Creating unity for
the common good

CommonUnity makes change for the greater good by convening individuals, government, non-profit, business and community groups. 

If what you’re doing isn’t working, CommonUnity can help you evaluate, dismantle and rebuild systems so you can successfully move forward.

ConvEne

CommonUnity CONVENES groups of people to build and support community through:

  • Non-profit Board President Peer Support Group learn more

  • Fundraiser Peer Support Groups learn more 

  • Non-profit Leadership Peer Support Group learn more

  • CONNECT, CREATE, TRANSFORM | A Gathering for Women learn more

  • Focus Groups

  • Visioning

Let's Connect
 
 
“This is such an honest setting for good discussions. The conversation about board involvement in fundraising is very useful!”
— Joe Alonzo - CEO, Cocoon House, Participant in the Executive Leader Peer Group
 

Facilitate

CommonUnity brings people together through the FACILITATION of:

  • Board Retreats

  • Strategic Planning

  • Team Building

  • Clifton Strengths Training

  • Brainstorming

  • Problem-solving

  • Community Weaving

  • Systems Evaluations

Let's Connect
 
 
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Kathy. I was impressed with her ability to take so much information and feedback, sort through it, develop recommendations, guide the council through a proposed committee structure AND do it all with support from all seven council members. ”
— Lori Cummings, Executive Director, Administration, City of Everett
 

consult

CommmonUnity fosters community through CONSULTATION on:  

  • Connection

  • Communication

  • Culture of Mattering/Belonging

  • Productivity

  • Retention

  • Accountability

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“For change to happen, it does so within our individual cultures. Mindsets change with perspectives and relationships. We shift how we relate to power. We inform ourselves from the voices of others and gather the stories of all who are affected. We make space. Space to listen, to heal and to notice something bigger than ourselves. We create circles, practices, focus groups and communities. We gather.”
— Kathy Solberg
 

CommonUnity Clients

Berkana Institute - Margaret Wheatley

Everett Station District Alliance

ILALI - The Innovative Learning and Living Institute through Commonweal

Leadership Launch

City of Everett

Leadership Snohomish County

Second Chance Foundation

Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce Leadership Conference Key Note Speaker

ABOUT KATHY SOLBERG

Kathy Solberg has over 30 years of leadership experience in multiple sectors and applied servant leadership nationally in government, boards and leadership roles. Her way of working empowers others to be their best self to make a difference in their own lives, workplaces and community.

She has extensive leadership and facilitation experience that align with her Certificate in Social Innovation. Those include Clifton Strengths, Strategic Doing, Positive Leadership Curriculum, Art of Hosting and other tools to bring your team, workplace and community together. Learn more about Kathy here.

 
“Working in the political realm is no easy feat! Kathy was a true gem. She immediately understood the goals and was incredibly adaptable to our zigs and zags in the process and schedule. She was effective at getting meaningful contributions from all the participating elected officials and summarizing it in a usable form. We have a great list of priorities and goals for the year, which would simply not have been possible without Kathy’s work.”
— Brenda Stonecipher, President Everett City Council
 
 

How we create community

CommonUnity shows up in my life in four ways:

One, through a connection of minds when I have the opportunity for dialogue, discussion, and permission to be curious. Two, connection of spirit, broadening my sense of place, self, and meaning in the world. Three, connection of citizen, when I can join in a line with another to exponentially increase my own potential for impact. And four, connection of people, reminding me that I'm not alone and that others love and care for me. Create common unity using the connections of mind, citizen, spirit – and people, to build your bridge from passion to purpose.

There are so many questions and challenges in this world that need answers, and you taking an active role to lead in your community is the best chance we all have.

what people are saying

 

"Kathy is one of the most intellectual and motivated individuals I have ever come across. What fascinates me the most is her analytical and storytelling abilities. As an Executive Director of LSC, she has taken LSC to greater heights around Washington state (even nationally) and has fostered relationships to build an everlasting community of leaders. Her sustained focus on racial equity and a commitment to creating social, economic, and political opportunities for racial minorities are invigorating.Kathy continues to inspire me with her work in the community. And I know that each passing day, she is changing the world for the better."

Sumit Karn | Columbia University, International Education Development

Leadership Matters

  • Catalyst

    Using observation and intuition to work with others to create what is possible.

  • Community

    Creating awareness of diverse voices to shape perspectives and build networks of support and service.

  • Regeneration

    Going beyond sustainability and resilience for lasting systemic change that increases capacity.

  • Gathering

    Bringing together purpose, intentionality and values to how we operate when we convene with one or many to increase outcomes and connectedness.

 

You’re ready to take the next step.

Change is on the horizon as you know that learning has taken place but are not quite sure how to assess it. It can be hard to imagine what transformation support even looks like day to day. That’s okay. Our most successful engagements begin with nothing more than a candid conversation.

“Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”
- Lewis Carroll