Institutional Strategy, Governance & Transformation for Non-profits, Healthcare, Public-Sector & Foundations
Catalyst Global Advisory partners with institutional clients - from boards to ministries - to deliver rigorous governance, strategic systems design, performance frameworks, and transformational leadership
Catalyst Global Advisory: Systems-Level Strategy & Institutional Strength
Leadership & Credentials
Catalyst Global Advisory is led by Antoinette A. Davis, an executive with over 15 years of experience across non-profit, healthcare, education, and public-sector systems. Her background spans governance, operations, workforce strategy, organizational transformation, and regulatory environments.Ms. Davis holds an Executive MBA, a Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on governance and regulatory frameworks, and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). She also holds advanced certifications in neuroscience-informed leadership, performance systems, and change management from MIT, Harvard & Wharton.
This combination of legal, operational, and behavioural science training uniquely positions Catalyst Global Advisory to support institutions operating in high-accountability, high-stakes environments.
Our Advisory Approach
Catalyst Global Advisory works at the intersection of governance, strategy, performance, and change. Our approach integrates systems thinking, behavioural science, and institutional accountability to help organizations move from intent to execution with clarity and control. We partner closely with boards, executives, and leadership teams to assess risk, design fit-for-purpose structures, and deliver measurable outcomes in complex, mission-critical environments.
WHY "CATALYST"
Why Catalyst Global Advisory
Catalyst Global Advisory operates at the intersection of governance, strategy, performance, and change. Our work is designed for institutions that must balance mission, public accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
We bring:
Executive-level systems leadership across non-profit, healthcare, and public-sector environments
Deep governance, legal, and fiduciary fluency (LLM, MBA, board advisory)
Behavioural science and workforce performance expertise applied at enterprise scale
A disciplined implementation lens- not just strategy, but execution and sustainment
This combination allows us to support boards, executives, and funders with confidence, rigour, and measurable outcomes.
Cross-Sector Systems Expertise Applied to Public-Purpose Institutions
We translate proven operating, governance, and performance systems from complex regulated sectors into the non-profit, healthcare, and public-service environments.
WHO WE SERVE
Geographic Focus: Canada, United States, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and emerging markets worldwide
Sectors: Healthcare & public health | Financial services & fintech | Government & public sector | Education | International development | Social impact enterprises | Technology companies | Small and medium enterprises
Organization Types:
Government ministries & agencies
Regional development banks & international organizations
Health systems, hospitals & public health departments
Financial institutions navigating AI and digital transformation
Educational institutions
Non-profit organizations & NGOs
Boards and leadership teams
Small and medium enterprises
Individual executives and leaders
Experience includes full-time leadership roles, fractional executive services, consulting projects, and advisory engagements.
What Makes Catalyst Different
Catalyst Global Advisory operates as a strategy-to-implementation partner, not a strategy-only advisor. We work with institutions that must deliver results under public scrutiny, funding conditions, and complex stakeholder environments.
What sets our work apart:
Strategy + Execution in One Operating Model
We do not stop at recommendations. We translate strategy into operating plans, governance structures, performance systems, and workforce execution.Governance, Risk & Accountability Built In
Our work is designed for board oversight, regulatory environments, funder reporting, and fiduciary responsibility — not just internal management.Change Management as a Core Discipline, Not a Side Service
We integrate change leadership, workforce readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption risk into every engagement. This ensures transformation is sustained — not just launched.Behavioural Science Applied at Institutional Scale
Leadership, performance, and workforce systems are informed by neuroscience, organizational psychology, and applied change science — not motivational coaching.Cross-Sector Systems Transfer
We bring proven operating, infrastructure, and performance frameworks from regulated and complex industries into non-profit, healthcare, and public-purpose institutions.
This allows Catalyst Global Advisory to operate effectively at the intersection of strategy, governance, performance, and transformational change.
Services That Drive Results
THREE CORE PILLARS
Organizational & Institutional Advisory
Catalyst Global Advisory partners with non-profits, foundations, healthcare organizations, and public-sector institutions on governance, strategy, performance, and large-scale transformation.
This stream includes:
Governance & board effectiveness
Institutional strategy & operating model design
Performance, evaluation & accountability systems
Change management & workforce transformation
Multi-site and national capacity-building initiatives
Interim & fractional executive support
Built for high-accountability, funder-facing, and system-level environments.
Executive & Leadership Development
We support executives, senior leaders, and management teams navigating high-stakes decision-making, performance pressure, and organizational change.
This stream includes:
Executive coaching for senior leaders and founders (The Neural CEO Method™ )
Leadership development for managers and supervisors
Performance management & feedback systems
Conflict resolution & team effectiveness
Neuroscience-informed leadership under pressure
Designed for leaders operating inside complex institutions and growth-stage organizations.
Growth-Stage & Small Business Advisory
We advise growth-stage organizations and entrepreneurs on strategy, operations, scaling, and execution discipline.
This stream includes:
Business strategy & operating model design
Process optimization & performance systems
Founder execution & decision support
Systems setup for scalable delivery
Responsible use of AI & digital tools
Built for organizations transitioning from early growth to structured performance.
SELECT EXPERIENCE
Trusted By Organizations Across Sectors
Institutional Engagement Types
Catalyst Global Advisory supports institutions through engagements such as:
National and multi-site leadership development and training systems
Governance and board effectiveness reviews
Strategic and operational planning with implementation support
Workforce transformation and change adoption initiativesPerformance, evaluation, and accountability framework design
Interim executive and organizational stabilization support
Proven Institutional Impact
Catalyst Global Advisory brings a track record of delivering strategy, governance, and transformation work in environments defined by public accountability, funding oversight, and multi-stakeholder complexity.
Strategic Planning & Governance
Delivered strategic planning, governance design, and operating-model engagements for government-adjacent, healthcare, and mission-driven institutions. This work has enabled boards and executive teams to clarify priorities, strengthen oversight, align decision-rights, and move from fragmented initiatives to coordinated execution.
Executive & Transformation Leadership
More than 15 years of executive leadership across strategy, operations, and organizational transformation roles. This includes leading restructuring, system redesign, workforce transformation, and high-stakes change initiatives that improved organizational effectiveness, leadership alignment, and service delivery outcomes.
Cross-Sector Systems Experience
Experience spans healthcare systems, financial services, government agencies, post-secondary education, international development, and regulated infrastructure and technology environments. This cross-sector exposure enables Catalyst to transfer proven operating, governance, and performance systems into public-purpose institutions.
Ready to Strengthen Your Institution’s Operating Systems?
Catalyst Global Advisory partners with boards, executives, and leadership teams to design governance, strategy, performance, and change systems that hold up under scrutiny.
Request a confidential institutional consultation.
Growth-Stage & Small Business Advisory
We support founders and leadership teams in growth-stage and mission-driven enterprises to build strategy, operating systems, and leadership capacity for sustainable scale.
This stream includes:
Strategic planning & business model design
Operating systems & execution discipline
Founder & CEO advisory during periods of growth or transition
Leadership team effectiveness & accountability
Responsible use of AI and digital tools
Designed for organizations moving from early growth to structured performance.
Our Work & Impact
Catalyst Global Advisory supports institutions working at the intersection of governance, equity, performance, and transformation. Our impact is measured in strengthened systems, clearer accountability, and sustained organizational change.
Areas of Demonstrated Impact
Governance and board effectiveness in public-purpose institutions
Leadership and workforce capacity-building systems
Program evaluation and performance measurement frameworks
Organizational restructuring and transformation under funding constraints
Equity-centered strategy and system design
How Institutions Benefit
Clearer strategic direction and execution discipline
Stronger governance, oversight, and accountability
More effective leadership and management systems
Improved performance measurement and reporting confidence
Greater readiness for complex change and growth
Contact Us
Interested in strategic advisory, executive coaching, or organizational transformation support? Let's discuss how Catalyst Global Advisory can help you achieve your goals. Reach out to schedule an exploratory conversation.
We can’t wait to hear from you!