Another testimonial: I really like your simple down-to-earth way of explaining things & your examples were helpful. You helped us understand that EVERYONE has some sort of bias & we don’t need to feel guilty or ashamed, but be aware of it & recognize that it might be affecting our actions & decisions. Thank you for that insight! Awareness is the key!!!
– Impact Austin Volunteer
Read MoreGood mix of the theoretical and applied given the time constraint. She spoke in a direct and relatable way with good examples. One of the best trainings on cultural competence that I have attended.
– UTAustin Cultural Intelligence Session Attendee
Read MoreThe coaching sessions with Dr. Mielke helped me infinitely to ground my ideas regarding the job transition I was going through. All of her sessions were culturally appropriate and helped me discover my innermost thoughts and ability to be more alert about my actions and the way I persuade things.
Thanks to her coaching ability I feel much more empowered to continue looking for the job of my dreams. Alejandra has excellent listening skills and can intuit my thoughts through my body language.
I highly recommend her services to all those people who feel lost or disconnected from work.
—Michelle H., Coaching Client, May 2021
Read More“Alejandra is a powerful partner. Her coaching challenged me to actively engage with my thoughts, uncover my deeper beliefs and take ownership of my choices. Alejandra’s superpower is being able to hear what I’m NOT saying to help me uncover what is truly holding me back. Her ability to help me see my thought patterns was amazing, and identifying those patterns allowed me to move beyond them. She comes from a place of genuine inquiry and support, and I am truly grateful for her coaching!”
— Elizabeth W., Coaching Client, 2020
Read More“When I first connected with Alejandra, I was in a deep transition period of my life. I had shifted my work to where I was working far away from home. I had also recently gone through a challenging life experience and was deep in soul searching and reintegration and reconnection to purpose and self. Alejandra has always been able to hold a wonderfully supportive space while also challenging me to see things from beyond my own perspective to gain even greater clarity.
The benefits I have gained are a new sense of self within the broader landscape of life. I feel more capable to access my own internal resources as well as my spiritual tools to help me return to trust when I am feeling lost or disconnected. I definitely recommend Alejandra for her skillful listening and intuitive and challenging questioning which allows for a deep dive into one’s self leading to more self-love, acceptance, and understanding.”
— Morgan C., Coaching Client, 2021
Read More“In a discipline that is always evolving, Dr. Mielke was expertly prepared and knowledgeable in the most current solutions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The coaching she provided was very engaging, not only because she tailored her presentation to our team, but because she is personable, relatable, and centered. She provided a safe place to openly discuss the often uncomfortable topics surrounding DEI. I can immediately see many ideas that I can implement to make our Volunteer Program more equitable and inclusive!”
— Candy Cantrell, Volunteer & Inventory Manager, Dress for Success Austin., 2021
Read More“Dr. Mielke’s speech on unconscious bias proved extremely helpful to my class of future educators. After learning about the diversity of students teachers will experience in classrooms, my class experienced an inner-awakening with Dr. Mielke’s discussion. She made us think twice about passing judgment and understand that our reality is not the same as everyone else’s. Her take on accepting our biases, but leaving them outside the classroom door will ensure that future teachers become better educators and achieve the ultimate goal- engaging students academically by connecting with them. This will undoubtedly increase academic achievement levels amongst all student populations.”
— Mirthala Barragán, Adjunct Instructor, TAMIU, 2021
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