The Real Story Behind Empowering Leadership Teams
We didn't set out to revolutionize leadership development. We just got tired of watching brilliant leaders burn out, amazing teams fall apart, and innovative companies lose their souls in pursuit of the bottom line.
So we asked ourselves: What if leadership could be both wildly effective AND deeply human?
The answer became the foundation of our work.
Our Unconventional Journey
Empowering Leadership Teams is a premier consulting and training company that specializes in leadership development with a twist. We’re the ones who’ll suggest you pause to discern the impact of your next bold move, recommend a walking meditation before that difficult conversation, and help you build team psychological safety through practices your MBA never taught you.
Our work begins where traditional leadership training ends—with awareness, emotional intelligence, and the courage to lead from authenticity.
Here's what makes us different: We're a women-owned business with decades of collective experience in entrepreneurial enterprises—and we're not afraid to bring our whole selves to the work. We offer group sessions, one-on-one coaching, online courses, and in-person workshops, but always with our signature blend of strategic thinking and soulful practice.
We've been quietly revolutionizing leadership for over a decade, helping conscious leaders create sustainable, team-driven growth without sacrificing their humanity.
Meet Your Guides
Barbara Schindler
Executive Coach, Entrepreneurial Consultant & Mindfulness Maverick
Barbara helps leaders embrace what she calls "radical self-leadership"—the kind that honors both your quarterly targets and your need for rest. With advanced degrees in Human Behavior, Counseling Psychology, and Spiritual Psychology, plus years of entrepreneurial experience, Barbara has mastered the art of breaking through limiting patterns while building thriving businesses.
Barbara's secret weapon? She'll help you discover that your intuition is actually your best business asset. She's the coach who might suggest you meditate on a major decision or consider how the current astrological climate affects your team dynamics.
Heather McGonigal
Executive Coach, Program Director & Transformation Alchemist
With a unique background in acting and personal growth, Heather brings a creative, transformative approach to leadership development that actually sticks. She specializes in helping leaders step into their authentic authority—not the kind they think they should have, but the kind that flows naturally from who they really are.
Heather's magic touch? She helps high-performers under pressure discover that slowing down actually speeds up results. Her clients learn to pause strategically, communicate authentically, and lead from their center rather than their stress.
Tami Blodgett
Entrepreneurial Visionary & Strategy Whisperer
With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Tami has a rare gift for matching soul-aligned strategy with practical vision. She's worked with visionaries and change-makers from around the globe, helping them step into their highest gifts while building businesses that actually serve their lives.
Tami's superpower? She can see the intersection where your deepest purpose meets your most profitable path, and architect a plan to get there.
Our Philosophy
Your Part
The best leaders make empowered choices from their authentic center. Not from fear, pressure, or what they think they "should" do.
The Team Part
It takes a collaborative think tank where everyone feels safe to bring their brilliance. Innovation happens when people can be real, take risks, and trust each other.
The Business Part
Everyone aligned to clear, defined outcomes that honor both profit and purpose. Success that feels good in your soul AND looks good on your spreadsheets.
Our Approach
An Integrated System for Sustainable Growth (With Heart)
We've developed a comprehensive framework that addresses every aspect of conscious business leadership. Our areas of expertise include:
Organizational Development: Hiring with intuition, onboarding with intention, and building cross-functional teams that actually enjoy working together.
Executive Leadership: Troubleshooting with wisdom, resolving conflict with compassion, and optimizing performance without sacrificing well-being.
Mindful Leadership Skills: One-on-one coaching that integrates real-time business solutions with practices that keep you grounded, centered, and effective.
Who We Serve
Forward-Thinking Leaders Who Are Ready for Something Different
We work with:
- Conscious entrepreneurs building businesses aligned with their values
- Visionary leaders in organizations ready to prioritize both people and profit
- Teams that want to innovate without burning out
- Companies seeking sustainable growth rooted in authentic culture
Our clients include non-profit organizations, privately-owned businesses, financial institutions, family offices, and any organization brave enough to try leadership development that actually works.
What Our Clients Say
For the past six years, I have been fortunate to participate in the ongoing management training led by Barbara Schindler and her team at my company. This training has significantly enhanced my ability to manage myself and my emotions effectively. I’ve gained invaluable skills, such as making conscious agreements and establishing clear roles, which I will carry throughout my career. This training has been instrumental in my growth, both as a manager and a colleague.
- John Tintera
Senior Sales & Client Manager, Hay House
I had the privilege of working with Heather as my coach, and her impact has been nothing short of transformative. Heather didn’t just teach me how to empower others, she helped me empower myself, becoming a stronger and more effective leader. The frameworks she shared and the thoughtful feedback she provided have significantly influenced both my business and personal life. Her guidance changed the trajectory of my career, and I’m deeply grateful for the insights she’s offered. Working with Heather has been a game-changer in every sense.
- Dylan Schmidt
Founder, Content Clips
Knowing what you do and verbalizing it are sometimes two different things. Not for Tami Blodgett. Tami is sooooo sharp, she can split atoms when it comes to seeing your gifts and helping you get before the right people, with the right message. I have worked with Tami for years off and on. Each time I go back to sharpen my public image, she grounds me instantly and I make money. Nice combination!
- Pamela Cournoyer
CEO, Powerful & True Leadership Development
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Why We Do This WorkÂ
Because Your Time at Work Should Feed Your Soul
We believe work can be a place where you thrive, not just survive. Where your talents, insights, and gifts create ripple effects that matter. Where you feel valued, heard, and integral to something meaningful.
When you're part of a well-functioning, collaborative team that honors both your humanity and your ambition, it doesn't just transform your professional life—it elevates everything.
The world needs leaders who can hold both. Both profit and purpose. Both efficiency and empathy. Both results and relationships.
That's the kind of leader we help you become.
Ready to Lead Differently?
Your team, your business, and your soul are waiting. Let's Talk! Schedule a Discovery Call.
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