How Katalyst Drives Change

We help to improve team communication through assessments and training. An authorized partner with Wiley, Kris is certified in DiSC communication style assessments to collaborate with team members to identify personal communication styles and develop strategies for enhancing team communication. Additionally, Kris is certified in Productive Conflict and Five Behaviors of Teams.

We lead boards through an honest self-assessment to establish a baseline of effectiveness, identify gaps and create a plan to maximize the strengths of the individuals and group as a whole. During this process, Katalyst provides guidance on board roles and responsibilities; evaluates and recommends updates to by-laws and policies, based on best practices. This work enables a board to effectively govern and make strategic decisions while also providing oversight and accountability.

We work with organizations to harness strengths, address challenges, identify opportunities to develop solutions. Whether it’s a startup organization or one that has been around for decades, Kris can assist an organization's leaders to define their vision for the future and identify their organization's goals and objectives. Kris leverages her 30+ years’ experience to help develop goals, strategies, and measurable outcomes with the organization in order to reach its stated vision.

We apply our experience to work directly with the executive director, leadership team, board and staff to move beyond basic fundraising (annual appeal, special events) and understand that everyone plays a role in raising resources for the organization. Katalyst helps teams make relationships a top priority, rather than solely focusing on raising money.

We engage with leadership and key constituents to convene community conversations to address challenging community conditions and develop strategies to strengthen communities together for positive impact.

We provide individualized professional coaching and develops a personalized action plan that focuses on your strengths and identifies your opportunities for growth to achieve greater success.