what if you & your organization thrived the way ecosystems do?

authentic leaders, generative action

hummingbird research coaching consulting llc


don't ask why, ask why not

Wings beating in the pattern of infinity. Moving in every direction. Always in search of what's possible.

The hummingbird is small, yes. But it is also one of nature's most resilient and joyful creatures.

That's who we are. That's how we work.

purpose

Most organizations are built for efficiency. We build them with people — as part of something much larger.

Because when leaders lead authentically — and teams feel genuinely connected — organizations don't just perform. They last, adapt, and grow.

That's what joy in action actually looks like.

philosophy

Nature doesn't force growth. It creates conditions for it.

The most resilient systems on earth — forests, reefs, flocks — thrive because every part belongs. We bring that same wisdom to your leaders, teams, and organizations. Not just drawing from human experience, but from the intelligence of the entire living world.

Because you are not separate from nature. That's where we start.

values

BE with authenticity

we examine the inner world — and we’re not afraid of what we find there, or what it asks us to change.

connect with compassion

we explore the relational — and collaborate with the conviction that connection is what generates something truly new.

act with   wholeness

we evaluate impact — and imagine forward, innovating for a world that works for everyone.

rcc offerings

Research. Coaching. Consulting. It’s not just what we do — it’s who we are.

RESEARCH

teaching, writing, & speaking

applied contemplation in leadership, purposeful play, belonging, awe, identity, presence — the ideas that change how people lead and organizations function. we research, write, speak, and teach about the embodied human experience, organizational life, and the more than human world.

COACHING

executives, entrepreneurs, & emerging leaders

compassionate leadership and applied contemplative practice backed by research. through 1:1, team, and group coaching we work with who you are — your strengths, your story, your voice — to develop leaders who lead with intention, presence, and impact.

CONSULTING

whole-systems counsel & co-creation

we build capacity — for coaches, facilitators, and the organizations that develop them. from train-the-trainer to program design, strategic facilitation to organizational culture, we work alongside your team to create systems where people, planet, and ideas genuinely flourish.

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client testimonials

don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:

Breakthrough – this word describes what’s it like to work with Dr. Chiu…. She gets to your core – and for the first time in many years, I’ve been able to answer the question, “What makes you get up in the morning.”

I have no doubt that individuals or groups working with Dr. Chiu will be nothing short of amazed by the experience.

General Counsel

Belinda guides and probes into the recesses of your mind and soul to unearth to your true passion and self…. The most important conundrum that I have faced in my professional career is how I balance my cultural values of humility with self promotion. Working with Belinda, I have learned to define my understanding of humility…Belinda and Hummingbird helped me redefine my values, my professional self, and find my career path!

Impact Investment EVP

My story is pretty simple: I’m a high-achieving minority woman so focused on “getting there” that I hadn’t ever stopped to identify where “there” is and subsequently lost myself.

Working with Dr. Chiu has given me the opportunity to reflect on my life experiences and goals, to better understand my own career and educational trajectory, to identify my talents and skills and to gain the confidence that comes from this knowledge.

Chair of University Department & Professor

Belinda has a rare gift…. She has the ability to make everyone feel important and valued. Her style is rooted in enthusiasm and deep knowledge, which creates a safe environment for learning, exploration, and discovery.

It is an absolute pleasure to watch and feel her create MAGIC!

Former Member, US Ski Team

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