HOW I ADD VALUE TO YOUR LIFE
I believe we all deserve to enjoy our life including our work.
My vision is a public service model that delivers high value to communities led by people who have purpose and joy in the work they do.
I help public service leaders gain clarity and take aligned action by focusing on three foundational elements: self-awareness; mindset and emotional agility. Together, we build systems that create results.
Every leader's inner work lays the groundwork for a truly fulfilling life. As your partner, I am here to support you in leading yourself and others with clarity, intention, and empathy.
You hold the power to transform not only your own life but also the organizations and communities your serve. Together, we can create meaningful change—one action at a time.
SERVICES
Intentional Leadership Circle
A group coaching experience for public-sector leaders who want to lead with clarity, intention, and purpose.
The Intentional Leadership Circle helps you close the gap between the leader you are today and the leader you know you’re capable of becoming, more confident, clear, steady, and effective in how you think, communicate, and lead.
Your Intentional Leadership Identity
A 3 or 6-month intensive for capable, purpose-driven leaders ready to move from overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and consistent, values-aligned action. This experience builds the self-awareness, mindset, and habits needed to make aligned decisions, communicate clearly, and lead with calm intention, even when demands are high.
Career Clarity Intensive
A 3-month intensive for public service professionals who are ready to move from uncertainty and doubt to clarity, confidence, and purpose. This experience helps you gain deep self-awareness, articulate what truly matters to you, and make intentional career decisions aligned with your values, strengths, and definition of success, so you can move forward with confidence.
MY WHY
My love of public service began as a high school volunteer at my local public library. What started as a simple way to give back grew into over two decades of leadership in local government, where I led teams, delivered on strategic priorities, mentored leaders, and created programs that helped both employees and communities grow. No matter the role, the most meaningful part of my work was always the same: seeing people grow, succeed, and achieve what once felt out of reach.
For years, I was doing everything I thought I was supposed to do. I was managing a demanding leadership role, caring for my family, continuing my education, and carrying increasing responsibility, yet it often felt like there were never enough hours in the day. On paper, I was successful. Inside, something was missing. I began asking deeper questions about alignment, values, energy, and what it would mean to truly enjoy my life, including my work.
Through coaching and intentional inner work, things began to shift. I learned how to focus on what truly matters, manage my energy, and lead in a way that felt grounded, sustainable, and aligned with my values. That transformation sparked a deep desire to expand my reach and impact beyond my job. It’s what led me to become a Certified Executive Coach and to create Connect to Grow.
Today, I support public-sector professionals who are capable, committed, and purpose-driven, and who know they don’t need another leadership course. They need space. Space to slow down, build self-awareness, strengthen their mindset, and develop emotional agility so they can lead with clarity and intention, even when demands are high. My approach blends neuroscience, mindfulness, psychology, and practical leadership tools, grounded in the belief that the body and mind are one, and that inner work is the foundation for meaningful, sustainable impact.
I do this work because public service leaders shape the wellbeing of our communities. When leaders lead in alignment with their values, with clarity, empathy, and joy, everyone benefits. I’m here to help you lead yourself and others with intention, and to turn that intention into results that truly matter.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Simona is an insightful coach who listens, offers guidance and asks thoughtful questions that challenges your way of thinking. This has been a transformative experience that has positively impacted both my personal and professional life.
Mary O'Connor, Partnership Development Representative at BiblioCommons
Working with Simona has been an incredible coaching experience for me and has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Her expertise, guidance, support, and action orientation have challenged me in new and refreshing ways.​​​
Lina Marinova,
Senior Manager at
Town of Oakville
Simona is a gentle and skilled coach who adeptly walked me through a pivotal moment in my life where I was seeking a change with an abundance of grace and conviction.
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Jessica Mulder,
Project Lead at
Toronto Public Library