goals, has created actionable change. Listen to the interview below to learn how. Thank you for your allyship Wendy Garcia! #BeCOME #WIT #TheWITNetwork #DigitalTransformation #ChiefDiversityOfficer #DiversityEquityInclusion - [Interview with Dr. Cara Antoine on Diversity and Inclusion](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interview-with-dr-cara-antoine-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) - I am highlighting an amazing woman Dr. Cara Antoine in the series “Making it Real: Actionable steps to BeCOME an ally” to talk about the importance of role models, and the way the Women in Technology in the Netherlands is flipping the script to bring more women into technology. Dr. Antoine is the Managing Director of Digital Transformation at IG&H. She is also President of the Women in Technology movement (https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenintechorg/) in the Netherlands, which globally has over 65K members. To learn more about the initiatives she sponsors visit https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-tech-netherlands, Women in Tech The Netherlands (@womenintechnl) • Instagram photos and videos, RISE (we-rise.co), Women in AI (#WAI), Expertisecentrum genderdiversiteit in bèta, techniek en IT | VHTO, InnoHUB by Women in AI & Evenness and Skilling Women in Tech ?❤️? - HER Digital Academy. Thank you for being an ally Dr. Cara Antoine! #BeCOME an ally, #womenintech, #WIC, #WITNL, #WAI, #digitaltransformation, #STEM, #rolemodels, #digital - [Interview with Ayumi Moore Aoki on Diversity and Inclusion](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interview-with-ayumi-moore-aoki-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Hear from the international powerhouse and member of the Forbes Business Council Ayumi Moore Aoki in my series “Making it Real: Actionable steps to BeCOME an ally”. Ayumi, a social #womenintech #diversity #digitaltransformation entrepreneur committed to driving positive, sustainable change through technology. She is the Founder and CEO of the Global NGO Women in Tech®, the award-winning agency Social Brain®, and Co-Founder of HER Digital Academy. She shares her struggles and what prompted her to start up her first company, and in 2018 found Women in Tech®. Today her non-profit organization is a global movement, with over 200 volunteers, 50,000 members in 6 continents, and on a mission to empower 5 million women and girls by 2030. Thank you for your allyship Ayumi! #BeCOME an ally, #WIC, #WIT, #STEM, #TheWITNetwork, #inclusion, #digitaltransfromation, #womeninbusiness #womenleaders - [BeCOME an Agent of Change | Outreach](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-an-agent-of-change-outreach/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [BeCOME an Agent of Change | Mentor](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-an-agent-of-change-mentor/) - When I first met Isa Mendes, she was looking for her first big opportunity - [BeCOME an Agent of Change | Empower](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-an-agent-of-change-empower/) - It was April 2020. The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic - [Celebrating Women: Our Opportunity](https://gavriellaschuster.com/celebrating-women-our-opportunity/) - Women make up 50.8% of the US population and 46.9% of the workforce. When women take collective action, we can disrupt the status quo. We should celebrate… In 2018 38% of lawyers were women. In 2022 reaching 50%, 55,766 women nationwide are studying for a juris doctor (law) degrees, compared with 55,059 men, according to the bar association. The national women’s soccer league scored - [BeCOME an Ally | Breaking through the gender equity divide](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become-an-ally-breaking-through-the-gender-equity-divide/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [Igniting a new flame: what's next](https://gavriellaschuster.com/igniting-a-new-flame-whats-next/) - I am excited to share that after 25 years of working on and leading some of the most innovative Microsoft products and launches, working across multiple business transformations and partnerships, I have left Microsoft. I have joined forces with several prominent organizations poised to address one of the most critical blockers in future technology innovation – diversity, equity and inclusion. - [LinkedIn Top Voices in Gender Equity](https://gavriellaschuster.com/linkedin-top-voices-in-gender-equity/) - When I left Microsoft a few months ago to turn my focus and my energy on the issue of driving for gender equity, particularly in high tech, to pave the way for other women to succeed and try to break down the headwinds that hold so many great women from receiving the recognition and support - [Nominate the ALLIES in your life](https://gavriellaschuster.com/nominate-the-allies-in-your-life/) - The #WICxALLIES Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge those who have supported your entrepreneurial journey through their allyship, advocacy and sponsorship. Please share with us who are the #ALLIES in your life. I want to hear your stories. Please share! Recent Articles BeCOME ALLIES eBook December 6, 2021 Building for Inclusion | Actions for ALLIES October 1, - [Great ALLIES are Intentional](https://gavriellaschuster.com/great-allies-are-intentional/) - In 2016, @Enavate, an IT organization focused on Microsoft Dynamics, was at a crossroads. - [PRINCIPLES: R - Respect](https://gavriellaschuster.com/tuesday-thoughts-2/) - Aside from love, respect may be the thing people want most from others. Respect is directly tied to our self-confidence and in many ways, ... - [PRINCIPLES: P - Prioritization](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles/) - For most of us, making decisions in the professional world can be difficult. - [PRINCIPLES: S – Scaling through others](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-s-scaling-through-others/) - As many of our companies and organizations take the precautionary steps to protect individual safety ... - [PRINCIPLES: E- Execution is Elemental](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-e-execution-is-elemental/) - Sue Grafton—a best-selling American novelist—once said - [PRINCIPLES: I - Inclusive Behaviors Big and Small](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-inclusive-behaviors-big-and-small/) - Last spring, I was in New York City for a meeting with Microsoft’s Worldwide - [PRINCIPLES: C - Courage to soar](https://gavriellaschuster.com/principles-c-courage-to-soar/) - What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done? - [PRINCIPLES: N - Network](https://gavriellaschuster.com/tuesday-thoughts/) - Some people find it hard to network. I think it’s because they think of networking ## Pages - [Home](https://gavriellaschuster.com/) - A former C-level Microsoft Executive and global thought leader, Gavriella Schuster is the change agent behind the Allies Journey and host of The Big Idea podcast. - [Training](https://gavriellaschuster.com/training/) - BeCOME ALLIES. Promote a culture of Allyship across your organization. My #ALLIES Journey teaches people how to work with intention to make connections, network, turn connections into allies, and ask for help in a constructive way. This journey enables you to be aware of the obstacles we each must overcome, and shows you how to - [About Me](https://gavriellaschuster.com/about-me/) - About Me Who am I? As a C-Level Microsoft Executive and global thought leader, I bring over 30 years of leadership in digital and cloud transformation roles. 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Throughout my career, I have helped thousands - [Privacy Policy](https://gavriellaschuster.com/privacy-policy/) - The privacy policy for GavriellaSchuster.com - [Interviews](https://gavriellaschuster.com/interviews/) - Interviews Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Champion Allies Watch Watch Watch Watch Watch Watch Watch - [Connect](https://gavriellaschuster.com/connect/) - Connect First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * Email Address * Company Name Reasons for Reaching Out *SpeakingMediaBusinessSocial CauseOther Message * Contact Please do not fill in this field. - [Articles](https://gavriellaschuster.com/articles/) - Igniting a new flame: what’s next I am excited to share that after 25 years of working on and leading some… Read More Remember To Celebrate Success You know that feeling you get when you set out on a project—you come out… Read More Ensure All Voices Are Heard Are you an introvert or an - [Insights](https://gavriellaschuster.com/insights/) - PRINCIPLES: P – Prioritization Guideposts for SuccessFor most of us, making decisions in the professional world can be difficult.… Read More PRINCIPLES: R – Respect Respect yourself. If you don’t, how can anyone else? Aside from love, respect may be… Read More PRINCIPLES – I: Integrity defines who you are Living with IntegrityThere are defining - [ALLIES](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies/) - Actions for Download eBook Now Download #ALLIES Infographic Learn More about #ALLIES Training What is #ALLIES? #ALLIES is a simple and hopefully easy to remember framework that sets out the behaviours that ALLIES can demonstrate every day. There are six simple actions that anyone can take to make a difference and to become an ally. - [Podcast](https://gavriellaschuster.com/podcast/) - The Big Idea The Big IDEA, hosted by Gavriella Schuster, examines how technology and society are driving transformation in high tech. Focused on leadership, change, growth, and inclusion, The Big IDEA explores a new approach to business. Imagine a world where recruitment becomes more precise, employee engagement is predicted before disengagement occurs, and workforce trends - [Featured Talks](https://gavriellaschuster.com/featured-talks/) - Featured Talks Watch Watch Watch Watch - [BeCOME](https://gavriellaschuster.com/become/) - an Ally Download eBook now What is #BeCOME? BeCOME is a simple to remember and actionable framework on how to Be an ally, a leader and an agent of change to disrupt the status quo and drive for gender equity. There are four simple actions that anyone can take to make a difference. Connect Connecting is ## Allies Journey - [The Difference an Ally Makes](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/the-difference-an-ally-makes/) - Look at a scenario to see the difference an ally makes. - [Gavriella’s Story: My own wake up call](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/gavriellas-story-my-own-wake-up-call/) - The wake-up call opened my eyes to my partnership with the status quo has made me passionate about building company cultures through allyship. - [ALLIES: Advocate](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-advocate/) - Advocating is a verb. It is something you actively do in the moment to give voice to the “only” in the room. - [The ALLIES Journey: Vision for Allyship](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/the-allies-journey-vision-for-allyship/) - The #ALLIES Journey is a learning journey that will equip each of us with the skills to be an ally, build allies, and promote a culture of allyship. - [The Importance of Allyship](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/the-importance-of-allyship/) - Allyship is about learning how to make connections, network, turn connections into allies, ask for help in a constructive way, and know how to respond. - [Owning Diversity](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/owning-diversity/) - Diversity itself can be hard to define because we can be different in so many ways. Your story gives you a unique perspective that affects how you see the world. - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/diversity-equity-inclusion/) - It’s important to understand the differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion. When combined, they build a much stronger organization. - [Creating a Different Culture](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/creating-a-different-culture/) - Allyship creates a more inclusive culture. It empowers those in your organization who might be afraid to speak up. - [ALLIES in Action](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-in-action/) - Being a good ally isn’t complicated, but it does take intentionality. - [6 Actions to Empower Others](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/6-actions-to-empower-others/) - Good leaders advocate, listen, lift, include, elevate, and sponsor those on their teams and in their organization. - [ALLIES: Sponsor](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-sponsor/) - Sponsoring is a partnership of achievement and advocacy. If you want to be an ally who sponsors, you must get to know the people in your organization. - [ALLIES: Elevate](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-elevate/) - Elevating is about raising a person’s position, acknowledging their authority, and recognizing their contribution. - [ALLIES: Include](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-include/) - Including is another action that takes intentionality and awareness. To be inclusive, you must first recognize those who are left out. - [Permission to Act](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/permission-to-act/) - Being an ally can take the form of both Proactive and Reactive actions. - [ALLIES: Lift](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-lift/) - Lifting up means to raise a person out of feeling insecure or discouraged and move them to a position of confidence. - [ALLIES: Listen](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/allies-listen/) - Listening is a valuable and intentional act. When you genuinely listen to another person you make them feel heard, and you build trust and respect. - [Empower](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/empower/) - To empower someone is to give them the ability and the confidence to learn, grow and do something for themselves. - [The Ripple Effect](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/the-ripple-effect/) - The Mentor Ripple Effect. When you invest yourself in mentoring, it can have a ripple effect that reaches far beyond anything you could have done on your own. - [Mentor](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/mentor/) - The BeCOME framework: A mentoring relationship focuses on career and workplace relationships. Mentorship begins with curiosity and the desire to learn and grow. - [Outreach](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/outreach/) - Outreach is about reaching out beyond your normal recruiting practices. It takes intentionality to practice Outreach, but it is crucial if you want to BeCOME an ally. - [Connect](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/connect/) - The BeCOME framework starts with C: Connect … What would Connecting – or expanding your network – look like in your industry/company and for you personally? - [The BeCOME Framework for Change](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/the-become-framework-for-change/) - How do you take action to develop allyship in your organization? How you can be intentional as an ally? You just need to remember to BeCOME … - [Wrap Up](https://gavriellaschuster.com/allies-journey/wrap-up/) - Over the course of this journey, you have learned the actions necessary to harness the power of allyship, for yourself and for others. ## TF Header - Footer Template - [Footer](https://gavriellaschuster.com/tf_header_footer/footer/) - Subscribe! BeCOME an ally subscribe here to sign up and learn how. 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