Facilitation

If you’re visiting this page, it’s because you care about the people you work with. Whether you’re a leader at a midsize company or board member at a growing nonprofit, you know that the success of your business goes hand in hand with the happiness of your team.

But let’s be honest - being a leader, managing people, and building team culture is not easy. It can be isolating and exhausting. And more importantly, most of the leadership skills you need to move the needle on your team are things that you were never taught how to do.

Whether it be cultivating empathy, developing a growth mindset, or managing difficult conversations, these are areas that leaders need to develop in order to build high performing and engaged teams.

The Thirlby Company believes that building confident and cohesive leadership teams leads to happier workplaces, employee retention, and a boost to the bottom line. That’s why we provide consulting services that give leaders the fundamental skills they need to thrive.

Focusing on the areas of team culture, communication, people management, and emotional intelligence, we use a collaborative and outcomes-based approach to ensure that you walk away from each engagement with clarity and empowerment.

Scroll down to learn more about our offerings and complete an team interest form to start a conversation.

Facilitation Offerings

Retreat Facilitation

Are you looking to invest more in the way your team builds culture and connects together? The Thirlby Company would love to facilitate your next team retreat or offsite event. Whether you’re planning a conference, board retreat, or a special gathering for your leadership team, we’ve got you covered. Our style can be described as energizing, fun, and empowering. We stay laser-focused on your agenda and goals while ensuring everyone feels included and has a meaningful day.

Leadership Team Reset

Is your leadership team struggling with decision making, communication, or how you’re each managing your respective teams? Do you sometimes feel as if you’re operating in silos or unclear on who is responsible for what? If so, you’re in good hands. The Thirlby Co. would love to partner with your leadership team to understand your unique differences and help you lead better together. Using an intentional process, we get to the root of your challenges, identify your goals, and provide the support you need to march in the same direction.

Values & Norms

How does your team feel about your organization’s values? Do you have clearly defined norms that clarify employee behaviors and build the culture you wish to create? Now more than ever, organizations need to create intentional values and norms that ensure employees are working together with care. The Thirlby Co. would love to help you establish or refresh your organization’s values or norms so you can take your business to the next level.

Nonprofit Services

Rooted in our core values, The Thirlby Company is deeply passionate about helping nonprofits thrive. We understand the BIG challenges that organizations face while striving to make a positive impact on the community. Visit our nonprofit page to learn more about our nonprofit offerings, including 360 feedback facilitation, leadership transition advising, and board training.

In need of high quality professional development training for your team? Visit our training page to learn about our signature Thirlby Co. trainings.

Client Testimonials

  • “Consulting with Margie has been the best investment our organization has undertaken since I joined the board three years ago. We underwent tremendous change at the Lakers, hiring a new Executive Director, with Margie providing exceptional guidance along the way. With intelligence, experience, and humor, Margie is helping everyone at the Lakers, staff and board members alike, grow in our time of change.”

    Nanette Nelson, Flathead Lakers

  • "Margie was a superb organizer and leader of our board retreat. She kept us on task, created an atmosphere of conviviality, and pushed us to really share. Our team came away inspired, understanding of the talents each member can bring to bear, certain of our role, and energized to help move our organization forward.”

    Chris Frampton, East West Partners

  • “Margie is an exceptional coach and consultant who takes the time to get to know and understand her clients. I appreciate that she both challenges me and supports me along my leadership path. Margie’s greatest strength is synthesizing individual and organizational challenges and opportunities and helping each person to see their value. She is an adroit guide who points the way, while allowing each individual to chart their personal path to success.  I would recommend Margie to any organization who is looking to grow and enhance their human capital.”

    Shellie, RMC Health

  • Having worked with dozens of consultants/trainers I was highly impressed by the level of intentionality, professionalism, and care that Margie engaged with from start to finish. Everything from onboarding, to execution, to feedback was top-notch. Margie is an infectious communicator, and the content she shared landed incredibly well with our team – It was both practical and transferable. I have and will continue to recommend Margie and the Thirlby Company!”

    Darius Wise, Red Rocks Credit Union

  • “Margie helped our team create new organizational norms and values to align us more with our mission and the communities we serve. Margie elevated the entire experience and always made me feel respected as a young professional, and ensured everyone's voice was heard. Margie has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and a remarkable ability to drive positive change within an organization. She always leads with love, honesty, and integrity."

    - Emiliano Rosas, PRO Youth & Families

  • "Margie provided me with some of the best professional coaching I've ever received in my career. I've never developed so quickly as a leader and supervisor in such a short period. Margie supports growth by letting you lead, affirms your strengths, and truly maximizes your abilities. I am a different, stronger, and more intentional leader because of Margie's coaching and leadership.”

    Madeline Morrissey, Deloitte

  • "Working with Margie for her 'Communicating to Win' training was equally a learning experience for me as it was enjoyable. We determined how her advice, recommendations, and useful methodologies could be applied to our particular business, and the training established a greater sense of empathy throughout our organization. Margie acutely understands what is needed to deliver a high-quality experience that is both engaging and informative.”

    Emily Fieser, 360 Blue