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Balancing Stones and Bridges: What Do They Have in Common?
Growing up in Zimbabwe, I was always fascinated by the balancing rocks of Matopos. At first glance, they appear to defy logic. Massive stones resting upon one another, somehow remaining upright through wind, rain, and time. As a child, I saw rocks. As a psychologist, I see something else. I see connection. No stone stands entirely alone. Each draws stability from the stones beneath it and contributes to the balance of the stones above it. The formation survives not because an
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jun 21 min read
Building Bridges of Empathy at Home
How do families break cycles of inherited bias? In this reflective video, Dr Shungu H. M’gadzah explores how unconscious beliefs, assumptions, fears, and comfort zones are often passed down quietly within families across generations. Using the Six Stages Framework lens, this video examines: • How families develop “distorted lenses” • The role of comfort zones and “caves” • Why inherited narratives matter • The impact of “banter” and everyday language • How empathy can be inte
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
May 301 min read
The Cave of Us: Why Change Can Feel Like Loss
Through the SSF Lens: Everyday News Reflections 🔍 Looking beyond headlines to understand people, systems and behaviour This week’s headlines may have appeared very different on the surface: Mental health strategy discussions. Debates around race and anti-racism. Growing tensions around workplace inclusion. Neurodiversity and belonging. Leadership and psychological safety. Different headlines. Different sectors. Different language. But through the Six Stages Framework lens, I
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
May 162 min read
A Map For Gender Equity: What Stage Are You?
🟪 Six Stages Framework for Understanding and Dealing with Gender Discrimination Using the SSF to reflect on how people respond to sexism, gender diversity, and equity. 🟡 What stage are you on the Gender Equity journey? The Six Stages Framework helps us understand the different ways people respond to gender and sexism - from outright hostility to inclusive leadership. 🎙️ In my latest 6 minute podcast episode, I explore how gender bias shows up in everyday life - and how we
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Nov 2, 20251 min read
Charlotte- The polite Professional: Stage +1 of the Six Stages
Meet Charlotte. 👩💼 She’s kind. She’s polite. She says she “treats everyone the same.” But when bias shows up at work… Charlotte stays...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 22, 20251 min read
Building Bridges of Empathy: How We Heal Through Connection: It's not safe here....
https://youtu.be/T7iE_suWBw4 (short podcast 1/2) https://youtu.be/oBPEax1emqw (full length podcast 2/2) https://www.tiktok.com/@sixstag...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 1, 20253 min read
📚 FREE Book Promotion – For a Limited Time Only!
I'm excited to share that my books based on the Six Stages Framework are available for FREE on Amazon for a limited time. These books are...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 29, 20251 min read
Title:Understanding the Six Stages Framework (2025) – Presentation by Keri Link, Assistant Psychologist
Description: Discover the updated Six Stages Framework 2025 Model in this insightful presentation by Keri Link, Assistant Psychologist...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 24, 20251 min read
"Excellent stuff, Mamma Shungu: A picture paints a thousand words."
"A picture paints a thousand words." I am so moved by this picture 🙏🏾 I sent the picture to a friend and ex principal educational...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Christ's Hospital Staff Open Day Roundtable Event
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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Addressing Gender Biases and Racism with THE SIX STAGES FRAMEWORK
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-gender-biases-and-racism-with-the-six-stages-framework-tickets-823311054527?aff=oddtdtcreator...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Feb 6, 20241 min read
The Six Stages Framework for Understanding and Dealing with Gender Discrimination
As I was working on this post I heard America Ferrera being interviewed by Amanpour on #cnnnews The impossible standards that women are...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jan 13, 20241 min read
Stretching Into Your Discomfort And Being Supported To Do The Work.
The first and critical step in self development and growth is self-awareness and recognising where you are in your journey. This takes...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 1, 20232 min read
UNDERSTANDING SPECTRUMS OF FEAR
Understanding your Spectrum of Fear and how this changes depending on where you are and who you are with. Do police need training in...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
May 19, 20232 min read
BECOME A CHANGE MAKER IN FIGHTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION
by Dr Shungu Hilda M'gadzah "The Six Stages Framework for personal growth and deeper development of conscience awareness is a tool for...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jan 24, 20231 min read
How can we create a workplace where 'masks of tolerance' do not exist?
"When we are in the workplace we learn to walk the walk and talk the talk in line with our organisational values and expectations. We...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jan 17, 20231 min read
IN WHAT WAYS DO WE DISCRIMINATE?
In what ways do we discriminate? We all like to think we’re good people but the truth is we all have biases. What are yours and how do...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Free Online Seminars on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Join me for free online introductory seminars: THE PREJUDICE RACISM SPECTRUM- SIX STAGES FRAMEWORK INTRODUCTORY SEMINARS FOR ...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Community Narratives & Diversity and Inclusion
Join me today at 19:00hrs BST for free seminar- details below. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-narratives-for-dealing-with-ever...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jun 24, 20221 min read
A Message of Hope
I wrote a blog THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE EVIL AND WORSE STILL THE INDIFFERENT and then I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jun 3, 20221 min read
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