It’s all about family

Foundational Family Dynamics

At Northbound we offer foundational family dynamics work to a select number of families each year. Families often ask us for specific support on estate planning, philanthropic endeavors, conflict mediation, governance structures, and many other topics unique to families of wealth and/or in family business. We bring our clients back to the basics of strengthening basic foundational skills around communication, values, decision-making, conflict management, and understanding the people in the room. With a fortified foundation, anything is possible.

Our work:

  • Deepens long-term connection.

  • Lays the foundation for every other family business or philanthropic endeavor.

  • Supports individuals to healthily integrate wealth into their lives.

  • Creates the platform for integral conversations.

  • Facilitates genuine engagement.

  • Promotes the successful transfer of not only wealth, but also the stories, love and legacy that define you.

 How it Works

  • Discover

    First get to know us to see if we are a fit for your family.

    Through one-on-one discovery and "feedback forward” conversations we are always customizing our work together to meet the needs of your entire family.

  • Fortify

    Our family dynamics workshops strengthen skills and relationships, ultimately creating a foundation to:

    ▫️ Help the next-generation experience wealth as a gift that facilitates instead of a burden that debilitates.

    ▫️ Sustain long-term family connection and unity.

    ▫️ Navigate challenges with skill.

    ▫️ Make decisions efficiently and effectively.

    ▫️ Support successful integration of wealth into each person’s life.

  • Build

    With a strong foundation, we help your family apply its skills as you navigate specific decisions, transitions, and topics.

What Families Are Saying

 

“I love listening to the kids talk about how helpful our work with Northbound has been. We each learned and grew so much. We are better at communicating and we had fun throughout the process. I never thought I would see the day when my husband and son would not attack each other. I am so grateful that day has come.”

— G1 Mother

“A year later our family is still using the language of our colors all the time. It helps us understand each other, communicate through challenges, and it even helps us re-connect with our sense of humor. We love you guys!”

— CEO & G1 Father

“My dad was not initially interested in this exercise. Now he is Real Colors' and Northbound's biggest advocate. We learned so much in such a short amount of time. our relationships, and thus lives, are changed for the better because of it."

— G2 Next-Gen