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 Leadership Shouldn't Come at the Cost of Your Wellbeing

 

You've worked hard to reach your leadership position. The promotions, the responsibilities, the team you lead—all evidence of your dedication and talent. But lately, you've been questioning if this is what leadership success is supposed to feel like.

The constant pressure to perform. The blurred boundaries between work and life. The conflict with people in your life telling you that you're not fun to be around anymore. The expectation to always be "on." The Sunday evening anxiety as you prepare for another demanding week.

You've been told these challenges are simply "part of leadership"—that sacrifice is the price of the corner office. But what if there's another way to lead—one that doesn't require compromising your wellbeing in the process?

 

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Calling all Leaders Who Want Freedom

 

The Sustainable Success Blueprint for Leaders is designed specifically for those in executive and management positions who:

  • Are new to leadership roles and want to establish sustainable practices from the start
  • Have advanced to higher responsibilities and find themselves struggling with increased demands
  • Are leading growing teams and need to scale their leadership approach without burning out
  • Want to create team cultures that achieve results without sacrificing wellbeing

Whether you're a first-time manager, a department head, or a C-suite executive, the framework adapts to your specific leadership context and challenges.

Why Traditional Leadership Coaching Approaches Falls Short

 

Most leadership development focuses exclusively on skills, strategies, and performance metrics—treating you like a productivity machine rather than a whole person. Traditional approaches promise that if you just work harder, use a new app, or master the right techniques, leadership success will follow.

But with over 20 years as a therapist and having built and led high-retention teams in my seven-figure practice, I know the truth:

Leadership that sacrifices your wellbeing isn't sustainable—and it doesn't bring out the best in you or your team. In fact, it increases team discontent and leads to retention issues.

I've used decades of experience in psychology and human development, to develop a fundamentally different approach to leadership coaching—one that integrates who you are with how you lead. The best leaders are those who have a thriving team and culture AND a fulfilling personal life. 

 

Ashley Waddell

"Cecilia lights up any room that she walks in and on any stage that she stands on. With her warm personality, she takes on the crowd with poise and ease. Cecilia is a powerful force and a phenomenal speaker. She keeps her listeners engaged and eager for more."

The Success Ecosystem for Leaders

 

 

The Sustainable Success Blueprint isn't just another leadership framework—it's an approach that integrates leadership effectiveness with personal sustainability. Here's how each element of the Success Ecosystem applies specifically to your leadership journey:

Clear Vision

The conventional approach: Focus exclusively on organizational goals, KPIs, and performance metrics while subordinating personal values and wellbeing.

The sustainable approach: Define leadership success authentically, integrating organizational objectives with personal values and wellbeing. Lead from a clear sense of purpose that energizes rather than depletes you.

 

Capacity

The conventional approach: Maintain a grueling schedule, take on additional responsibilities without question, and figure out how to make it work regardless of personal cost.

The sustainable approach: Realistically assess your true bandwidth and resources, then develop leadership systems and delegation strategies that honour these realities.

 

Boundaries

The conventional approach: Be available 24/7, respond immediately to team members and superiors, and let work expand into all areas of your life.

The sustainable approach: Establish clear professional limits that protect your priorities, prevent depletion, and actually model healthy workplace behavior for your team.

 

Growth

The conventional approach: Pursue advancement at any cost, accepting increasing responsibilities without questioning the impact on your wellbeing or existing commitments.

The sustainable approach: Pursue intentional leadership development that aligns with your authentic vision, honours your capacity, and enhances rather than diminishes your life.

 

Energy

The conventional approach: Power through fatigue, prioritize availability over recovery, and treat your physical and mental health as resources to sacrifice for organizational goals.

The sustainable approach: Build your leadership approach around sustainable energy management, recognizing that your most valuable leadership asset is a well-resourced you.

 

Leadership

Coaching 

 

My approach to leadership coaching is informed by both extensive clinical expertise and real leadership experience:

  • I've built and led teams in a seven-figure counseling practice with exceptional staff retention
  • Dare to Lead Trained by the work of Dr. Brene Brown
  • I've taught as a university professor for 12 years, developing expertise in adult learning and development
  • I bring 22+ years of psychological expertise to leadership challenges
  • My experience with both successes and failures provides practical wisdom beyond theory
  • I have a 'no bullshit' approach to working with people - supportive and no fluff! I will tell it to you straight so that you have the best transformation.

This unique combination allows me to help you address both the practical leadership challenges and the psychological barriers that may be holding you back. I'm a little sassy and funny, making the coaching journey insightful but also fun. 

Plus, I'm a total nerd and love researching new perspectives, insights, approaches and applications from all industries to improve the leadership journey.

 

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Let's Work Together!

 

Individual Leadership Coaching

 6-months

 

The Sustainable Success Blueprint for Leaders is a comprehensive six-month coaching partnership designed to transform how you approach leadership and team management. Created for those who want to accelerate their leadership growth while creating sustainable success.

Top Features:

  • Pay in full and payment plan options
  • 60-min Deep Dive Session
  • 12-60min bi-weekly sessions
  • Telegram support for in-between sessions for real-time guidance as you implement changes
  • Ecosystem Assessment to identify key areas for transformation
  • Custom Resources based on your specific leadership challenges and organizational context

 

$1,300/month

(CAD + GST)

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Group Leadership Coaching

 

For six months we will work closely as a group with bi-weekly calls and unlimited telegram messaging support to refine your leadership and catalize transformation towards sustainability in your leadership, teams and life. This isn't a quick fix or thowing spaghetti at the wall - we systematically create sustainability and have some fun along the way. 

Top Features:

  • Pay in full and payment plan options
  • 60-min Deep Dive Session with each participant
  • 12-60min bi-weekly sessions focused on implementing the framework within your specific leadership context
  • Unlimited Telegram support for inbetween sessions for real-time guidance as you implement changes
  • Ecosystem Assessment to identify key areas for transformation
  • Custom Resources based on your specific leadership challenges and organizational context 

 

 $1,000/month per member

(CAD + GST)

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Team Trainings

Full and Half Days

 

Many organizations need to grow their entire leadership team and the best way to do this is to have them all in a room together. Cell phones off. Being fully present together. Team trainings can be customized for your team while addressing issues around burnout, boundaries, delegation, supporting team's mental health, growth strategies, culture and success. The core of all trainings are about sustainability to increase organizational retention and growth while creating a culture of care and kindness.  

Let's dive into your team together and discover the areas that need attention. You will gain insight, co-create a plan and have the strategies to take things to the next level. 

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Ready to Lead Sustainably?

 

Let's connect for a complimentary discovery call to explore your current leadership challenges, your vision for sustainable success, and whether this approach is the right fit for your or your team's leadership journey.

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