Clarity. Presence. Direction.
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning to navigate uncertainty: to read the winds, trust your instincts, and guide others with calm and confidence. Through one-on-one coaching, we’ll explore how you can lead with intention, balance, and insight. Each session is grounded in practical reflection, designed to help you realign with your purpose and move forward with clarity.
Wayfinding Leadership Coaching helps leaders rediscover their sense of direction, not by following a rigid framework, but by learning to see patterns, hold perspective, and act with clarity.
Drawing inspiration from traditional Pacific navigators who sailed vast oceans by observing subtle cues in stars, waves, and birds, this coaching invites you to develop your own inner compass as a leader.
You’ll learn to:
Find clarity amid competing demands.
Strengthen your sense of direction and confidence.
Lead with presence rather than pressure.
Connect daily actions to deeper purpose.
The Philosophy
“The island is the canoe, and the canoe is the island.”
— Polynesian proverb
Wayfinding leadership isn’t about getting somewhere faster. It’s about recognizing that your organization, your relationships, and your own growth are part of the same voyage. You don’t steer by force; you steer by awareness.
Through this coaching, we’ll explore how to:
Lead through relationships rather than hierarchies (va)
Cultivate presence and integrity (mana)
Navigate with both evidence and intuition
What Is Wayfinding Leadership Coaching?
Formats and Options
While most clients begin with one-on-one coaching, Wayfinding Leadership can also be adapted for teams and organizations.
Group Coaching:
Small-group sessions (4–8 participants) for peer reflection, shared leadership learning, or retreat-style experiences.
Leadership Retreats & Workshops:
Customized half-day or full-day sessions exploring themes like clarity in decision-making, aligning vision and practice, or re-centering as a team during times of change.
Organizational Coaching:
Ongoing partnerships with leadership teams to strengthen communication, purpose, and strategic alignment through a shared wayfinding framework.
If you’re interested in a group or organizational format, we can design something that meets your team where they are and helps them move forward together.
Who It’s For
This coaching is for leaders who are:
Feeling pulled in too many directions and want to regain focus
Stepping into new roles or higher levels of responsibility
Seeking to move from reactive to intentional leadership
Ready to reflect, learn, and grow beyond management techniques
Clients include founders of new education programs, directors in cultural institutions, and managers navigating organizational change.
While there is no quick fix, I can offer a personalized plan with the level of support to match your current needs and help you exceed your goals. I will help you understand the landscape of education reform, present yourself in a manner that builds trust, and build on an extensive body of work without replicating past failures.
How It Works
Every coaching relationship is customized, but typically includes:
Discovery Call (Free): Identify your goals, needs, and challenges.
Wayfinding Sessions: 60-minute virtual conversations, 2–3 per month (if choosing one-to-one coaching).
Reflection Tools: Optional prompts or activities between sessions.
Compass Review: A mid-point reflection to check progress and next steps.
Coaching can be arranged as a short-term engagement or as an ongoing partnership for sustained growth.
Find Your Direction
If you’re feeling adrift , or simply ready to lead with greater clarity, let’s talk.