HOLLY HIRST
Intentional Strong Vibrant
Independent school and nonprofit leadership consulting. Helping organizations deliver on their missions with positive collaboration and efficiency.
Board Services
Organizational Management
Strategic Planning
Board Orientations & Retreats
Your board is intended to guide your organization from mission statement to action. Board members need a thorough understanding of what their roles and responsibilities are, and are not. When your board leaders and members are prepared for efficiency, responsibility, and action your organization can deliver on its mission effectively.
Executive Services
Leadership Searches
Transition Planning
Leadership Coaching
Top leaders are one of the most important investments an organization can make. When you can secure, support, and retain strong leaders for your organization, the return on that investment grows. From procurement processes that attract top, mission-driven leaders, to coaching services to guide the transition for your organization--you can be confident that you are making the absolute most of your resources.
Management Services
Workplace Mediation
Workplace Assessment
Motivational Retreats
Progress requires energy. Every organization has energy--but is it productive? Help your organization harness the power of its combined resources, and keep it moving in the right direction. With passion, experience, and a sense of humor, these services will unlock the potential of your team and drive your mission with a powerful, collaborative, and positive management culture.
"Holly's care and understanding have been very instrumental in healing deep wounds [at our school]. I admire her calm spirit, deep wisdom, and love of playfulness...what a great combination!"
-J.S.
"The way her presence provided such support and high expectations speak highly of Holly's leadership. Everything was methodical, and so everyone felt supported. She ran a school that created leaders and inspired them to do more because they wanted to work hard for her!"
-M.C.
"Thank you for leading by example. You've taught me that strength of character comes from actions and that one must be true to her heart. You helped me find my voice, and you showed all of us that kindness, love, and grace are most beautiful."
-I.L.
Bio
Holly Hirst is a Virginia native where she earned her B.S. in Family and Child Development and her M.Ed. in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech. Her work with children, families, educators, and nonprofit organizations spans over 30 years. She has held leadership positions in myriad independent schools and nonprofits for thirty years.
Holly is currently an officer in two New England area nonprofits and a board member of a Boston independent school. She holds certifications in coaching and personality assessment. She enjoys reading, hosting friends and family, hiking, and traveling. Holly and her husband, Jonathan, live in the greater Boston area and have two grown children who are successfully out of the nest!