HueLife

HueLife We inspire action for the greater good of Human Understanding and Engagement.

HueLife helps organizations and communities solve challenges related to human understanding and engagement (that’s what hue stands for). Our facilitators, trainers and consultants use participatory methods, organizational psychology, story-telling, tea

🎉 Excited to share a project we're incredibly proud of!HueLife recently partnered with Higher Thought Leadership and the...
06/23/2026

🎉 Excited to share a project we're incredibly proud of!

HueLife recently partnered with Higher Thought Leadership and the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services to design an internal OnDemand leadership communication training — and the results are something special.🤝

What made this project unique? We anchored every module in real human moments — stories, humor, and relatable challenges — keeping learners engaged even without a live facilitator. Add a touch of neuroscience, engaging videos, and yes, a little southern charm 😄, and OnDemand training becomes anything but flat.

A huge thank you to Kaela for her expertise, and to the entire HUE Life team for stretching in the best ways to bring this to life!

💡 More and more agencies are seeking high-quality, human-centered training their staff can access anytime. We're honored to support organizations building internal training libraries that are practical, interactive, engaging — and built to last.
👉 If your agency is exploring curriculum development or expanding your training modules, contact Irina Fursman: https://bit.ly/irina-fursman-consultation

Two recent Top facilitation Methods Training sessions — two very different groups, but equally powerful experiences✨In M...
06/09/2026

Two recent Top facilitation Methods Training sessions — two very different groups, but equally powerful experiences✨

In Minneapolis, we worked with a group of 9 participants. There was a high level of engagement throughout the session, with participants joining not only locally, but also from Alaska and Texas.

What stood out most was the collective experience within the group and the depth of questions being asked 📝

This group truly embraced the methods and stayed actively engaged throughout the training.

In Molin, we had a smaller group of 4 participants, all from the same organization — a health department from St. Louis County. Despite the size, the session was incredibly impactful. We had meaningful conversations, and it was clear that the methods will strongly support their work in the public health sector♥️

We’re truly grateful to all participants for their openness, curiosity, and willingness to engage deeply in the process. It’s always inspiring to see how these methods come to life through people — and how, regardless of group size, meaningful conversations can lead to real, lasting change📈

06/04/2026

What insights did you get while watching? Share them in the comments! 😊

We know some of you missed our recent session, so we still want to share some of the most insightful and practical ideas you can start using right away in your organization by Renee Rubin Ross Ph.D🤝

Watch recording of the CoP using this link: https://youtu.be/-_qDjNbVijc?si=NHFFMCHC_AFqALY8

Book a free 15-minute consultation with Irina Fursman directly to clarify your goals: https://bit.ly/irina-consultation ⭐️

05/30/2026

Drop a "+" in the comments, and we'll send you the full version of the Community of Practice💡

We know some of you missed our recent session, so we still want to share some of the most insightful and practical ideas you can start using right away in your organization by Renee Rubin Ross Ph.D

Thank you so much for leading our monthly Community of Practice on May 20th. It was a pleasure learning from your experience and expertise in this field!🤝

Service and the Responsibility of LeadershipThis Memorial Day, as we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service t...
05/27/2026

Service and the Responsibility of Leadership

This Memorial Day, as we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to this country, we reflect not only on courage, but on responsibility. The stories of World War II veterans resonate deeply as we continue to witness both the worst and the best of humanity — destruction, but also sacrifice, resilience, and compassion.

Freedom, liberty, and justice are not self-sustaining. Every generation must choose to preserve them. While few serve on a battlefield, all of us are called to serve — in our communities, workplaces, and in how we lead and care for others.

This month, we begin another season of service through our Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee nonprofit cohort initiative, and we want to recognize the Nonprofit Management Fund as a key partner in this initiative. Nine nonprofit organizations will receive support in strategic planning, facilitation, and leadership development from our team and facilitators-in-training: MKE Black, Dominican Center, Curative Care, Arts Center Inc., Portal, inc Grafton, Joyce's Legacy Learning Center, Your Move MKE Inc., Sherman Phoenix, Housing Resources, Inc.

At HueLife, we believe leadership is not a position, but a practice — showing up, creating space for dialogue, and helping communities navigate complexity together.

What inspires us most is the people behind this work. Professionals volunteer their time and talent not for recognition, but because they believe strong leadership and meaningful communication can strengthen communities and improve lives.

Service takes many forms. Sometimes it is extraordinary sacrifice. Other times, it is consistency — listening, guiding difficult conversations, and building the capacity for people to work toward something better.

We are deeply grateful to those who continue to serve and commit to leading well: Greg Stopka, Dr. Victor Amaya, PhD, Levon Williams, Christian Huble, Madeline Kvale, Megan Jacobson, Travis Beck, Debra Laine, and Matthew Podhradsky — as well as our nonprofit partners, volunteer facilitators, mentors, and community champions.

Together, we are building the skills, relationships, and conversations that make sustainable change possible.

Welcoming a New Mastering ToP Cohort ✨ Last month, we welcomed a new group of facilitators into HueLife’s Mastering ToP ...
05/22/2026

Welcoming a New Mastering ToP Cohort ✨

Last month, we welcomed a new group of facilitators into HueLife’s Mastering ToP journey — an extended learning experience designed for practitioners who are committed to deepening not only their facilitation skills, but also their ability to lead meaningful engagement in complex environments.

This cohort brings together an incredible mix of leaders and facilitators from organizations including:

Missouri River Energy Services
City of Minneapolis Government
Minnesota Department of Health
AARP
National Rural Health Resource Center
Osseo Area Schools

What inspires us most is not only the diversity of sectors represented from public service to healthcare, energy, and education, but the shared commitment these organizations are making to invest in people who know how to:

✔️ Navigate complexity
✔️ Design meaningful participation
✔️ Build consensus across differences
✔️ Hold space for authentic dialogue
✔️ And move groups from conversation to action

Mastering ToP is more than a training program. It is a community of practice, one where facilitators learn through reflection, application, mentoring, experimentation, and real-world leadership challenges over time.

And every year, we are reminded of something important: the future of leadership depends on people who know how to bring others into the process.

We are excited to walk alongside this cohort over the coming months and can’t wait to see how these methods ripple outward into their organizations and communities.

Welcome to the journey 💙

What if the answers to your toughest facilitation challenges were already in the room?This May 20th, we're sitting down ...
05/18/2026

What if the answers to your toughest facilitation challenges were already in the room?

This May 20th, we're sitting down with Renee Rubin Ross — founder of The Ross Collective and a leading expert in nonprofit governance — for a real, open conversation about inclusive strategic planning.

This is our FREE monthly Community of Practice, where facilitators, meeting leaders, project managers, and anyone who convenes groups comes together to ask questions, share what's working, and learn from each other.

Bring your real questions and walk away with something you can actually use.

Event details:
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT
Place: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

Register now: https://share.hsforms.com/1x1YmlQc6Rl6q_oKZkUASBgqbh8c

Whether you've been facilitating for 20 years or you're just figuring it out, we are waiting for you!

See you there!

05/12/2026

This is how participatory facilitation transforms the way you include others and solve problems.

And this is exactly what HueLife helps you do!🤝

➡️Start with a 15-minute consultation at no cost with Dr. Irina Fursman to clarify your goals: calendly.com/irina-fursman/15min

05/09/2026

Part two is coming soon!

What if the way you include people could completely change how problems get solved❔

Debra Laine shares how participatory facilitation methods have shaped her work and her life for over 20 years.

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Whether you're looking to strengthen strategic planning, improve facilitation, or enhance team collaboration — we'd love to help you find the right path forward!

➡️Start with a 15-minute consultation at no cost with Dr. Irina Fursman to clarify your goals: calendly.com/irina-fursman/15min

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