Tend the Sparks
Helping professionals and organizations problem solve under pressure, craft thoughtful strategies and experiments, and increase their capacity to navigate complexity.
Offerings
When Strategy Isn’t Enough
In a world of rapid change and novel disruptions, people and businesses need to make informed decisions quickly in situations with high uncertainty and incomplete information. A strong strategy executed by the “right” people isn’t enough — outcomes and cultures emerge from how people interact with each other and unpredictable pressures in real time.
A few common challenges and outcomes Tend the Sparks has experience supporting:
- Plans and strategies that look good on paper but no one actually follows → Plans and strategies that are co-created, backed by staff/stakeholder ownership, and useful both day-to-day and looking ahead
- Everything is treated as urgent, creating a vicious cycle of high pressure where priorities are unclear → Priorities are more clear, allowing “urgent” and “important” to be differentiated and discussed as new situations arise
- Gaps between what needs to be done and a person or team’s capacity to do so → People and teams who communicate more clearly, grow their skills and self-awareness, and stay curious and committed to their own development
For a complete list of challenges & outcomes and the approach and story behind the work:
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Testimonials
Present & Proactive
“Cheyenne was very present, proactive, and always brought a lot of care and active listening into a room. She had a way of making people feel comfortable contributing, while still keeping things moving and turning conversations into initiatives. The meetings made a real difference in how connected we felt as colleagues.”
debora, senior manager, nonprofit
Genuine & Respectful
“What stood out to me most was how much heart Cheyenne brought to the work. She was genuinely interested in understanding what different programs needed and finding ways to support them. My program works closely with Indigenous Peoples and traditional and local communities, and she consistently brought a level of sensitivity to our communications that was really important to us.”
batista, senior manager, nonprofit
Trustworthy & Incisive
“Cheyenne helped me explore my leadership deeply, looking beyond the surface. She creates a psychologically safe environment for me to unpack the entire spectrum of leadership, asking thoughtful questions that challenge my thinking. I leave our conversations with more clarity on my priorities and commitments. She’s a great coach if you’re looking for a thoughtful partner that will help you learn more about yourself and grow.”
Lisa, vp people & places, dolby laboratories
