About Us
Welcome to Catalyzing Change, ​​the catalyst for meaningful transformation. We are an organizational consulting and leadership coaching practice that helps people and organizations thrive from the inside out.
We create spaces where leaders, teams, and systems can pause, reflect, and realign, cultivating the freedom, trust, and capacity needed to lead with authenticity and impact.
Our specialization lies in improving the outcomes of individuals, teams, and organizations, co-powering with them to unlock impactful, equitable, and enduring change.
We are here to guide you on this transformative journey, helping you to unlock your catalyst within.
We create spaces where people and organizations THRIVE.
Why We Exist
Catalyzing Change exists to create spaces where people and organizations thrive.
We partner with leaders, teams, and systems to transform from the inside out—unlocking capacity and driving lasting impact, because when people thrive, organizations do too.
We envision a collective of catalysts - leaders, teams, and organizations - sparking change, deepening connection, and amplifying impact so that communities, systems, and ultimately the world can thrive.
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Strategic planning, team conflicts, leadership transitions – these are just a few examples of the constant challenges organizations face. And navigating change isn't easy. People often grapple with how to confront change, take the right steps, and create the impact they desire.
At Catalyzing Change, we know that change is inevitable, but we see it as an opportunity for growth, innovation, and transformation.
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We create spaces where people and organizations thrive by working alongside leaders, teams, and systems to navigate change from the inside out. Our work is grounded in people-centered organizational development, change management, and facilitation, helping organizations move from complexity and disruption toward clarity, alignment, and sustained impact.
Catalyzing Change supports individuals navigating career transitions, leaders stepping into new roles, and organizations responding to shifting priorities, funding environments, and workforce needs. Through coaching, training, and facilitated learning experiences, we deepen leadership effectiveness, strengthen organizational capacity, and reinforce the behaviors needed to sustain change, because when people thrive, organizations do too.
Our Approach
When people thrive, organizations do too.
Our Services at a Glance
Organizations
Organization Development & Change
Are you working through an organizational challenge -- such as refining strategy, strengthening culture, or navigating change or transition -- and looking for support that drives results that actually stick?
Our Services in Depth
Leadership Coaching
​We provide coaching for leaders who want to show up authentically, lead with confidence, and create impact that lasts.​​
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We coach leaders who want to align their daily actions with their boldest goals. Through powerful questions, reflection, and practical tools, we help you gain clarity, strengthen decision-making, and navigate challenges with confidence. Coaching is not about giving you the answers; it’s about helping you uncover the answers you already have.
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What this can look like:
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ICF-aligned coaching for executives, managers, and emerging leaders
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Team and group coaching engagements
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Customized coaching plans aligned to leadership goals
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360 feedback and stakeholder input (survey and interviews)
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Real-time application of new leadership strategies
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Confidential, judgment-free space for reflection and decision-making
Organization Development & Change
​We help mission-driven organizations align people, purpose, and process - and to build the structures to support lasting change.
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Working in partnership, we co-create strategies, frameworks, and tools that are grounded in your organization’s reality and ambitions. Whether you’re shaping a new direction, building leadership capacity, aligning your board, or strengthening organizational infrastructure, we bring a mix of facilitation, design, and hands-on support to move you from vision to execution.
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What this can look like:
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Organizational culture assessments
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Strategic planning and change support
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Leadership frameworks and competency models
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Board and senior team alignment work
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Organizational design and team structure recommendations
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Creation of infrastructure tools and documentation to support sustainable change
Workshops, Leadership Development, and Retreats
​​We design and facilitate engaging workshops, retreats, and learning experiences that build skills, strengthen relationships, and move groups forward.
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From 90-minute sessions to multi-day retreats, we design workshops and leadership development trainings that equip your people with the skills, mindset, and energy they need to succeed. Every experience is interactive, practical, and tailored to your unique culture and goals, with a focus on building the leadership capacity your organization needs now and in the future.
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What this can look like:
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Workshops, team retreats, and leadership offsites
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Custom leadership development workshops and learning experiences
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Facilitated team-building and conflict navigation sessions
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Facilitation for groups of all sizes
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Interactive activities and reflection exercises
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Options for virtual, hybrid, or in-person delivery
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Post-session tools for application
Meet Our Chief Catalyst
Christina L. Scott
Chief Catalyst
Christina grew up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and loves nurturing tomatoes, okra, and black-eyed peas in her Instagram-worthy garden. She founded Catalyzing Change LLC after seeing too many organizations struggle to close the gap between their stated values and their daily realities. She believes transformation rarely requires starting over; more often, it requires planting the right seed and creating the conditions for growth. Christina sees herself, and Catalyzing Change, as a catalyst, helping people and organizations turn intention into lived practice.
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Christina has built her expertise across education, organization development, training, and public service, coaching and collaborating with executive leaders, teams, and organizations to strengthen culture, performance, and impact. Her career began as a Teach For America corps member, where she developed a deep appreciation for self-awareness in leadership—acknowledging bias, privilege, and perspective while guiding others to do the same. She later expanded her work at both local and federal levels, applying this lens to support large-scale, systemic change.
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A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Christina brings enough structure to keep complex work on track, and enough flexibility to adjust when real life inevitably intervenes. She holds a Master of Science in Organization Development from American University, a Master of Arts in Urban Education from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fordham University. Based in Washington, DC, she also serves as Director of Operations and a Board Member of The Ruby Ball Foundation. Outside of work, Christina finds grounding in yoga, tending her garden, and creating space for deep conversations that challenge the status quo.
Molly, US Federal Government
"Christina's excellent ability to connect the dots helped me get to the root of an issue...It has been such a privilege to work with Christina. She is a very talented coach who has helped me through this chapter of new work responsibilities."
Director of Legal Training and Development, Nonprofit
"I appreciate how Christina listens and reflects back, and also her questions help make space for me to see connections and new ideas."
Jordan, Engineering Industry
"This coaching experience has helped me shift my perspective in meaningful ways, both personally and professionally. I’ve gained greater confidence in my abilities, learned practical tools to manage stress and anxiety, and developed a stronger sense of belonging in my career."