No need to go it alone.

I can help you get unstuck and on track to building a stronger Organization.

how I can help you go forward

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PEER GROUPS

You’re not the only one wondering if you’re getting it right.

My peer groups bring together leaders who are ready to be honest, give and receive real feedback, and learn they aren’t alone. They are donfidential, candid, and guided by someone who’s been in the room with leaders at every stage.

Leading is difficult and often lonely, and sharing your leadership opportunities and challenges with your best friend from 3rd grade, your romantic partner, or your employees generally goes badly.

Let’s Talk Peer Groups

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coaching

The conversations that matter most happen one-on-one.

Coaching gives you a dedicated, confidential partner for the moments that test your leadership - a tough decision, a difficult team dynamic, a new role, or the quiet doubt that you might be in over your head. Together we sort out what’s really going on, name what you need to do next, and build the confidence to do it. You’ll get straight answers, a safe place to think, and someone in your corner for the long haul.

Let’s Talk Coaching

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business strategy

Strategy shouldn’t feel like guesswork.

Every leader faces decisions where the stakes are high, and the path isn’t obvious - where to grow, what to stop doing, how to align a team behind a direction. My strategy services give you an experienced, objective partner to work through those questions with you. We look honestly at where your organization stands, get clear on where it needs to go, build a practical plan your people can actually follow, and then actually execute the plan. You’ll get straight answers, not jargon, actual results, and peace of mind.

Let’s Talk Strategy

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Are you on a nonprofit board? Is it hard?

Were you hoping to make an impact but found yourself in a lot of circuitous meetings instead?

Or maybe you lead a nonprofit and are doing your best to align your staff and your Board, but there are not enough hours in the day?

I do nonprofit strategic planning that is not awful.

Let’s Talk Strategic Planning That Is Not Awful

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economic development

Growing a community takes more than a plan. It takes people pulling in the same direction.

Chambers, economic development organizations, and community leaders face a unique challenge - balancing the interests of businesses, elected officials, residents, and partners while competing for growth. My economic development services help you get clear on your community’s strengths, align stakeholders around a shared vision, and build a practical strategy for attracting, retaining, and growing business. You’ll get an honest outside perspective, straight answers about what’s realistic, and a partner who understands how to lead when many voices have a say.


Let’s Talk About Growing An Economy

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interim ceo services

When the top seat is empty, your organization still needs a steady hand.

A leadership transition can unsettle everyone - staff, board, clients, and partners. My interim CEO services put an experienced leader in place who keeps operations moving, calms uncertainty, and tells the board the truth about what’s working and what isn’t. I step in quickly, build trust with your team, and prepare the organization for the leader who comes next, so the transition becomes a time of stability and progress instead of drift.


Talk About Interim Leadership

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workforce development

All the usual efforts not cutting it anymore? Struggling to recruit and retain quality talent?

I will help you navigate federal workforce development programs, help you retain and develop great talent, and help you implement innovative strategies like second-chance hiring and apprenticeships.

Let’s Talk Workforce

LET'S MAKE BOLD MOVES!

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY.

  • “Makes the work of strategic planning accesible and not as intimidating..."

    Shelley Cadamy came into my life and helped the nonprofit I volunteer with at such a pivotal time! We knew we were ready for growth but unsure of what our first steps needed to be to get there. Shelley walked alongside us the whole way, developing a strategic plan for our organization that we have used ever since and refer back to constantly! She is so friendly and personable and also makes the work of strategic planning accessible and not as intimidating as it may seem to some!

    Since working with Shelley, she has been so thoughtful in keeping our connection and truly cares deeply about those she works with and for. I am so grateful for the forever impact she has made on my life as a nonprofit Board President as well as for our nonprofit as a whole!

    Hanna Al-Jibouri — Former Board Chair, Poetic Justice

  • “...from paperwork to full vision!"

    When we created the Bixby Development Foundation and knew we needed a strategic plan to set us up for success, the decision was unanimous to use Shelley to lead our research and planning sessions. Her expertise in economic and community development was well known and she was a trusted partner from the beginning – I can’t say “to the end” because we keep coming back for more!

    She took us from paperwork to full vision, plan, and execution and has helped us have the clarity that so many organizations struggle with. Our foundation would not be what it is today without her.

    Krystal Crockett — CEO, Bixby Metro Chamber

  • “...our shared vulnerabilities and successes have been more powerful than I imagined."

    The time and money that I spend participating in the peer group has been a great investment in both my business and myself. Our group provides an empowering space to talk through goals, strategies, and struggles. I expected to learn from the other members’ experiences and insights, but the relationships we’ve built through our shared vulnerabilities and successes have been more powerful than I imagined.

    I’ve also worked with Shelley on strategic planning and implementation that has helped inspire and unite my team while improving and scaling my business. I wholeheartedly recommend Cadamy Business Consulting for both experiences!

    Brittany L. Littleton — Littleton Legal

  • "You will not be disappointed with Shelley Cadamy!"

    I highly recommend Shelley Cadamy as a consultant in organizational strategic planning. She was able to engage our executive leadership in a way that helped us to better understand the strategic planning process, how to support our CEO's vision, and how to prioritize goals and objectives. Shelley is an excellent facilitator of the strategic planning process and very skilled in engagement. She found a way to shift tactics to engage all members of our team and get them to buy into the process.

    She is not only a consultant but has also become a coach, offering support and resources when our organization feels uncertain of our ability to meet goals. Shelley has also been very helpful in helping us to think out-of-the-box and not stick to the same tactics that have failed in the past. I promise you that you will not be disappointed with Shelley Cadamy's work!

    Ann A. Jamieson — COO, Maric Healthcare

  • "Her demeanor, insights, and ability to create consensus led to successful projects and making hard decisions easier...."

    I worked with Shelley on several occasions including working on the family foundation-backed creation of a neighborhood district and her advising me on my own Company. Her demeanor, insights, and ability to create consensus led to successful projects and making hard decisions easier. My confidence in her abilities has led me to connect her with others and I will continue to do so.

    Bryant Bynum - Serial Entrepreneur

  • I would not hesitate to do this again if I had the choice. The investment has been returned exponentially.

    I joined one of Shelley’s peer groups two years ago and several things have happened since then. I have grown as a CEO and been able to focus more on the business and not doing the work in the business. I have felt supported and “seen”. I have been advocated for and had a team of cheerleaders at my beck and call. And have made friendships that I value so much. This is all thanks to Shelley’s facilitation and mastermind-ing this amazing group of individuals. I would not hesitate to do this again if I had the choice. The investment has been returned exponentially.

    Kristi Spaethe - CEO, The People Perspective

  • "I count Shelley as an important part of my company's success and highly recommend her."

    I have not only referred Shelley as a strategic planning partner to my clients, I have also utilized her services (strategic planning, business consulting, peer group) for my own company. I appreciate Shelley's candor, pragmaticism, and real-world experience in leadership and administration. As a fellow service provider, I've seen a great number of strategic plans and encountered many consultants. Most, unfortunately, have spectacular personal branding skills and a mediocre final product. Shelley's process is comprehensive and thorough. She knows what she's talking about and isn't afraid to tell you hard things, or map out a plan to accomplish hard things. I count Shelley as an important part of my company's success and highly recommend her.

    Lindsay Jordan - Founder & CEO, Write On Fundraising

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