Cindi Phallen is a fierce advocate for your success!
She’s committed to disrupting your comfort zone to get you focused on the right things and move from intention to execution. She’s an author, speaker, consultant, educator and President of Create Possibility which provides services in the areas of:
- Board development
- Strategic planning
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Book Cindi for your nonprofit conference or event! Your keynote will be customized and laser focused on what matters most to your audience. Her humor, expertise and keep-it-real attitude combine for powerful results as she engages with your audience so they can take action right away!
When you need a trusted partner to guide you through strengthening your board, strategic planning or map out new fundraising strategy, Cindi is the right choice. She’ll assess your current situation, customize simple solutions and then work alongside you so you can reach your goals faster.
Do you need a professional to facilitate your board retreat or training? Whether you need to get back to basics, have tough conversations about your next growth phase, or strengthen the relationships among your team, Cindi navigates these discussions with grace, fun and a dose of reality.
Recent Insights From the Blog
5 Reasons Why Every Board Member Needs to Be Engaged
I recently had a client ask me to explain to his board why they need to be engaged. I tried not to be surprised. Then I realized this was a bigger deal than I may [...]
Please Don’t Put “Committee Reports” on Your Board Agendas
When it comes to board meetings, this is one of the fastest ways to make me nuts. I'm begging you....please don't. Let’s think about why you have board meetings: * To build relationships amongst board [...]
The Top 5 Reasons to Connect with Your Community
It’s been invigorating to see so many nonprofits focusing on planning now that we’re seeing light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. And yet I’m surprised when I ask how they are engaging the [...]
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Cindi has facilitated our past 2 Board Retreats and helped us understand our full potential – we have strategic vision, reachable goals and steps to get there. We now see the amazing things our Board can do to help meet the needs in our community! I don’t think we would be at the place we are now without Cindi’s guidance.”
“Cindi, you have been an invaluable asset to us! You have directed us onto the right path, helped us build a strong foundation, and guided us into a fruitful future as we strengthen our board.”
” Cindi’s customized presentation at our management retreat actively engaged staff. The result has been a greater emphasis on providing the ideal club experience for the children we serve.”
