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Formerly known as Inclusive & Resilient Teams
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Stronger leaders. Healthier teams. Sustainable impact.

Our story

Who Spark Is For

Leaders in the middle — cross-functional project leaders and middle managers expected to turn strategy into results, manage complexity, and absorb pressure from both above and below — all while sustaining momentum, clarity, and team energy in fast-moving environments. 

What Participants Learn

  • Personal resilience patterns and pressure points
  • Leading through uncertainty and complexity
  • Real-time peer coaching
  • Meaningful team rituals
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Why Spark

Because the real challenge isn’t intensity — it’s sustainability. Spark helps you lead with clarity and steadiness while protecting the energy required for long-term performance. 

 

Participant Journey

10 hours over 8 weeks (virtual)*

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* Spark: Leading With Resilience program was renamed from 2025's Inclusive & Resilient Teams program. 

The Facilitators

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Leesa Hill

Partner, Team Effectiveness & Head of DEIB

Leesa (she/her) has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources industry with deep expertise in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and Learning and Development. Leesa is currently Partner of DEIB & Leader Effectiveness at LEAD3R (formerly Enspira), in the Human Capital Consulting organization. Prior to LEAD3R, she held human resources roles at Biogen, Pfizer, and Kforce Inc. She has a proven track record of creating and implementing successful DEIB strategies in a variety of organizational settings, which include a progressive program to prepare female senior leaders for placement on corporate boards, fit-for-purpose strategic roadmaps, launching and leveraging Employee Resource Groups/Networks, and Diversity Councils. Leesa has a Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell’s Industrial and Labor Relations School, is certified in the ED&I 360 & Inclusive Behavior Inventory Assessment, SHRM & Psych Hub Mental Health Workplace Ally, and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Shenandoah Conservatory. She was also recognized on Mogul’s list of the “Top 100 DEIB Leaders in 2022.” Leesa actively mentors folks passionate about DEIB and is a member of the Education Committee for the LGBTQ+ Center of Raleigh.

Lizzie Pollock

Partner, Team Effectiveness 

Lizzie has nearly 20 years of experience as an organization and talent development leader, helping people and organizations unlock their potential and achieve impact. Prior to LEAD3R, Lizzie spent her career in non-profit organizations and higher education. Most recently, Lizzie led a culture transformation initiative at the largest community college in New England.

Lizzie has been recognized for her strategic, analytical, and human-centered approach to diagnosing organizational challenges and designing practical solutions. She brings knowledge of design thinking, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, facilitation techniques, and adult learning to developmental experiences for employees and organizations. Lizzie has a Master’s in Psychology of Leadership, a Certificate in Appreciative Inquiry, and certification in Fundamentals of Facilitation for Racial Justice Work.

What past participants had to say about the program (formerly named Inclusive & Resilient Teams).
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The Inclusive & Resilient Teams workshop was a fantastic experience. I loved the blended learning approach, the engaging delivery, and the way each session built on the last. I genuinely looked fo
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Participant Cost

$1,200/person

Some key features
  • The cost includes all downloads, materials, and facilitation.
Register for April 14 Cohort