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At Open Window, we partner with changemakers in business, scientific research, and non-profit service, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through tailored coaching and consulting, we empower you to tell stories that foster understanding, build trust, and inspire action.
Whether you’re presenting to a board, speaking at a conference, or engaging with the public, clear and authentic communication is essential. We believe that when your message resonates, it doesn’t just strengthen your presence in the community — it fuels your mission. By harnessing the power of effective storytelling, you elevate your organization’s visibility, connect deeply with your audience, and you inspire them to action.
Check out how we can help.
Spokesperson Training
Spokesperson training equips you and your team to create consistent, impactful messages that harness the collective wisdom of your leaders. By empowering them to leverage their unique expertise, we help showcase your organization’s expertise and integrity to the public. Through empathy and authenticity, we teach leaders to build trust and foster meaningful connections with stakeholders.
This workshop includes effective storytelling, crafting messages that carry impact, preparing a speech and relationship building. It can also include individual speech coaching.
Media Training
Media training takes your team on an engaging, interactive journey to master working with the media and effectively sharing your message with the community. Participants learn to connect their expertise to the organization’s broader mission, articulating how their values align with the needs of stakeholders.
The training culminates in hands-on practice through mock media interviews, where participants build confidence and learn to navigate challenging issues with poise and integrity. In a fast-paced and ever-changing media landscape, we provide the tools you need to make sense of the chaos and become a trusted, steady voice for your community.
Facilitation and Planning
An outside facilitator can make all the difference for organizations tackling big questions. Using a research-based approach, we ensure all voices are heard, foster genuine consensus, and help move your organization forward.
Our facilitation services can bring diverse perspectives together, chart a clear path for your organization, or assist in planning specific initiatives. A well-crafted plan builds trust, streamlines efforts, and sets the stage for success. Your facilitator will guide you through every step and provide clear, actionable plans for seamless implementation.
Board Engagement + Training
With decades of experience working with boards, we know that a strong, engaged board is at the heart of a thriving organization. But let’s face it—getting everyone on the same page can be a challenge. That’s where we come in.
We work to understand your unique circumstances, then we’ll guide you and your board through a friendly, collaborative process that brings clarity to roles and responsibilities. Along the way, we’ll cover essential topics like board and committee structures, governance and management best practices, sustainability, campaign preparedness, the fundraising cycle, and more.
Every session includes crafting and practicing shared messages, so your board members feel confident and excited to advocate for your mission and make a real difference.
Non-Profit Consulting
Open Window offers a range of nonprofit services, including Case for Support development, grant writing, development planning, organizational development, visioning, partnership building, campaign consulting, and one-on-one coaching for Executive Directors or Development Directors—and so much more.
With decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit world, Wendy understands the challenges of juggling big goals with limited resources. Whether you need a supportive voice to navigate a tough situation or a seasoned professional to tackle a busy season, we’ve got your back. Let us help you keep moving forward.
Speech Coaching
You’ve got a big idea, but turning it into a presentation that’s clear, compelling, and impactful can feel overwhelming. Maybe public speaking isn’t your favorite thing because it feels like you have to oversimplify to get your message across. That’s where we come in.
We specialize in working with high-integrity professionals who have something meaningful to share. Together, we’ll craft a message that’s authentic to you and resonates with your audience. Our goal is to give you the confidence to speak your mind and inspire curiosity and action from those who hear you.
Let’s work together to make your message land perfectly. Call us today and take the first step toward delivering your ideas with clarity and impact!