I coach feather rufflers.
people who go against the status quo. who see the system is broken and want to create a new one. they want solutions not bandaids. who can’t sit still because they care so much. ambitious. aware. called to something bigger than themselves.
this is who i work with.
“Urszula is a radiant leader. She is an amazing listener, a clear communicator and an inspiring coach. She spent time thinking carefully about strategies for my leadership practice and we spent quality time together finding ways to make new practices stick. Our work together has had a lasting impact.”
— Janet Moore, Cofounder, CityStudio + Professor, SFU
vision.
people around the globe are experiencing burn-out, overwhelm, and the results of reactive decision-making on the daily. we are losing ourselves to the current paradigms that keep us small and divided.
my vision: you are calm, strong, and clear. no matter what. when you are calm, strong and clear, you make the best choices. when you make those choices, you have ease, impact, and meaningful fulfillment in your life.
approach.
rooted in practice. the things you do everyday that create sustainable change. I don’t subscribe to the ‘lose 30lbs in 30 days’ model, a generic how-to guide for living a good life, or a one-size-fits-all plan. your journey is unique and yours. my job is to help you find your path and move on it through simple powerful practices that activate a new way forward.
method.
awareness, choice, action. ask great questions. celebrate and champion you to the nines. challenge you to see, do and be in new ways. then I activate you with next-level practices you can integrate immediately.
I coach impact entrepreneurs and leaders who want to change the world.
My mission is to help you get calm, clear and strong so you can do just that.
calm
an ease and steadiness no matter what comes your way. a deep peace inside that isn’t affected by what’s going on outside of you. a place to go to feel grounded.
clear.
a knowing where the path is headed. being able to see your vision and goals and not lose sight of them when the storm hits. a sense of purpose in your life.
strong.
the ability to not only weather storms but to be strong in the face of them. a feeling you are capable and ready to take it on. it sounds like ‘I got this.”
my story
I have spent half of my life trying to be whole. I have tried everything you can think of to get there.
As an upcoming future executive, I drowned myself in work. I thought that’s what you were supposed to do to get ahead — say yes to working, being perfect, go go go. It didn’t take long before I burned out. I was in what I thought was my dream job but I was lost on the inside, making reactive decisions, forgetting my values, and not giving my attention to the people and things that mattered most to me. Alone in a hotel room one business trip, I had a meltdown. I looked in the mirror, didn't recognize myself, and worse, I didn't like who I saw. I made a choice right then - I was going to find myself again. I hired a coach and never looked back.
I cut my chops in big retail developing leaders who wanted to make a difference but were losing themselves to burnout and old school ways of doing business. I’ve coached hundreds of people around the globe. Worked with stellar brands like lululemon and Vega, impact accelerators and tech startups. Expect powerful simple practices, BS-free guidance, and a bold mindful approach to move you forward.
i believe
a purposeful life can change the world
business is here to be a force for good
the most disruptive thing you can do in the world is to be yourself
coaching people to be themselves means helping dismantle the systems that block wholeness and access
humanity is an action
what drives my purpose
we are living in a time of inequality, injustice, and systemic racism where not everyone is able to be their whole selves. If you have privilege and are playing small, acting from scarcity, and managing fear and doubt, you cannot do the important work the world needs to have peace, equality and freedom for all. so — consider this a summon to rise up.
experience
16+ years elevating entrepreneurs, leaders + teams
Certified coach, Integral Coaching Canada®
Certified Group Coaching Method, Integral Coaching Canada®
Certified Integrative iEQ9® Enneagram coach
250+ programs designed
90+ speaking gigs
founder of 3 businesses and 1 non-profit
15,000+ hours of workshops designed and facilitated
9,500+ hours coached
Published author
Trauma of Money Method® facilitator
Mindful Leadership, Institute for Mindful Leadership
Certified meditation teacher, Lab of Meditation
Adult Learning + Development, University of Toronto
A lifetime of practice
also’s
I'm married to an amazing human being for 19+ years. I am a cat person, daily meditator, outdoor adventurer, and poet. In 2020 I published an artbook of poetry called arriving. It sold out in under a year and has a cult following.
I love chasing dreams and staying the course when it gets hard. I am fiery about what I care about. I am as funny as I am serious. I deeply care about making a difference in this lifetime.
I humbly acknowledge that I live on the traditional territory of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet) Nation. I was born in a small town in Poland and am a first-generation immigrant settler. As a white, cisgendered woman, I am committed to educating myself and investing in education about racial, systemic and social justice issues.
see yourself as enough. be bold. say heck yes and heck no. trust yourself. listen deeper. ruffle feathers. challenge the status quo. create epic change. be all of you.
core values
wolfpack.
Be our whole selves when we’re a lone wolf and in the pack.
make memories.
Time is sacred. Make memories you want to remember.
be the river.
In the flow, with the flow, catalyst of the flow.
what’s possible.
A question. An answer. A way of being.
“Before working with Urszula I was vulnerable to the day to day pressure and stress taking over me. Through her coaching, I learned how to be in control. She is a great listener and always knows how to ask the right questions.
— Mauricio Lozano, Founder & Owner of Faculty Brewing
“Urszula is a gem. She is a mindful facilitator, coach and guide 1:1 and in groups. Her authentic and vulnerable facilitation allows for actionable results and self-discovery. I highly recommend Urszula!”
— Alicia Close, Founder, Women in Tech World
giving back
I believe business must be a catalyst for social change. I donate 10-15 hours per month in pro bono coaching and mentorship to Women of Colour entrepreneurs and social justice leaders. I do free workshops at schools to young impact entrepreneurs and change leaders. I donate a minimum of 5% of revenue to great non-profits and advocacy groups. Here's some of my favourites:
RAVEN, Indigenous Youth Roots, The Sníchim Foundation, Pivot Legal Society, Indian Summer Arts Society, FIRST United, Aboriginal Mothers Centre Society
there’s no box
I won’t put you, your team or your company in one. because you have places to go and things to do. the time to do that is always now.