You're a capable leader. But what used to work is no longer enough.
You care deeply about your work and the people you lead. You're skilled, committed, and driven to make a difference.
But you feel pulled in too many directions. You want to be intentional, but most days you're just trying to keep up. And when it matters most, in a challenging conversation or an important decision, you second-guess yourself.
What helped you succeed so far isn't enough for the challenges in front of you now. What's missing isn't effort. It's knowing how to become the leader you're meant to be, one who leads with confidence and creates impact without burning out.
What This Looks Like Day to Day
You're constantly reacting to what's urgent instead of advancing what's important.
You want to set boundaries and protect your time, yet saying no feels risky.
You've stepped into a bigger role and aren't sure how to define or measure success.
You're working to shift culture, but competing priorities and resistance slow things down, and you worry about overwhelming your team.
You know who you want to become as a leader, but translating that vision into daily action isn't easy.
You've built some momentum before, but struggle to stay consistent without structure and accountability.
A Different Kind of Leadership Growth
Most leadership programs teach strategies and tools. This one helps you become the kind of leader who can use them effectively, even under pressure.
Lasting change starts with how you see yourself: your beliefs, your mindset, and your identity as a leader. When that shifts, how you lead shifts as well.
The work we do together is identity-based and deeply practical. We'll strengthen your mindset, self-awareness, and emotional agility, and build the habits and systems that turn them into consistent action.
You'll bring your values, priorities, and actions into alignment, so leadership no longer feels like a constant juggle but a grounded expression of what is most important to you.
The impact extends far beyond your own growth. It influences how your team collaborates, the culture you shape, and the communities you serve, helping create a workplace where people do their best work.
How We'll Work Together
This is a personalized, one-on-one coaching experience with unlimited sessions. You choose a 3 or 6 month commitment, and the program works the same way in both.
How it works
The Commitment Session. We clarify where you are now, where you want to go, and who you need to become to get there, and define what success looks like.
The Non-Negotiables. We identify the few intentional actions that matter most. These simple, consistent practices build momentum, strengthen confidence, and make change stick.
Unlimited 1-on-1 coaching. There is no set number of sessions. You book 30- or 60-minute sessions when you need them most: to prepare for a challenging conversation, make an important decision, or get support on something that's keeping you stuck.
The Consistency Review. At the halfway point, we reflect on what's working, refine what's not, and celebrate the shifts already underway.
The Growth Plan. In our final session, we consolidate your learning and design a practical plan you can sustain long after the program ends: the skills, supports, and simple systems that keep you intentional and focused.
Between sessions, you'll have direct access to me by email, coaching tools and reflections, and monthly masterclasses with other leaders in the Connect to Grow community.
What you can expect
Many clients notice changes within the first few sessions: feeling more focused, more emotionally regulated, and clearer on what truly matters. Over time, these small shifts compound into better communication, stronger boundaries, and confident decisions.
By the end, you'll have:
A clear written vision of the leader you're becoming
A personalized Action Blueprint that aligns your daily actions with your bigger goals
A Growth Plan to keep your progress going after the program ends
Practical tools and frameworks you can use for yourself and your team
What Clients Are Saying
Working with Simona was completely different from any other growth opportunity I have experienced before. I sought out coaching to grow as a leader and gained a self-awareness that has helped me truly believe in the agency I have in creating the life and work experience that I desire. Simona's approach provided me with a comfortable space to truly focus on my own growth and equipped me with the tools to take action.
Jaclyn Derlatka, Manager, Pickering Public Library
I’ve had the privilege of working with Simona on numerous occasions; her coaching style is a masterclass in clarity and insight. Simona has a gift for asking targeted, thought-provoking questions that untangle challenges, surface underlying obstacles, and bring focus to the next steps, both practically and emotionally.
Simona’s ability to hold space for deep reflection is not only insightful, but practical. She shares applicable examples and resources that provide a greater sense of direction, clearer thinking and a strong sense of direction. I highly recommend Simona to anyone seeking a caring, impactful and remarkable executive coach.
Natalie Tamba, Education Manager, Western University
Simona is adept at going beyond surface level by asking the right questions. With great care and insight, her questions challenge limiting beliefs and guide you to plan meaningful action. Following a session with Simona, I had a stronger sense of where I could make changes to support my leadership vision.
Catherine Arthurs, Public Library leader
The Story Behind This Work
For years, I felt like there just weren’t enough hours in the day.
I was managing a demanding leadership role, caring for my family, and finishing my degrees — all while the responsibilities kept growing. I was doing everything I thought I was supposed to do, but it never felt like enough.
When I started asking what it would mean to live and lead in alignment with my values, I couldn’t imagine how to make space for anything more — let alone becoming a coach, a teacher, and an entrepreneur. But through the same intentional process I now use with my clients, things began to shift. I learned how to focus on what truly matters, manage my energy, and find a way of leading that felt grounded and sustainable.
Now, alongside my experience, I bring the tools of neuroscience, mindfulness, and coaching to help others create the same shift — to move from overwhelm to purpose, from constant doing to intentional leading, and to find real joy in the work they do.
Investment
Your Intentional Leadership Identity is a personalized coaching experience tailored to your goals, pace, and level of support. Investment varies depending on whether you choose the 3 or 6 month commitment, and whether you're participating independently or through organizational sponsorship.
During our call, we'll explore what you want to achieve, confirm the program is the right next step, and review investment options together. There's no pressure, just clarity about what kind of support will help you move forward.
