What We Do: Grow Leaders Who Thrive
NW Leadership Consulting provides dedicated thought partnership and visioning, relationship building and management, project/program planning, and problem solving for leaders and their organizations. We specialize in working with individual leaders as they navigate their professional paths and manage the expectations of their roles. And we LOVE working with small teams like Executive Directors and their Boards as they craft and implement their vision and missions.
These leaders are the heart of an organization, and we will work with you to strengthen the gifts you already have while developing new pathways that will sustain your leadership and organization over time.
For NW Leadership Consulting, it is all about tending to you as a leader—nurturing your growth and ensuring your sustainability in a role that expects so much of you. You don't have to lead alone…because you have us.
Our journey together includes…
-
You bring invaluable experience, a leadership style that's entirely your own, and more wisdom than you probably give yourself credit for. We work together to name it, build on it, and use it with intention.
-
Change is hard, and you don't have to navigate it alone. When the path forward isn't clear, we think it through together, bring in the right expertise when you need it, and help you keep your mission moving forward.
-
Leadership can be lonely and even that can be hard to admit. We create space for you to find your people, build real relationships with other leaders, and remember you're not out here alone.
-
Every leader has a last day. The best ones plan for it. We help you lead with intention from the moment you step in to the moment you step out, and build something that lasts beyond you.
-
You have a vision and a list of outcomes on your plate. Let's build a path that actually gets you there, with the confidence to move, the clarity to decide, and a team that's with you all the way.
Who We Serve
We work with visionary leaders including:
Executive Directors
ready to expand their impact and build strong cultures
Boards of small nonprofits
committed to excellence in governance
Government and community organizations
seeking transformational leadership
What Does Our Work Look Like?
“Consulting” comes in many forms. So what does a partnership with NWLC look like?
One-on-one mentorship based in your leadership style, guided by Kendall’s unique perspective and decades of experience in leadership roles.
Evaluation of organizational culture to promote a better understanding of how your team operates at its best.
On-demand advising to help leaders overcome major challenges, accomplish specific goals, and build resiliency.
What You Can Expect
Confidential space for honest reflection and exploration
Thought partnership that both challenges and supports you so you can move forward
Practical tools and frameworks you can apply to your leadership and projects
Accountability partnership and encouragement to help you follow through on your commitments
Perspective and insight from someone who gets what you are dealing with and is invested in your success