Akasha

Individual clients tend to choose me because I invite them deeper into themselves. We are co-explorers of inner worlds to amplify outer good. They are usually high-achieving leaders, yet emotionally or spiritually burnt out; questioning success, identity, or purpose; and longing for more meaning, authenticity, and inner peace. They feel the pull to be more for themselves, their families, teams, and the organization(s) they serve. They are ready to move in a direction more aligned with who they are and becoming. Organizational clients choose me because they are committed to their people’s growth and well-being, and they trust that I can support both.

My clients are usually mid-level to senior leaders, as well as entrepreneurs, in large multinationals and small businesses across the globe. My clients usually benefit from reconnecting with their inner voice, reclaiming their priorities, and clarifying their purpose and values. They are sometimes navigating the intersection of their multiple identities as a leader. I listen to see the dimensions of who they are and what matters most to them. 

In trusting me, clients feel seen. And when clients feel seen, they open themselves up to more growth and learning possibilities.

In my work, my clients come to understand themselves more deeply and as a complex system themselves. They integrate deep care for others with getting things done well. One client I’m currently working with, received acknowledgement from her senior leader that she has become more of a strategic and people-oriented leader within the past year. This client talks about feeling a lot more space inside of herself than before. She credits our work together as a major contributor in that.

I start with listening to see my clients. This means understanding and prioritizing what matters most to them. I get to understand how they see themselves and the world, through an adult development lens. Our work together often reveals the mindsets and assumptions that get in the way of their growth, as well as the principles and values they live by. For this, I integrate Robert Kegan’s Immunity to Change approach and Jennifer Garvey Berger’s Mindtraps. 

I prioritize loving-kindness and growth towards wholeness. I focus a lot on our being in the world, as well as the things we do. My overall approach is grounded in mindfulness and contemplative practices. So, lots of noticing, curiosity, self-compassion, looking within, and experimentation. Clients usually have a number of things they would like to be, do, and see differently. I invite them to try things out, as we track impact and learnings together. 

I adapt with my clients. And we try things out together. I offer many of my clients 1:1 retreat experiences with me. I call these retreats Next Direction Renewal Experiences and are especially for leaders who are at a crossroad in their life and leadership. They are in transition and could benefit from having some reflective space away from their usual environment. The experience usually involves clients traveling to Grenada where I live for a weekend. I curate an immersive experience that supports them and the path(s) they are exploring. I love this way of working with clients because they get to discover themselves anew, connect more deeply with what they’re about, and also enjoy a new and beautiful place in the world. Many of them have never been to the Caribbean or to Grenada. These experiences also bring out the best in me. I love hosting people and am a pilgrim at heart.

Living life consciously and intentionally has shaped my work. I am committed to my own growth and evolution. I am constantly learning (like completing a PhD in Human Development back in 2017), exploring my inner and outer worlds (like walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in 2016), and experiencing unexpected life changes (like going through a divorce in 2024). So, I know how invaluable it is to have a growth partner. There have been times when I felt terribly alone when going through transition and integration periods. The world became strange, and it felt like no one understood me. Hardly anything is more challenging to navigate than feeling like a stranger in a strange world. And no degree, no matter how advanced they are, books, podcasts, even history of navigating changes successfully, can make up for being in the company of a real human being who gets you, understands what you may be going through, and stands for your growth. I’m a friend, and a growth partner, to these strangers.