
ENGAGE
TRANSFORM
EXPAND
OUR COMMITMENT
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THE LEADER WAY OF BEING
"The term 'leader' is a way of working, a way of being - it's a mindset. It's self-driven. It's about how you inspire, motivate, and build others up. It's not about a position of authority, which can too easily be given or taken away by others."
-Hanna Richards-James, Founder, DesignWise
ABOUT
This work is not about optimization.
It’s about transformation.
At DesignWise, we are in the business of expanding human capabilities to meet the demands of an increasingly complex world. Our work lives at the intersection of human development, design thinking, systems thinking, and creative practice. We support individuals, teams, and organizations to move beyond traditional approaches and into expansive ways of thinking, relating, and acting.
Working collaboratively to create the conditions to expand what is possible.
Many of the leaders and organizations we partner with sense that conventional strategies and training are no longer sufficient to address the complexity they face. The work isn’t about just adding skills and tools - it’s about expanding human capacity.
This work invites you to ENGAGE in a unique TRANSFORMative process so you can EXPAND into endless possibilities.
OUR EXPERTISE
Working in collaboration to create impactful leadership development programs tailored to your audience. From strategic planning to advisory to full design and delivery.
Engaging facilitation for established trainings (i.e. Crucial Conversations, DiSC, Leading at the Speed of Trust, Leading Change). Or speaking on panels and conferences.
Individual or team coaching based in Neuroscience and proven Human Development models. For individuals and teams interested in exploring and growing their capacity.
Facilitating immersive working sessions that support groups in navigating complexity, surfacing what matters most, and translating insight into aligned, actionable next steps.

