SPARC · Executive Development and Consulting · Capability Statement
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SPARC · Executive Development and Consulting
Some leadership challenges
are too complex for
the org chart.
are too complex for
the org chart.
That’s when executives call us.
Dr. Mathew Johnson, Ph.D., PCC · Former University President
Dr. Shannon O’Neill, Ph.D., PCC · Formerly Dean, Brown University
Higher Education, Nonprofit & Social Enterprise · 40+ Countries
Dr. Shannon O’Neill, Ph.D., PCC · Formerly Dean, Brown University
Higher Education, Nonprofit & Social Enterprise · 40+ Countries
25+Years of
practice
practice
300+Organizations
served
served
150+Leaders
coached
coached
40+Countries of
engagement
engagement
What we do
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StrategyFor communities, organizations and departments in the public and private sector — with specialization in higher education, municipal and regional government, nonprofits and social enterprises.
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Organizational DevelopmentNew organization creation, change management, team building, and DEIJ organizational assessment and transformation.
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Executive & New Leader CoachingIndividual and team-based coaching, CliftonStrengths coaching, and DEIJ coaching for leaders at every stage.
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Community & Economic DevelopmentCommunity facilitation and data gathering, grant support, and municipal planning.
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Coach Education & TrainingTriple-accredited coach training programs and advising strategies for creating a coaching culture inside your organization.
“We don’t deliver a report and hand you the keys. Strategy is a discipline, not a deliverable — we are the extra eye on the strategy ball while you play the game.”
SPARC Founding Principle
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How we’ve worked with partners
Executive coaching for c-suite leaders across the public and private sector
Design & delivery of 12-month DEIJ transformation program for a national foundation
Board development & strategic visioning process for Vermont nonprofit
Program assessment & redesign for international humanitarian NGO
Design and implementation of a multi-institutional consortium for a national foundation
Strategic transformation project design & implementation for Vermont start-up
Organizational assessments & planning — community engagement, DEIJ, and capital campaigns — for community nonprofits and regional universities
Triple-certified coach training and education for leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space
Select partnerships
Brown University
Tufts University
Rice University
University of Vermont
Vermont State University
Tulane University
The Carnegie Foundation
Bonner Foundation
Catholic Relief Services
The Extension Foundation
Vermont Adult Learning
Green Mountain EDC
“Since stepping into a leadership role overseeing an entire department, I’ve gained invaluable insights into my own leadership approach. The consulting services have provided a vital sounding board — many of these ideas have since been piloted, leading to transformative results.”
Senior Director · National Foundation
Credentials & registrations
AoEC Credentialed Organisation
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) ×2
Certified CliftonStrengths Executive Coach & Trainer
Certified DEIJ Facilitator
Certified Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Ph.D. ×4 — Sociology · Psychology · Theology · Education
MBA · MA/MS Sustainability · Org & Industrial Psychology
If something in this resonates,
let’s talk.
let’s talk.
This will be a conversation, not a discovery call.
Connect with SPARC.
(518) 253-1591 · 3126 Hebard Hill, Randolph VT 05060
sparcinsights.com
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