What is PROMISE Informed™
BASED ON APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY
Promise Informed is based on the Appreciative Inquiry model which is a methodology used for organizational development, positive change, and transformation. It is based on the premise that focusing on positive experiences and strengths, rather than on problems and weaknesses, leads to more effective and sustainable change.
A PHILSOPHY & AN APPROACH
Promise Informed is a philosophy based on Appreciative Inquiry that guides an approach to how we see, think, and make decisions. It inspires a way of living that is personal mission-driven, establishes a success mindset, and reveals a pathway to sustainable wellness and personal and professional fulfillment.
FOR LIKE-MINDED LIFELONG LEARNERS
Promise Informed attracts lifelong learners who are like-minded to become authentically integrated, mission driven individuals possessing a mindset for success. It begins with a decision to pursue an understanding of self and a commitment to learn and apply related daily practices. It inspires you to rethink your goals and potential. You learn how to position yourself based on your highest and best use. You can experience enhanced outcomes such as boosted confidence, inner peace, order, gratitude, self-control, and purpose.
EXPLORATION, CONNECTING CONCEPTS, & CULTIVATING SKILLS
The Promise Informed growth opportunity guides the discovery and exploration of personal gifts, talents, vision, and mission by presenting connecting concepts that cultivate skills needed to internalize new learning, heighten intrinsic motivation, and develop advanced proficiencies.
TRAINING + COACHING + CERTIFICATION = SUCCESS
Promise Informed training and coaching facilitates the teaching and implementation of Promise Informed practices. Showing mastery of PI content through the completion of various trainings and courses, earns you professional PI certifications and designations for all types of business models, service industries, organizations, and education institutions. As certified and practicing affiliates of the Promise Informed professional community, your clients, customers, patients, students, constituents, team members, and partners will be better served and more satisfied, feel appreciated and well considered, leave more impressive reviews, and provide more repeat and referral business opportunities.
The PROMISE Informed™ Institute
National Thought Leader

Kathy Lewis
National Thought Leader
Director, Lead Trainer, and Pro Coach
Kathy Lewis is a behavioral specialist and life coach who has successfully forged transformative change in schools and businesses over the last 20 years. Kathy is a visionary leader and the conceptual director of training and development for The Promise Informed Institute. As the institute National Thought Leader, she is highly sought-after as a speaker and teacher with a unique ability to deliver the transformative content of Promise Informed.
RECENT PRESS

The Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2022
Posted On : July 4, 2022 Published By : Women We Admire
Kathy Lewis
National Thought Leader, Trainer, and Coach for The Promise Informed Institue
Received award while consulting as Director of Strategic Impact for Berenyi Incorporated, LLC
". . . in addition to her consultative role with Berenyi Incorporated, Lewis is the CEO of The Promise Group Consulting and the Founder and Leader of Why Not Charleston. . . [at Berenyi she] provides a range of consultation services to executive leaders and senior management on the development and implementation of key strategies and training for creating and sustaining a high performing organization. She works collaboratively at organization and division levels to ensure continuous improvement of performance. Lewis also creates and implements staff development programs that support the organization’s succession planning objectives and foster a highly effective management and leadership structure . . ."