TBG 2026 Sessions
Our carefully curated sessions will equip you with practical strategies to:

  • Leverage employee volunteering to boost retention and create belonging
  • Master collaborative problem-solving techniques that transform workplace culture
  • Connect with fellow purpose-driven professionals making a difference in the Triangle

Whether you’re looking to launch your first volunteer program or elevate your existing CSR initiatives, you’ll leave with actionable insights from social impact experts and local changemakers who are redefining what it means to be a business for good.

Event Details

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2025
  • }9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Lenovo - Building 8 - 8001 Development Dr, Morrisville, NC

Power-Up for Purpose: How Stakeholder Mapping Can Level Up Your Impact

Presenter: Jessie Hathcock

 

How can you pursue greater impact, honor your valued relationships, and run a successful business at the same time?

Applying best practices from B Corps and the Conscious Capitalism movement, stakeholder mapping is a powerful tool to help you see a complete picture of your company’s FULL impact potential. In this interactive session, we’ll use stakeholder mapping to help you identify impact opportunities of each stakeholder group and build intentional “purpose” priorities. You’ll walk away with one prioritized goal to strengthen your business as a force for good and have a tool you can return to as you continue to level up for good.

Drive Powerful Action WITHOUT Burning Out

Presenter: Dr. Susie Hansley

Running a business and serving others successfully doesn’t have to come at the expense of your energy and well-being. The key lies in understanding what drives your actions: cortisol, the stress hormone, or dopamine, the motivation and reward chemical. Operating from cortisol can lead to burnout, while working from dopamine fuels sustainable, high-impact action.

In this hands-on session, Dr. Susie Hansley will teach you why we stay cortisol-driven and how to switch to dopamine-driven energy in seconds. You’ll learn exactly how to release stress quickly and take consistent action that supports your goals without draining your energy.

Key Takeaways

  • Stop going home exhausted and wired
  • Think more clearly under pressure
  • Stay motivated and energized for the long haul

Level Up: Skills That Move Us Forward

Presenters: Paul Miller & Dawn Daria

When curiosity and vulnerability are missing, people and teams can get stuck in assumption, defensiveness, and surface-level connection. In this interactive session, you will experience how play creates space to practice these essential skills and explore how they help us communicate more openly, connect more authentically, and move forward together.

The Engagement Power-Up: What Leaders Must Know About Employee Wellbeing

Presenter: Dr. Amna Shabbir

Leaders will leave this session with practical steps to move beyond wellness buzzwords and build an employee experience that enhances performance, retention, and organizational culture.

The Long Game: Business Impact in Blue, Gray, and Dark Skies

Moderator:Briles Johnson

When it comes to supporting communities, businesses don’t just show up for “easy mode.” They have a role to play in blue skies, gray skies, and the darkest moments. This panel explores how organizations can level up their impact during times of crisis and disaster. Panelists will share real-world examples of relief efforts—where helpers rise, where businesses successfully joined the mission, and where strategies fell short. Attendees will gain practical insights to avoid common pitfalls, build stronger partnerships, and play the long game in showing up with purpose before, during, and after a crisis.

Vulnerability as a Leadership Advantage

Presentor: Chris Hendricks

Vulnerability in leadership is often misunderstood as weakness, yet it is one of the msot powerful tools for building strong, resilient teams. When leaders show authenticity, admit challenges, and invite honest dialogue, they create an environment where trust can thrive. This openness encourages team members to share ideas, take smart risks, and collaborate more effectively, leading to stronger performance and innovations. By embracing vulnerability, leaders foster a culture where people feel valued and empowered, ultimately driving higher engagement and sustained success.

Why You Should Attend

  • Gain expert insights to inspire even the most hesitant leaders to embrace social impact.
  • Learn how to level up your employee volunteer program—whether you’re big and bold or small and mighty.
  • Discover how to build volunteer opportunities that truly engage your employees.
  • Explore the transformative local impact of The eLOVEate Schools Project and how your business can make a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about the Triangle Businesses for Good Summit? Check out our F.A.Q. below. Still have questions? Contact us at corporate@activategood.org.
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What is Triangle Businesses for Good?
Triangle Businesses for Good (TBG) is a membership group for Triangle area for-profit companies of all sizes. Members engage with Activate Good as part of a movement to create positive change. Through TBG, member businesses discuss social responsibility, inclusive and deep-impact employee volunteerism, and the business community’s role in creating both short and long-term impacts. Members have opportunities to network, serve together, and collaborate with Activate Good and each other to move the needle on local issues.  
How does my company join Triangle Businesses for Good?
Learn more about annual membership fees and how to apply here!
Does my company have to be a TBG member to attend this Summit?
Nope! But, TBG members receive discounts on Summit tickets (among other year-round perks!).

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