About
Ritu Bhasin is an award-winning speaker, consultant, author and internationally recognized expert in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), authentic leadership, anti-racism and personal empowerment for people from equity-seeking communities.
As Founder and President of bhasin consulting inc. (bci), Ritu has worked with hundreds of top organizations and senior leadership teams around the world and, as a professional speaker, she has presented to hundreds of thousands of people globally. Ritu is also a certified cultural competence coach and a certified neuro-strategies coach who has personally coached over a thousand people.
Ritu’s first book, the Amazon bestseller The Authenticity Principle: Resist Conformity, Embrace Differences, and Transform How You Live, Work, and Lead, was released in 2017. She is currently writing her second book, which is slated for release in 2023.
Ritu has won numerous awards and distinctions for her work and she regularly appears on national television and radio in the U.S. and Canada as an expert on leadership, inclusion, authenticity, antiracism and personal empowerment. Her personal empowerment website, www.ritubhasin.com, has helped thousands of individuals embrace their authenticity and discover personal empowerment through an intersectional social justice lens.
Articles by Ritu
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Why Racial Equity is Key to Your Workplace Mental Health Inclusion Efforts
Why Racial Equity is Key to Your Workplace Mental Health Inclusion Efforts
By Ritu Bhasin
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Why Being Authentic is More Important Than Ever During the Return to In-Person Work
Why Being Authentic is More Important Than Ever During the Return to In-Person Work
By Ritu Bhasin
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Raising Awareness About BIPOC Mental Health in the Workplace
Raising Awareness About BIPOC Mental Health in the Workplace
By Ritu Bhasin
Activity
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I’m so excited to share that I’m launching a new executive coaching program for senior leaders! So many of you have reached out to ask for this……
I’m so excited to share that I’m launching a new executive coaching program for senior leaders! So many of you have reached out to ask for this……
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We’ve all found ourselves in a situation where someone else’s action makes us feel bad about who we are. Whether it’s a leader, colleague, loved one,…
We’ve all found ourselves in a situation where someone else’s action makes us feel bad about who we are. Whether it’s a leader, colleague, loved one,…
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It’s exceedingly clear to me that it’s time to stop chasing people. This may be the most profound word I’ve received as I near my 50th birthday. You…
It’s exceedingly clear to me that it’s time to stop chasing people. This may be the most profound word I’ve received as I near my 50th birthday. You…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Board of Directors' HR Committee Member; Employment Advisory Council Member
Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
- 2 years 6 months
• Provide advice and knowledge on leading HR and employment practices to Toronto 2015 in building, engaging and retaining high-performance and diverse staff for upcoming Pan Am games
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Board Member
Yonge-Dundas Square
- 2 years 4 months
• Provide guidance and direction on governance matters as a member of the Board of Management for the Yonge-Dundas Square, a City of Toronto public square
• Public appointment
Honors & Awards
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SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence
SUCCESS Magazine
The inaugural SUCCESS Women of Influence Awards spotlight 50 extraordinary women whose contributions consistently transform lives and transcend boundaries.
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Winner, 2021 The Women's Center Leadership Award
The Women's Center
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Winner, 2019 South Asian Bar Association Diversity Award
South Asian Bar Association (SABA)
The SABA Awards, one of the most prestigious legal awards in Toronto, celebrate the achievements of South Asian lawyers and their contribution to the legal profession. The SABA Diversity Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated exemplary commitment to the promotion and recognition of diversity in the legal profession.
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Winner, 2016 Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Female Professional of the Year Award
Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Female Professional of the Year Award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of a Female Professional of Indian origin who has established a reputation for excellence in professional practice; has a proven track record of academic brilliance; demonstrated corporate achievements; and singular contributions to the profession and the community.
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2015 NALP Diversity Champion
National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
NALP Diversity Champions are individuals who have each contributed in one of three areas: (1) by working on the legal pipeline; (2) by working on making the practice of law more inclusive; or (3) by working to make legal workplaces more accountable.
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Winner, 2014 City of Toronto William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations
City of Toronto
The William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations was established in 1989 and is named in honour of one of Toronto’s first African-Canadian Councillors, William P. Hubbard, who was first elected in 1894. The City gives this Award to a person whose outstanding achievement and commitment has fostered a positive race relations environment in Toronto and has encouraged others to become actively involved in the elimination of racism and prejudice. All recipients must be residents of the city of…
The William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations was established in 1989 and is named in honour of one of Toronto’s first African-Canadian Councillors, William P. Hubbard, who was first elected in 1894. The City gives this Award to a person whose outstanding achievement and commitment has fostered a positive race relations environment in Toronto and has encouraged others to become actively involved in the elimination of racism and prejudice. All recipients must be residents of the city of Toronto.
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Winner, 2013 Western University Young Alumni of the Year Award
Western University
The Young Alumni award recognizes significant contributions by an individual in their field of endeavour, whether through professional achievement or community service. The recipient is aged 40 or under, and sets an inspirational example for future young alumni.
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Women Of Influence 2012 Canadian Diversity Champion
Women of Influence
Each of these Champions were recognized by Women of Influence for their individual commitment and dedication to i) sponsoring and mentoring executive women, ii) advancing women in business, iii) leading and developing innovative diversity initiatives and programs across Canada, iv) championing diversity in the workplace and boardroom and v) contributing significantly to thought leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion.
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Winner, 2011 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
This award was established in 1994 by the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) and the Division of University Advancement in order to recognize students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to their college, faculty or school, or to the university as a whole.
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Award for Academic Excellence
Law Society of Upper Canada
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J.S.D. Tory Writing Prize
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
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The Diana Majury-Cheryl Waldrum Award
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
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The Janet Stewart Award in Immigration and Refugee Law
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
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Dean Ivan C. Rand Award
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
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Scotiabank Law Student Achievement Award
Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
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Education Equity Award
Law Society of Upper Canada
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Criminal Lawyer's Association Prize in Criminal Law
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
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The Newton Rowell Entrance Scholarship
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
More activity by Ritu
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It can be eye opening to realize that you have been your own bully for a long time. Be gentle with yourself ❣️
It can be eye opening to realize that you have been your own bully for a long time. Be gentle with yourself ❣️
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All summer long, I noticed a theme: several of my friends were commenting about how uncomfortable/unhappy they feel about how they look post-pandemic…
All summer long, I noticed a theme: several of my friends were commenting about how uncomfortable/unhappy they feel about how they look post-pandemic…
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