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UNSTICKING STUCK ORGANIZATIONS
Big shifts don’t happen by accident.
When your org is growing fast, stuck in mess, or trying to go somewhere new, you don’t need more platitudes. You need clarity, alignment, and people who get it (yes, that includes you).
We help businesses steer through messy transitions, without losing the heart, humor, or humanity that makes your team tick.
Here's How We Help & What We Do
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Here are the ways we roll up our sleeves:
STRATEGIC SHIFT™
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Change isn’t your enemy. Misalignment is. Whether you’re merging, restructuring, or pivoting, you’ll get a roadmap, communications playbook, and hands-on support so things actually land (not just sit in a deck).
CULTURE PULSE ™
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Your culture has a pulse. Are you listening? When trust dips, communication stalls, or priorities shift, culture cracks start to show. Most organizations don’t catch them until they’ve already become problems.
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LEADERSHIP LENS ™
When leaders aren't aligned, neither is the business. Miscommunication at the top leads to confusion, silos, and slowed momentum.
TALENT ARCHITECTURE ™
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You can't scale what you haven't designed. Most teams outgrow their people systems long before they realize it.
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DETAILS
SIGNATURE SOLUTIONS
STRATEGIC SHIFT™
Strategic Shift™ equips your organization with the tools, strategy, and support to lead through transformation confidently and cohesively. The timeline and scope are customized and the framework is guaranteed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Organizational discovery + change readiness scan
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Stakeholder communication & engagement plan
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Customized change roadmap
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Messaging guidance for leaders and teams
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Optional leadership facilitation or town hall prep
ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
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Team training on leading through change
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Change leadership coaching
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Implementation partner support
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Follow-up milestone check-ins
IDEAL FOR
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M&A, re-orgs, or major strategic pivots
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Companies shifting structure, goals, or leadership
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Teams experiencing change fatigue or resistance
PREFER A DIY OPTION?
Lead organizational change with our Strategic Shift™ Digital Toolkit, the same proven frameworks, templates, and guides we use with clients, designed for HR leaders, executives, and consultants who want to self-implement.
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Quickstart
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Implementation Guide
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Change Readiness Assessment
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Stakeholder Map
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Change Comms Plan Builder
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Resistance Response Planner
CULTURE PULSE ™
Culture Pulse™ is a rapid, people-first assessment that blends human interviews with AI synthesis to deliver a clear cultural snapshot, so you can lead with confidence. Delivered within 3 weeks from kickoff guaranteed!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Employee Engagement Survey
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6–12 confidential stakeholder interviews
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Data analysis & theme synthesis
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A branded 2–3 page executive summary PDF
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3–5 key cultural themes, strengths, risks
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Actionable recommendations aligned to your business stage
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Optional 45-minute strategy debrief
ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
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Leadership messaging coaching
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Culture roadmap workshop
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DEI or values alignment follow-up
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Team facilitation or manager toolkit
IDEAL FOR
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Founders, HR, or exec teams navigating growth or friction
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Companies integrating new leadership or structure
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Teams seeking real, unfiltered feedback—not fluff
PREFER A DIY OPTION?
Assess and strengthen culture with our Culture Pulse™ Digital Toolkit - the same practical tools and frameworks we use with clients, designed for HR leaders, executives, and consultants who want to self-implement.
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Quickstart
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Implementation Guide
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Culture Health Audit
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Employee Pulse Survey
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Culture Action Plan
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Team Culture Canvas
LEADERSHIP LENS ™
Leadership Lens™ is a targeted engagement for senior teams that clarifies roles, priorities, and how leaders lead together. Delivered with a clear pre/post alignment roadmap.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Executive interviews or team diagnostic
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Team role mapping + accountability structure
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Leadership offsite facilitation or strategy session
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Summary of alignment gaps + clarity recommendations
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Optional coaching to reinforce team agreements
ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
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Follow-up coaching for individual leaders
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Leadership development planning
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Trust & communication workshops
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Decision-making model design
IDEAL FOR
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Executive or senior teams with friction or misalignment
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Leadership transitions or new ELT formation
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Fast-growing orgs needing unified decision-making
PREFER A DIY OPTION?
Align leadership teams fast with our Leadership Lens™ Digital Toolkit - the same alignment frameworks and scorecards we use with clients, designed for executives, senior leaders, and consultants who want to self-implement.
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Quickstart
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Implementation Guide
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Leadership Alignment Scorecard
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Offsite Planning Template
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Shared Goals & Norms
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Values-to-Behavior Framework
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TALENT ARCHITECTURE ™
Talent Architecture™ helps you build intentional, scalable frameworks for growth, development, and performance. Fully customized to your stage and structure. Framework delivery guaranteed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Capability + competency framework mapping
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Internal mobility and succession planning
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Learning strategy aligned to business goals
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Leadership development roadmap
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Optional 1:1 or group coaching strategy
ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
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Manager development workshops
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Performance review system design
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Growth path tools and templates
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Ongoing leadership cohort facilitation
IDEAL FOR
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HR or People teams building internal infrastructure
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Organizations developing next-gen leadership
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Companies scaling and investing in internal growth
PREFER A DIY OPTION?
Build scalable people systems with our Talent Architecture™ Digital Toolkit - the same role clarity, skills mapping, and planning tools we use with clients, designed for HR leaders, executives, and consultants who want to self-implement.
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Quickstart
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Implementation Guide
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Role Clarity Canvas
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Team Skills & Capacity Map
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Talent Planning Grid
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Succession Snapshot
Working with Mindy Vail has been nothing short of transformative for our organization. As a change management and leadership consultant, Mindy brought a wealth of expertise, empathy, and strategic insight that helped us navigate one of the most challenging transitions in our company's history. Her ability to connect with our team, understand our unique needs, and guide us through the complexities of change was remarkable.
David G. - Phoenix, AZ
Mindy possesses a remarkable talent for operational strategy, seamlessly bridging the gap between corporate objectives and frontline execution. Her strategic insights and hands-on approach have been instrumental in aligning employee initiatives with overarching business goals, resulting in tangible improvements. A blend of creativity and practicality allows her to create solutions that are both innovative and effective.
Stephanie G. - Vancouver, WA
Mindy’s perspectives of cultural fit and from the people side of project work were invaluable as we worked to right-size internal processes, governance, and approaches to improving how projects are prioritized and delivered. She thoughtfully guided our engagement in a way that improved broad ownership over a shared process.
Toby L. - Camas, WA
