Posts in Tidals
Josh Layton, Co-Founder, Loop: Design for Social Good

“The team at Tidal Equality provided an engaging, eye-opening and valuable engagement, guiding our small design agency through their insightful Wave® process. The Tidal team took the time to get to know us through conversations and group sessions that helped foster team communication in a way we had not experienced before. Their expert facilitation resulted in us finding a renewed sense of purpose, mission and values. The team at Tidal was responsive and supportive as we navigated challenging conversations around equity and the state of our business without judgment. As a Co-founder of the company, I felt like the Tidal team became an extension of our business, helping to see challenges and opportunities from fresh perspectives and guiding us to imagine a new business model that we are working to implement that will guide us forward with a unique advantage and an equity-focused lens. If you're looking for a team of experts who show up with sound advice, helpful support, and an inclusive approach, I wholeheartedly recommend the team at Tidal.”

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TidalsKristen Liesch
Deanna Dannels, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, NC State University

“As a new dean of a large college, I was charged with what felt like a bit of a daunting task in developing a new college strategic plan.  I was committed to a process that was inclusive of the entire community, and a product that could bring us clear guidance for future implementation.  Tidal Equality provided us with just that-- a process that allowed all members of our community who were interested to engage and be seen and heard and a product that now serves as a compass for further work.  Their ground up process was what our community needed to start re-engaging with the college after the pandemic.  We now have a big, bold vision that addresses key challenges and pain points, and hence the vision resonates with both internal and external audiences because it is allowing us to solve concrete problems.  Working with Tidal Equality was one of the best first decisions I made as a dean. I truly believe it was their distinct process and facilitative expertise that has helped shape a clear, coherent, and compelling plan for a bright and hopeful future.”

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TidalsKristen Liesch
Andre West, Director of the Zeis Textiles Extension for Economic Development, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University

“Kristen and Anna took a deep dive into our over-100-year-old institution. They managed to dissect the innermost issues that have proliferated within our organization. Their consultancy skills have allowed us to own our vulnerability and thus allow us to start to realign our organization’s strategy for the wellbeing of all our vested partners. Their work was completed with a deep feeling of concern and wellbeing for all.”

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TidalsKristen Liesch
David Hinks, Dean, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University

“The Tidal Equality team were truly powerful partners who were true to their core values of equality, empathy, candour and courage. They provided independent leadership to Wilson College of Textiles in revising and honing our entire strategy. What differentiates them from other consultants is that they rapidly built trust and helped guide our thinking in a focused way that enabled the entire college community to develop a deep understanding of our cultural challenges and opportunities. Through their innovative approach, they were essential partners in helping us build a roadmap for establishing a progressive, equitable culture and a strategy for success in achieving our renewed mission.”

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TidalsKristen Liesch