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Running an ERG isn't easy. I get it.
Leading an ERG is rarely glamorous. We do this out of passion. We do this to support our community. We do this because we want to make our organization a better place.
Often it feels like a very lonely job.
You're not alone. Help is a phone call away.
My experience with Asian ERGs:
20 years as an Asian ERG member at Procter & Gamble
5 years as Asian ERG Leader for my business unit at Procter & Gamble
5 years building an ERG Community of 100+ organizations & 250+ ERG leaders
7 ERG Summits hosted featuring ERG training partners
50+ ERG Network peer-to-peer meetings
How I can help.
Through my experiences, I've accumulated a wealth of perspective that you may find useful. From overall strategy to budget planning to event ideas to just wanting some perspective... I'm here for you, however you need. (no charge)
And if you have interest in career development programming that will help your members develop the cultural agility necessary to succeed in the Western workplace, I've got lots of ideas and a large network of professional trainers that I trust.
Virtual Webinars
Asian Heritage Month speakers / keynotes
Customized training programs
Tuition Reimbursement programs
External Conferences
1:1 Executive Coaching
Let's talk. I can help you think through the pros/cons of available options.
Rebecca Okamoto, Evoke
Rebecca Okamoto, Evoke
Vu Pham, Spectrum Knowledge / Elevate
Vu Pham, Spectrum Knowledge / Elevate
I built an API ERG from the ground up within my company; a challenging process that took several years. During that time, I was able to connect with Paraag and he served as a very effective sounding board and coach. He graciously offered advice, support, and ideas to help define the “why” and navigate the intricacies and nuances of building an ERG, which was particularly challenging since ERGs did not yet exist at Burns & McDonnell. He also provided honest feedback on delivering a value proposition to executive sponsors, finding allies, building a tribe, and other aspects of ERG development that I might not have considered otherwise.
Since then, Burns & McDonnell’s API ERG has grown tremendously, and I feel very confident that it will continue to bring value to both its members and the company. I express deep gratitude to Paraag for his role in helping us to make this happen.
Joan Wijatno
PE - Electrical Engineer, Founder of API ERG
Burns & McDonnell
Within minutes of meeting Paraag, I had the sense that he was a caring and collaborative person that could relate to my life experiences better than most. In the last year, I’ve seen those traits come through whether he is leading webinars with dozens of people or speaking live in front of over a thousand people.
Paraag is genuine and thought-provoking. His style of presentation really engages the audience, asks them to think differently, and encourages their active participation.
I highly recommend Paraag as a speaker and as an advisor to craft leadership and ERG strategy!
Winston Lee
R&D Director, ERG Lead
Del Monte Foods
For Asian ERG leaders trying to plan events and programs to help their colleagues advance, it is a real gift to be able to feel you are not alone, and for me that was the difference that Paraag made - the feeling that we're all in this together and that there are experienced people who will help you if you just ask.
Paraag brings a wealth of expertise, the ability to relate to technical folks as someone who was trained as an engineer, along with the research on the Asian leadership gap. For any organization looking to better support their Asian employees in navigating the workplace and achieving their career goals, I highly recommend contacting Paraag!
Allison Chang
Associate Group Leader, PALS Co-Lead
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
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