YOU'RE ON A MISSION
YOU'RE ON A MISSION
Mission builds leaders, teams, and communities through communication, relationship, and coaching trainings, and provides 1:1 executive and leadership coaching.
We work with communities and teams coming together to tackle an initiative or grand challenge; internal teams strengthening leadership and culture; leadership teams that are geographically dispersed; communities recovering from crisis and natural disasters; and emerging leaders.
We do this through hands-on, experiential workshops that are designed to realized your vision and goals, and propel you into action. Please reach out and say hello — we would love to connect with you!
“Most training companies require you to sit in a room and get lectured on how to be a better listener or fundraiser, and then carry on your way—but this different approach allowed us to reflect, look inward, and think about how we are listening, responding, and leading.”
Our experience
More than 30 years of combined experience as coaches and coach trainers.
More than 30 years of combined experience in nonprofit leadership and management.
More than 30 years of combined experience in corporate and nonprofit strategic communications.
Our team
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Steph Balzer is a writer, strategist, coach, trainer, and founder of Mission. She began her career as a business reporter, then transitioned into nonprofit leadership in 2005. Today, she is a member of the International Coaching Federation, and focused on bringing leadership and coaching training to the philanthropy, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.
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Eric Kohner is founder and president at EKCOsystem and faculty at the Co-Active Training Institute. Eric is an internationally-recognized coach, speaker, and facilitator, and coaches within the US prison system, as well as with global companies. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
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Uzma Mohamedali is a coach and founder of Reflect To Act Coaching. Prior to establishing her practice, she spent 20 years in human behavior change across several industries, from professional and financial services to biotech and Pharma. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
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Chris Novak is a seasoned non-profit data professional with over a decade of experience in leveraging data to drive impact. With expertise in data analysis, business intelligence, data engineering, development operations, and CRM customizations, Chris has collaborated with organizations of all sizes across diverse sectors, including the arts, healthcare, higher education, and environmental advocacy.