What our clients say...

"Brenda's mastery in keeping the group on track and moving along in the right direction was key to the success of our 6-hour strategic retreat.  Busy orthopaedic surgeons, who are often overachievers in their field, like to get right to it, without any preliminaries.  They are, however, also prone to getting deep into the weeds.  Brenda's command of the situation, her instant rapport with the group, and more importantly - her knowledge and expertise - kept us focused and efficient.  We have had many retreats before, some moderated by some "big names" in nonprofit management, and the one with Brenda was the best one" - The Knee Society

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"I’ve worked with a lot of consultants, and Brenda is the best of the best. She takes the time to understand the organization and its stakeholders, and uses this information to facilitate insightful focus groups, surveys, retreats, and other discussions. Both groups that I’ve been a part of that used Brenda’s services have been immensely impressed with their resulting strategic plans. And unlike most consultants, Brenda doesn’t just leave you with a pile of data and wish you luck — she really spends the time to dive into the results and present it in a format that is cohesive, organized, and useful for the organization. I wholeheartedly recommend Brenda and Profound Leadership for your organization’s strategic planning needs!" - Abbey Nicholas, NAMI of McHenry County

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"One of Brenda's greatest strengths lies in her ability to facilitate collaboration and foster open communication among our board. She created a positive and inclusive environment that encouraged the free exchange of ideas. This not only strengthened our board dynamics, but also resulted in a strategic plan that reflects the collective wisdom of our Chamber leadership." - Chain O' Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

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"You have been wonderful to work with and there is no way we would be where we are at now with your help and guidance. We are trying to fundamentally change how drug discovery and toxicity testing is done and as the future unfolds you can always know you had an important role in making it possible."

- International Microphysiological Systems Society  

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"I have had the honor of working with Brenda during the strategic planning process for a national association I serve. She brings a wealth of expertise and engagement that I had yet to see in my career. Brenda was able to coordinate and guide divergent leaders from a myriad of backgrounds into a coherent and comprehensive strategic plan which will allow for significant growth through the coming years. As a testament to her skills, the association retained her for additional consultation and services and are already experiencing the positive results of her efforts. I highly recommend Brenda to any organization looking to expand their collaboration, teamwork, connectivity, strategic planning, and leadership!" - William Zagorski

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Profound Leadership collaborates with a diverse range of nonprofits, including charitable organizations, professional associations, and chambers of commerce. We partner with organizations across sectors to strengthen their leadership, improve governance, and drive meaningful impact.
 

Some of our valued clients include:

​The Knee Society

Heartland REALTOR Organization

Academy of Osseointegration/Osseointegration Foundation

National Adult Day Services Association

Interfaith Mental Health Coalition

NAMI of McHenry County

Northwest Illinois Special Recreation Association

Georgia Trauma Foundation

International Trauma Life Support

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