ERG Spring Reset: Align, Impact, Thrive


SEASON 2 • EPISODE 1

ERGs Unlocked

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Spring is a season of renewal and this year, it feels more urgent than ever. In today's shifting landscape, survival isn’t enough. Our ERGs, leadership journeys, and DEI commitments need to not just weather the storm but lead through it. It’s time to rethink what sustainability looks like, from how we position ERGs inside our organizations, to how we redefine success as leaders navigating spaces not originally built for us. Growth now means bold strategy, relentless clarity, and yes, breaking some of the old, unwritten rules that were never designed to see us thrive.

Key Insights & Updates

Introducing the ERG Alignment Sprint:
The ERG Alignment Sprint is a high-impact service designed to future-proof your ERGs by shifting them from identity-led groups to impact-led business drivers. Through stakeholder interviews, document reviews, and a customized strategic workshop, we help you reposition your ERGs to align directly with CSR, ESG, talent development, and leadership priorities.
The outcome? A custom strategic roadmap that gives HR, Legal, and Executive Leadership a clear, defendable case for sustaining and investing in your ERGs. If you're ready to insulate your ERGs with strategic value and stop defending their existence, this Sprint is for you.
📎 Book a Discovery Call Here to talk about how it fits your organization.

New Book Release:
The Unwritten Rules Are Meant to Be Broken: Breaking Barriers, Thriving in Corporate Spaces, and Redefining Success as a Black Leader is now available! This book is a bold playbook for leaders who aren’t just climbing the ladder but changing the game entirely. It's about rewriting the leadership rules that were never designed for us and thriving on your own terms.
📚 Get your copy here

Resource Spotlight

Future-Proofing ERGs: Integrating into CSR & ESG for Alignment, Legitimacy, and Long-Term Impact

✨In this 1-hour workshop, we’ll break down exactly how ERGs can move from identity-first framing to measurable, strategic alignment with corporate goals. It’s not about compliance theater—it’s about building ERGs that leadership will fight to protect. This is your blueprint for navigating political pushback while keeping your mission intact.
🔗 Access it here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YG8BLW-SSu2dD6q6bFGRvA#/registration

This spring is calling us to lead differently—with sharper strategy, deeper courage, and a bigger vision for what’s possible. Let’s build ERGs, leadership paths, and corporate cultures that are not just surviving political shifts—they’re redefining the future.


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See you next month for the next episode of ERGs Unlocked, let’s make things happen.

I’d love to know what you learn from the episode.

Sharitta Marshall

Founder & Lead Consultant Visionary Development Consulting

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