Building organizations
stronger under pressure

We help mission-driven organizations develop the culture and leadership needed to achieve sustainable impact—even in the face of complexity and constraint.

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Like a lattice, organizations are stronger when interwoven

Mission-driven organizations face constant tension—limited resources, urgent needs, external pressures. The question isn't how to remove tension, but how to build the capacity to thrive within it.

Culture as Foundation

Strong organizations start with intentional culture—the connective tissue that enables teams to move together even when the path forward isn't clear.

Leaders as Catalysts

Leadership development isn't about techniques—it's about helping people see their patterns, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity and purpose.

Teams as Engines

High-performing teams don't just execute—they create momentum, solve problems together, and build the organizational capacity for sustained impact.

How we work

We bring strategy consulting experience to leadership development, so we speak both the language of business results and human development.

01

Discovery

We begin with conversations to understand your opportunities, challenges, and what success looks like for your organization and team.

02

Assessment & Facilitation

Through stakeholder interviews, team assessments, and data synthesis, we identify patterns, strengths, and opportunities for growth.

03

Development & Coaching

We design and deliver tailored coaching engagements, workshops, and strategic guidance to activate change and build capability.

Our services

Flexible engagements designed around your organization's specific needs

Culture Building

Comprehensive organizational assessment, facilitation, and strategic planning to strengthen culture and align teams around shared purpose.

Ideal for organizations in transition, growth, or seeking to elevate their internal dynamics.

Team Coaching

Multi-month engagements with leadership teams to improve collective performance, align on strategy, and strengthen how you work together.

Includes team assessments, facilitated sessions, and ongoing support.

Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching for directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders focused on leadership presence, strategic thinking, and personal effectiveness.

Three to six-month engagements with structured work between sessions.

Workshops & Facilitation

Custom workshops on leadership development, team effectiveness, strategic planning, and organizational culture.

One-time sessions or ongoing support tailored to your needs.

Recent work

Acumen America: Culture Assessment & Strategic Planning

Acumen America, an impact investing fund, engaged us to help strengthen their organizational culture as they planned for their next decade of growth. Through stakeholder interviews with key team members, we identified strengths, friction points, and opportunities for development.

We facilitated a comprehensive culture assessment that surfaced themes around mission alignment, team collaboration, flexibility, and professional development. The resulting strategic plan provided actionable recommendations across 30-day, 60-90 day, and 6-12 month timeframes.

Challenge

Building team capacity while maintaining mission focus during a period of growth

Approach

Stakeholder interviews, culture assessment, facilitated synthesis, and strategic roadmap

Outcome

Clear framework for cultural evolution and leadership development aligned with organizational goals

Who we are

We bring complementary expertise—combining deep experience in strategy consulting, healthcare innovation, and leadership development with a practical understanding of what it takes to lead effectively.

André Blackman

André Blackman

Executive Coach & Strategist

André has 15+ years as an executive coach and strategist across healthcare innovation and social impact. Former Founder & CEO of Onboard Health and Partner at True Search. Named one of Fortune's 40 Under 40 in Healthcare (2020).

André specializes in thought leadership development, executive presence, personal brand clarity, and strategic networking. He's the creator of The Intentional Innovator newsletter and has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, NPR, and U.S. News & World Report.

  • Executive coaching for healthcare and social impact leaders
  • Thought leadership and narrative development
  • Ecosystem building and strategic partnerships
Wes Melville

Wes Melville

Team Coach & Leadership Consultant

Wes works with senior leaders and their teams on the challenges that come with leadership transitions, organizational change, and team effectiveness. After nearly 20 years in strategy consulting and coaching—including time at Booz Allen Hamilton—he's learned that the most effective leaders are intentional about developing themselves.

Wes runs Melville Coaching and also coaches through BetterUp, working with clients from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 50 companies. MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC).

  • Team coaching and organizational effectiveness
  • Leadership transitions and change management
  • Strategy consulting and business operations

Let's start a conversation

If you're considering coaching or want to explore whether we might be a good fit, we start with a 30-minute conversation to discuss what you're facing and whether we're the right partners for your work.