About

The Faces, the Framework, and the Formula for SHINE

Discover who we are, what makes The Inspired Team unique, and the proven process that helps leaders cut turnover, stop waste, and lead with freedom.

Our Team

Grandi Washington

Visionary | The Assessment Queen | People Whisperer | Reading Rebel

Archetype: Firecracker Headliner

Grandi is the Visionary and Assessment Queen behind The Inspired Team, and the creator of the Decode | Align | SHINE™ framework and the Disco Ball Theory™. She helps leaders cut turnover, stop waste, and turn workplace tension into trust—so teams shine and leaders gain the freedom to shine bright. Through her work, she blends leadership strategy with personal growth, helping people uncover their strengths, own their story, and lead with authenticity and purpose.

Raylee Crawford

Shine Operations Strategist

Archetype: The Show Captain

Kolbe: 6814 | DiSC: CD | Working Genius: TE (The Loyal Finisher) | Enneagram 1

Raylee is the epitome of awesomeness and she shines so bright on our team.

She's highly organized, detail-driven and masterfully blends a
nurturing, people-first energy with an efficiency-oriented mindset. She seamlessly removes bottlenecks and stress from the day-to-day and creates organized systems for others to flourish.

Kathryn Warren

Orchestrator of Impact

Archetype: The Bold Judge

With a background in EOS implementation and executive leadership, Kathryn specializes in coaching leaders to maximize their impact while ensuring the right people are in the right seats. Her experience as a nonprofit COO and program manager for Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families has helped thousands of leaders, veterans, and entrepreneurs step into their purpose and build high-performing teams.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 26 years of leadership experience, Kathryn knows what it takes to lead with clarity and confidence. She's an advocate for women in leadership, and a sought-after speaker, mentor, and coach.

What Makes Us Different?

Aside from unicorns, shenanigans, and a sh**load of knowledge and experience, our 3 Uniques are:

Forget the framework frenzy — we match the tools to YOUR truth.

We don’t start with the assessment—we start with your goals. Then we match you with the tool that actually solves the problem.

Whether it’s leadership gaps, communication breakdowns, or team dysfunction, we choose what fits you, not what fits a standard template.

Straight-up pricing. Seriously smart tools. Sparkle optional, results guaranteed.

No mystery math here. Our flat-rate packages include up to two assessments, chosen to match your goals—not your budget.

You’ll never have to sacrifice the right tool because of price. Add-ons? Totally optional. Clarity? Always included.

Real change needs more than a workshop. We deliver coaching, follow-through, and measurable impact — so the work actually works.

Most teams are handed a report and left wondering, “Now what?” Not with us. Every package includes three months of built-in coaching & implementation support. We help you turn insight into real action, behavior change, and leadership growth that actually sticks.

Our 3 Step Process

We get clear on what’s really going on—and what’s at stake if nothing changes.

We start with a deep-dive needs conversation to uncover what’s not working, why it matters, and what’s possible with the right support. From there, we propose the best-fit package and assessments to match your goals, not a one-size-fits-all solution. If it’s a fit, we move forward together.

No guesswork. Just the right tools to uncover what your team truly needs.

Through 1:1 team conversations and carefully selected assessments, we identify key strengths, stressors, and patterns impacting your culture and results. We analyze the data and deliver a clear strategy plan you can actually act on.

Workshops, insights, and coaching that complete the cycle.

We guide your team through our powerful Decode | Align | Shine framework with custom workshops, custom reports, and three months of ongoing coaching to help your people implement what they’ve learned, solve what’s surfaced, and stay focused on what matters most. The goal isn’t just clarity—it’s lasting transformation.

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