Strengthen the Path from Talent to Influence
Give ethnically diverse talent access to the career insight, networks and senior role models that support career progression.
Development That Goes Beyond Career Skills
As careers advance, the path to progression becomes less explicit. Positioning, career navigation and access to the right guidance play a greater role. Targeted development makes these often informal aspects of progression more explicit and actionable.
Inside Our Programmes
Each programme combines the same proven components, tailored to career stage. Participants work with senior leaders who have navigated the corporate environments they are navigating themselves.
1:1 Career Coaching
A series of sessions with an ethnic senior leader, matched to the participant’s ambitions, sector and programme objectives.
Tailored Workshops
Visibility, positioning and career ownership aligned with each career stage.
Group Sessions
Peer exchange moderated around relevant career themes, ambitions and sectors.
Peer Network
Cross-sector cohort that continues beyond the programme.
Online Portal
Preparation tools and resources accessible throughout the programme.
Development for Each Career Stage
The priorities shaping career progression change as careers advance. Our three programmes reflect the distinct priorities of early-career professionals, emerging leaders and emerging executives at senior career stages.
Emerging Professionals
Up to 3 years of experience
Career foundations and direction
Topics
- Power of Authenticity
- Crafting Your Career
Programme format
- 5 monthly career coaching sessions
- 4 group sessions · 5 months
Emerging
Leaders
Minimum 3 years of experience
Career progression and influence
Topics
- Visibility with Values
- Making Meaningful Connections
- Negotiating Your Career
Programme format
- 1 coaching intake
- 5 monthly career coaching sessions
- 6 group sessions · 6 months
Emerging
Executives
Minimum 10 years of experience
Strategic influence and impact
Topics
- Creating Your Brand
- Building Sponsor Relationships
- Navigating Corporate Politics
Programme format
- 1 coaching intake
- 5 monthly career coaching sessions
- 6 group sessions · 6 months
Measured outcomes
Every programme is measured through a start and end survey across four pillars: career trajectory, self-awareness, tools & guidance, and emotional support.
72%
Made a career step within 18 months
88%
Have clarity on their next career step
83%
Have actionable guidance on visibility
300+
Programm alumni across 35+ organisations
Jessica Singh
Transaction Lawyer Freshfields
“The Roots Inspire programme has been a truly empowering experience. Connecting with my mentor and engaging in workshops with senior consultants and experts from diverse ethnic backgrounds gave me invaluable insights into their journeys and achievements. Through these interactions, I enhanced my personal skills and learned how to grow in my career without losing my authentic self.”
Mark Flemming
Senior Manager, Oliver Wyman
“Whether it was my peers or my mentor, I felt like I made amazing connections. I now have a network of individuals who I can rely upon as I continue my journey to fulfil all of my ambitions and aspirations.”
Farah Weannara
HR Business Partner, Unilever
“Having a mentor is really great for your career development, but having a mentor who understands where you’re coming from; that’s priceless.”
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Looking to strengthen career progression for ethnic talent? Let’s discuss which programme best fits your talent population, career stages and development priorities.