Lead Differently
Collaborate Boldly
WITH the Pathway Conversations™ Framework Leaders unlock people’s potential for change.
WE PARTNER with leaders to unlock the potential of groups.
WE FACILITATE groups in organizations and communities to work together on what they care about most, and where everyone matters.
WE DEVELOP leaders who foster vibrant environments where people discover new ways to take collective initiative, solve problems, and deliver results.
WE DELIVER a straightforward path for people to shift from unproductive, broken discussions to productive, built conversations. Together, people in groups learn to engage their agency and shared responsibility.
OUR PATHWAY CONVERSATIONS™ FRAMEWORK is backed by neuroscience and supports the kind of collaboration that turns action into impact.
pathway conversations™ framework
what we offer:
LEAdership development
Programs | Workshops | Courses | Coaching
GROUP facilitation
Engagement | Planning | Coaching
what people say about us
“Their expertise in both the process and the neuroscience behind effective engagement was especially valuable and we now have a clear, flexible roadmap and the confidence to adapt and succeed well into the future.”
- Private Foundation, Executive Vice President
“It was thrilling to see entrepreneurs engage so deeply in testing their assumptions. We cannot thank you enough for your time, talent, and expertise with this group of entrepreneurs.”
- Program Manager, Social Impact Capacity Building
“This is engagement for the new century—for organizations wishing to break barriers and truly innovate in their field.”
- Family Practice Physician, Medical Community Leader
“The process showed me the value of group learning over holding on tightly to personal ideas. At the end of the session we had clear, actionable steps and a shared direction.”
- University Faculty Member and Community Organizer
“WOW! “Pathway Conversations” guides groups through a cycle of Learning, Assumptions, Questions and Actions—all without voting or discussing ideas. It is mind-blowing in its simplicity.”
- Global Workshop Designer and Team Coach
Pathway Conversations™
Framework in Action
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When a university’s strategy stalled, Pathway Conversations™ sparked a turnaround—energizing faculty and paving the way for bold, innovative solutions.
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A group of global change leaders shifted from rigid planning to energized collaboration, equipping themselves and their peers to guide complex initiatives with confidence and fresh insight.
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Rather than dictating the path forward, a foundation fostered open dialogue among key stakeholders in family medicine. Through Pathway Conversations™, participants shaped a bold, long-range vision that reflected everyone’s priorities.
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When a sustainability coalition wanted progress, a leader opened new avenues for participation. The network quickly moved from ideas to action, launching diverse, member-driven projects that made a real difference.
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Amid uncertainty, program managers moved beyond passive engagement to spark lively involvement across teams—building momentum and trust even in challenging times.
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Facing competitive pressures, this company’s leadership encouraged candid conversations and creative problem-solving. By inviting contributions from every corner, the firm jumpstarted a wave of breakthrough innovations.
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Leadership brought key voices together for scenario planning, aligning once-siloed teams around a clear and unified direction. Strong relationships and open communication carried the strategy well beyond typical planning outcomes.
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Instead of a top-down rollout, a new medical practice engaged staff and providers in shaping their own goals and strategies. The result: a thriving operation that exceeded expectations in its very first year.
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During an important transition, faith leaders invited a rich diversity of perspectives into the discernment process. With Pathway Conversations™, the community found common purpose and made thoughtful, inclusive decisions about its future.
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After years of bureaucratic, top-down planning, Board members followed the Pathway Conversations™ Framework to engage their community—from students to seniors, educators to employers—to create a shared future for education in their region.
let’s work together
Tell us about the group you want to engage. Are there any leaders you want to develop—including yourself? Describe the challenge you’re managing. Let’s figure it out together.
