As a social entrepreneur my core values lie in a sustainable world view. The interconnectedness of individual processes, organizations and larger institutions is a great resource for any endeavor aiming for systemic transformation. Collaboration, open dialogue and practices that allow the emergence of collective intelligence are crucial corner stones for sustainable future.

I believe collaboration is a speedway for insights and greater awareness –the road towards the hidden treasures- whether it is an organization, society or an individual. This insight led me to study participatory leadership and systems oriented design in sustainable communities.  I have been implementing participatory leadership elements further in different areas; in organisations and larger communities including multi-stakeholder projects, and in individual coaching. In the recent years my passion has been to deep dive into the processes that contain diverse attitudes and strong polarities but also offer great potential for the new creative steps- individually and collectively.

I do individual coaching, design, facilitate and host participatory group processes, consult communities and organizations to improve their social infrastructure and leadership practices. I also offer executive coaching for core groups interested in deepening the level of their team work  and learning new tools.

My clients in the recent years include education and media, e.g: Aalto University, EU-Commission, Municipality of Sipoo, City of Helsinki, Alma Media, The Church Council and Tampere Bishopric.

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Kirsi Joenpolvi, Facilitator, and Participatory Process Designer                                                                                                             Msc (Econ.& Business)