The divides begin within us.
And so do the bridges.
You were born mattering. We all were... across the full & stunning spectrum of our differences. It's time we stop performing, fighting, trying to get the world to get our wholeness & worth: & start living from it.
Transform yourself
Measure & discover your unconscious patterns and your purpose — and learn to lead with brilliance, heart & courage across differences.
Begin withinTransform the world
Join our free weekly practice group — Tuesdays at noon ET — and deepen the work in community, one honest conversation at a time.
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We could weave a world where the stranger across the divide becomes a neighbor — and healing becomes a practice, not a hope.
Begin
Start your journey with our complimentary Race Pattern Quiz (RPQ). In just a few minutes, discover your primary unconscious pattern related to race.
Deepen
Explore multiple pathways: Schedule a free 30-minute strategy/coaching session, join our weekly practice group, or attend a free workshop.
Transform
Ready for comprehensive change? Take the full Power of Difference Assessment ($47), book a $27 Race Pattern consultation, or try a coaching package.
Three unconscious patterns — within each of us.
Across religion, race, class, culture, gender, disability, sexual orientation and politics, three patterns of thinking shape our worldview. Awareness and integration of their assets is the key to connection, effectiveness and empowerment.
Mind / Understanding
The pattern that values difference through understanding — intelligence, open-mindedness, and insight. Its asset is awareness: seeing clearly and naming what others miss.
Heart / Connection
The pattern that minimizes difference in pursuit of harmony and sameness — its asset is unity and belonging when consciously leveraged.
Gut / Courage
The pattern that foregrounds and protects difference — its asset is awareness, justice, and the courage to name what others avoid.
Discover your Race Pattern.
Take the complimentary Race Pattern Quiz (RPQ) and discover your primary unconscious pattern related to race. Get your results by email with downloadable insights on how it shapes your interactions across difference.
- Personalized results by email
- Downloadable insights
- No blame, no shame
- A clear next step
5 steps (in 4 minutes) to change the world.
An asset-based path that starts within you and ripples outward — here's what it offers and what it makes possible.
Features
- Groups or individuals
- Tiered offerings & packages
- Experiential / constructivist learning
- No blame or shame
- Free resources
- Donation-based group coaching
- Research-based assessment
Outcomes & Benefits
- Greater effectiveness across differences
- Reduced DEI burnout
- Impact aligned with intention
- Solidarity across differences
- Pride without prejudice
- Refuse both silence & violence
- Personal clarity, mission & fulfillment
- Accountability without blame or shame
A new set of assumptions.
The Power of Difference Model represents the next evolution of diversity, equity & inclusion — asset-based, internal-first, and built for lasting transformation.
PDM vs. DEI Assumptions
The old model
- × Change is driven by external pressure
- × Blame & shame as motivators
- × One-size-fits-all training
- × Leads to burnout and defensiveness
- × Compliance over transformation
The Power of Difference
- ✓ Transformation begins within each of us
- ✓ Asset-based — no blame, no shame
- ✓ Experiential, constructivist learning
- ✓ Reduces DEI burnout, builds courage
- ✓ Impact aligned with intention
Tiered offerings for individuals & groups.
Start free, then go as deep as you're ready to. Every pathway is available for individuals or organizations.
Race Pattern Quiz
Discover your primary unconscious pattern in about 4 minutes, with results and insights delivered to your inbox.
Take the quizRace Pattern Consultation
A 30-minute Zoom consultation to unpack your quiz results and apply them to your life.
Book a consultationPower of Difference Assessment
The full research-based assessment measuring all your patterns across difference — the foundation for real, comprehensive change.
Take the assessmentDEI Leadership Coaching
One-on-one coaching to leverage your strengths, address blind spots, and build practical strategies for leading across difference. Then $150 per session, or 3 for $300.
Schedule a free sessionCoaching, workshops & team programs — see all services & pricing →
Your path, step by step.
Start free — then go as deep as you're ready. Every step builds on the last.
The PDA path · for individuals
| Step | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Race Pattern Quiz | 5 min | Free |
| Race Pattern Quiz Consultation | 30 min | $27 |
| Complete PDA & consultation | 1 hour | $47 |
| 6-month learning support plan (add-on) | 30 min | $29 |
| Follow-up coaching | 1 hour | $78 |
The PDA team experience
| What's included | Price |
|---|---|
| A 1-hour introduction to the model for teams of any size (online or in person) | $200 · 1 to 50 |
| Team members take the PDA in the next week or two | $30 each |
| An hour-long group consultation on the group's results | $200 · 1 to 50 |
| 1-on-1 consultation after the group experience (most individuals ask — typically covered by the organization) | $50 each |
Let's weave this together.
The Sum is a nonprofit, and this work grows through the people who champion it. Bring us into your organization, host a workshop, or partner with us on the change you want to see.
Begin your journey across difference today.
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Discover your primary unconscious pattern in 4 minutes — results by email.
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