Foundations: Laying the Groundwork

Every leader and organization starts somewhere. If  you are at the beginning of building the skills, practices, and awareness needed to create stability, trust, and inclusive leadership in your environment, stress and conflict may feel overwhelming, and inequities in communication or team dynamics may be hard to name. It’s natural to feel hesitant about where to begin — or unsure how to navigate sensitive conversations without causing harm.

The good news: you don’t need to have it all figured out to start making progress.

This is the right moment to:
  • Learn shared language and basic concepts for inclusive, resilient leadership.
  • Develop simple practices to manage stress and prevent burnout.
  • Build awareness of how organizational patterns — not just individuals — can create inequities and conflict.
  • Gain confidence in taking up your voice and role, even in small ways, as you grow.


Your commitment to learning and doing no harm is already a strength. With support, you can move from observation to action — and from overwhelm to clarity.

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Contribute to meaningful growth and change

Building inclusive, resilient workplaces is a collective effort. Our courses, coaching, and online community provide the tools and support you need to overcome barriers, strengthen your leadership, and create lasting impact.

Increase Awareness & Understanding

With so much going on and so many competing priorities, focus your learning on a core understanding of the structures of inequities, and how we contribute to them

Embrace Change with a Growth Mindset

Confronting our shared historical trauma, the legacy of institutional bias, and our own personal blindspots and beliefs can be uncomfortable or overwhelming. Develop a framework for embracing this opportunity for growth and inclusion

Apply Creative Solutions to Resource Constraints

Healthcare organizations face ongoing strain on time, staffing, and financial resources. In this climate, leaders are asked to do more with less while still advancing inclusion and well-being. By engaging in community with peers, you can explore creative, practical strategies for embedding equitable practices into everyday operations — without overwhelming your team.

Lead With Care and Accountability

Institutional patterns of bias are often subtle, woven into processes and practices that feel “normal.” Building awareness and practicing accountability ensures you are not unintentionally reinforcing harm. Strengthening your capacity for self-reflection, inclusive communication, and trauma-informed leadership allows you to create environments where safety, trust, and healing are possible.

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Hear from other health care leaders and providers who have grown through our approach through online learning, coaching, and organizational consultation:

Engage with greater understanding

"Being able to bring hard issues to Dr. Washington and get her perspective has been so valuable. You push and at times it's been hard, but we all knew that going in and it's been totally worth it.
It feels like we are able to engage around race, racism and oppression in a way that no longer paralyzes us. We have language, greater understanding and, I believe, greater commitment to anti-racism."
--Brian - Residency Program Director 

Create significant & measurable impact 

"From the very first meeting, it was clear that she was not only highly knowledgeable in their field, but also deeply committed to understanding our organization's unique needs and goals. Her expertise and insights were invaluable, and they provided thoughtful, strategic recommendations that have already had a significant impact on our operations."
--Jasmine - Department DEI Leader 

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