"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
J.R.R. Tolkien,
The Hobbit
THE HUMANS
behind Wisdom in Action
Fellow travelers on the journey of becoming
We're a small group of practitioners who've each followed a winding path to arrive here. What unites us isn't matching credentials (thank goodness) but a shared commitment to leadership that serves both individual flourishing and the well-being of generations to come.
We don't lead with expertise. We lead with curiosity, care, and a willingness to be changed by what we discover together. We bring our whole selves to this work—including the parts still becoming. (Because who among us has this figured out?)
The kind of practical wisdom we're after doesn't come from having all the answers. It emerges in real time through honest inquiry, mutual care, and the willingness to stay in the room with complexity. The kind that helps you stay effective under pressure while remaining unmistakably human.
Executive coach, program design and Facilitator
Executive Coach, program design AND Program lead
Each brings their own story and approach - explore their individual pages to learn more about thier unique stories - the formal CVs can be found on LinkedIn as linked on their pages
Our Team
Vic okerlund
Executive Coach and Program Facilitator
Extended Network
Colleagues who contribute expertise and support as projects grow.
Joy as Essential Practice
We laugh often, especially when things don't go as planned . The work matters deeply, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously.
Staying Curious
"We're not sure" isn't failure—it's where the interesting work begins. Our best discoveries emerge from what we don't know yet, especially when we're learning from people who see things differently than we do.
Thinking Together
Our strongest insights arise in dialogue, not individual brilliance. Decisions don't get dictated—they unfold through conversation until something feels right to everyone.
Showing Up Real, Not Polished
We skip the professional personas and show up as actual humans (confusion, excitement, and occasional exasperation included). When we encounter perspectives that stretch us, we get curious, not defensive.
What connects us is a shared commitment to leadership that nourishes both individual integrity and the future we're tending for others.
