Who We Are

Thriving Culture is a leadership and organizational development consulting firm with experience across three continents and more than a decade of proven results. We specialize in helping mission-driven organizations navigate complexity, align leadership, and unlock the full potential of their people.

Our founder, Dr. Pablo Otaola, is a global cultural intelligence expert who has developed more than 50 tools for assessing and developing leaders and organizations. His expertise combines deep tech and global organizations experience along with his mission-driven organizational understanding with innovative approaches to organizational change, leadership development, and strategic growth.

What We Believe

We believe that leadership is the most powerful driver of organizational thriving.

• Strong leaders create clarity and direction.

• Healthy teams build trust and capacity.

• Resilient organizations adapt to change and deliver impact.

Our goal is simple: to help you create an environment where leaders are prepared, staff are engaged, and your mission has the structure and systems it needs to flourish.

Our Approach

We use our proprietary framework, Organizational Cultural Intelligence (OCQ), to help organizations engage difference, increase innovation, and lead effectively across teams, communities, and stakeholders.

Our approach integrates:

• Leadership Development: Equipping boards, executives, and staff to lead with confidence.

• Organizational Change: Designing systems that support long-term growth and adaptability.

• Evidence-Based Tools: Over 50 customizable tools to assess and strengthen leadership, culture, and strategy.

• Innovation & AI Integration: Helping organizations use technology to increase efficiency and focus on what matters most.

Every engagement is tailored to your context, combining research, global insight, and practical strategies that deliver results.

Our Impact

We have helped organizations:

• Reduce turnover and increase staff retention.

• Develop leadership pipelines for executives and managers.

• Align boards and leadership teams around mission and strategy.

• Strengthen organizational health to improve fundraising and community impact.

From small nonprofits to global organizations, our work has one focus: helping mission-driven organizations thrive.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you are navigating leadership transitions, scaling your impact, or building the capacity of your team, Thriving Culture is here to guide the way.

Let’s build stronger leaders, healthier organizations, and greater impact — together.