Courage Is A Skill— Not A Personality Trait

Season 2

Mar 2

Written by Erin Davis

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UNAPOLOGETIC · SEASON 2 / EPISODE 5

COURAGE IS A SKILL — NOT A PERSONALITY TRAIT

WITH KAI SCOTT

ABOUT THE EPISODE

Courage isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you practice.

In this episode, Kai Scott and Erin talk about what it really takes to act with courage in leadership and inclusion work. They unpack why good intentions aren’t enough, how harm often happens unintentionally, and what skill-building looks like in real time.

This is a practical, grounding conversation for anyone trying to do better—and not sure how.

MEET THE GUEST

Kai Scott is a social scientist, strategist, and consultant specializing in trans and non-binary inclusion. With 20 years of experience addressing complex social issues, he combines research expertise and lived experience to help organizations develop inclusive policies, practices, and environments that work in real-world settings.

Over the past decade, Kai has worked with more than 500 organizations across government, education, healthcare, sport, and the private sector. He has delivered gender diversity and inclusion training to more than 35,000 professionals worldwide and conducted research involving 17,000 participants. Known for his thoughtful, practical approach, Kai helps organizations navigate complex conversations and make informed decisions that support meaningful inclusion.

Website: https://www.transfocus.ca/

Connect with Kai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-scott-7a3b4716/