Trina A. Brown-Gary
Thank you for checking us out. I'm an Executive Consultant and Leadership Coach dedicated to transforming workplaces into thriving communities where every voice is heard and valued. Over two decades of experience in leadership development and organizational change, I've learned that the most successful teams don't just tolerate different perspectives—they harness them as a competitive advantage.
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I partner with forward-thinking leaders and organizations who recognize that creating inclusive collaborative workplaces isn't just the right thing to do—it drives innovation, engagement, and sustainable growth. My approach combines strategic insight with deep emotional intelligence, helping leaders harness the skills to navigate complex conversations, bridge differences, and cultivate a culture of reflection and collaboration.
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Whether you're a C-suite executive looking to lead work culture transformation, a manager building your first multifaceted team, or a school ready to move beyond surface-level initiatives, I provide the personalized guidance and practical tools you need to create lasting change. My clients experience breakthrough moments that fundamentally shift how they see leadership and human potential.
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The strength of your climate assessment was not just in the findings but in the way you gathered and honored such a wide range of voices. That process emboldened us to live more fully into our Core Values and to become a school where every constituent feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Chad - Head of School
Our Consulting Services
We empower leaders to unlock the full potential of their people by building intentional listening communities and creating collaborative environments where every individual thrives. Through professional coaching, strategic guidance, and transformative leadership development, we help forward-thinking companies and institutions build cultures that harness different perspectives as catalysts for innovation, engagement, and sustainable growth.
Immersive Cultural Climate
Assessment
Our Immersive Community Assessment goes beyond surface-level surveys to reveal the accurate pulse of your organization. Through comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis, we uncover the hidden dynamics that either propel or hinder your institution’s success—mapping the gap between your stated mission and the lived reality of your community.
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This deep-dive assessment delivers more than insights; it provides a strategic roadmap backed by rigorous data analysis and authentic stakeholder voices. You’ll receive targeted, actionable recommendations that not only identify problems but also prescribe specific pathways to strengthen mission alignment, elevate collaboration, and cultivate a thriving organizational culture where every stakeholder feels valued and empowered.
Interactive Professional Development Workshops
Our interactive professional development workshops are dynamic, immersive learning experiences that transform how professionals think, lead, and collaborate. Unlike traditional training sessions, these workshops create powerful transformation through active engagement and real-world application.
Philanthropic Advocacy Learning Lab
Brown-Gary Associates, LLC proudly launches the Philanthropic Advocacy Learning Lab (PALL)—a groundbreaking initiative that revolutionizes how institutions build authentic, lasting community relationships through people-centered philanthropic engagement.
Restorative Practice Workshops
Healing Through Connection: A Transformative Approach to Conflict Resolution
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Our Restorative Practice approach addresses conflict management by utilizing energetic leadership coaching approaches to create powerful opportunities for healing, understanding, and genuine reconciliation. This methodology transforms how individuals address harm by strengthening self-awareness and prioritizing relationship repair over retribution.
Our Coaching Services
As a certified professional and leadership coach, I partner with individuals to break through the barriers between where they are and where they're meant to be. My approach goes far beyond traditional goal-setting—I help individuals to develop the deep self-awareness and inner clarity that transforms decision-making from guesswork into confident, purposeful action.
Energetic Leadership Coaching
Utilizing iPEC’s Core Energy Coaching© methodology, our Energetic Leadership Coaching approach focuses on getting to the root of challenges by raising awareness of the inner thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that block a person's success—and then empowering the individual to eliminate these limiting blocks to create sustainable change.
Testimonials
It has been a joy to benefit from Trina Gary's collaboration and facilitation gifts. She brings a seasoned and thoughtful approach to program design, taking time to understand a partner's culture and learning goals. Above all, Trina offers fresh and substantive content, conveys warmth and openness, and - through her incisive questions -guides participants to new insights.
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- Abby S.H, Interfaith Philadelphia
We opened today with 337 students, our sixth consecutive year of record enrollment, and I find myself grateful for your role in this story. The strength of your climate assessment was not just in the findings but in the way you gathered and honored such a wide range of voices. You coordinated them with expert care and translated them into clear actions for our consideration.
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That process emboldened us to live more fully into our Core Values and to become a school where every constituent feels a genuine sense of belonging. The results speak for themselves: attrition below 4% and a thriving, growing community. On this first day of school, I want you to know how much your work continues to shape who we are and how we flourish.