Meet Your Presenter
Josephine Greene
Founder of Defyne LLC, Jo (she/her) is a visionary conflict strategist, DEI educator, and keynote speaker helping organizations grow through conflict. With 13+ years of cross-industry experience, Jo blends rigorous insight with radical empathy. She is known for turning tension into transformation—whether in boardrooms, biotech teams, or executive retreats.
Jo is a D on the DiSC scale, an 8 on the Enneagram, and Strategic is her top Strengthsfinder.
Behind the Scenes
August Carlisle
As Defyne LLC’s Learning Innovation Consultant, August Carlisle (she/they) leverages her extensive background in innovation, human resources, and organizational development. Her expertise is enriched by a wealth of practical experience, enabling her to offer valuable insights and strategies. August assists on talk development and ideation for clients to bring you the best content and learning opportunities.
August is an S on the DiSC scale, an 8 on the Enneagram, and Strategic is her top Strengthsfinder.
On Stage and Ready to Present!
Please note that DisruptHR is meant to be innovative and even controversial. Your talk will be delivered for your audience.
Identity Integrated Teams:
WORKSHOP
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This half-day to two-day immersive experience is for teams ready to do the deeper work. It centers identity not just as a label—but as a framework that informs values, beliefs, and workplace behavior. Jo challenges the notion of “leave it at the door” and invites teams to instead examine how personal lived experiences influence success, culture, and cohesion.
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Participants explore:
The roots of their beliefs and values
How misaligned group values create fractures
Why inclusion efforts fail when they’re not rooted in actual lived realities
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Starting at $2,500. In Person Only.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion:
WORKSHOP
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This workshop is an entry point into authentic LGBTQ+ allyship. Jo grounds the session in history - from Stonewall to present, pop culture, and lived experience.
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Participants learn the difference between intention and inclusion, explore modern LGBTQ+ terminology, including pronouns and gender-neutral language, and unpack the systemic forces impacting queer, trans, and nonbinary communities—especially in the workplace.
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Starting at $1,000. In Person or Virtual.
Equity Based Pricing:
Available for select nonprofits and communities, as well as BIPOC and LGBTQIA-led organizations. We welcome values-aligned exchanges like testimonials, audience metrics, or recording permissions. Investment ranges, please inquire!
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