Our Why

We believe Local governments transform lives when leaders challenge old ways, build trust, and create environments where teams thrive, innovation flourishes, and communities prosper.

Our Just Cause

We imagine a world where local government leaders wake up each day inspired, navigate challenges with confidence, and go home knowing they’ve made a lasting impact.

We believe this is possible when leadership is built on trust, innovation, and shared purpose—when outdated leadership models are replaced with collaboration, authenticity, and meaningful action.

Our work doesn’t stop at individual leaders. We aim to create systemic change, where local governments serve as models of integrity, resilience, and collaboration—not just for employees, but for the communities they serve.

We will not stop until strong leadership is the norm, not the exception, in local government.

Our Values

We don’t just teach leadership—we live it. Our values guide every interaction, decision, and commitment we make.

✅ Purpose – We do meaningful work that creates real impact for leaders, teams, and communities.
✅ Resilience – We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow stronger together.
✅ Authenticity – We bring our full, genuine selves to our work and create spaces where others can do the same.
✅ Collaboration – We believe the best solutions come from working together, sharing ideas, and challenging perspectives.
✅ Trust – We build trust through consistency, integrity, and always doing what we say we will do.
✅ Integrity – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the highest ethical and professional standards.
✅ Courage – We are not afraid to challenge outdated leadership models, ask hard questions, and take bold action.
✅ Evidence – We use data, research, and real-world experience to drive meaningful, measurable change.

What We Do

We partner with city and county leaders to build thriving teams and cultures where trust, accountability, and resilience are the norm—not the exception.

We provide:

🔹 Confidential Peer Groups – Safe spaces for city and county executives to share challenges, gain insight, and refine their leadership.
🔹 Executive Coaching – Personalized support to help leaders navigate challenges, build confidence, and drive change.
🔹 Leadership Training – Interactive courses designed for local government leaders, offering practical, real-world strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness.
🔹 Professionally Facilitated Workshops & Retreats – Interactive sessions that accelerate trust, improve communication, and align teams toward shared goals.
🔹 Comprehensive Programs – Transformational programs that equip leaders and teams with the mindset, skills, and strategies to excel.

We provide leaders with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to lead with confidence, adapt to change, and create lasting impact. Because when leadership works, everything else follows.

Our Team

Founder & Managing Director

Rob Duncan

Rob is committed to transforming leadership in local government. His approach combines strategic insight, empathy and an unrelenting focus on building environments that enable teams to form and thrive.

Lead Executive Coach & Facilitator

Michelle Berger

A former elected official and city manager, Michelle brings real-world leadership experience to her coaching and facilitation. She specializes in helping leaders navigate complex challenges, align teams, and create cultures of trust and accountability.