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Where ambition
meets impact

Our Thrive Initiative is our commitment to being an ally and agent of change. We partner with mission-driven organizations to amplify the voices shaping a more just, equitable, and inspired world.

We believe powerful communication isn’t just a business advantage; it’s a force for change and progress.

That’s why our Thrive Initiative is core to our company. It is a global effort to extend our work to those creating outsized impact in health, education, equity and human rights. We offer free masterclasses and deeply discounted programs, coaching and creative partnerships for NGOs, grassroots movements and change-making institutions.

Because when the right voices rise, the world listens.

Thrive in action

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Recent Free
Masterclasses

Stories we’re proud to stand beside

Explore a few of the incredible teams we’ve supported through Thrive. Each of them shows what’s possible when purpose meets presence.

Women Leaders for the World

Healthy Beginnings

For Gender Justice Everywhere

Cartier Women's Initiative

Diversity Fellowship

Youth Champions Initiative

Words from the work

“One of the reasons I brought in Stand & Deliver was their arts background. People said, ‘Is that relevant?’ But leadership is art. It’s theater. And we have learned so much from this partnership.”

“This has consistently been the highest-performing teaching or learning I’ve brought to any company I’ve worked for.”

"It wasn’t until I talked with Stand & Deliver that I started zooming out and thinking about a vision and a strategy. At the end of the day if you can’t tell your story, if you can’t articulate where you’re going, then people don’t follow you."

“The meeting was a turning point, a reset in how we respect ourselves, each other, and why we do this work. It was cathartic. I slept well that first night because we finally had a plan.”

“These two day were, without a doubt, the best use of my time I could have possibly imagined. The content was incredibly thoughtful, intentional and inexplicably valuable."

“This program exceeded my expectations. I feel like were were able to cover so much information, guidance and tooling and digest it in a fairly brief amount of time. I feel immediately empowered to put that information into active use.”

“Stand & Deliver transformed the way we prepare for, think about, and present during interviews to win new business. Their team took the time to deeply understand our business and fully customize the program for our needs."

“I will apply this work everywhere, but especially in customer meetings where I’ll be cognizant of working to remove barriers to more effective communication."

“Stand & Deliver have been the best speaking coaches I’ve ever had. I was made to feel comfortable about being “me” on stage, and they provided a high-level prespective that improved both the delivery and script significantly."

“There were moments of self-reflection that felt like career therapy, which were wonderful to share in a safe space with the leadership team. This experience has undoubtedly helped us build trust and gain valuable insights."

“Stand & Deliver transformed our virtual teaching capabilities. Their tailored program and expert coaching accelerated our improvement and earned the trust of even our most seasoned professors.”

“Stand & Deliver has helped thousands of our employees grow with confidence and clarity. Their partnership reflects our commitment to building the teams we need for tomorrow. We deeply appreciate their support.”

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“What stood out the most was the team’s dedication to not just teaching communication, but helping me understand my own challenges, and how to move through them.”

Korynn Pope

All Stars

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“After my speech, I had a line of 20+ people moved by our work, and we raised $30K and counting from that one event.”

Khalid Cannon

Put Me In!

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“My coach’s suggestions and guidance were truly transformational in how I approached my upcoming meeting. It was a success, and they want a larger deal than I anticipated.”

Julie Brown

All Stars

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“Attending the Stand & Deliver Invitational was an enlightening journey that left a profound impact on me—it provided clear methodologies, challenged my beliefs, and broadened my ability to connect more meaningfully with audiences.”

Rashida Hanif

RepresentED Leadership

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“In two days, the Stand & Deliver team delivered on every dimension we teach through the arts—confidence, communication, creativity, and the ability to tell a story. Emerging like beautiful butterflies from our cocoons, we walked away changed forever.”

Rosalinda Sanchez

Audacity Performing Arts

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“I gained skills I’ll use in a real public speaking opportunity and a framework that will strengthen my communication for years to come.”

Shana Peete

CEN

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“What I didn’t anticipate was how the program would take me beyond refining presentations and into a deeper exploration of my own internal blockages and assumptions—the kind we often carry unconsciously. What emerged was a new horizon for how my organization approaches communication. That, without question, was the biggest takeaway.”

Jolana Amara

League of Intrapreneurs

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“This program was one of the most impactful seminars I have attended in my 20+ year career. The combination of practical hands-on information and tips to give impactful talks with a higher-purpose blend of our own belief systems and values was truly inspiring.”

Armelle Sarda

Gavi - The Vaccine Alliance

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“The training was unlike any other senior executive program I’ve taken, equal parts inspiring and practical, with powerful moments of vulnerability, connection, and real-time application. I returned to the office already putting my new storytelling skills to use, and I know what we learned about state will have a lasting and profound impact on me.”

Olga Harrington

AO Foundation

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“Stand & Deliver has transformed how I approach high-stakes communication in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. The program challenged me to reframe my narrative to intentionally shaping what my audience needs to hear, evoking critical feelings and concluding with a clear future plan of action.”

Lorna Folio

Gavi - The Vaccine Alliance

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“I took away simple but powerful shifts: slowing down to create presence and speaking in a way that others can feel, not just understand. These lessons now shape how I communicate, not just in big moments, but in everyday interactions.”

Kay van Mérey

Circle of Young Humanitarians

Nominate a Thrive partner. Or become one.

We offer a limited number of Thrive engagements each year. If you’re leading meaningful work, or know a team that is, we’d love to explore how we can help amplify their voice.

Where ambition
meets impact

Because when the right voices rise, the world listens.

Thrive in action

Stories we’re proud to stand beside