Helping social impact leaders release the pressure to “get it right” so that they can lead boldly and sustainably

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The social impact leaders I work with share a commitment, approach, and worldview that makes them both great at what they do, and vulnerable to overwhelm and burnout.

Non-Profit Leaders

If you drop the ball, people lose access to food, housing, healthcare and other essential support. Slowing down doesn't feel like an option.

Organizers

You perform optimism even on the days you feel most afraid, because the people around you are looking to you to stay the course.

Candidates and Elected Officials

You ran because your community called on you to. Now you feel the weight of their hopes, their donations, and their expectations every single day.

Is this you?

  • You're lying awake at night wondering, "Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? How long can I possibly keep this up?"

  • You want to be the kind of leader people deserve and you're afraid you won’t measure up when the moment comes.

  • You're unsure how to support your team and community and meet their expectations. That weight is always with you.

  • You look confident from the outside but inside you're replaying each meeting, decision, and email that you sent wondering if you got it right.

  • You're the one out front, you are no longer part of the movement, and it's lonely.

  • The margin for error feels non-existent and the stakes feel too high to slow down, even as you know you can’t keep going at this pace.

You got into this work to make a real difference. You've made commitments you believe in to your team, your community, your constituents, and yourself.

The reality of showing up every day, battling entrenched unjust systems, and performing optimism and certainty is taking a toll.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

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You can…

  • Make a powerful impact without sacrificing yourself

  • Develop a leadership style that is uniquely yours and plays to your strengths

  • Focus your energy on delivering what you promised

  • Make decisions from your values, even during uncertainty

  • Lead your team with confidence and compassion

  • Work effectively with your movement, your team, and your community

  • Finish each day with energy left for the people you love, and for yourself

  • "I am moving forward with a series of plans and metrics for when to execute each one. More importantly, I have gained clarity on how to prioritize the direction of my energy and attention in a time full of noise and distractions."

    — Carrie Graham

  • "Working with Tessa has been a transformative experience both personally and professionally. Her guidance has fundamentally changed the way I lead and how my teams support and engage with one another, ultimately making us stronger and more impactful."

    —Giselle Ferro Puigbo

  • "Tessa's coaching helped me navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence, while staying true to my values."

    —Bekah R.

  • "Tessa's real super power is her ability to break down walls and create brave spaces where people can show up, be vulnerable, talk about their mistakes, and commit to learning and accountability."

    —Brean Witmer

  • "Tessa brings strong active listening that both helps you feel validated and ready to move forward. She does this in a way that shows she can be trusted to approach the conversation in a non-judgemental way, staying focused on having a positive impact. She also has a ton of resources to share if you ask!"

    —Amanda N.

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