We are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone contributes, belongs and thrives
Our programmes and services support leaders and women from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Are you ready to create a more inclusive and thriving work environment?
Do you want to build meaningful connections and thrive in your workplace or university?
We're here to help! Our practical and interactive programmes & services will give you the tools and confidence to create more inclusive environments and thrive.
Let’s start this journey together & build our future!
𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚 (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞) 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 equips people leaders with the knowledge, tools and skills to create a more inclusive, compassionate, and thriving work environment. For more information, please visit the Programme page.
We Thrive Together Programme is designed to help women from diverse backgrounds build meaningful connections and thrive in the workplace. For more information, please visit the Programme page.
C𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 Workshop: 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦, 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 provides participants with information about Islam and Muslims and how to accommodate Muslims in workplaces, schools and universities. For more information, please visit the Workshop page.
Why Create Inclusive Environments?
Besides it being the right thing to do, inclusion is the answer to:
Achieving positive outcomes for yourself, team and organisation.
Boosting productivity.
People reaching their full potential and having a sense of connection and belonging.
Economic growth.
It takes all of us to create inclusive environments.
“The 2023 Census showed that people living in Aotearoa New Zealand identified with a wide range of ethnicities – and spoke over 150 languages.”
Photos credit: IWCNZ Chill Campaign taken by Ankita Singh
As our workplaces, schools, and universities are becoming more diverse than ever, it is essential to foster inclusive environments where everyone contributes, belongs and thrives.
Hend Zaki Consulting offers a range of programmes and services designed to equip leaders, staff members, and students with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive and contribute to creating more inclusive environments.
Our programmes and services foster inclusive environments where everyone contributes, belongs and thrives by:
Guiding leaders to develop more inclusive and compassionate leadership styles;
Uplifting women from diverse ethnic backgrounds to confidently lead and advance in the workplace;
Building cross-cultural understanding; and
Creating opportunities for meaningful connections.
Photos credit: Timeless Photography
All offerings are practical, interactive, and evidence-based. They are designed based on insights from Dr. Hend Zaki’s PhD research, experience in the inclusion and diversity space, and lived experiences.
Rahma (Compassion) is at the heart of all the offerings. By being compassionate with oneself and others, we contribute to social cohesion, create more inclusive and thriving environments, and ensure a better future for the next generation.
Testimonials
“Hend Zaki is a very authentic and evidence based speaker. She brings a deeper understanding about identity formation, social cohesion, and inclusive work culture through her research into New Zealand Muslim identity. Often when we learn about conditions for more inclusive policy design for one community, it leads us to better design for everybody.”
“I found Dr Hend Zaki’s workshop an important first step towards understanding Islam, and particularly the day to day issues many Muslim people face in New Zealand. Hend’s approach is evidence-based, combining postgraduate research with individuals’ stories and group discussion. I left with greater understanding and insight, and practical things that I can do to be a better colleague towards Muslims in my workplace. I also want to complement Hend on how she leads the workshops. Hend speaks of kindness as being an important characteristic of being Muslim, and she demonstrated that in the way she accepted and welcomed everyone willing to learn”
“Hend Zaki’s ‘Cultural Competency Workshop: Islam, Muslims and Identity’ was an incredibly educational and empowering opportunity to learn more about Islam and Muslims. Attending Hend’s workshop was a safe place to take on my journey to fill my gap in understanding the core values of Islam. We finished by identifying simple steps to support Muslims better. Hend is a wonderful facilitator who brings knowledge backed by research and lived experiences”
“Hend’s research findings deeply resonated with me, as I found the stories surrounding them remarkably similar to my own experiences growing up in New Zealand. The themes she explored, such as cultural identity, trying to find and practice the ‘pure’ Islam, social challenges and challenges around being an immigrant, mirrored the narratives and struggles I encountered in creating my own identity as a New Zealander. This connection not only validated my personal history, but also highlighted the universal nature of these experiences, and the need to address the issues that may be present. I believe her work emphasises the importance of bringing these shared experiences to light, especially in terms of the work to be done going forward to create awareness and ensure those affected are appropriately supported. Thank you for the work you have done on this subject matter Hend. ”
“Hend is a deep thinker who excels at drawing together knowledge, experiences and perspectives from a diverse range of sources to deliver insightful advice and actionable recommendations. She takes a considered and measured approach but always has the courage to champion her values and drive forwards her vision of a more equitable workplace and world. Hend has a remarkable capacity for work and is usually committed to several strategic initiatives at once. Even so, she always has the time to support, connect, empower and uplift others, deftly navigating challenging conversations as she goes. ”
“As a Muslim, I really appreciated Hend’s research topic, which highlighted the ordinary life and viewpoints of Muslims, a contrast to the extreme view that researchers and media usually portray about Muslims. The insights were very educational and eye-opening, and I believe this can be a good start to many discussions of identity and diversity at work and in the community. During the presentation, Hend experienced a few technical glitches, which she navigated very gracefully so it did not cause any major disruption to the audience. A very good testament to her public speaking skills indeed. Overall, I found her presentation and research very valuable.”