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About Us

Your Training Department, Without the Full-Time Overhead

Skyscrapers

 Is Inconsistent Training Holding Your Organization Back?

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Your HR Team Is Wearing Too Many Hats.

Between recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and everything else, who has time to build and manage effective training programs?

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Your Training Needs Are Growing, But Your Resources Aren't.

Your employees need development, but your team lacks the time, capacity, or specialized expertise to keep up.

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Your Training Is Reactive Instead of Strategic.

Training happens when problems arise, programs are inconsistent, and employee development isn't aligned with organizational goals.

One Partner. All Your
Learning & Development Needs.

L&D Strategy

Assess workforce needs and develop strategic training roadmaps.

Leadership Development & Executive Coaching

Strengthen leaders through customized training, assessments, and one-on-one coaching.

Instructional Design

Create engaging, customized curricula and learning materials.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

Deliver engaging virtual and in-person learning experiences.

eLearning

Develop interactive, on-demand digital learning experiences.

L&D

Program Support

Develop interactive, on-demand digital learning experiences.

Benefits

Why Choose Us

We design leadership experiences that go deep, not wide, built to shift mindsets, strengthen teams, and create lasting impact. No fluff. No check-the-box training. Just real growth, where it matters most.

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Brand Guarantee: We guarantee participants leave our workshops with a clear framework they can implement immediately.

Top-Tier Coaches

All of our coaches are ICF-certified at the PCC or MCC level, bringing the highest standards in executive coaching.

Graduate-Level Training

We blend deep expertise in organizational leadership with real-world experience teaching and consulting at institutions like Georgetown and The George Washington University to deliver learning that sticks and drives results.

Training with us is like sending your staff to graduate school. 

Diverse & Inclusive Team

Our team is over 70% people of color and over 70% women. We’re bilingual (English/Spanish), proud allies of the LGBTQ+ community, and regionally diverse, with team members across the U.S. and internationally. This range of identities and perspectives helps us create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

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Proven Track Record

Since 2016, we’ve partnered with organizations of all sizes, from the state government to corporations to nonprofits and local small businesses.

Woman & Minority-Owned

We don’t just teach inclusive leadership we live it.

Mission & Niche

Our mission is simple: empowering leaders to thrive so organizations can grow.

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Our niche is turning potential into performance through engaging, relevant leadership training that can be applied immediately.

Easy as 1, 2, 3

1

Book Your Free Customized Consultation

Let’s talk about your goals, challenges, and team dynamics. No pressure, just a conversation to understand what you need.

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Choose the Services That Fit Your Needs

Whether it’s executive coaching, leadership workshops, mastermind groups, or team building, we’ll help you design the right solution.

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Voila! We Get to Work

Once we align on the plan, we roll up our sleeves and get started. Simple, streamlined, and centered around your success.

Our Core Values

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Innovative

We lead with a “Yes!” mindset that drives our pursuit of knowledge and inspires new ideas. Curiosity fuels creativity, continuous learning, and innovative approaches to solutions.

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Collaborative

We foster shared ownership and value every voice. Through trust and mutual respect, we operate as a unified team to ensure continuity and accountability.

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Agile

We adapt quickly to changing needs and challenges. Our flexibility enables us to meet clients where they are and deliver timely solutions.

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Results-Oriented

We create tailored, outcome-driven solutions aligned with each client’s goals. We remain focused and accountable until we deliver impact that exceeds expectations.

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Mastery

We bring deep expertise and precision to every solution. Our commitment to craftsmanship ensures exceptional quality and lasting value.

Meet the Team

Meet Our Team of Leaders

Our dedicated team at Break the Norm Leadership consists of experienced and passionate facilitators who are committed to developing strong and effective leaders. Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and a dedication to driving organizational success.

Testimonials

Real Stories, Real Impact

"Wonderful Partners

to Work With"

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BtNL does a really great job of taking some pretty heavy leadership elements (ex: Trust) and making them personal to their audience. They utilizes powerful visual elements to support the presentation and makes sure to align specific activities as well to build upon the educational portions included. I was very impressed with their passion for leadership development and team building. I’m excited to see what else I can learn from them moving forward.

—Jordan W.

Adidas

"Refreshing, Actionable, Relevant and Worthwhile"

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We've partnered with Break the Norm Leadership to enhance our leadership development programs with a strong DEI lens, along with group and 1:1 coaching for our people leaders. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. One participant shared, “I’ve attended many leadership trainings over the years, but these felt truly refreshing, actionable, relevant, and worthwhile.

—Kim J.

Virginia Department of Social Services

"Clear, Actionable Insights"​

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I recently completed a sales course with Break the Norm, and it exceeded my expectations. The training provided clear, actionable insights that helped us standardize our sales process and better understand each stage of our opportunities, making our pipeline more predictable and strategic. The instruction was straightforward and easy to follow, and the cohort format added tremendous value by allowing us to learn from peers facing similar challenges. I highly recommend Break the Norm for any team looking to level up their sales approach.

—Victor C.

Soar Community Network

Additional Resources

Explore More

Want to dive deeper? Explore two powerful video series: Perspective in Practice and Lunch & Learn, now available on YouTube. Whether you’re leading a team or expanding your influence, these on-demand videos provide practical tools and real-world insights to help you thrive anytime, anywhere.

 

Browse our Capabilities Statement and explore our Capabilities Deck. Learn about who we are, what we offer, and how we can help you achieve your goals.

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