How We Help

Whether it’s

building strategic plans that move vision into action,

coaching leaders to grow with confidence,

guiding retreats that spark alignment,

or supporting organizations through change,

our commitment is the same:

to bring clarity that helps leaders — and their people — flourish.

From Strategy to Action

Leadership requires both vision and execution. Our extended services give you the tools, processes, and guidance to strengthen governance, align people and resources, and achieve lasting impact.

  • Strategic planning

  • Governance process review

  • Executive transition support

  • Executive coaching

  • External review

  • Process and people realignment

  • Campaign readiness

  • Day-of-giving guidance

  • Campaign counsel

  • Annual fund strategy

  • Guided and managed search

  • Partners/vendor model review

  • Staff review and restructure

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Strategic Planning

A meaningful plan is more than a document — it’s a roadmap that drives decisions, builds alignment, and inspires action. Our planning process is collaborative and forward-looking, designed to bring clarity to complex challenges and help organizations focus resources where they matter most. We emphasize foresight, governance clarity, and resource alignment so your plan is practical, inclusive, and truly used.

  • Aligning boards, presidents, and campus leaders around mission, governance, and future-focused strategy.

  • Connecting national councils and local chapters with clear strategies that respect tradition and strengthen governance.

  • Linking mission to measurable outcomes while ensuring resources and fundraising strategies align.

  • Developing foresight-driven roadmaps that unify boards, staff, and members around relevant, actionable priorities.

“Christian united diverse stakeholders around shared values and achievable outcomes. … We emerged not only with an excellent, actionable plan, but also a group of volunteers and staff more engaged in the growth and success of our organization.”

— T.J. Sullivan, President & CEO, Parker Chamber of Commerce

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Leadership Development

Leaders don’t just manage — they inspire, engage, and create space for others to thrive. We provide coaching and development experiences that build confidence, sharpen skills, and cultivate resilience. Our approach blends one-on-one coaching with team-based development, always focused on engagement and enablement so leaders can perform at their best and bring out the best in others.

“Christian has been amazing. He has helped our division realign our staff resources, identify and guide us through hiring processes and has provided excellent executive coaching… He has truly become an important part of our team as a consultant. I highly recommend his services.”

— Kimberly Thornton, Assistant Vice Provost for Campus Life, Texas Tech University

  • Coaching presidents, deans, and emerging leaders to manage complexity and lead across silos.

  • Equipping staff, volunteers, and alumni leaders to engage members and enable sustainable success.

  • Supporting executive directors and senior staff in leadership resilience, engagement, and fundraising capacity.

  • Preparing executives and volunteer leaders to navigate member diversity, transitions, and governance challenges.

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Facilitation Retreats

Every organization has moments when the right conversation can change everything. We design and guide those conversations — board retreats, leadership summits, and strategy sessions — so they are productive, inclusive, and energizing. Our facilitation approach ensures participants feel heard, valued, and aligned, leaving the room not just with decisions but with renewed trust and momentum.

  • Leading governance retreats, cabinet workshops, and stakeholder sessions that unify direction.

  • Facilitating board, council, and chapter retreats that strengthen culture and align governance with mission.

  • Hosting board/staff retreats that clarify priorities, improve collaboration, and re-energize commitment.

  • Running board retreats, governance workshops, and member forums that foster alignment and engagement.

“Christian did an excellent job of instilling buy-in with many diverse stakeholders, uniting them around a set of organizational values and focusing them on achievable outcomes. Everyone — at every level — left feeling like they were a vital part of our mission.”

— T.J. Sullivan, President & CEO, Parker Chamber of Commerce

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Organizational Development

Organizations are living systems. To flourish, they need cultures, structures, and leadership pipelines that can adapt and grow. We support leaders through transitions, culture change, and growth, bringing clarity and structure to challenges that often feel overwhelming. Our work includes external reviews, change management, succession planning, and guided searches — always with a focus on long-term stability and flourishing.

“Christian is a trusted advisor and strategic partner whose insight has strengthened every aspect of our fundraising efforts. From helping to shape our annual fundraising plans to enhancing leadership giving and Trustee engagement, Christian brings deep experience and thoughtful guidance.”

— Allison Rickels, CEO & Executive Director, FarmHouse Foundation

  • Guiding leadership transitions, succession planning, and cultural shifts within academic institutions.

  • Conducting external reviews, modernizing governance, and supporting guided searches during transitions.

  • Leading change management, culture alignment, and succession planning while sustaining fundraising strategies.

  • Providing governance reviews, leadership succession support, and structural adaptation to meet member needs.