Sonia-Layne Gartside

Sonia is a dynamic and results-oriented Global Consultant, certified as a DEI Specialist, Master Trainer™, Change Manager, Executive Coach and Strategist. She partners with leaders to achieve business results by improving the performance of people and the systems they work in. Her work involves developing leaders, delivering targeted learning solutions, leading Change management initiatives, DEI programs, and coaching executives.

Sonia has been collaborating with C-suite leaders for the past 10 years, helping them to champion the behaviors that create a more equitable, inclusive and diverse culture. As well as facilitate more inclusive, compassionate, and effective communication and action around DEI. She is an International Speaker and author of the book Workplace Anxiety: How to Refuel and Re-Engage.

Sonia holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Management Studies and a Master’s in Education from the University of the West Indies. She is also a certified Online Instructor, Case Writer, and Instructional Designer.

To be human is to have Bias. Bias is the inclination to judge without knowing. There is no shame in having biases, only shame in making no effort to address them. Sonia Layne-Gartside