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World’s only Leadership Development hub for disability Employee Resource Groups/Networks/Allies/Champions

We lead #PositivelyPurple 💜 and the Global Disability ERG Summit🌏

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We’ve selected 50 FutureMakers from 41 organisations across 19 countries 🌍

They’ll spend 12 months shaping the next phase of workplace culture - shifting mindsets, building inclusion & driving change through disability ERG/Networks.
ID: World map showing pins in the 19 countries our FutureMakers extend to. Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA
September 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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📢 Is YOUR application in?

A reminder that today is closing date for applications for our FutureMaker programme, still time to submit your interest!

Full details available on our website www.purplespace.org/futuremaker-...
ID: PurpleSpace FutureMakers banner, reading Powered by the Futurists Accenture, Anglo American, Barclays, Cisco, The Coca-Cola Company, Financial Times, GSK, HSBC, Eli Lilly and Company, Lloyds Banking Group, LSEG, MSD, Novartis, Philip Morris International, Roche, Sanofi, Shell, Zain Group
August 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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💜 SAVE THE DATE 💜

On 5 Nov, #PositivelyPurple goes global 🌏

Sydney 🇦🇺
London 🇬🇧
Toronto 🇨🇦

PurpleSpace members: sign up for registrations details:
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Or join us at the #PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum us02web.zoom.us/j/84830633951
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August 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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FutureMakers, powered by the Futurists, is developing the next generation of disability ERG/Network leaders.

Free for PurpleSpace members—apply by 26 Aug: purplespace.org/futuremaker-programme
ID shares a quote from BBC's Johny Cassidy, reading " "To be able to discuss and share best practice from people from Kenya, Bangladesh, the US, the UK, Luxembourg, and India to name just a few, really has been invaluable. We all know there’s been a bit of a negative vibe around DEI initiatives lately, but if the FutureMakers I’ve met on the programme are anything to go by, the future’s in safe hands." alongside a black and white head and shoulder photo of Johny in conversation at our Global Summit 2024. He is a white male, with mid length wavy salt and pepper hair and a glorious full beard.
July 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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We are delighted to relaunch our PurpleSpace ANZ Peer Leadership Roundtable for disability ERG/Network leaders.

Join us on Wednesday 27 August, 2:00–5:00pm AEST at EY Sydney

Whether you are already a member, or are interested in attending, email Seb@purplespace.org
ID: Purple banner reading PurpleSpace Australia and New Zealand Peer Leadership Roundtable with PurpleSpace Membership Engagement Manager, Seb Ducarme. Hosted by EY.
July 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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We're a finalist in the UnderOne D&I Awards

Our #PositivelyPurple campaign builds inner confidence in disabled employees worldwide:
💜 CELEBRATES contributions
💜 CONNECTS global ERGs
💜 MARK OF RESPECT for #IDPwD

🗓️ Hear more on 17 June:
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June 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Register now for our exclusive online member event with Kate Nash OBE and Tiffany Yu on Tuesday, 27 May, 14:00 - 15:00 BST / 09:00 - 10:00 EST hosted via Teams.

Register your interest here (maximum of three places per member organisation): www.purplespace.org/learning
May 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Welcoming Ruben Carol to the PurpleSpace Team!

Joining us as Associate Consultant, Ruben will support the delivery of our Consultancy programmes including Purple Stories and our Purple Confidence Development Programme.

Ruben is a columnist, actor, and public speaker.
ID designed graphic reading 'Welcome to the PurpleSpace Team Ruben Carol, Associate Consultant'. A circular black and white image of Ruben in the centre. He is a white male, with short greying hear and beard, wearing glasses, dressed smartly, with head tilted looking to camera.
May 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Excited to share our member event for disability ERG/Network leaders can extend the invitation to two colleagues from your ERG/Network.

Register your interest here (maximum of three places per member organisation): www.purplespace.org/learning
ID designed advertorial on purple background reading Kate Nash in conversation with Tiffany Yu, with guests to be announced. Disability ERG/Network leaders are invited to join PurpleSpace Founder and award winning author, Kate Nash OBE in discussion with author, Tiffany Yu on 27 May 14:00 - 15:00 BST / 09:00 - 10:00 EST.
March 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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ERG/Network leaders are facing the challenge of reaching colleagues in operational roles. Our #PositivelyPurple 2024 resource, sponsored by Novartis, Tesco & Motability Operations Ltd, offers key learnings

Explore the case study series: lnkd.in/eNuqjxNA
Access the publication: lnkd.in/eXZp7aGC
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March 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Kicking off the day with 12 amazing disability ERG leaders (and a puppy!) for a lively Peer Leadership Roundtable on this month’s lesson: 'Leaders don’t leave anyone behind.'🙌
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March 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🌟 New Out of Office Case Study Series! 🌟

As part of #PositivelyPurple 2024, and with support from Novartis, Tesco, and Motability Operations, we’re diving into how disability ERGs can extend their impact to operational roles.

🔗https://www.purplespace.org/home?myhub&selected=8835
ID: Designed graphic reading Russell Price, Chair of Disability Network at Tesco: "Understanding the views and experiences of disabled colleagues who work in stores has always been a challenge. To address this, the Disability Network has partnered with the business to equip store managers to lead disability-focused listening initiatives with their teams. The goal is to embed discussions on disability within the regular operations of stores, rather than making it just a network-led activity."
February 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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🗣️ ActionAble 2025 is only 24 hours away!

11:20 - 12:05 The Colleague viewpoint: To Share or not to Share? Chaired by Kate Nash OBE and Sally Owen
12:15 - 13:00 The Colleague Viewpoint: What Matters Most. Chaired by Kate Nash OBE and Brendan Roach

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D: Designed image for the event. At the top, a dark purple banner with text reading 'ActionAble 2025. A day of action on disability inclusion. 26 February 2025' with images of Kate, Brendan and Sally and partner logos: Business Disability Forum, Channel 4, Lloyds Banking Group, Scope, PurpleSpace, Valuable 500, Sara Weller CBE and Impact Match
February 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Calling all Disability ERG/Network Leaders in Australia and New Zealand!

Join our session: Leaders Don't Leave Anyone Behind, powered by the Futurists.

6 March 17:00-18:00 AEDT

Register Your Interest email kirstie@purplespace.org to secure your spot or for more information.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Heading to #ZeroCon25?

Don’t miss the panel with PurpleSpace Managing Director, Sally Owen -drop a comment or reach out if you’re attending – we’d love to connect!

More information and full agenda on their website zeroproject.org
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February 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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This morning, we hosted our first Peer Leadership Roundtable diving into this month's Leadership Lesson: "Self-reflection is an essential habit."

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed—your insights are what drive real change! 💡🙌

www.purplespace.org/learning
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February 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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📢Exciting News!

PurpleSpace is growing at pace so we are looking to recruit 2 roles to join the virtual team:

👉Membership Manager
👉Finance & Operational Assistant

Find out more here: www.purplespace.org/work-with-us
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February 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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There's still time to register for February's interactive Peer Leadership Roundtables, powered by the Futurists 🚀

These one-hour sessions are the perfect space to share insights, overcome challenges, and boost your leadership skills.

www.purplespace.org/learning
ID: collage of images featuring members attending PurpleSpace in person events in 2024, with text reading 2025 Learning and Development, powered by the Futurists, accompanied by logos of these: Accenture, Anglo American, Cisco, The Coca-Cola Company, Financial Times, Google, GSK, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), MSD, Novartis, Philip Morris International, Roche, Sanofi, Shell, Warner Bros. Discovery, Zain Group
February 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Leading a disability ERG/Network is both rewarding and challenging! Success, setbacks, and plenty of growth are part of the journey.

In February, members can join our interactive Peer Leadership Roundtables, powered by the Futurists.

Book here www.purplespace.org/learning
#Disability #Leaders
January 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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📢 Join our interactive one-hour virtual Futurist-powered Masterclasses, hosted by Jennifer Morris, PurpleSpace Consultant on January’s Leadership Lesson, 'Leadership is a choice, not a rank'.

🎫 Sign in to Member Zone to book your place now: purplespace.org/learning
ID: Designed banner reading PurpleSpace Masterclass powered by the Futurists - Accenture, Anglo American, The Coca-Cola Company, Financial Times, Google, GSK, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), MSD, Novartis, Philip Morris International, Roche, Shell, Warner Bros. Discovery, Zain Group
January 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Our Global Disability ERG Summit 2024 Summary is now available, in partnership with @data.ft.com, MSD and @motabilityops.bsky.social

Download now:

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Brendan Roach, PurpleSpace Managing Director shares: “There is a real sense that we have achieved a watershed moment where for the first time, the global community of employees with disabilities has expressed (via ERGs) their collective view of the drivers of workplace equity that, if tackled, would result in lasting change in the employment prospects of disabled people”. Brendan Roach, PurpleSpace Managing Director
December 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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Our Futurist Partner @LloydsBank has launched a public version of their interactive e-module on disability and neurodiversity for any individual, business owner, or organisation to access.

We love how this training is based around lived experience.

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December 11, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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❔ Do we stop the storytelling after Disability History month and IDPWD?

❌ No way.

Positively Purple is a practical guide, via a real story, to help drive purposeful internal change for and by people with disabilities.

👉 Use code POSITIVELYPURPLE www.koganpage.com/responsible-...
ID: Close up image of Dentons' Belinda May in deep, animated conversation with Hillary Regan and Jean Co of MSD, listening intently to her thoughts at our Global Summit.
December 10, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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We're thrilled to Partner with the inaugural ActionAble Summit 2025, taking place on 26th February from 9AM-5PM. Join us virtually to make this a standout year for disability inclusion across UK businesses.

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December 5, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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#PositivelyPurple 2024 is sponsored by Novartis and Motability Operations Ltd Operations and Tesco.

Download our free #PositivelyPurple free resource, Out of Office: Extending the reach and impact of disability ERG/Networks to colleagues in operational roles

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Out of Office: Extending the reach and impact of disability ERG/Networks to colleagues in operational roles
#PositivelyPurple 2024 is sponsored by Novartis and Motability Operations, in association with Tesco.We often hear from our community of disability ERG/Network leaders that, even if their network...
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December 3, 2024 at 8:53 AM