Turn Your Workplace into a

PurposePlace™

A MODERN METHODOLOGY FOR VISIONARY ORGANIZATIONS

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Strategic Clarity

Let’s create the compelling business or strategic plan that you need to take things to the next level. PurposePlace™ Strategy Services balance OKRs and KPIs with Participatory Design and Leading with Why.

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Culture & DEI

The dream becomes possible when we create an environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives. Discover a suite of data-driven methods and tools, reinforced by over a decade of work with orgs building businesses, communities, and movements around the world.

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BUSINESS & EXECUTIVE

Coaching

Behind every great leader or team is a great coach. Our coaches support breakthroughs with revenue, fundraising, hiring, people management, product development, leadership accountability, communication, conflict resolution, and more.

Trusted by Visionary Leaders & Teams

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Trusted by Visionary Leaders & Teams ❈

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Hear What Others Are Saying…

  • Olof Mathé - Co-founder & CEO of Mixmax

    “Holistic Underground ran the professional program on our yearly Summit. It was fully virtual and energizing, and we've been able to incorporate a lot of their concepts in our day to day”

  • Brad Wolfe - Founder & Executive Director

    “Holistic Underground are the perfect partners for Reimagine. They've empowered our entire organization, and me personally as a white leader, to authentically lean into what is in our hearts as it pertains to social justice.”

  • Morgan Thomas - Hospice Clinical Director of Snowline Hospice

    “Holistic Underground helped our organization open a dialogue amongst our leadership team about how we can better address diversity and equity in our organization. We took that information and Holistic Underground shared it further with our entire team so that we are more informed in providing inclusive care.”

  • Evelyn Thorne - Training & Consulting Manager of Pathways to Equity

    “The Green Lens is really useful for community-engaged work where you are trying to collaborate across different perspectives and life experiences. It provides a foundation to work from. And personally, as an educator, it's a helpful reminder to be patient and supportive for all my students. The collaborative process with HU is a big part of the joy of working with you. “

The  PurposePlace™ Philosophy

PurposePlace: Our Unique Approach

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Centering Your Unique Mission, Vision, and Values

There is an inspirational and aspirational vision for Opportunity International that this J.E.D.I. work represents. We call this your Org’s Future-State. This vision informs the goals, strategy, and journey we co-create. Our expertise, guidance, and structures serve to develop data insights & strategies that unlock this future-state, and paint a clear path that supports you in scaling.

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Data-Driven and Results-Oriented Structure

The complexity of organizational development calls for a clear and expertly held-container. We know we've done our job when you see not only deliverables completed, but tangible results. For us, success is when data enables informed decision making, strategic clarity, a life of practice and insights into valuable unknowns.

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Inclusive, Sustainable, and Customized Approach

For what we build to sustain, it must fit with your organization's culture and systems. We will build on your strengths and the work you've already done. Our background in community organizing and non-profit work, as well as work with diverse international and immigrant communities, positions us to be able to understand the complex and powerful dynamics of a community like yours.

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Experiential. Trauma Informed. Courageous. Fun.

We recognize that when we have these conversations, we're often bringing generations’ worth of history to the table, and this must be honored. Our work is trauma-informed. meaning we recognize that sometimes things come up that need to be given space or navigated in a sensitive way. Creativity, community, and connection are utilized to bring enough lightness to make movement on heavy topics.

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Moving from Insight to Action

Purpose and meaning can’t wait until we get home. And neither can empowering relationships. Say yes to more!