People Strategy and Leadership Consulting for Growing Organizations

HELPING C-SUITES BUILD ORGANIZATIONS THAT RUN WELL WITHOUT THEIR CONSTANT OVERSIGHT

I help small to mid-sized companies build people systems that lower turnover, strengthen accountability, develop confident leaders, and create teams that take ownership, so the business runs smoother and produces real results.

Our work includes:

  • People strategy design and implementation

  • Leadership development for managers and emerging leaders

  • Culture assessments and culture optimization

  • Accountability systems and performance expectations

  • Employee engagement improvement and turnover reduction

  • Helping CEOs build organizations that run smoothly without constant involvement

Build a people strategy that actually moves the business forward.

I help CEOs who are tired of:

  • Putting out fires instead of focusing on strategy

  • Carrying the leadership load because managers have not been developed to lead confidently and consistently

  • High turnover draining time, money, and energy

  • A culture that feels “fine” but is not producing the results it should

What you get with Ignite:

  • Clear, actionable people strategy tied directly to business goals

  • Managers who take ownership and lead with consistency

  • A culture where employees enjoy coming to work

  • A business that runs smoother and does not rely on the CEO to function

HR Expertise

Your executive-level HR partner without the full-time cost. Align people strategy with business goals so you can focus on growth while we strengthen culture, compliance, and retention

Leadership Coaching & Development

Helping leaders step up with confidence, influence, and impact. Through coaching, workshops, and retreats, your leaders will gain the tools to drive results.

Talent Strategy

Turn turnover into retention. We design practical frameworks, culture roadmaps, and people processes that keep your best employees engaged and committed.

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Meet Wendy

Hi, I’m Wendy Glass, founder of Ignite Leadership + HR Group. For 20 years, I’ve helped organizations, from Fortune 100s to small and mid-sized businesses, turn people problems into business results by creating a culture that people want to be part of.

As a people strategist, executive coach and adjunct professor at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, I bring both executive experience and a passion for developing leaders at every level.

If your company is struggling with employee engagement, retention, or leadership bench strength, I’ll help you find the gaps and provide solutions that work, so you can focus on growth and strategy execution.

Trusted by Leaders Across Business, Government & Nonprofits

From healthcare systems to local governments and growing businesses, Ignite Leadership + HR Group has partnered with organizations across Virginia and beyond to strengthen culture, retain talent, and build leadership capacity.

  • WENDY REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM WHILE MAINTAINING EMPATHY AND INDIVIDUALISM FOR HER CLIENTS. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT HER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER FOR LEADERSHIP AND HR NEEDS.

    Barbara Harman, President, Ashanti Financial

  • Wendy Glass, with her remarkable ability to connect and inspire, masterfully balances encouragement with collaborative challenges, fostering both personal and professional growth. Having a program of this caliber available locally is a game-changer, empowering organizations in our region to tackle operational and talent challenges with confidence and drive sustainable success.

    Chris McKlarney, CAO, Giles County Virginia

  • Recently we worked with Wendy to bring a leadership bootcamp to our organization and the impact was tremendous. She has decades of experience and is able to come alongside you to consult, coach, guide and develop leaders. As the HR leader, I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact this program had on our team and the feedback from our leaders was positive, with them feeling better equipped and more prepared to lead others. I highly recommend Wendy and Ignite Leadership.

    Matt Linkous, HR Director

  • WENDY REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM WHILE MAINTAINING EMPATHY AND INDIVIDUALISM FOR HER CLIENTS. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT HER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER FOR LEADERSHIP AND HR NEEDS.

    Casey Jenkins, Director, Montgomery County Muesem

Ready to strengthen your people strategy?

Let’s identify what is working, what is not, and the most effective way to strengthen your culture, leadership, and operations.

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