Beyond Belonging: How to Find, Build, and Create Your Place in the World
The research is undeniable: A global study of thousands of leaders across 22 countries revealed a hard truth—the most irreplaceable skills in the age of AI aren’t technical, they’re deeply human. Relationship-building, emotional intelligence, empathy, ethical decision-making, human connection, moral judgment, conflict resolution, and cultural adaptability—these are the competitive edge no algorithm can replicate.
Companies that master these human skills won’t just survive change—they’ll drive it. This high-impact session, inspired by the forthcoming book Beyond Belonging: How to Find, Build, and Create Your Place in the World, delivers five powerful strategies to sharpen these critical skills—ensuring HR leaders and organizations unlock higher engagement, stronger cultures, and next-level leadership.
Learning Outcome 1: Learn how to accelerate self-awareness, identify and eliminate culture-disruptors, and actively design an environment where each engaged employee ignites a ripple effect of growth and productivity.
Learning Outcome 2: Master the four key elements of deep connection (Connect, Acknowledge, Relate, and Expand) and leverage them to create high-trust teams and thriving workplace cultures.
Learning Outcome 3: Unlock the Five Laws of Elevation that transform HR leaders into cultural architects who lift people up, drive impact, and build legacies that matter.
Miguel Joey Aviles
Miguel is the Chief Belonging Officer of MJA & CO, a Minority-owned consulting firm helping leaders leverage DEI as a catalyst to improve recruitment, engagement, and retention. Recognized as a LinkedIn's Top Voice in Racial Equity, Top 15 Champion of Diversity by Diversity Global Magazine, a Top 100 Executive by Diversity MBA Magazine, and featured as an Inclusion Innovator by SHRM.
Miguel served as the first civilian Chief of D&I in the history of the US Coast Guard. He started his career as diversity recruiter and for over a decade held several leadership positions in 3 major Federal Departments. Miguel is a TEDx speaker, featured at the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and Telemundo.
You can learn more about him by visiting www.migueljoeyaviles.com
