Holistic Leadership Coaching

Empowering Authentic Growth with Somatic, Culturally Sensitive, and Trauma-Informed Approaches

Crafting Purpose

Kia Ora and Salam, I’m Dana. I am passionate about supporting and guiding people to connect to their inner wisdom to find answers when they feel stuck in moving forward, whether in their professional or personal lives, as I believe each informs the other. As a Somatic Wellbeing Coach and an ICF-trained Executive & Organisational Coach, I am committed to providing you with a unique coaching experience that integrates embodiment practices, creativity, wellbeing, cultural safety, and a trauma-informed approach.

Whether you are an individual seeking clarity or an organization or business navigating change, I’m here. Together, we cultivate purpose, resilience, and safer spaces to help you meet your personal and professional goals. I weave wisdom from across continents, cultures, and experiences into a holistic coaching service. Let’s create safer, healthier spaces together.

Let me walk you through the essence of my work:

  1. Somatic Wisdom: I believe that our bodies hold profound wisdom. By integrating somatics into coaching, I guide individuals and teams to listen to their physical sensations, tap into intuition, and unlock transformative insights.

  2. Creativity Unleashed: Creativity isn’t limited to artists; in fact I believe we are all creative beings and creativity is a potent force for problem-solving and growth. I infuse creativity into coaching sessions, encouraging fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and out-of-the-box thinking.

  3. Wellbeing as Foundation: Wellbeing isn’t an afterthought—it’s the bedrock of success. Together, we explore holistic wellbeing, nurturing mental, emotional, and physical health and how cultural safety fits into this. Because thriving leaders create thriving organizations.

  4. Cultural Safety: Our world is beautifully diverse, and cultural safety matters. I honor Te Tiriti (the Treaty of Waitangi) and weave cultural awareness as an African woman into my coaching. It’s about fostering inclusivity, respect, and understanding. I offer safe coaching approaches for indigenous, racialized and people of colour.

  5. Trauma-Informed Lens: Life leaves imprints, and trauma shapes our experiences. With compassion and sensitivity, I hold space for healing. My trauma-informed approach ensures safety and growth for all.

  6. Nervous System Approach: Helping you achieve a deeper connection with your body and mind through embodiment practices (such as postural awareness), mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises

Offerings & Services

  • Welcome to personalised 1:1 coaching designed to support your journey towards clarity and growth. Whether you are in a leadership position, on a personal health and wellbeing journey, or navigating other paths, I offer a compassionate space to explore your goals and challenges.

    Together, we'll uncover insights, cultivate resilience, and empower you to thrive in both personal and professional realms.

    Let's embark on this transformative journey to unlock your potential and create meaningful change.

  • Executive and organizational coaching offers a range of benefits, including enhanced leadership skills, improved performance, effective change management, and increased self-awareness. By investing in coaching, businesses can drive growth, foster a culture of collaboration, and achieve greater success in today's ever-changing environment

  • This is a unique and specialised approach that honours, validates and respects the unique cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of individuals, particularly for racialised, indigenous and people of colour.

    This coaching style recognises the impact of cultural identity on personal and professional development. It aims to create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel understood, validated, and empowered to explore their goals and challenges authentically.

    As a WOC I aim to support clients in achieving holistic growth, resilience, and meaningful transformation aligned with their authentic values and aspirations by taking a decolonised approach.

  • Experience transformative training and workshops fostering Cultural Safety, Holistic Health, and Organisational/Business Effectiveness. My holistic approach to wellbeing offers tailored programs for businesses enhancing employee wellness and productivity.

    I provide personalized support, crafting wellbeing initiatives incorporating my unique neuro-based approach. From mindfulness to stress management, these strategies promote holistic wellbeing across your organisation and business.

    My wellbeing coaching and training also offers neuro-affirming approaches for our neurodiverse community taking a holistic approach to growth.

    Together, we'll empower your team with sustainable practices that nurture a culture of wellness, where every individual feels valued and inspired to contribute their best.

  • Supporting organisations, health practices and businesses in embedding a culturally-safe lens towards the client experience. Explore what inclusivity, diversity and cultural safety means for you and your service and develop skills to apply the principles of cultural competence and awareness to your practice and business.

    Equip yourself, your team, and your organisation with tools to dismantle white supremacy in the workplace, moving beyond allyship to active engagement. Training available.

  • Invite me to speak at your next event! With expertise in health and wellbeing, I bring a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive perspective to my talks, inspiring positive change and fostering inclusive cultures. Let's spark meaningful conversations and drive transformation together.

    Whether it's a conference, seminar, or team event, I deliver engaging and informative talks on a range of topics, from leadership development to holistic health and wellbeing