Benefit Report 2024

Introduction

O+I Develop was formed in October 2019 and became a certified benefit company that was certified by Benefit Corporations for Good in April 2022. As a Leadership Development and Career Transition Coach, I follow an evidence-based, integrative, goal-focused approach to coaching. It is comprehensive and helps professionals move beyond addressing immediate concerns or achieving short-term goals. It invites self-reflection, encourages deeper growth, and builds new capacities and attitudes that last. Organizations partner with me to work with their leaders and private clients seek career transition services.

Mission

My Vision:
A connected and purpose-led world.

My Mission:
Partnering with organizations and individuals to reach their full potential with purpose, meaning, and joy.

My Values:

  • Invest in relationships and causes that amplify equity.

  • Show compassion and kindness toward all people and their different identities, abilities, and cultures.

  • Enjoy life and consciously weave and integrate personal and professional priorities.

Summary Review of Year

People:
I believe coaching is a partnership to maximize personal and professional potential. My role is to provide a trusting space for people to step out of their busy worlds and to consider new avenues and possibilities. I listen deeply, ask important and thought-provoking questions, and provide guidance and support throughout the coaching journey. I’ll stretch them to lean into areas that are challenging to take on alone and help them find clarity. I hold them accountable to take actions and achieve results that will endure for long-term excellence. The professionals I support are men, women, people of color, and culturally diverse.

Planet:
I commit to reducing, reusing, and recycling. Some of the ways I focus on sustaining and improving the environment and shrinking my carbon footprint include:

  • Reducing paper use and printing double-sided whenever possible.

  • Recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, and other renewable resources.

  • Minimizing my carbon footprint by leveraging technology and reducing my need for printing, traveling, and commuting when possible.

  • Working from my home office.

  • Using reusable dishware.

This is all clearly stated on my website in the “About” section.

Profit:
My clients have doubled the number of leaders with whom I work, and I retained a new government agency. My clients base has shifted to 70% corporate and 30% private.

Key Metrics

Donations
I increased and focused my donations to one organization that supports underrepresented populations, including:

  • Multnomah Athletic Foundation: Provides character and confidence building opportunities through athletics and education in underserved communities.

Service
I focused my service on one board, Multnomah Athletic Foundation 

  • Board Member: Attend bi-monthly meetings and engage strategically with fellow board members and the executive director.

  • Grants Committee: Review and select community grants that support confidence and character-building opportunities for youth with an emphasis on athletic participation. The foundation prioritizes investing in partners who provide opportunities to neighborhoods and populations with limited access and resources. I average one meeting per month and volunteer 5 hours/month.

  • ED Peer Group Facilitator: Launched a peer group of executive directors who receive our grants to meet quarterly. The purpose of the group is to create a space for this community to get to know and support each other, collaborate in sharing, listening, and communicating, and operate with a growth mindset to be open, curious, and a learner. The time commitment is 12 hours/year.

Coaching clients/hours
Over the past year, I have coached over 20 individuals for over 100 hours, spending an average of a year with each individual. In addition, I meet with my 3 corporate clients once a month for check-ins and offer periodic workshops on topics relevant to the company’s needs.

Communication
I wrote an inspiring quarterly newsletter and send to over 300 professionals. In addition, I promote supportive content on LinkedIn twice a month and support other posts daily.

I increased my visibility by joining the Portland Business Journal’s PDX Biz Women Coalition and had a feature profile in the Portland Business Journal’s weekly publication.

Continuing Education
Curiosity and learning are critical to being an effective coach. In the past year I have achieved the following re-certifications through long-term learning and growth.

  • Thwarting the Inner Critic through New Ventures West

  • Graduate Wellspring through New Ventures West

Coming Year

I will continue to learn and develop so I can support my clients with transparency and authenticity. In addition, I will deepen my coaching by seeking to advance my coaching certification to the PCC level.

Closing

With a strong emphasis on weaving work and life in a healthy balance, I will continue to model the importance of work, service, curiosity, and rest for my clients.