--- title: Blazing a Path Forward to Inclusive Leadership description: Blazing a Path Forward to Inclusive Leadership image: https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-7-p33qkyqlpq65w6to9x9rxzygwk6ay23jxa8101em4o.png --- - [BUILD WITH US](https://www.allyenergy.com/work-with-us) - [GALLERY](http://ally.photos) [![Company logo](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/MJTW%20Assets/logos/ally-energy-logo-2.svg)](https://www.allyenergy.com/) - [ABOUT](https://www.allyenergy.com/about) - [INSIGHTS](https://www.allyenergy.com/resources) - OUR BUILDS - [Houston Energy & Climate Week](http://www.climateweekhouston.com) - [Energy Workforce of the Future](https://www.energyworkforceofthefuture.com/) - [The GRIT Awards & Best Energy Workplaces](https://www.allyenergy.com/2025-grit-awards-best-energy-workplaces-finalists) - [Energy Capital Markets Day on Wall Street](https://www.allyenergy.com/ally-tcs-worley-new-york-marathon-team) - [THE BEE SUITE™](http://www.thebeesuite.com) - 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That spark is something that keeps her locked in to her purpose, which is hinged on supporting professionals and teams from organizations in achieving their fullest potential.  “As I’m facilitating, and people have that golden moment of understanding and they know what actions they’re going to take and they get it…that’s what I enjoy,” said Arquella. "That’s why I do what I do.” ## The Inclusive Leadership Program Inclusive Leadership is a key skill to advance the footprint of diversity, equity, and inclusion. [Learn more](https://allyenergy.com/faculty/ally-framework-certification/) ## **Diversity is essential** Based in Houston, Texas, Arquella has been working as an HR Strategist, Facilitator, Leadership Coach, and Speaker for nearly two decades. Through trainings and workshops, she presents programs on topics like leadership development, presentation skills, organizational communication, conflict management, and business etiquette. In the last 15 years, she’s expanded her focus to include diversity, and works with organizations to uncover issues that are standing in the way of nurturing equitable and inclusive work environments.  A couple years ago, Arquella started working with ALLY, and has served as a facilitator and moderator for a variety of our events. [As a Faculty Member of the ALLY Academy](https://allyenergy.com/faculty/), she offers trainings around inclusive leadership, and executive coaching. During a past ERG Summit, Arquella had the opportunity to serve as Chair.  “We had conversations around how energy companies take the next step in being more diverse and inclusive, as well as preparing and being a place where people with STEM backgrounds want to come work,” said Arquella > Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been a challenge in that industry. So how do we move the conversation forward so they can be more inclusive, attract STEM professionals, and be considered the ideal workplace? > > Arquella Hargrove > [Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Diversity%2C+equity%2C+and+inclusion+have+been+a+challenge+in+that+industry.+So+how+do+we+move+the+conversation+forward+so+they+can+be+more+inclusive%2C+attract+STEM+professionals%2C+and+be+considered+the+ideal+workplace%3F+%E2%80%94+Arquella+Hargrove&url=https%3A%2F%2Fallyenergy.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php) At present, Arquella is focused on offering her training centered around[inclusive leadership in energy](https://allyenergy.com/faculty/ally-framework-certification/?no_frame=1), and how to move that conversation toward meaningful action.  "I think that after everything that happened last summer \[after George Floyd’s murder\], employees are expecting their companies to step up and be more equitable and inclusive,” said Arquella.  Through her work, she is determined to drive that mission forward.  ## Related Posts [![TPI’s Deane Ilukowicz: We Have Open Jobs, and Your Skills Transfer](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TPI-Featured-Image-e1603410045515-p2smqyzt0pvokewh31hwd9tj9uc0u0y09mte4zitfs.jpeg) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Climate & Sustainability TPI’s Deane Ilukowicz: We Have Open Jobs, and Your Skills Transfer Josh Levs](https://www.allyenergy.com/blog/tpis-deane-ilukowitz-we-have-open-jobs-and-your-skills-transfer) [![5 Tips For Growing Your Career From Top Women In Energy](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/carmen_marathon-p2rzywoug79vfq39okbh07o5rwbpchci6oz56bftzc.png) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Problem Solving & Ideation 5 Tips For Growing Your Career From Top Women In Energy ![](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Blog%20Authors/ally_one.jpeg) ALLY](https://www.allyenergy.com/blog/5-tips-for-growing-your-career-from-top-women-in-energy) [![An International Outlook on Energy](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1003607_Podcast-Cover-Art-3-10_031221-p5cnrbhkdb97huz1pfv8gbjtqntyvk0jh54th75ls8.jpeg) The Voices Of Energy An International Outlook on Energy ![](https://www.allyenergy.com/hubfs/Blog%20Authors/ally_one.jpeg) ALLY](https://www.allyenergy.com/blog/an-international-outlook-on-energy) ### Subscribe Here! 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