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PurpleSpace Resources

The PurpleSpace resources are an exclusive suite of insight publications, briefings and templates that bring something new to the table.

Our unique and extensive contact with Disabled Employee Network and Employee Resource Group leaders means that we are close to their challenges and so can create practical resources that help drive culture change on disability. All resources are free to our members and some are freely available to anyone interested in tips for building disability confidence from the inside out.

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Australia and New Zealand Peer Leadership Roundtable Summary - August 2025

Stepping Up / Briefing Paper

Read the summary from our ANZ Peer Leadership Roundtable at EY’s Sydney office on 27 August 2025.
With over 20 in-person and more than 30 online participants, the turnout reflected the growing appetite for connection among Disability Employee Network (DEN) leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

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Zain: Pioneering Disability Inclusion in the Middle East

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Zain, a leading provider of innovative technologies, enterprise solutions and digital lifestyle communications, operates in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa. Over 8,000 colleagues serve over 50.7 million individual and business customers.
Being a pioneer is at the heart of Zain's commercial success. They are disrupters who know operational agility sets them apart from competitors.

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#PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum 17 June 2025

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You can now view the recording of our #PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum from 17 June 2025.

Our#PositivelyPurple global movement:

CELEBRATES and drawsattention to the contribution of employees with disabilities around the world.

CONNECTS disabilityERGs networks around the world – building disability confidence from the insideout and driving a movement for change

Is our MARK OFRESPECT to the

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PurpleSpace Masterclass with Dr Randall S Peterson - Strong Leaders Navigate Chaos with Purpose

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Watch the recording from our June Masterclass: Strong leaders navigate chaos with purpose.
Influential Leadership Masterclass
During this one-hour virtual masterclass, powered by the Futurists, disability ERG/Network leaders can explore how leadership traits, such as trust and kindness are key to navigating chaos and also how to seek the opportunities that come from chaotic times.
Hosted by Dr

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MSD Growing Global Communities: Top tips for Global network growth

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MSD, known as Merck & Co. Inc. in the US and Canada, is a global biopharmaceutical company, employing 72,000 colleagues worldwide. They are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.
MSD’s capABILITY Network ‘went global’ in 2021 and now has over 5500 members worldwide, reflecting a growth in

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#PositivelyPurple 2025 Member Support Pack

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PurpleSpace members can now access our 2025 #PositivelyPurple Member Support Pack, sponsored by Novartis in association with Tesco.
Find out more about our biggest ever movement, including:

The launch of our new free at source video learning for any disabled employee who wants to develop the confidence to share aspects of their story and request the workplace adjustments they need to

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In Conversation: Kate Nash OBE and Tiffany Yu

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PurpleSpace Founder, Kate Nash OBE offers insights as to why 'The Anti-Ableist Manifesto' - originally inspired by the viral The Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok - is relevant to disability ERG/Network leaders and how to generate discussion for practical application in organisations.
Together they discuss why the book goes beyond awareness and explores actionable steps for allies to help build a

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Confident Conversations Podcast Series Two - Andrew Hinstridge

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Series Two of our Confident Conversations podcasts is now available, created by PurpleSpace, produced by A&O Shearman and powered by the Futurists.

Hosted by PurpleSpace Founder, Kate Nash OBE, these interviews are brought to you with thanks to remarkable people choosing to share their learning about developing inner confidence so that others can learn faster.

This episode features: