Events

Join us on August 16, 2025, for an online podcast that breaks down what you need to know about disability in India. From workplace inclusion to legal rights and everyday accessibility we’re covering it all.

Guest:

Dr Subodh Kumar: Former Member Secretary, RCI (A Statutory Body of MoSJ& , Govt. of India , DEPwD) New Delhi Former Director

We will be discussing about:

➡️ How does the 𝐑𝐏𝐰𝐃 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔 influence workplace compliance, infrastructure design, and accessibility standards?

➡️ What is the 𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝, and why is it significant for both persons with disabilities and the organisations that employ them?

📅 Date: August 16, 2025

📍 Format: Online

🔗 Joining link:

https://lnkd.in/eceK9AuJ

LInk: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7361274358222229505

👀 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 50% 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑮𝑩𝑻𝑸𝑰𝑨+ 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 (𝑩𝑪𝑮, 2021).

Marching Sheep in collaboration with Zainab Patel recently held a session with one of India’s leading companies, and it wasn’t just a routine talk on inclusion.

It was an honest, eye-opening session filled with real examples, thought-provoking questions, and interactive moments.

From immersive activities that challenged stereotypes to reflections on everyday bias, they didn’t just speak—they sparked meaningful conversation and action.

Together, they talked about:

📍 What is the LGBTQIA+ community all about?

📍 Why do pronouns matter?

📍 How do we sometimes treat people unfairly without even realizing it?

From interactive photo quizzes to real workplace stories, the session reminded us:

➡️ You can’t assume someone’s identity.

➡️You can always ask—respectfully.

➡️Inclusion isn’t performative. It’s muscle memory.

➡️The emotional toll of “fitting in” is real.

“𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝—𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.” – 𝒁𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍 (𝑺𝒉𝒆/𝑯𝒆𝒓)

Small actions—like adding pronouns to your email signature, correcting a joke, or simply saying “Hi folks” instead of “Hi guys”—can go a long way in signaling safety.

The session ended with a question that still lingers in our minds:

“𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒕?”

Maybe it’s time we all picked one—and did it.

Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7344244779435642884

“𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭.

Our Founder & CEO Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers) recently joined a heartfelt panel conversation hosted by a global IT giant for their leaders across countries, alongside some wonderful leaders.

The conversation wasn’t just about leadership or workplace dynamics—it was about people.

About how teams today are made up of different voices, backgrounds, and ways of thinking.

About how true belonging doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built, moment by moment.

Sonica shared how real inclusion doesn’t need big gestures. Sometimes, it’s as simple as asking someone, “𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌?”

Some powerful reminders from the session:

💬 Inclusion is a choice we make every day.

🤝 Trust grows when feedback leads to action.

🧠 Curiosity is the foundation of equity—not categories or labels.

🧭 Managers shape culture, not by talking—but by modeling care and boundaries.

We’re thankful for this space to pause, reflect, and talk about what truly matters—𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝.

Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343505236201783297

𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐁𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧!

The 10th batch of the Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) Certification Programme officially kicked off on 20th June 2025—and what a fantastic start it was!

Marching Sheep, in association with FICCI Quality Forum, brought together 25 participants from 10 different organisations—creating a vibrant space filled with energy, laughter, thoughtful questions, deep reflections, and powerful peer learning.

The first session focused on the evolving role of HR—from operational support to strategic enabler.

Participants explored frameworks and mindset shifts needed to lead in today’s complex world of work. The room buzzed with curiosity, insights, and shared experiences.

We’re just getting started, and the momentum is already strong.

𝐇𝐑 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞?

The SHRBP program continues every Friday, 2–6 PM IST, until July end.

 Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7342822316130607105

How do we move beyond perks and policies to build truly wellbeing-first workplaces?

At the 3rd Edition of the FICCI Total Wellbeing Summit 2025, our Founder & Managing Partner Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers) joined industry leaders to unpack the evolving definition of wellbeing at work — one that is deeply intersectional, inclusive, and future-forward.

In her session, Sonica highlighted:

• How the conversation has shifted from CTCs to core culture
• The importance of intergenerational wellbeing — from millennials to Gen Z and beyond
• Life-stage based changes that impact mental, emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing
• The need to embed wellbeing into organisational design, leadership development, and diversity conversations
• And why we need to listen to underrepresented voices — including LGBTQIA+ employees and PwDs

Wellbeing isn’t a benefit. It’s a business imperative. And it starts with awareness, empathy, and action.

Link- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7330471032056627200

HR today isn’t just about compliance or processes—it’s about driving business outcomes.

The Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) Program by Marching Sheep in partnership with FICCI is for HR professionals who want to lead with intent and influence and drive tangible business results through people.

🗓️ Starts June 6 | Every Friday

🕒 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST | Live, online

Who should join?

🔹 HR Business Partners

🔹 Generalists, COE & OD Leads

🔹 Talent Managers

🔹 Line Managers ready to shift to HR

What you’ll gain:

✔ Align people strategy with business goals

✔ Lead change with confidence and clarity

✔ Create inclusive, high-performing cultures

✔ Build influence across business functions

A practical, real-time action learning journey curated to navigate today’s HR challenges.

Connect with us on info@marchingsheep.com for registration or nominations.

Link- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7326832680363270145

🔊 Upcoming Podcast | May 8 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM IST 

“Reasonable Accommodations: All You Need to Know”

👥 Featuring three powerful voices:

🔹 Mugdha, Head of HR, Chalet Hotels – on inclusive hiring & workplace policies.

🔹 Ankit Rajiv Jindal, Inclusion Champion & Marketing Leader – on bridging business strategy with social impact.

👥 Who should attend?

* HR professionals

* Talent acquisition  

* DEI practitioners

* Team managers and leaders

* Persons with disabilities (PwDs)

* Anyone committed to building inclusive workplaces

📅 May 8 | 🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM IST

🔗 Join us live

Let’s move from awareness to advocacy—together.

Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7326181936400334849

From Barriers to Bridges.

That’s not just a theme—it’s the work we do every day.

We’re proud to share that Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers), Founder & Managing Partner at MarchingSheep, will be speaking at TEDxKIS, Noida Youth on May 8th, under a theme that perfectly reflects our mission.

At Marching Sheep, we’ve always believed that inclusion is not a checkbox—it’s a commitment. From mental well-being and accessibility to authentic leadership and lived experiences, Sonica’s talk will spotlight what it truly takes to build workplaces where everyone belongs.

🎤 Watch out for her session in the second half of the event (Speaker Session II)!

💬 “The world doesn’t need perfect stories. It needs real ones.” — Sonica Aron

We look forward to a day of powerful insights, inspiring ideas, and meaningful conversations.

📌 TEDxKIS, Noida Youth

📅 8th May 2025

📍 Theme: From Barriers to Bridges

Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7325415670018363392

This video is a powerful reminder that persons with disabilities aren’t looking for favours—they’re asking for fairness.

💬 Equal chances. Reasonable accommodations. Human dignity. Because true inclusion means enabling people to thrive—not just survive.

At Marching Sheep, we work with organizations to turn intent into action—through sensitization workshops, inclusive policy frameworks, and accessibility audits.

🎥 Watch. Reflect. Act.

If you’re looking to make your workplace more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities, connect with us at info@marchingsheep.com . Let’s build workplaces where potential matters more than limitations.

 Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7325105364658442242

Pause. Reflect. Reset.

April, the month of World Health Day, reminds us that wellbeing goes beyond just physical health—it’s about mental, emotional, and even professional renewal.

In yesterday’s edition of Delhi Times, this was beautifully echoed in a feature on sabbaticals, where Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers) was quoted as saying that “the accomplishments made during a sabbatical are what matter most—not the break itself.” Her perspective highlights how time away can be a powerful tool for growth, not a gap to justify.

We’ve seen this firsthand in our team—one member took a sabbatical last year and returned with fresh clarity and new ideas. Another begins theirs this year, embarking on a personal journey of reflection and recharge. We at MarchingSheep celebrate this commitment to personal growth and resilience.

In fact, our Strategy Director, Alok Kohli, has been a strong advocate of this mindset and spoke at TEDx three years ago, sharing his own experience with taking a career break and how it shaped his perspective as a leader—a powerful take on how stepping away can often be the best step forward

Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gACz8EF6

If you’re a leader or organization thinking about how to create space for wellbeing, reflection, and reentry—we’d love to talk.

Reach out to us to learn how sabbaticals and intentional pauses can be built into your people and wellbeing strategy.

Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7319963592055738369

Our Founder and CEO was featured in #Forbes magazine on ‘Self Made Women who are making a difference! Read on to know about the work we do at MarchingSheep to build #diverse and #inclusive organisations. Super kicked and way to go Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers)!

 Link-https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317874974789193728

I was recently asked by some one, has there been any woman in your life who has been your #rolemodel.

As I reflected and tried to articulate my answer, I realised that wasn’t one, but many. Women who have had the #courage to question status quo, break the cycle of #societalnorms that shackle and constrain, have had the #resilience to live life on their own terms. One such person is Vidyashree Rai. Have known her now for more than 7 years. Have forgotten the number of initiatives we have partnered on. And the number of deep conversations we have had. Each conversation left me feeling more aware, relaxed, happier, courageous and raring to go.

So when I had to bring a speaker for one of our #SHEMarches development series, I could not think of anyone better than Vidya. And she spoke from the heart, sharing the source of her courage in the darkest moments and the source of her humility in her highest moments.

Thank you Vidyashree Rai for taking out time to #makeadifference to so many lives!

 Link-https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sonica-aron-she-her-hers-17499a1_rolemodel-courage-societalnorms-activity-7308691006558781440-5mWs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABS2WgB8dIo4r2vjNbQcDRxB1z3vkSekis