Because stories create change…

We are storytellers who empower you to use your voice to build a better world

“Until the lion tells the story, the hunter will always be the hero.”

Chinua Achebe shared this beautiful African proverb in Art of Fiction. At A Better Force, we also believe in the power of untold stories to reclaim narratives and transform systems. For too long, our world has suffered from systems of oppression that have robbed people and communities of resources and opportunities to thrive. We use our stories and data to illustrate this reality and provide communities and companies the tools to pivot to more community-centered systems that have people’s well-being and equity at the core. Whether it’s to host a workshop, provide coaching, or help analyze policies, we’d love to collaborate with you to usher in a better future for our world. Keep reading to see how we can work together!

Learning events to introduce a decolonized way of thinking, through a mixture of storytelling and historical data.
- Interactive workshops on leadership development and other topics
- Extended courses on equity, decolonization, and other topics
- One-on-one coaching and group discussions
Facilitating reflection and analysis of core issues and their root causes
- Assessments and audits of company culture and policies
- Survey design, administration and data analysis to track key metrics
- Facilitation of peer and focus groups (ERGs, panels, moderated Q&A, book club)
Strategic guidance for driving change and using collective voice and power
- Community and coalition building for systemic change
- Best practices and policy development to ensure equity
- Assistance with implementation of organizational change initiatives

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We worked with A Better Force to coordinate a seminar at our company. They were very accommodating to our needs and provided a great talk to support a positive and inclusive corporate culture. There were close to 100 people in attendance, and the reception was great. Thanks again!

- Eddie Wong, Samsung Austin Semiconductor
I had the pleasure to attend a DEI presentation by A Better Force. Their exceptional presentation skills and excellent information definitely will assist me understand DEI and its importance in the workforce. Thank you and I hope to attend one of your workshops soon.

- Paul Aguilar, EGBI
A Better Force is so thoughtful in holding space for tough subjects and conversations in the workshops they facilitate. It's hard to condense a lot of information in a 1.5 hour workshop but their workshops are rooted in so much knowledge and reflection that tackles the root of these issues! I felt really grateful to learn from them.

Jennifer Xia, AFSSA
A Better Force has been an important, ongoing consultant for our company for over a year now. As an AI company in the HR technology space, we needed their exact type of expertise, which has helped us prioritize and deliver an ethical product to market. They are a tremendous resource and I would highly recommend their services. Our entire staff also went through one of their corporate workshops and it was a great experience for our team.

William Rose, Talent Select
The team at A Better Force is truly committed to creating strategic, emotionally intelligent, compassionate, educational conversations around the much-needed topics of equity, diversity, inclusion, and leadership development. They are leaders in the true sense of the word: guiding and supporting folks towards a more positive and healthy vision for work, life, community, and civil society.

- Lorelei Gonzales, HERdacity
I have known the co-founders of A Better Force for several years and have used their services in the past. This year when I was writing a proposal to NSF with a large team, I reached out to Dr Seraj with the goal of creating new workshops. She took the time to understand the proposed project, the composition of the team and the requirements from the FOA. Within a few days they got back to me with beautiful images and fantastic ideas for workshops. I look forward to working with them again.

Dr. Sriramya Nair, Cornell University

Leadership Austin Conference

Sarah conducts a workshop on effective allyship. © Leadership Austin, Charlie Palafox, Allie Nelson
UT Women's History Month

Saamiya talks about the importance of using our voice to tell our stories
EGBI Panel - Chat with Successful Busines Owners

Sarah talks the importance of community partnerships © EGBI, Tharunkumar A.R.
Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) Summit

Strategizing with entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities
EGBI Allyship Workshop

Sarah discusses systems of oppression and ways to divest from it

Signature Talks & Workshops

Two women, one black and one white, holding hands in solidarity wearing "stop racism" t-shirts

When it comes to anti-racism, people often struggle to move beyond gestures to meaningful action. The real work begins when you commit to taking anti-racism action that is rooted in historical understanding of systems of oppression and the wishes of the community you are serving. This workshop teaches provides a step-by-step guide on how to do that.

Beyond Performativity:
How to be effective anti-racist allies

Countering Islamophobia
& Anti-Muslim sentiment

Despite the global increase in hate crimes against Muslims and Arabs in the US, Islamophobia is a topic that is often missed in safe and inclusive spaces. This workshop analyses the various components to Islamophobia, including the racial aspect, so we can break the layer of invisibility and misinformation, to counter the stereotyping and discrimination of Muslims.

Finding Your Voice as
a Person of Color

For a person of color, finding your authentic voice can be difficult in a society that often tells us to be something other than ourselves. In this exclusive workshop for ERGs and BIPOC, we take a look at racial trauma and the effect that it has on our physical and mental well-being. We also discuss how to start healing from that trauma, unlearn harmful mindsets and use our authentic voices to advocate for ourselves and our communities.

Tools for A Better Life
Conquer fears to live the life you want

Did you know that in the US, on average people work 8 extra hours a week? Our fear of failure and the need to live up to expectations often causes us to significantly overwork, leading to a decline in our physical and mental well-being. In this workshop, we show you how to overcome your fears of failure, cultivate confidence in yourself and shape life based on core values that are important to you and bring you peace and happiness.

Re-imagining Collective Liberation
for a better future

In a world beset by climate disasters and wars, the old ways of leadership based on meritocracy, individualism, and competition cannot help us. We need to re-imagine our collective liberation in bold and innovative ways to come out of this crisis. In our workshop, we show data that illustrates why we cannot thrive in broken systems. We teach you strategies on how to divest from harmful models and to instead create community centered solutions based around care and mutual aid.

Countering Anti-Blackness
in Asian communities

Being socialized in a post-colonial world has caused anti-Blackness to seep into many communities of color. In this workshop, we teach about the history of Asian and Black solidarity and reflect on the divide and conquer strategies like the model minority myth that has driven a wedge between these two communities. We’ll learn how to turn this knowledge into meaningful action and unite in our advocacy efforts together.

Personal Development and Leadership

Maintaining Boundaries
in culturally sensitive ways

While healthy boundaries are essential to being happy and living the life you want, it's hard to set it with the people we love the most. In this workshop, we discuss how to draw effective, culturally sensitive boundaries and start to break the cycle of inter-generational trauma. Attendees will get also get a toolbox of strategies and phrases in they use with their loved ones to set and maintain boundaries that help them breathe easier.

Navigating Stress and Burnout: Learning about energy and motivation

Dealing with chronic stress and exhaustion from overworking is surprisingly common in modern work culture. In this workshop we go into the science behind productivity and why resting your mind and body is so crucial for doing good work. We also teach you how to be mindful of your own physical and mental energies, as well as how to conserve it on difficult days. We end by strategizing on ways to replenish your tank by tapping into your core values, motivations and joy.

Effective Time Management:
Prioritizing values over efficiency

Here’s a hard truth - you can’t have it all. Unlike what most people believe, you can only maximize efficiency up to a certain point, so realistic time management relies on learning how to prioritize your most important tasks. This workshop gives you a step-by-step plan on how to organize and prioritize your tasks, say no to obligatory work that drains your energies, overcome procrastination and regain control of your time.

Crafting our Vision
For a new start

Whether it’s at the start of a new year or a new chapter, this workshop teaches you the tools to get clarity on your values and visions in a broken system. We do this by unlearning societal messaging and encouraging people to choose from a place of confidence and hope, rather than fear. Once we have that vision, we create an effective and sustainable roadmap to get you there, and teach strategies on how to stay rooted in your vision.

Academic Mentorship
for more equitable systems in research

Did you know that research shows companies are 20% more profitable when employees are engaged in the work that they do? In this workshop, we teach ethical leadership to entrepreneurs and managers and show them how to prioritize their employees’ overall well-being to cultivate a motivated and energetic workforce. We provide strategies on how to make space for employee feedback and autonomy, help them overcome structural barriers and make them feel valued.

Next Generation of Leaders Cultivating an engaged workforce

This workshop illustrates the pervasiveness of bias, inequity, and racism within academia, and what we can do to dismantle it and build a better system. We discuss the barriers students from historically marginalized communities often face and how academic mentors can help them overcome those systemic challenges. Educators will get to reflect on their leadership style and obtain a toolbox of effective mentorship strategies.