Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Trauma-Informed Leadership | Executive Coach | Capacity Builder | Helping mission-driven leaders lead well under pressure & design systems grounded in how humans work—biologically, relationally, systemically

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

A different future demands a different kind of leadership. For a decade, I've supported leaders at government agencies, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations to cultivate the awareness, capacity, and presence to navigate complexity without losing connection or sacrificing impact. As the founder of The Center for Conscious Leadership, I help senior leaders and their organizations evolve. We integrate neuroscience, trauma-informed leadership, and systems thinking to support transformation that lasts and cultures that heal. Truly transformative leadership starts with systems. That's why our work is grounded in four interdependent system pillars: • Regulation – The inner work of self-awareness and nervous system mastery. • Relation – The interpersonal work of building trust, empathy, and collaboration. • Regeneration – The systemic work of redesigning structures and cultures for resilience. • Reflection – The conscious work of meaning-making, integration, and growth. We believe that individual development and collective transformation go hand in hand. That’s why our work includes: • Executive Coaching that strengthens self-awareness and strategic capacity. • Team Workshops & Learning Communities that embed new ways of leading. • Organizational Healing that rebuilds safety, trust, and connection from the inside out. If you’re ready to evolve how your team lives, leads, works, and thrives, message me. Let's talk.

Experience

  • Founder & Managing Director at The Center for Conscious Leadership
    Jul 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Professor at The Johns Hopkins University
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

  • Leadership Coach at Optify
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Alumni Coaching Partner at Georgetown University
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Leadership Coach at EdFuel
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs