Clarity, Momentum, and Purpose–Driven Growth
Ignite Growth Drives Productivity
We meet financial institutions where they are, crafting customized employee engagement solutions that align with their business goals, budget, and people strategy.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
- Losing top talent post-merger or acquisition?
- Tech advancing faster than your team can adapt?
- High performers exiting due to limited growth paths?
- Leaders overwhelmed by constant change?
- Pay plans boosting results—but not long-term loyalty?
- Succession planning always in catch-up mode?
WE GET IT
- You’re navigating big goals with tight resources—and the stakes are high.
- You don’t need check-the-box solutions. You need real ones.
- We help you bring clarity to complexity—and turn plans into progress.
YOUR SOLUTION —
Sustainable growth and innovation require an integrated approach
We help banks and financial institutions create holistic solutions by integrating:
Structured career paths
Transparent compensation strategies
Leadership development frameworks
Leadership competencies
Succession readiness
Employees and leaders upskilling
Our work builds a foundation for scalable, future-ready organizations that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
How We Create Alignment Across the Organization
We tailor every engagement to meet the unique challenges and goals of banks and financial institutions, integrating structure, talent development, and leadership effectiveness.
IGNITE GROWTH stands on three legs:
Organization. Employees. Leadership.
Siloed programs lead to stalled growth, disengagement, and leadership gaps. When compensation, career development, and leadership work together, they drive retention, readiness, and results.
Career paths lose value without strong leaders to guide them. Compensation alone can’t keep top talent without clear growth opportunities. And without proactive succession planning, leadership gaps slow progress.
Think of it as a three-legged stool:
Organization – Structure and clarity through aligned systems and strategy
Employees – Growth and ownership through career paths and development
Leadership – Effectiveness and readiness to support, guide, and scale
When one leg is missing, everything wobbles. We help bring it all into balance.
Build a Solution That Integrates Your Organization.
We Align with Your Starting Point to Chart a Strategic Path Forward
Working with Shana and Shari has been game changing for Wilson Bank & Trust. After our initial introduction and spending a day with them talking about the challenges and opportunities that we all face with our employees, we quickly realized that we shared the same values when it came to making an impact with our employees. We knew that Wilson Bank & Trust needed to establish a Career Development Program but we were struggling to get organized and move forward with it. After meeting with Shana and Shari we were able to quickly identify and document the goals that were important to us and then we were off and running. Out of this partnership, Career Forward was born. Career Forward has made a positive impact in the areas that we knew we needed to address with our employees in the three key areas:
- Job architecture & Pay Transparency
- Career Planning & Development
- Leadership Capability & Effectiveness
We have seen increased engagement from our managers, as they are now more comfortable having career conversations with their employees. We have seen the leadership capability grow from this experience.
John Foster, President
Wilson Bank & Trust
Meet the Collaborators Behind Ignite Growth
Together, they ignite clarity, alignment, and momentum.
Shari and Shana combine structure with leadership, systems with people, and vision with action—bringing organizations exactly what they need to grow with purpose and confidence.
Shana E.
Leadership Strategist | Change Advisor | Executive Coach
With 25 years of experience across change leadership and organizational strategy, Shana partners with organizations to bring clarity, leadership alignment, and actionable transformation. She’s known for translating strategy into scalable leadership systems that drive results.
"I help organizations turn ideas into action—and equip leaders to grow themselves while growing others."
Shari K.
Compensation Architect | Organizational Strategist | HR Systems Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in compensation, HRIS, and organizational development, Shari helps organizations bring clarity to complex structures. She’s known for connecting career development, pay equity, and data storytelling in a way that drives real outcomes.
"I help organizations bring structure and clarity to the messiest parts of compensation and career growth—so they can make decisions with confidence."
Ready to align leadership, compensation, and career growth?
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Shana and Shari’s collaborative partnership was exactly what the Bank needed to elevate our Employee Experience. Their combined years of expertise integrated the transactional and relational components necessary to build a sustainable Career Development Program. Through their guidance, we established effective leadership tools and resources, a defined Succession Planning Program, and a clear job architecture supported by a sound compensation philosophy. These enhancements have helped increase our employee engagement, differentiated us from the competition, and strategically position us for future growth with a stronger, more prepared workforce.
Shannon Bruff, SVP-Learning & Development / Culture & Engagement
Wilson Bank & Trust
