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I help mission-driven organizations clarify their vision, solidify a shared purpose and develop deep internal connections for lasting and effective change.
In my 25 years as a master facilitator, trainer and coach, I’ve learned that honoring everyone on teams actually accelerates results. And diverse viewpoints aren’t liabilities to wrangle -- they’re assets to harness.
My unique experiences as a mission-driven leader and Licensed Clinical Social Worker give me the tools and insights to bring my clients’ teams together in a safe and empowering environment.
A well-crafted process makes all the difference.
I’ll help your team work better together by developing a process tailored to your organization’s culture, values and practical considerations. The result: streamlined decision making, aligned pursuit of mission and enhanced communication.

From My Clients

  • The EPIC Team Process

    Thank you, Rachel. We so appreciate you sharing your expertise with us! Your energy was so positive and uplifting and yet you were able to weave together big concepts like accountability, culture, teams, conflict, and vision in a way that was totally accessible. I think it will help our managers greatly to have these resources.

    I’m glad to have met you and thanks again for all your work on this session.

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    Jasmine Lane | University of Montana

  • The Engaged Communication Workshop

    As a small staff dealing with challenges as we work to the benefit of our community, we realized that authentic open communication was crucial to our continued growth as a team. After a search of local consultants, we engaged Rachel Gooen to provide a series of communication workshops to help us better understand the nature of our challenges and ways that we could work more cohesively. Rachel led us on a journey of discovery. Her approach was kind, open, and designed to engage all of our staff members in ways that were meaningful to them. We had some difficult conversations during our workshops, and the tools that Rachel taught us helped to improve our daily interactions. Thanks to Rachel we’ve grown closer as a staff and I feel confident we are better prepared to communicate, have difficult conversations, and tackle any challenges that present themselves moving forward. I would highly recommend her services.”

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    Matt Lautzenheiser, Executive Director
    Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

  • Authentic Leadership Course

    The content provided was so deep and meaningful. I learned a lot about myself as a leader and work style.

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    Participant, Authentic Leadership Course at the Women's Economic Leadership Lab at the University of Montana

  • Authentic Leadership Course

    The biggest take away from this course was actually pretty life changing - I quit my job and took a position with a company I feel more passionate about and connected too. I don't know that I would have made that leap of faith without this course. Thank you. I also met some new mentors and peers which I am grateful for.

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    Participant, Authentic Leadership Course at the Women's Economic Leadership Lab at the University of Montana

  • Strategic Planning Process

    Rachel helped ensure different partners got to work together and build trust. She helped develop a path forward for how to adapt some of our existing materials and breathe new life into them as well as connect dots more across our work. She did a good job ensuring everyone was participating. She asked clarifying questions and adapted the process and strategies as needed to meet the group needs.

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    Northern Great Plains Joint Venture Board Member

  • Coalition Alignment Process

    This was such a wonderful process and I can honestly say that Friday’s meeting was one of the BEST meetings I’ve been to in my professional career! I’ve never left a meeting with as much hope —feeling inspired to do the work! And I feel so grateful that this group is ready to engage together to work towards better outcomes for Missoula. THANK YOU!

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    Coordinator for Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

  • Evaluation and Planning Process

    Rachel and her team are smart, responsive, and dedicated professionals. She is steadfastly client-centered in her approach, and she ensures that her work products provide accurate and user-friendly information for any audience. Collaborating with her has been a total pleasure.

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    Kelly Jarvis, PhD, Senior Research Associate NPC Research

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