Switchback Institute
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
AND ENHANCED RESILIENCE
Why Switchback?
The Path. The Perspective. The Way We Work.
Switchbacks make steep terrain navigable. They help us maintain our footing, expand our perspective, and protect the mountain.
Switchback Institute is dedicated to individuals, teams, and organizations doing high impact, high stakes work; those running up and down the mountain at breakneck speeds who forget to take time for self-preservation and renewal.
Switchback helps organizations navigate complexity and build lasting capacity.
PHILOSOPHY The distance between two points is rarely a straight line
PROMISE See differently. Move deliberately. Change the way we live and lead.
METHOD Reframe. Reveal. Reflect. Respond.
Navigating Complexity. Building Capacity.
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Organization & Enterprise Strategy
Strategic planning, Workforce resilience. Employee engagement. Collaboration.
“Beth’s ability to translate strategic vision to actionable initiatives is impressive and I know both the Colorado Department of Public Safety and my section have benefited greatly from her abilities.”
Kevin Rants, CAO - Colorado Department of Public Safety
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Transformational Leadership
Leadership development. Cohorts. Think tanks.
“Beth’s influence has changed our department for the better.”
Leadership Strategies Institute Participant - Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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Individual & Team Development
Mental Fitness. Emotional Intelligence. Emergenetics. Team Dynamics.
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Coaching
Leadership coaching. Life transitions. Personal development.
"Being coached has been an indispensable tool for me to grow as a leader.”
Laura Degolier - Local Public Health Professional
RESTORATION & RECOVERY RETREATS
Room to catch your breath
High-impact work asks a lot of people. Our restorative retreats offer time to unwind, share experiences, reconnect with others, and renew inner resources that sustain us.
Designed for teams or individuals, these experiences support those who serve others - including healthcare, public health, emergency response, and other demanding fields. Nature-centered retreats also offer space for reflection, creativity, and personal renewal.
HIGHLIGHTING NOW
Make Space for renewal
UPCOMING RETREAT - GHOST RANCH
Reconnect with Nature’s Rhythm
November 29 - December 5, 2026
Casa del Sol - Ghost Ranch - Abiquiu, New Mexico
Step away from the rush and explore the restorative practice of wintering. Through nature, reflection, creative expression, and seasonal rituals, make room to rest, reconnect, and gather strength for what comes next.
Led by Beth Roome and Flossie O’Leary
Clients and Partners
Trusted across mission-driven organizations
