STOP FOLLOWING THE LEADER. Because there isn’t one.

THERE ARE 7.5 BILLION OF US ON THE PLANET.

The world is interconnected and complex. To think that any one person is fully ‘in charge’ anymore is an unfortunate myth, and the more quickly we accept that, the more quickly we can get on with building the r/evolution. Together.

Imago is here to support you in becoming radically responsible for the talents that you have been given, so you can break the old systems that no longer serve us and build new ones that do.

If you’re not looking for the easy way out (and we know you’re not), read on. On the road less traveled, we need each other. Welcome.

 
 

In a time when leaders are navigating more complexity than ever while trying to stay focused on what matters most, we offer a steady partnership that helps you lead with courage and clarity.

We also know that the era of savior leadership and passive job holding is over. None of us has the full answer, and that is exactly why we look to the connected intelligence that shows up when people are invested, engaged, and creating together.

Imago is ready to support you through a wide range of organizational challenges, drawing on deep grounding in relational intelligence, systems theory, design thinking, adaptive leadership, emergent strategy, and fair practices.

We like to say Imago can play Jazz. And rule one of Jazz? Know the rules so you can break them, then create something that is useful, beautiful, and genuinely impactful.

After more than 20+ years doing this work with leaders and organizations like yours, we have plenty of tools and solid experience to draw from. We just do not believe in one perfect process. What matters most is helping you move with intention and do the work you are here to do.

Always. Let’s talk.

 
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Curious about who else we've worked with? Check out what our clients have said.

Testimonials

Imago will listen—really listen. Imago will help you understand your role in new, helpful, and empowering ways.

— Emily Tillotson, Chair
Walla Walla Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Every other strategic planning process I've been involved with has been arduous, and participants are rarely in alignment with the goal of the process. This was NOT AT ALL that way. We experienced full and joyful engagement of the board, and gained a shared understanding of the organization's ability to shape itself beyond the founder's vision. If you want to have a thoughtful and thorough approach to strategic planning, led with care and solid expertise and support, choose Imago!

~ VIVIAN PHILLIPS, FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
ARTE NOIR

Learning new ways to lead, especially ways that are not steeped in white supremacy and capitalism, is exactly why I love working for UWKC. [As a result of this experience], my investment in my job has strengthened, as has my perception of myself as a leader.

-Participant, BIPOC staffing coaching initiative
United Way of King County

"Working with the Imago team is truly culture changing! They provided the tools our program needed in order to shift our culture from one of them/us to one of “ours”.

— Arika Patneaude, Douglas Opel, Jennifer Kett
Seattle Children's Hospital Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care

"Run, don’t walk to Imago. With Imago, you will get compassionate listening, depth of insights by their team, and truly expert navigation through a challenging process."

— Michele Storms, Executive Director
ACLU of Washington

"Imago proposed that we utilize an inclusive process driven by a board/leadership/staff strategy development committee. This approach... strengthened relationships and built trust, particularly between staff and the board; and... accelerated the pace of aligning board and staff around our ultimate strategic priorities."

- Jill Nishi, Chief Executive Officer
Philanthropy Northwest

 
 
 
 
 
 

Imago helps people and organizations become radically responsible for the gifts they’ve been given.

We are joining with you to create a world that works for everyone – and not just talking about it. Give us a shout to share your thinking and plans for your work. We bet there’s lots to talk about.

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