Practical Tools.
Real Connections.
Lasting Impact.
Built Together.

You want a team that works, not just works together.

A team that knows how to navigate competing priorities, adapts with ease, and thrives in times of transition. A workplace where new managers don’t just survive—they step into leadership with confidence. Where expectations are clear, communication flows, and collaboration fuels real impact.

That’s the kind of culture we build together.

Services

  • Strategic Consulting & Facilitation

    Move beyond surface-level fixes. Through collaborative tools like Liberating Structures, I help you co-create lasting solutions and practical frameworks that fit your team’s unique needs.

  • Team and Culture Building

    Your team has the potential to be more connected, more resilient, and more aligned. I design retreats and programs that foster trust, spark meaningful conversations, and create the conditions for sustainable success.

  • Workshops and Training Programs

    Hands-on learning that sticks. From The Collective Brilliance Experience to custom training sessions, I provide actionable tools that help teams manage their work, strengthen communication, and create real momentum.

All Services

You don’t need another one-size-fits all training. You need a partner in transformation—someone who understands what you and your team are up against and provides the tools to make work easier, more effective and more human.

With experience in nonprofits, education, and organizational growth, I help leaders and teams move from overwhelm to clarity, from disconnection to collaboration, from chaos to aligned action. I specialize in:

  • Leadership transitions, midboarding and continuous improvement.

  • Creating adaptable connected teams that navigate change with confidence.

  • Aligning mission, strategy and day-to-day work for greater impact.

  • Equipping new managers with the skills they should be taught from day one.

  • Meet Bernie

    Bernadeta (Bernie) Baktashian designs experiences that bring teams together, spark creative problem-solving, and turn ideas into action. With a background in leadership development, team building, and emergent strategy, Bernie helps groups navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration, and build cultures where people thrive.

    Ready to create something meaningful—together?