Top Talent isn’t discovered.
It’s developed.
Fix The Broken Rung partners with forward-thinking companies to develop and retain high-potential BIPOC and immigrant women. Backed by proprietary data and field-tested strategies, we help you accelerate the leadership pipeline at pace and at scale.
Work with us to:
Equip executives and middle managers with proven strategies to identify, develop, and advance talent across cultural, generational, and gender differences.
Boost the strategic impact and productivity of high-potential BIPOC and immigrant women through our cohort-based leadership accelerators, preparing them for a wider scope of accountability.
Preeti Joshi and Rachel Demesa, Inclusion & Diversity Leads
CIBC
“Amal delivered a powerful session to 250+ leaders on 'Accelerating intersectional inclusion and talent development.' Her message resonated deeply—those impacted felt seen, while others gained eye-opening insights. Also, her delivery was impeccable!”
Eloise Tan, VP Inclusion, Sustainability, Engagement
Canadian Blood Services
“Amal designed and facilitated a session that equipped 60+ leaders with pragmatic strategies they could immediately implement. Her human-centered approach shifted perspectives and delivered measurable impact, with overwhelmingly positive feedback.”
Our Solutions
Talent Accelerators
Jump the Rung
Audience: Early- to mid-career high-potentials
Purpose: Address the “Broken Rung” head-on—equip women with the communication, conflict resolution, and strategic skills needed to thrive as a people leader.
Outcomes:
Free senior managers’ bandwidth by turning new leaders into reliable project owners.
Immediate gains in strategic impact, performance, and feelings of belonging.
Boost productivity by enhancing team collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
Format: Virtual six-week cohorts with live instruction and coaching.
Next Rung
Audience: Emerging executives
Purpose: Break through the higher-level barriers preventing BIPOC and immigrant women from reaching the C-suite.
Outcomes:
Equip leaders to drive alignment, manage change, and influence cross-functional collaboration.
Prepare executives to shape strategy, champion innovation, and lead for long-term growth.
De‑risk executive vacancies by readying diverse talent for enterprise‑level mandates.
Format: Virtual, six-week cohorts with live instruction and coaching.
Inclusive Leadership Workshops for Executives and Middle Managers
Focus: Equipping executives to sponsor, retain, and engage historically-underestimated talent—while fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures.
Key Topics:
Fixing the Broken Rung through inclusive talent development for BIPOC and Immigrant women.
Leading across cultural, generational, and gender differences.
Effective allyship: from mentorship to sponsorship.
Fostering psychological safety through cultural intelligence.
Translating belonging into real business impact (productivity, innovation, retention).
Outcomes: Leaders are equipped to unlock the full potential of top talent from all backgrounds, driving productivity, impact, and team engagement at speed and scale
Format Options:
Interactive Workshops (half/full day)
Executive Roundtables (short-format sessions to align on strategic priorities)
Ongoing Coaching (supporting leaders through real-life challenges)
Why This Matters Now
Business Imperatives
Executives seek increased productivity, faster innovation, and stronger impact—all of which flourish when untapped talent is developed and supported.
Demographic Shifts
Next-gen leaders demand culturally attuned leadership. Organizations that fail to adapt risk losing top talent to more inclusive workplaces.
Post-Pandemic Work Realities
Traditional DEI training isn’t cutting it; leaders need fresh, data-driven methods that prevent disengagement, reduce attrition, and maintain high-impact performance.
Lubana Azad, Fraud Prevention Manager
CIBC