Sparkle & Sass
Consulting
People, Culture & Employee
Engagement Experts
Sassy. Strategic. Seriously Effective.
Welcome to Sparkle & Sass Consulting — where broken cultures get fixed, leaders get real, and people strategies finally start pulling their weight.
We partner with execs, founders, and fast-moving teams who are done with the corporate lip service and ready to build workplaces that actually work. Toxic culture? We’ve seen worse. Disengaged employees? We’ve got the playbook. Outdated systems no one believes in? We’ll rewrite the rules.
From employer brands that cut through the noise to performance frameworks your people actually understand, we bring bold solutions, clear structure, and just the right amount of sass.
Whether you’re navigating growth, bouncing back from layoffs, or just tired of half-baked engagement efforts that don’t do anything, we bring the sparkle, strategy, structure, and straight-talk to turn chaos into clarity.
If your culture’s a mess or your people strategy’s stuck in the past — let’s fix it.
Here’s how we help:
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Strategic Consulting - From org design to performance frameworks, we help you align your people strategy with real-world results. Whether you're scaling fast or cleaning up chaos, we bring the roadmap.
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Bestselling Books - No theory or stuffy academics — just practical, provocative guides to help you lead better and build stronger. The Culture Chronicles series tackles future-focused topics that other HR books don't.
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The Culture Chronicles Podcast - Real talk with bold voices on what it takes to lead, engage, and retain people in a world that’s done with corporate BS.
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Training That Sticks - On-demand toolkits and live workshops designed to actually move the needle — not just check a box. From leadership to DEI to performance, we’ve got the goods.
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The E2W Live Conference - A virtual engagement summit for rebels, renegades, and real change-makers. No pay-to-play awards. No self-congratulatory fluff. Just bold ideas and brilliant humans building workplaces that work.
WHO WE ARE
about us
Sparkle & Sass Consulting is where tired people strategies get dismantled — and replaced with bold, brilliant frameworks that actually work.
Founded by international talent strategist and bestselling author Kate Ball, we’ve helped global brands, scrappy startups, and culture-chaotic companies get their sh*t together — from leadership alignment to performance systems your people actually understand.
With 20+ years of experience including Amazon, Expedia, and high-growth disruptors across the globe, we don’t just “support HR.” We redefine it.
“I don’t do corporate lip service.
If your leadership team is the problem, I’ll tell you.
If your engagement strategy is meaningless, I’ll rewrite it.
Companies don’t hire me to sugarcoat the truth — they hire me to fix what’s broken.”
- Kate Ball (Founder, Managing Consultant and Bullsh*t Exorcist)
If your people strategy is stuck in legacy mode or your culture’s coasting on vibes alone — it’s time for Sparkle & Sass.
Our Mission & Our Vision
At Sparkle and Sass Consulting, our mission is to empower organizations to thrive through vibrant and purposeful cultures. We are dedicated to crafting innovative, tailor-made solutions that elevate employee engagement, foster diversity and inclusion, and ignite a passion for excellence. By providing expert external consultation, we bring a fresh perspective and an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled value.
What we stand for
Our Services
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Empower your career journey and let your professional success take center stage.
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Conferences, Trade Shows, Networking & Offsites. We help you plan events with that little extra.
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Helping you to recruit the brightest stars through talent attraction excellence.
Sparkle & Sass Presents
The Culture Chronicles
Discover The Culture Chronicles, a vibrant series designed to challenge conventional thinking and tackle the toughest questions in HR and workplace culture. Each book is a deep dive into a cutting-edge topic, blending wit, wisdom, and practical guidance to help forward-thinking professionals stay ahead of the curve.
From reimagining recruitment to navigating the future of work, these books are packed with actionable strategies, real-world insights, and a fresh, conversational tone that cuts through the jargon. Whether you're driving innovation, fostering inclusivity, or building high-performing teams, The Culture Chronicles delivers the tools you need to create extraordinary workplaces.
Ready to revolutionize your approach to HR? The journey starts here.
What Clients Say
The positive impact of Kate, and her ability to influence and shape organizational culture at scale, can not be understated! During her time leading Amazon's Mental Health & Wellbeing Affinity Group, Kate exemplified leadership. So much personality shone in her communications that employees around the world felt a sense of connection to her, even if they never had the chance to speak 1:1 with her! Kate capably drove global initiatives and generated true excitement for the programs she championed. She is a true model of empathetic leadership and a role model when it comes to building psychologically safe, inclusive work environments.
Caitlin Quarrington, Global People & Culture Leader
Knowledge is Power
SPARKLING SUCCESS: ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO BUSINESS BRILLIANCE THROUGH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
In the dazzling tapestry of contemporary workplaces, where employee engagement illuminates the path to job contentment, Sparkle and Sass recognizes the yearnings of the modern workforce. The hunger for involvement, a sense of belonging, and the ability to bring their authentic selves to work, resonates profoundly.
In our latest dive into the Global Human Capital Trends survey, belonging takes the spotlight, with a staggering 79% acknowledging its pivotal role in organizational success. A whopping 93% agree that a sense of belonging is the driving force behind organizational performance. However, despite the apparent positivity, a mere 34% of employees remain engaged, as per Gallup data. The culprit? Factors like managerial oversight, lackluster communication, and a foggy organizational mission.
In the backdrop of the glittering corporate landscape, the harsh reality of mass layoffs during 2023 casts a shadow on employee morale. The aftermath of widespread job cuts has left many survivors grappling with uncertainty and diminished team spirits, underscoring the need for robust employee engagement strategies to reignite the spark in the workplace. At Sparkle and Sass, we are committed to guiding organizations through these challenges, offering tailored solutions to not only weather the storms of change but emerge stronger and more radiant.
