HI, I’M STERLING
My work in cultural advisement stems from my lived experiences across the globe.
At the core of everything I do is the belief that equity is still an unfinished project. Whether it’s through intercultural exchange, leadership training, or direct advocacy, my goal is to create spaces where people can thrive, learn from one another, and collectively move toward a more interconnected future.
The Asterisk Group
Founder of
Your Company Culture Confidant
I firmly believe culture isn’t a backdrop — it’s the invisible force shaping how we live, work, and relate...
Bad culture > Low Engagement > Employee Turnover > Expensive hiring process
The cycle I help you break
Offerings
A structured audit of how your culture is actually doing, backed by real data. Most engagements start here.
A check on your content and messaging before it goes out, so the blind spots get caught early.
Hands-on sessions that build the skills your managers and teams need to fix what the data found.
Practical training on how to talk about identity, culture, and difference without causing harm.
Ongoing advising as you put real changes to policy, structure, or leadership behavior into practice.
A keynote or conversation that makes culture and inclusion concrete for your audience, not abstract.
Cultural Inventory
Content reviews
Strategic Policy Labs
sensitivity trainings
leadership Advising
Speaking engagements
TRUSTED BY
what i stand for
What I'm
embracing
Honesty and a willingness to address the hard truths. I believe in naming the elephants in the room, embracing discomfort, and fostering open dialogue, because meaningful change begins with authentic and courageous conversations.
What I'm
encouraging
I meet people where they are, believing in everyone’s potential. I strive to uncover common ground and foster understanding, leaving people more informed, empowered, and motivated to create meaningful change.
What I'm
not about
I don't work with individuals or organizations unwilling to confront entrenched bigotry, challenge harmful beliefs, or engage in open and productive dialogue. Growth requires a willingness to reflect, learn, and evolve.
what I
believe
I believe human connection is the foundation of progress and that true consideration is the key to understanding. By meeting others with empathy and respect, I strive to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered
Who I work with
Leadership Team
Workplace Experience
People & HR
DEI Team
Curious Observer
Cultural Translator
avid change agent
Radical Visioneer
Dynamics Strategist
I’m the guy who turned a knack for connecting cultural dots into a career. The Asterisk Group helps brands make sense of the world and their place in it. My team believes in the power of human-centered strategy, finding the sweet spot between storytelling, data, and gut instinct.
ON MY MOODBOARD
Radical Imagination
Purposeful Disruption
Unapologetic Truth-Telling
Rage is what brought me here; love is what keeps me here.
- Sterling De Sutter Summerville