People First, Purpose Always is a two-part, interactive learning experience grounded in the principles and practices outlined in the guide People First, Purpose Always: A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams. Designed for leaders, managers, supervisors, and team members across nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, this training moves beyond theory to offer practical tools for cultivating workplace cultures rooted in care, clarity, accountability, and shared purpose.

Across two 2.5-hour sessions, participants will explore what it truly means to lead with people at the center, while still advancing organizational goals, impact, and sustainability. The training centers real-world challenges faced by teams and offers reflective, actionable strategies that support individual well-being, strengthen team dynamics, and align daily practices with organizational values.

Part One: Foundations for Healthy Team Culture (People First in Practice)

Part Two: Shared Accountability, Alignment and Thriving Teams (Purpose Always in Action)

Part One: The first session focuses on building a shared understanding of what healthy, people-centered teams require. Participants will examine how values, leadership behaviors, and workplace norms shape team culture—intentionally and unintentionally. Through guided reflection and facilitated dialogue, participants will explore:

What it means to truly put people first in daily leadership and team practices
The role of self-awareness, boundaries, and care in sustaining healthy and thriving teams
How power, communication, and expectations show up in team dynamics
The difference between stated values and values in action

Participants will leave this learning experience with greater clarity about their leadership approach, the deeper understanding of how their actions influence team and organizational culture, and practical insights they can begin applying immediately.

Part Two:The second session builds on the foundation established in Part One and shifts focus toward sustainability, shared accountability, and values alignment. Participants will explore how to create structures and practices that support clarity, trust, and collective responsibility, without sacrificing care or humanity. This session will cover:

Reframing accountability as a shared, supportive practice rather than a punitive one
Strengthening team communication, feedback, and decision-making
Aligning individual roles with team and organizational purpose and goals
Identifying concrete actions that support long-term team health, wellness, and impact

Participants will leave this learning experience with concrete tools and strategies to support ongoing learning, team conversations, and culture-building efforts beyond the training space.

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

Executive Directors, managers, and supervisors
Emerging and seasoned leaders
Nonprofit and mission-driven teams seeking healthier workplace cultures
Organizations and individuals committed to equity, wellness, collective care, and shared accountability

Learning Experience Format

Two sessions, 2.5 hours each (5 total training hours)
Interactive discussions, guided reflection, and practical application
Grounded in real-world scenarios and lived experience
Centered on care, accountability, and collaborative leadership

Office Hours (Included & Optional): February 11, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (ET)
Participants are invited to join a complimentary 60-minute Q&A and reflection space between Part One and Part Two. This optional session offers time to ask questions, reflect on application, and learn alongside peers.

Investment

This training is offered on a sliding scale to support accessibility while honoring the time, care, and expertise involved. Participants are invited to select the rate that best aligns with their current resources.

Standard Rate ($175): Full cost of the learning experience.
Supported Rate ($125): A reduced rate made possible through collective care and shared participation.
Solidarity Rate ($225) : Helps support access for others and sustain this learning experience.
Care-Based Support: If cost is a barrier, a very limited number of spaces are available by request, with support provided on a case-by-cased basis. Please reach out to inquire.

This investment structure is rooted in the belief that meaningful learning should be accessible, while also honoring the labor and expertise that make it possible.

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Questions about content, investment or registration? Please feel free to reach out at info@toorelinstitute.org.

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