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Every great company begins with a powerful "why" — and for Holistic Performance Group (HPG), that "why" was born from a long-standing friendship and a shared passion for helping people thrive. Dr. Ryan Cate Gibson and Thea Harvey-Barratt met in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the early 1990s, forming a bond rooted in deep curiosity, empathy, and a love of learning. Over decades, as their careers evolved and their life experiences deepened, one truth kept surfacing: when people are supported in developing their own personal resilience, entire organizations become stronger, more adaptive, and more successful.
That realization sparked the founding of HPG — a company dedicated to helping individuals grow from the inside out. With backgrounds in neuroscience, leadership, and human development, Ryan Cate and Thea built a company focused on emotional intelligence, communication, and strategic thinking — the very qualities that make both people and companies resilient in the face of change.
Today, Holistic Performance Group is more than a training company. It's the result of a lifelong partnership driven by purpose: helping people discover their potential, strengthen their connections, and bring lasting resilience to every level of the workplace. What started as a friendship has become a force for transformation — one leader, one team, one organization at a time.
Our motto is:"Not doing it for fun, but having a whole lot of fun doing it."
Video by Adam McCoy, through our partnership with the Calhoun Community College Fine Arts Program
We equip individuals and organizations with the neuroscience-based skills, emotional intelligence, and collaborative practices they need to thrive. By integrating communication, leadership, and resilience training, we help people unlock potential, strengthen relationships, and achieve sustainable success.
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Collaboration – We believe transformation happens in community, and we elevate the contributions of every individual.
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Excellence with Integrity – We deliver the highest quality learning experiences, guided by honesty, curiosity, and continual growth.
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Inclusiveness – We honor diverse perspectives, foster belonging, and uphold equity in every space we enter.
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Openness – We create a culture of transparency, active listening, and mutual respect.
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Service – At our core, we exist to be helpful, useful, and in service to people, organizations, and communities.
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“Your commitment to sharing your expertise and insights with [my team] is a privilege and a remarkable opportunity for everyone involved…Your willingness to support and guide us through this learning journey is a testament to your dedication to fostering growth and excellence in others. Your renowned expertise and innovative approaches in the field are incredibly inspiring…Once again, thank you for taking the time to enrich our training program. Your involvement is not just a contribution, but a pivotal moment for us, and we are deeply appreciative of it.”
Snehal Adekar
Workforce Development Specialist
