Become an Integrative Leader

Ready to level up your leadership and build a team that thrives?

Lead with clarity, courage, and connection – without losing yourself or your edge.

Are you stepping into a larger leadership role and realizing the job now requires less doing – and more influence?

Have you earned your position through technical expertise and results, yet find the biggest challenge is no longer the work itself, but creating a team you can truly trust to deliver excellence?

Are you navigating the shift from being the expert to developing experts – cultivating trust, delegating effectively, strengthening your leadership presence, and influencing across projects, stakeholders, or higher levels in the organization?

Do you want to lead people in a way that is both decisive and human – where performance and relationships work together, not against each other?

And you want to step into this next level of leadership without losing your authenticity, intuition, or the qualities that make you uniquely effective?

I partner with driven, technically strong leaders as they evolve from expert to influencer. Together, we strengthen clarity, cultivate courage, and deepen connection – while developing somatic awareness, so you can process what’s happening inside you, respond intentionally rather than react emotionally, and lead with presence and confidence. This builds trust, enables high-performing teams, scales your impact, and keeps you aligned with who you truly are.

This isn’t a quick fix – sustainable leadership transformation takes time, commitment, and practice. The results you achieve last because they’re built on intention, skill, and alignment, not shortcuts. Start building leadership that truly lasts.

Work With Me – Build Transformative Leadership

Clarity. Courage. Connection.

Leadership grows in the space between support, self-awareness and honest conversation. I partner with leaders over time to create meaningful, lasting change – in themselves and in the teams they guide.

Through steady guidance and a thoughtful mix of emotional intelligence, intuitive insight and practical leadership tools, I help professionals step into who they’re meant to be: confident, grounded, compassionate and deeply connected leaders others trust and want to be lead by.

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About Carolyn

Hi, I’m Carolyn. I work with leaders who are technically strong, highly driven and ready to evolve how they lead – without losing their competence, credibility or ambition.

I’ve spent much of my career working with engineers and technical professionals, including years inside an engineering consulting firm. I understand what it takes to move from being the expert to becoming an influential, trusted leader of people.

As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I’ve coached leaders in over 16 countries using evidence-based leadership models, somatic practices, and coach psychology. My clients value both the structure I bring and the depth of work we do together.

Athletics has shaped how I lead and coach. As a marathoner and triathlete, I’ve learned the power of resilience, discipline, recovery, and presence – and how sustainable performance requires knowing when to push and when to restore.

A cancer journey in 2023 profoundly deepened my understanding of the relationship we have with ourselves. It shifted me from a Type A approach in life to one that integrates self-care, body awareness and intentional leadership – without sacrificing results.

Equally important, I believe play, creativity, and curiosity are essential leadership capacities. In complex, fast-moving environments, leaders who stay curious ask better questions, leaders who embrace creativity see new possibilities, and leaders who allow space for play foster trust, engagement and innovation. These qualities are not a distraction from performance – they are often the gateway to it.

Today, I help leaders integrate clarity and intuition, strength and sensitivity, performance and presence – so they can lead with confidence, authenticity and lasting impact.

“Each session with Carolyn was uplifting, constructive, and inspiring. Her deep care and expertise made the process joyful and impactful, helping me grow both personally and professionally.”

—Martha, Communications & Engagement Lead

“Over three years, Carolyn has helped me grow strategically and personally without compromising my values. Her expertise in planning, somatic work and leadership development has been instrumental in building my confidence and resilience.”

—Kellee, VP Creative Operations

“Carolyn’s leadership coaching has been transformative for my career. Her coaching shifted my perspective and enhanced my leadership capabilities. Her guidance not only improved my professional skills but also helped me recognize the contributions of others, with a profound impact on my team.”

—Daniel, Officer

Why Organizational Coaching Matters

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less team conflict

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greater ability to come up with solutions

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greater agility in response to new challenges

*Sourced from International Coaching Federation

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“Give your people the WHAT and WHY so they can take care of the HOW. This is where you will see them shine.”

— Carolyn Smith —