ABOUT US

Who we are

a clear approach

Our unique approach encompasses the whole person & entire organization


The ClearSpace approach is whole person, whole organization. Our programs are designed to transform the mindsets, behaviors and relationships that make up the foundation of your organization's success.

Not your same old approach to leadership development


We start with the leadership roots to help grow an organization that endures and thrives.

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What Guides Us

Our values drive everything we do.

  • Choice

    Whether we can see it or not, in every moment we each have the power to choose.

  • Win-Win

    We resist the trap of “win-lose,” instead creating solutions that have us all win together.

  • Growth

    We love to grow! That includes ourselves, our clients and winning the game of business results. 

OUR TEAM

Experience, curiosity and care = ready for your unique challenges

Thea Durfee Polancic

Managing Partner

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Whitney Capps

Principal

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the team

Our coaches and collaborators

Peg Rowe

Certified Coach

Melissa Thornley

Certified Coach

Lee Capps

Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

  • “ClearSpace offers a wealth of tools, techniques, and frameworks to simplify complex problems. Our team now operates with a clear understanding of each other’s working styles and we have a shared language to navigate our differences.”

    Jessica Sieja

    Founder, Alta Futures

  • "Honest, truthful and transparent”

    Peter Rentschler

    CEO, Metafora

  • “Learned more about my teammates in two days with ClearSpace than in 6 weeks.”

    Maddie Thoms

    VP of Product, Giving Data 

  • “Invaluable during times of conflict”

    Ellen Dettling

    Co-Owner, City Staffing

  • "A valuable shepherd”

    David Ziegler

    Former Board Chair, Ace Hardware

partnerships

Our trusted clients