Maddison Reynolds, Axios Digital Marketing Manager
The Problem
Maddison had already achieved a lot when she reached out. She was driven, engaged, and deeply reflective—but something wasn’t quite clicking. Her version of leadership felt distant from how she naturally moved through the world. There was a tension between who she thought she had to be and who she actually was.
“I had this idea of success locked in my head, that to achieve, I had to act a certain way, talk a certain way, even be a certain way.”
The Shift
Our conversations created space for her to return to her instincts. She started leading with presence instead of pressure. Confidence wasn't manufactured; it was authentic. When she trusted herself, the tone of her communication changed. Her decision-making sharpened. She felt more in command of her day-to-day, and her team could feel it too.
“I realized that my version of leadership was actually very valid and could be quite powerful.”
The Strategy
We worked with her real-life stuff—the stories she had internalized, the energy she brought into the room, and how she carried herself when the stakes were high. One simple tool she still uses is a grounding exercise. Just a few quiet seconds to connect before a big conversation. It creates a reset. Not theoretical, not abstract. Just practical ways to show up clear, collected, and ready.
“It helps me get out of my head and back to the present moment.”
The Impact
Professional growth happened, and so did personal clarity. She no longer felt like she had to toggle between two versions of herself. Her leadership now had continuity, whether she was at the head of a table or one-on-one with a colleague. Over time, Maddison saw the impact of that shift not just in work outcomes, but in how she moved through conversations, meetings, and relationships. She led with ease, not effort. There was clarity in how she showed up, and people responded.
This alignment became a catalyst, unlocking not only better performance but also more joy in the process.
“I'm more grounded, more self-assured, and I just trust myself again.”
The Takeaway
Maddison came in with high standards and a strong work ethic. The shift she encountered by working with me was geared towards enhancing the skills she already had. The more she led from her core, the stronger her presence became. Naturally, the biggest outcome was that her leadership resonated more clearly, allowing her to be the best version of herself.
“She’s helped me come back to myself, and that’s been the most powerful transformation of all.”