Executive Coaching
A regional nonprofit CEO faced growing frustration amid staff disengagement. JADE provided one-on-one executive coaching to clarify the leader’s personal mission and refine communication strategies. Through monthly sessions incorporating self-reflection exercises and real-time leadership scenario planning, the CEO rediscovered purpose. One memorable shift: replacing lengthy, vague staff emails with concise, mission-driven messages that reinvigorated alignment. Staff engagement surveys post-coaching showed a marked rise in clarity and enthusiasm
Team Building
A high-pressure fintech startup with a distributed workforce struggled to maintain cohesion. JADE designed a hybrid team-building program blending virtual workshops and in-person retreats. Activities included a ‘Courageous Conversations’ exercise that helped leaders name unspoken challenges, and a ‘Shared Wins’ board to celebrate cross-team successes. The result: tangible trust, clearer communication norms, and reduced email conflict. ‘It felt like we remembered we’re on the same side,’ one participant noted.
Strategic Planning Facilitation
A regional healthcare nonprofit faced mission drift with competing priorities and board tension. JADE facilitated a multi-day strategic planning retreat, including live polling, facilitated breakout groups, and vision mapping. We integrated stakeholder voices—staff, volunteers, board members—to ensure alignment. Post-retreat, the organization implemented a three-year strategic plan with measurable goals. A board member reflected, ‘It’s the first time I felt we were really rowing in the same direction.’
Leadership Development
A public agency faced high turnover among mid-level managers. JADE launched a six-month leadership development cohort integrating personality assessments, resilience training, and peer coaching circles. Participants reported enhanced confidence in navigating feedback, handling conflict, and setting boundaries. One graduate noted, ‘Before the program, I avoided tough conversations—now, I lead them with empathy and clarity.’
Personality Dimensions & Leadership Style Assessments
A multinational logistics firm sought to improve cross-cultural collaboration. JADE administered customized personality and leadership style assessments, revealing patterns of miscommunication. We facilitated team workshops where participants explored how their styles influenced conflict and cooperation. ‘It was eye-opening to realize my ‘directness’ felt dismissive to my colleagues in other regions,’ one manager shared. The program sparked deeper cross-cultural respect and smoother collaboration.
Conflict Resolution & Collaboration
A second-generation family-owned construction business grappled with unresolved tensions threatening succession planning. JADE facilitated structured family governance meetings and introduced a decision-making framework. We also provided coaching for individual family members, fostering trust and clarifying roles. Six months later, the business transitioned to new leadership with confidence. One family member commented, ‘JADE helped us move from silent standoffs to productive discussions.’
Opportunity Survey℠
A mid-sized manufacturer suspected disengagement but lacked data. JADE deployed the Opportunity Survey℠, uncovering issues in workload distribution and communication bottlenecks. We facilitated feedback sessions and action planning to address the insights. Six months later, productivity rose by 30%, and staff surveys reflected improved clarity and trust. ‘It felt good to be heard and see real changes,’ an employee shared.
Resilience in Color Retreat
A national nonprofit observed burnout among BIPOC staff. JADE’s Resilience in Color retreat provided a culturally-affirming space with guided reflection, somatic practices, and peer dialogue. Participants left feeling renewed and reconnected to the organization’s mission. One attendee noted, ‘For the first time, I felt like I didn’t have to explain why I was exhausted—it was just understood.’
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