The Energy of Belonging Read-Along with the author

Ready to build more belonging at work? Take action and join us as belonging researcher, Wendy Gates Corbett, personally leads us through her bestselling book, The Energy of Belonging: 75 Ideas to Spark Workplace Community. 

In this interactive, 5-week professional development series, you’ll discover, explore, and put into practice fresh, impactful ways to foster a stronger sense of belonging on your team and beyond. This exciting program will include a copy of the book, practical engagement, discussion with the author, and built-in peer accountability to turn ideas into reality. Let’s learn how to connect, respect, and protect - so we can spark a brighter future together!

Session Dates and Topics

This summer, you’ll gain practical best practices to spark the Energy of Belonging in your workplace or community


Thursday July 17th - Thursday August 14th 2025

Every Thursday from 2:00-2:45pm EST via Zoom
*All sessions will be recorded & available for 30 days

1. Welcome & Introduction 
2. Establishing the Energy of Belonging Framework
3. Connect
4. Respect
5. Protect
6. Bonus Session!

We’ll work through the book in chronological order with live guided discussion and expert Q&A.

In this virtual book club, we'll read an average of 30 pages weekly - covering the entire book in 6 weeks together. You may also want to allow time to take action on at least one exercise noted in each section, as time and interest permit.

 FAQs

  • As a “virtual book club,” this Read-Along with the Author includes:

    • (6) 45-minute group sessions on Zoom hosted by author, Wendy Gates Corbett (Agenda to include guided discussion & expert Q+A)

    • Session replay access until 30 days after the final session

    • (1) Digital copy of “the Energy of Belonging” by Wendy Gates Corbett - for you to claim personally, or gift to a friend (along with a ticket to the event!)

  • No worries! All our sessions will be recorded, and you’ll have access to watch them up until 30 days after our last session.

  • All live sessions will be conducted on Zoom, and you’ll be able to participate as much or as little as you would like!

  • We will read about 30 pages per week and meet for 45 minutes, so you’ll want to set aside the time for those activities, as well as some time to digest and implement the lessons in The Energy of Belonging.

  • Please reach out and we will be happy to assist you!