Inspire to Change
Welcome to Inspire to Change, a gathering place for changemakers who believe that a whole, beautiful, and just world is not only possible but already unfolding. Here, you will find resources, community, and guidance for centering inquiry and wellbeing in your work toward liberated realities. Whether you are an advocate, educator, organizer, or simply someone who longs to live more intentionally, this site is designed to accompany you on a journey of transformation—both personal and collective. We invite you to explore our principles, our practice, and the people who make this work possible.
Our Guiding Principles
At the heart of Inspire to Change are four pairs of principles that translate our core values into daily action: be & become, remember & create, learn & unlearn, and disrupt & liberate. These are not abstract ideals; they are practical compass points for navigating complexity with courage and care. Be & become reminds us that we are always both rooted and evolving. Remember & create honors the wisdom of the past while making space for new possibilities. Learn & unlearn calls us to question assumptions and release what no longer serves. Disrupt & liberate challenges us to break cycles of harm and build pathways to freedom. Together, they shape a way of being that is reflective, relational, and radically hopeful.
Who We Are and What We Do
Inspire to Change is a principles-driven organization that supports changemakers through online community, coaching, and consulting. Our work is grounded in the belief that lasting change requires both inner transformation and outer action. We help individuals and groups cultivate the clarity, resilience, and imagination needed to sustain long-term work for justice and wholeness. You can learn more about our story and approach in the About section, or dive deeper into our purpose by visiting Mission and Vision. To meet the people behind this work, explore Who We Are and Our Team.
Our Practice: How We Work
Our practice is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and act with intention. We offer spaces for inquiry where difficult questions are welcomed and held with care. Through coaching, we walk alongside leaders and teams as they navigate challenges and grow into their fullest potential. Through consulting, we partner with organizations to embed principles of equity, wellbeing, and liberation into their cultures and systems. The Our Practice page offers a fuller picture of these offerings and the philosophy behind them. We believe that every changemaker deserves support that honors their humanity—not just their output.
Join the Community
There are many ways to connect with Inspire to Change. If you are looking for a role in this work, visit our Careers page to see current openings, including the Research Coordinator position. We also welcome Advocates who share our vision and want to amplify the movement. Whether you are seeking a community of practice, a thought partner, or a place to belong, we hope you will find what you need here. Together, we can remember what matters, create what is needed, and move toward a world where everyone can thrive.
- Explore our guiding principles and how they shape our work
- Meet our team and learn about our approach to change
- Discover opportunities to join us as a collaborator or advocate
“Join us on a journey toward a whole, beautiful, and just world.”
About
At Inspire to Change, we embark on a transformative journey with changemakers who dare to envision a world reshaped by inquiry, well-being, and strategic action.
Mission and Vision
We help changemakers center inquiry and wellbeing in their work toward whole, beautiful, and liberated realities through online community, coaching, and consulting.
Our Practice
At Inspire to Change our holistic approach to practice is directed by our mission and vision, guiding principles, and focus areas.
Our Team
The webpage at our-team/ might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
Careers
Our vision is a whole, beautiful, and just world. Join our team to support purpose-driven change and changemakers around the globe.
Courses
Join our community of purpose-driven individuals and organizations committed to creating a more just, beautiful, and liberated world. We currently offer online self-paced courses.
Retired Courses Page
We currently offer online self-paced courses. These online self-paced classes let you move through the content in your own time.
Catalyzing Change - Arts and Scholarship
This Inspire to Change course is for people who are passionate about bringing transformative change.
Cohort Experiences
Learning in a cohort model offers a unique and powerful experience, primarily due to its collaborative nature and the dynamic interaction between participants.
Core Services
Our approach to cohort learning is centered around creating a collaborative and dynamic experience.
Leading Together Cohort
We are excited to offer a new cohort experience for 2024! Learn how to strengthen the capacities and cultivate the conditions necessary for effective and aligned engagement in complexity.
Plans & Pricing
Virtual Home$00$ A Free virtual home for changemakers on our Mighty NetworkFree PlanSelectCoffee with Changemakers (online, weekly)
Experimental quiz
Curiosity is the engine of learning, but how often do we stop to examine the way we actually learn?
Consulting
Creative Evaluation and Engagement is adaptive and context-specific. As such, the “right” method is determined by need and context.
Speaking
Nora Murphy Johnson, PhD, our co-founder, co-owner, and president, is a sought-after speaker.
Shop
Our store is home to an array of products that have been designed to inspire and empower you.
Network
Building a network is more than just collecting contacts—it is about creating meaningful relationships that support personal growth, professional development, and community resilience.
Upcoming Events
Community events are the heartbeat of any thriving neighborhood, bringing people together to share ideas, celebrate milestones, and support one another.
Blog
In the world of social change, the journey from a traditional career to transformative work is rarely a straight line.
Aligning in Complexity
This Theory of Engagement is a framework is for designing, leading, and evaluating collaborative strategies across complex initiatives.
Facilitating Transformation
This concept highlights the importance of different roles in driving social change. There are twenty-two distinct changemaker roles, each playing a vital part in societal dynamics.
Centering Inquiry
Inquiry is not merely a technique—it is a way of being that shapes how we meet complexity, uncertainty, and one another.
Focus Areas
At the heart of every meaningful change effort lies a set of core areas that shape how we understand, engage with, and transform the systems around us.
Changemaker Roles
In any effort to create meaningful change—whether in a community, an organization, or a broader social movement—the people who drive that change are as important as the ideas themselves.
Guides
Guides are more than just documents—they are living frameworks that help changemakers navigate complexity, align action, and sustain momentum.
Restoring Connection
In a world that often feels fragmented and fast-paced, the deep need to restore connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the living systems around us—has never been more urgent.