My mission is to empower leaders and their teams to thrive through transition and change.
As a Sociocracy Consultant and Leadership Coach, I have worked with organizations in Europe and the US, helping them transition to more adaptive, human-centered ways of working while building strength and stamina in ever-changing conditions.
With certifications in Sociocracy, Immunity to Change™, and Mind-Body Therapy, I offer a holistic path to organizational growth. By blending Sociocratic structures with building the relational skills needed for effective collaboration, I guide organizations toward greater impact with minimal disruption.
My approach draws upon 30+ years of experience, including Senior Marketing Analyst at a Fortune 500 corporation, CEO of a multinational import business, and Founding Director of an alternative school for pre-adolescents.
Certifications/Degrees
- SoFA Certified Sociocracy Trainer
- Kegan/Lahey Certified Immunity to Change Facilitator
- MIT u-Lab Certification, Leading From the Emerging Future
- Certified Practitioner, Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique
- Certified Yoga Therapy Mind/Body Practitioner
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA
- Partial Masters Degree, Intercultural Communications, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN
Training
- Emotional Intelligence
- Nonviolent Communication
- Effective Leadership Through Inner Development
- Complexity Facilitation
- Way of Council Circle Facilitation
- Imago Relational Skills
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- The Gate of Unity Spirituality and Consciousness
Letters of Recommendation
“From our earliest conversations, Bernadette demonstrated a deep understanding of how to support emerging organizations in applying power-sharing principles. Her guidance helped us create a governance structure that fostered shared accountability, transparency, and trust.
Bernadette’s presence in our organization has been invaluable. Her ability to integrate systems thinking with relational intelligence makes her uniquely impactful. I am deeply grateful for her contributions and enthusiastically recommend her to any organization seeking to cultivate inclusive governance, healthy culture, and shared leadership.”
- Donella Cecrle, President, TPOR
“Bernadette's grounded presence and skilled facilitation provided reassurance to our team, fostering a safe space for navigating the transition (from traditional governance). She has exceeded our expectations by offering unwavering support to our team, creating a customised roadmap and guiding us at a comfortable pace.
The outcomes of our collaboration include the development of an organisational structure, the embedding of our culture in systems and processes and the enhancement of individual capacities.”
- Sarah Whitley, COO, Iswe Foundation
“The act of asking for help and committing to working with Bernadette was hugely helpful in moving my organization forward through a difficult transition. If you feel at all curious about working with her, I recommend jumping in!"
— Catherine Gray, Midwest Director, The White House Project