We work at the intersection of
leadership development, wellbeing, and diversity equity and inclusion.
Our Mission
Circles International is building the movement for wellbeing by supporting social justice and environmental justice and equity leaders and organizations around the globe, one circle at a time.
Our Approach
Curricula Influences & Modalities
We believe that each client is the expert. Our expertise lies in creating facilitated spaces and processes that allow the client to reach their desired outcomes.
We also lean on the wisdom and expertise of others in the field. Backed by evidenced-based research and indigenous wisdom, our methodologies include:
Adult Learning Pedagogy
Leadership Development Theory & Practice
Healing Justice Theory & Practice
Trauma-Informed Care
Transformative Justice Theory & Practice
Mindfulness and Somatic Coaching
Peer-to-Peer Models of Learning
Community-Based Models of Engagement
Our Values
People First
The who always matters more than the what. We take the time to get to know our partners and their goals, and ensure our offerings are fully customized to meet their unique need.
Social Justice
We prioritize working with leaders and organizations with a social mission, especially those that center marginalized communities, to create a more just, equitable, loving world.
Inclusion
We believe everyone has a role to play in creating a more just world. We aim to make our offerings accessible and inclusive for all who wish to be a part of our movement.
Diversity
Representation matters. We work to ensure that our team members come from diverse identities and experiences, speaking with empathy, to bring out the unique and important voices of each person we work with.
Integrity
We continuously reflect on how our work and way of operating is aligned with our values. We aim to model that organizations can be healthy, value each employee, and prioritize their wellbeing, while still achieving impact.
Collective Leadership
We model and promote leadership that aims to distribute power, modeling the belief that we are stronger when we create intentional and liberatory relationships, processes and results - together.