For Teams, Boards & Organizations
BUILDING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
The organizations that sustain real momentum over time aren't the ones that move fastest. They're the ones that took the time to build something underneath — a shared sense of purpose, a culture of genuine listening, and the kind of trust that allows people to do their best work.
This is that work.
Engagements are tailored to each organization — from a single workshop or retreat to ongoing consulting support. All work begins with a conversation to assess needs, capacity, and fit.
What We Offer
Strategic Planning
MAPPING YOUR ROOTS AND PLANNING FOR YOUR GROWTH
Before a single goal is written, we take time to understand your organization's true capacity, clarify shared core values, and conduct a SWOT analysis that reflects all voices at the table. From there we develop an action plan grounded in realistic capacity and shared ownership — and build a Strategic Plan with real momentum because everyone helped shape it.
Executive Evaluation, Review & Compensation
A PROCESS THAT BUILDS TRUST RATHER THAN TENSION
Working with boards to establish clear evaluation criteria, consistent processes, and strong communication — along with compensation data and recommendations — this work ensures the annual executive review is handled with the care and seriousness it deserves.
Board Development & Governance
HEALTHY BOARDS DON'T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT
Whether you're clarifying roles and responsibilities, strengthening governance practices, or working to build a more engaged and effective board culture — this work creates the shared understanding and structure that allows boards to do their best work.
Board & Executive Communication
THE MOST CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP IN YOUR ORGANIZATION DESERVES REAL ATTENTION
When the board and executive are aligned, everything moves. When they aren't, the cost is significant. This work focuses on building clear boundaries, agreed-upon communication standards, and the kind of trust that allows both parties to lead with confidence.
Workplace Culture Survey
KNOW WHERE YOU STAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHERE TO GO
An anonymous, confidential online survey administered to all employees surfaces what's working, what isn't, and where your greatest opportunities for growth lie. Results are analyzed together and used as the foundation for an honest, productive conversation about next steps — developed with your team, not handed down to them.
Rounding & Focus Groups
QUALITATIVE DATA IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND YOUR CULTURE
One-on-one and small group conversations give your people a genuine opportunity to be heard — and give you the insight you need to lead them well. This can follow a culture survey, stand alone as a baseline snapshot, or become a regular rhythm of checking in with the people who make your organization run.
Coaching for Leaders Within Organizations
SUPPORTING YOUR PEOPLE IS ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE
Individual coaching isn't just for executives. Supporting a valued team member through burnout, a transition, or a challenge that's affecting their work is both the right thing to do and a smart organizational investment. Coaching sessions are confidential and tailored to the individual — insights for organizational support are shared with management where applicable.
Retreats
SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK HAPPENS WHEN A TEAM STEPS AWAY
Retreats offer extended time together to go deeper, shift a dynamic, or simply reconnect with why the work matters. Every retreat is custom-developed for your group — agenda, facilitation, and materials designed specifically around your purpose and your people. Half-day to two-day formats available, in person.
Heather has been an incredibly supportive mentor, trusted peer, and thoughtful guide throughout my journey as a General Manager. She has a gift for listening, asking the right questions, and helping people move forward with clarity and confidence. As she facilitates our Board’s strategic planning initiatives, she creates an inclusive, productive environment where everyone feels heard. I’m grateful for her guidance and highly recommend Heather and FireTree Consulting.
Erin D., General Manager, Good Tern Co-op
Is this right for your organization?
This work tends to be the right fit for organizations that are already open to doing things differently. You might be:
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A small to mid-sized business or nonprofit ready to invest in culture
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A healthcare organization navigating staff burnout and disconnection
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A food cooperative or mission-driven business looking to strengthen your team
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A board that knows something needs to shift but isn't sure where to start
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An HR leader looking for outside support that goes deeper than a survey
Pricing for organizational work is based on project scope. All engagements begin with a free 30-minute discovery call.
