Why DEI is not the answer
I recently got on a phone call with a mentor of mine in Ethnic Studies at the university. "The interest in DEI work has been really increasing in local organizations," I shared, with excitement. I started to go on, but...
Growing People-First leaders, Building Thriving Cultures
People Strategies Hawaiʻi provides leadership development, executive coaching, and culture consulting for Hawaiʻi-based teams and organizations worldwide.
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Realigning With Purpose
We partner with leaders who want to improve their “people culture”. Leaders who know that people perform at their best when they feel valued, heard, invested in, and empowered. Whether we’re running a retreat, delivering training workshops, or partnering side by side with you for organizational change, at the core of all our strategies is putting people first.
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Our team of trained facilitators, executive coaches and consultants are based primarily in Hawaiʻi, but we service clients across the Continental U.S., and abroad.
Strategy Sprint
Align your leadership team on your organization’s goals and direction through a focused, facilitated working session designed to clarify priorities and next steps.
Vision + Alignment Off-Site
We design and facilitate an immersive off-site experience to align leadership around vision, ways of working, team collaboration, and shared understanding.
Leadership Coaching
Develop your leaders through reflective one-on-one coaching designed to help unlock their possibilities, shift mindsets, and transform ways.
Workshops
Strengthen team knowledge and skills through interactive workshops designed to grow their capabilities as leaders.
Change Management Support
We partner with organizations navigating change, transition, and the ongoing need for adaptability and resilience.
Partnering With You For Change
HomeAid Hawaii
"The speed at which she hit the ground running was impressive to say the least. Her caring personality resonated with the staff, and helped create trusting relationships through which she accomplished much. She is a professional with seasoned people skills and deep knowledge of organizational development."
Bank of Hawaii
“Kuʻulani’s facilitation was exactly what our LTRG needed. With her guidance, we completed a three-year strategic plan, restructured our working committees to align with our goals, and spent a full day with partners collaborating and building pilina. The experience brought clarity, connection, and renewed purpose to our work."
Ho'ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group
"If you’re seeking a transformational journey towards self reflection and development, I cannot recommend Ku’ulani enough. Her expertise, empathy and commitment to your growth will undoubtedly propel you towards realizing and deep diving into your full potential. Mahalo e Ku’ulani for being an exceptional mentor and catalyst for positive change in my life."
Turo
"If you’re seeking a transformational journey towards self reflection and development, I cannot recommend Ku’ulani enough. Her expertise, empathy and commitment to your growth will undoubtedly propel you towards realizing and deep diving into your full potential. Mahalo e Ku’ulani for being an exceptional mentor and catalyst for positive change in my life."
Turo
“Kuʻulani laid a clear framework for recognizing and celebrating our own culture, and extending that to meaningful cultural integrations with coworkers, families, and young children. Many teachers' surveys cited her training as the most impactful part of our professional development day. We're so thankful she shared her talents with our group.”
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If you have responsibility as a people leader, we help you strengthen and upskill your team, navigate change, and build a thriving workplace culture.
Leadership Program Spotlight
Developing Hawaiʻi’s next generation of leaders through culturally grounded learning, mentorship, and community connection.
‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator
A 6-month program to uplift Hawai‘i’s leaders through leadership development from a cultural and place-based lens.
‘Ōiwi Leaders Mentorship Program
A mentorship experience pairing emerging and seasoned Native Hawaiian leaders for shared growth and impact.
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I believe we are a stronger organization today because of People Strategies Hawai'i. They helped lay the foundation for our continued success, and our team will thrive because of their commitment to our mission and approach as a locally grounded nonprofit organization.