Hi, I'm Amanda

I used to think I needed permission to be me!

If others were uncomfortable with how I was living or leading, surely it must be me that was wrong. I was a master at....

• Self-abandoning—being who others wanted me to be—because isn't that a sign of humility?
• Hiding parts of my leadership for fear of not getting a seat at the table.
• Letting the voice of others occupy my mental space as a means to achieving compromise.

Until I dismantled the illusion that the freedom I was looking for wasn't going to come through external validation or people pleasing. 

Permission Granted! I went straight to the source of my being.  As my Creator, God was the rightful authority to speak into these matters. Over time, I have learned the art of embracing embodied living and leading from a place of authenticity and vulnerability. And yes, that does mean I am not everyone's "cup of tea," and I am okay with that. Life is too short to try to be someone you are not.    

With over 25 years of experience leading and coaching individuals in both the church and non-profit sector, I have realized that many of the voices we hear are reflections of the ideas and insecurities of others rather than a mirror of our true self. By embarking on this deeply transformational work of letting go of old mindsets and creating emotional resilience I found a new way forward, filled with much freedom!  And if I can do it, YOU can too.