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developing human-centered,

high performing leaders

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“Having her as a coach is like renting one of the world's best brains."

— Logan Ury

Clarity. Connection. Momentum.

We help leaders and teams grow into who they're becoming.

Our blend of practical frameworks and a deep understanding of human dynamics strengthens relationships, builds clarity, and creates momentum that lasts.

What we offer

coaching

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One on one and team coaching that helps leaders clarify direction, build new skills, and lead with integrity.

facilitation

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Structured, engaging facilitation for meetings, workshops, and offsites, built to keep discussions focused and meaningful.

team training

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Skill-building workshops that strengthen communication, collaboration, and trust across teams, offered in person or virtually.

experience design

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Strategic support to help teams shape programs and events that are engaging, interactive, and purposeful.

"Grounding and energizing"

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"A pragmatic yet joyful approach"

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"Warmth, candor, and deep empathy"

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"Grounding and energizing" ✳︎ "A pragmatic yet joyful approach" ✳︎ "Warmth, candor, and deep empathy" ✳︎

Our Clients

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What Clients Say

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    Executive Coaching

    Joanna helped me unlock my full potential as a leader and discover strengths I hadn't tapped into before. I became a more capable leader, learned to turn team conflict into productive dialogue, and gained the clarity to make decisions that truly matter. My team's impact has grown, I'm now more centered in my decision-making and have the clarity I need to propel our organization's growth forward.


    Muriel Nouwezem

    CEO, Saban Community Clinic

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    Team Training

    As our  distributed team of 50+ was navigating a period of transition and change, we needed to establish shared principles and deeper understanding of how we work together, so I brought Joanna in to lead a live enneagram-based session. Her facilitation style is warm yet structured—she created a welcoming space where people felt comfortable sharing while keeping the energy engaging and the insights practical for our day-to-day work. After the session, we noticed smoother communication across the team and people referencing their enneagram types to bridge differences and have clarity driven conversations. I have high trust in Joanna and recommend her to any leader looking to strengthen team dynamics in an authentic, non-formulaic way.

    Steph Hess

    Chief Communications Officer, Discord

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    Executive Coaching

    I've been fortunate to work with Joanna for four years. She's one of the smartest people I've ever met. Having her as a coach is like renting one of the world's best brains. I arrive with questions and anxiety; I leave with clarity and calm. She asks brilliant questions, offers invaluable insight, and adapts her approach to whatever you need in that moment. If you're lucky enough to work with her, I have no doubt she'll change your life too.

    Logan Ury

    Behavioral Scientist and Author of “How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love”

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    Executive Coaching

    Joanna was the first executive coach I ever worked with, and as a co-founder stepping into the CEO role, I felt uncertain and anxious about what kind of leader I was meant to be. Through her warmth, candor, and deep empathy, Joanna helped me see the strengths I already carried and gave me tools to grow into the leader I was becoming. I’d recommend working with Joanna to any leader who wants to step into their power with clarity, confidence, and heart.

    Sergio Rosas

    CEO & Head of Learning Experiences,

    Next Shift Learning

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