About THRIVE
Practical learning. Intentional growth. Sustainable change.
THRIVE with Dr. B was founded on a simple belief: meaningful growth begins with intentional shifts people can put into practice.
Founded by Dr. Yolanda Burnette, Thrive partners with organizations to design learning experiences, develop leaders, and support employee well-being.
Dr. Burnette brings more than two decades of experience across education, nonprofit leadership, professional development, and program implementation. Her work has centered on helping people understand complex information, strengthen their skills, and move from learning to action.
Today, that experience shapes how Thrive works with clients:
Designing learning with your experts: Turning subject matter expertise into clear, engaging training and practical resources.
Developing leaders and teams: Creating workshops and learning experiences that strengthen communication, feedback, and supportive leadership.
Preparing others to facilitate: Equipping internal teams with the resources, practice, and guidance to deliver learning confidently.
Supporting employee well-being: Facilitating wellness reflection and planning, and collaborating with HR and Benefits teams to help employees understand available resources.
Our approach
The Micro-Shift Framework guides Thrive’s approach: identify a meaningful priority, choose a manageable action, and create opportunities to practice, reflect, and adjust.
Whether the goal is to apply a new skill, improve a leadership practice, or make room for personal well-being, Thrive helps people connect what they learn to what they do next.
We believe learning should be useful, growth should be manageable, and people should have support as they put change into practice.
Our mission
To equip people and organizations with practical learning experiences, strategies, and tools that support growth and sustainable change.
Lead well. Live well. Thrive.
Meet Dr. Yolanda Burnette
Dr. Yolanda Burnette is an organizational learning strategist, facilitator, instructional designer, and executive education leader with more than two decades of experience helping people and organizations navigate growth, change, and continuous improvement.
Throughout her career, she has partnered with school districts, nonprofit organizations, and leadership teams to design learning experiences, facilitate strategic planning, and build systems that support meaningful outcomes. Her work is grounded in the belief that the most effective solutions are practical, people-centered, and designed to create lasting impact.
Known for simplifying complex ideas and creating engaging learning experiences, Dr. Burnette brings together strategic thinking, instructional expertise, and a collaborative approach to every partnership.
Today, she continues to expand her work through THRIVE with Dr. B, combining consulting, facilitation, instructional design, and wellness initiatives to help individuals and organizations move from intention to action.
Dr. Burnette believes...
Great learning should lead to meaningful action.
Lasting change begins with practical next steps.
The strongest partnerships are built on trust, curiosity, and collaboration.
Growth should be intentional and accessible to everyone.
Whether you're seeking leadership development, strategic planning support, facilitation, instructional design, or organizational improvement services, THRIVE with Dr. B brings more than 20 years of experience helping organizations achieve meaningful results.
Let’s connect!
Whether you're leading a team, seeking growth and development for yourself or your organization, navigating a personal transition, or pursuing meaningful change, I'd love to learn more about what brings you here.
At Thrive with Dr. B, transformation begins with intentional, sustainable shifts. Share a bit about your goals, ideas, or needs, and let's start the conversation.