Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a core part of how corporate, academic, and governmental institutions have sought to address systemic bias and ongoing forms of racial-, gender-, sexual-, and ability-based forms of oppression. However, while the language of DEI emphasizes progress, accountability, and liberation for marginalized groups, in practice, DEI has not always succeeded in fundamentally addressing the root causes of discrimination, or in creating less discriminatory work and education environments. This article posits that this is due to the fact that DEI training is still expected to function in accordance with the predominantly Western and Eurocentric paradigm of teaching, training, and learning it exists in. Since its inception, leaders in DEI have called for attention to the heart, soul, spiritual growth, and sense of interconnectedness needed for DEI training to be effective, however, these are elements that are undervalued in Western training environments. By applying the ancient concept of synergy (Katz Indigenous healing psychology: Honoring the wisdom of the first peoples. Healing Arts Press, 2017), I argue for a paradigm shift that embraces decolonial ways of knowing toward more resilient and authentic DEI outcomes.