Have a Client Who Might Be a Fit?
Organizations that invest in good partners (i.e., you!) are already doing something right. If you're thinking of connecting us with one of your clients, that means a lot. Here's what we work on and who we work best with.
THE PROBLEMS WE HELP SOLVE
If your client is experiencing any of the following, it may be worth a conversation with us.
Not knowing exactly what’s going wrong or how to address it (need for assessment)
Low engagement scores
High turnover
Low morale
Issues that surface in exit interviews
Org-wide initiatives that produce data but not change
Systems and structural issues
Performance reviews that feel punitive, subjective, or disconnected from growth
No consistent framework for one-on-ones—managers doing them differently or not at all
Communication that only flows downward, with no upward or peer channels
Onboarding that drops people into roles without context, clear expectations, or an understanding of how their work fits into the broader mission
Policies that were written years ago and no longer reflect how the org actually operates
How people work and work together
Lack of trust
A culture where people don’t speak up—especially across power differentials
Belonging gaps
New initiatives fail because of resistance to change
Erosion of accountability and connection—especially on remote and hybrid teams
A feedback culture that avoids hard conversations and/or doesn’t provide enough affirmation
How leaders lead
New managers promoted for individual performance who were never taught how to lead people
Senior teams not aligned on priorities, values, or ways of working
A leadership style that inadvertently creates fear, dependency, or disengagement
Leaders who are burning out and taking their teams with them
Leaders who want to build a strong culture but don’t know where to start
WHO WE WORK WITH
Cambium + Root works with anyone from executives, HR and People leaders, and program directors at organizations in any industry or sector who are facing real workplace challenges. Organizations we have the most success with share a few important qualities:
They care about their people—not just their bottom line or their image.
They’re willing to ask hard questions and genuinely challenge themselves about root causes—including power dynamics and equity.
They’re prepared to invest in real, structural change—not a one-day training or a rebranded initiative.
They are highly motivated to see things start working better.
Our clients are ready to make structural investments in how their organizations function, and they want a partner who will tell them the truth about what they’re dealing with. We start wherever our clients are, offering single-team engagements and enterprise-wide initiatives alike.
Organization size: Small to mid-size (typically 25–300 staff)
HOW TO MAKE A REFERRAL
The best referrals come with a little context. When you reach out, it helps to include:
The name of the organization
Why you think it might be a fit—what you’re observing or hearing from them
Your contact information, so I can follow up with you directly
Their timeline or urgency, if you know it
If you’d like to talk it through before making the introduction, I’m happy to connect first. That can make the intro warmer and more useful for everyone.