--- title: "Our Story - FutureXchange" description: "A team of experienced facilitators, strategists, and leadership coaches united by a shared belief: the future of work is human, and the answers are already in the room." lang: en json-ld: --- [![FutureXchange](/assets/futurexchange-logo-new-BfY61ycJ.png)](/) Forums[Blog](/blog)[Free Workshop](/workshop)[The Book](/book)[Contact](/contact)[Take the Free Assessment](/scorecard) [Free Assessment](/scorecard) # FutureXchange A team of experienced facilitators, strategists, and leadership coaches united by a shared belief: **the future of work is human, and the answers are already in the room.** ## Partnering for Innovation The world is transforming at an unprecedented pace, creating a rapidly changing landscape for leaders and teams. We believe this moment is an incredible gift, a wide-open invitation to innovate, connect, and lead like never before. We are energized by leaders who see the future not as a threat, but as an exciting opportunity , even when their teams are currently wrestling with misalignment, disengagement, and outdated methods. ### We Are Your Guides We are **Clayton Creed** and **Colby Harder**. We founded this firm because we know what's possible when teams stop fighting change and start channeling it. Like you, we experienced the deep frustration of being held back by old, command-and-control approaches that drain energy and stifle potential in the new world of work. ### The xchange Approach This is why we champion **The xchange Approach**. It is the foundation for our entire practice and all of our programs, providing the proven structure to revolutionize organizations, turning stagnant meetings into vibrant adult-to-adult conversations that surface genuine collective wisdom. ### Co-Created with Leaders Like You To ensure our methods are relevant and impactful, we have co-created programs with insights from business leaders like you and assembled an exceptional team of experienced coaches, facilitators, teachers, and guides. When you partner with us, you are activating a high-energy collaboration. Our unique team integrates with yours to explore the vast opportunities that are before us in this new future of work landscape. We are dedicated to unlocking the collective wisdom already present in your organization to drive innovation and change. The result is a thriving, connected organization with clear strategy and renewed purpose. We are looking for partners who are ready to match our enthusiasm for what's next. ## Our Core Values These principles guide every conversation, every program, and every relationship we build ### Questions Are the Answer Meaningful change begins with the right questions. Inquiry, more than instruction, opens the door to insight, alignment, and action. ### Human-Centered Connection People thrive when they feel seen, heard, and valued. We design every experience to build trust, strengthen relationships, and foster belonging. ### Active Listening Listening is a leadership superpower. When we listen deeply, with intention and without agenda, we unlock trust, connection, and shared understanding. ### Action with Purpose Insight without action falls flat. Our work transforms conversation into momentum, leading to clear priorities and tangible outcomes. ### Courageous Curiosity We stay open, ask boldly, and lean into uncertainty. Curiosity fuels growth for individuals, teams, and the organizations they lead. ### Collective Wisdom The answers are already in the room. We create conditions for co-creation, where every voice matters and group intelligence leads the way forward. ### Simplicity That Cuts Through Complexity Clarity is powerful. We strip away jargon and complexity to make room for grounded, honest dialogue that drives real results. ## Meet the Team Experienced facilitators, strategists, and coaches dedicated to your success ![Colby Harder](/assets/colby-harder-DS_O0ASe.png) ### Colby Harder I believe in connection. In community. In the quiet power that shows up when a room of people stops performing and starts thinking together — what facilitators call the collective wisdom of the group. Most of my work as a leader has been in service of unlocking that. For 25 years I've been an entrepreneur — running, buying, building, and selling businesses across several industries. Along the way I joined peer forums (TEC Canada, Axis, BNI). They were essential. But something was always missing. In a previous role I had the good fortune to discover the xchange approach and learn the facilitation techniques that genuinely unlock what a group already knows. I've spent years applying them — coaching and facilitating for small and mid-sized businesses, and for some of North America's largest corporations, delivering high-impact work. FutureXchange is where I'm bringing that same impact to the peer forum format. The book that explains why — The Isolation Tax — is coming next. ![Clayton Creed](/assets/clayton-creed-new-Bw00hdKh.png) ### Clayton Creed I believe in execution. Insight without follow-through is entertainment — and the businesses that win are the ones that turn good thinking into operational reality. Most of my work has been in service of that translation: from idea to outcome. For 15 years I've been a B2B operator, building the systems and structure that let companies scale. I helped take one company to $44M from the VP seat, where I learned what it actually takes to move a business forward — spotting where the market is heading next, building the relationships that compound over time, and shipping the work. Along the way I became a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a certified xchange Guide — pairing operational discipline with the facilitation craft that draws the best out of a room. At FutureXchange I bring the structural and operational lens that keeps every session focused on outcomes, not just conversation. That's how we turn collective wisdom into real impact. ### Dr. Tara Grant Dr. Tara Grant brings 25+ years of educational experience to FutureXchange, where she supports the design and delivery of impactful learning experiences. With a Doctor of Education from the University of South Carolina and training in the Harkness Method, she applies advanced facilitation techniques to ensure inclusive, discussion-driven sessions. Tara's background includes teaching at Queen's University, and both public and private education systems. She is known for translating complex ideas into clear, actionable learning that empowers all levels of leadership. ### Quincy Mittertreiner Quincy brings over 30 years of sales leadership experience to FutureXchange, where he plays a key role in relationship development and strategic growth. He has led national teams, built trusted partnerships, and supported complex technology decisions across industries. With a science degree from the University of Calgary and deep expertise in customer experience, telecom, and unified communications, Quincy helps clients align business goals with the right solutions, building relationships rooted in trust, insight, and long-term value. ## Ready to Build Your Future Ready Capacity? Let's create the conditions for your organization, leaders, and teams to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future, together. 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