by Illyasha Peete
Glass Ceilings, Fragile Ground
A guide to leading with authenticity, courage, and lasting impact.
Leadership can be powerful—and deeply personal. Glass Ceilings, Fragile Ground is written for those who carry the complexity of being first, only, or different in spaces that are still evolving. It’s also for organizations ready to move beyond performative practices toward real, lasting culture shifts.
Through personal stories, practical tools, and the B-IDEAL framework—belonging, inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and liberation—this book offers a path forward.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
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Lead with clarity, values, and integrity
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Sustain yourself while navigating high-pressure roles
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Build cultures where varied experiences are seen, respected, and celebrated
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Create conditions for transformational leadership at every level
Whether you’re stepping into leadership—or working to support and sustain it—Glass Ceilings, Fragile Ground invites you to redefine what leadership looks like, individually and organizationally.
About Illyasha Peete
Illyasha Peete is a business leadership strategist, consultant, and advocate for workplace equity. As the founder of Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting, she nurtures purpose-driven leaders through culture assessments and customized learning experiences, and helps organizations create workplaces built on inclusion, equity, and innovation through her signature B-IDEAL framework, focusing on belonging, inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and liberation.
With close to 30 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors, Illyasha is a trusted advisor for leaders navigating the complexities of high-stakes roles. Her expertise includes leadership development, DEI strategy, and creating inclusive cultures that foster innovation.
Illyasha’s unique perspective combines lived experience with extensive research, fueling her mission to champion historically excluded groups while helping organizations embrace sustainable, equitable practices. She is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, known for her engaging workshops and actionable insights.
Through her work, Illyasha inspires leaders to redefine success on their terms, cultivating authenticity and joy alongside professional impact. Her mission is to create workplaces where every talent feels seen, valued, and supported.
