Hi, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’ve found your way here, there’s a good chance something in your leadership or career is shifting.
What used to work… no longer does.
What once felt clear now feels uncertain (hello self-doubt and the voice of the inner critic).
And the way you’ve been leading doesn’t quite fit anymore.
You might even feel a little restless.
You’re not alone in that.
And you’re not doing anything wrong.
This is a space for that moment.
Most leaders misread this moment.
They try to fix it, solve it, or move past it too quickly.
And in doing so, they brush the important bits under a rug. (And those bits tend to find their way back out.)
I know this because I’ve lived it.
I’m Meghan.
I’m a recovering conventional leader turned Leadership Advisor, and I work with leaders who have outgrown the way leadership has been done.
I’ve spent over 20 years working alongside leaders in climate, social change, and complex systems. I’ve held leadership roles most of my life. I’ve followed the rules, challenged them, worked within systems, and pushed against them.
And over time, I started to notice something: The models of leadership we’ve been taught and conditioned to operate within… don’t hold up in these moments of real change or growing complexity…personally or systemically.
Not because we’re failing or doing it wrong (which is what most of us women leaders think, am I right?).
But because something deeper is being asked of us.
Why this matters
We are living in a time where:
professional development means skill building & certificates, not capacity building
leading is becoming more complex
systems are straining
transitions are happening whether we want them or not
burnout is rising
our silos are getting taller
This space exists for the leader who’s looking for a different way. For the leader who’s willing to navigate their leadership differently.
Not to rush past the threshold, the inner work, or recalibration.
But to sit with the messiness of transition long enough to gain awareness, perspective, and maybe even transform through it.
What this space is about
This is not a space for conventional leadership advice.
And it’s not about rushing transformation either.
It’s a space for us to explore what’s happening when leadership stops working the way it used to.
Here’s what we explore in this space:
Leadership Thresholds
The sacred moments where identity, responsibility, and possibility are shifting.
Inner Shifts Leadership Requires
What leadership requires internally before anything changes externally.
Leadership Recalibration
What needs to change when what once worked no longer does.
The Future of Leadership
Where leadership is going and what’s emerging next.
Where to begin
If you’re finding resonance here, you may be at the edge of a shift in your leadership.
Inside The First Edge, we begin there.
This is a space to understand what’s happening when something feels off, before you try to fix it, solve it, or move past it.
You’ll find:
live reflections
private audio
focused teachings to help you make sense of what’s shifting
It’s a place to slow down, recognize the moment you’re in, and begin to see it more clearly.
What I believe
Most leaders don’t fail at thresholds; we exit them too early.
We tend to look for:
a new strategy (a new job)
a clearer plan (the next step in what we already have)
a quick decision (advice from someone we trust)
Instead of recognizing: This moment isn’t something to solve, it’s something to stay in long enough to grow through.
If you’re here…
You might be:
navigating a big transition, pivot, or expansion
feeling the weight of responsibility shifting
questioning what’s next (even if things “look fine” on the outside)
sensing that the way you’ve been leading isn’t sustainable
If that’s you, this space is for you.
The Progression
There are different stages to this work. You don’t need to figure out where you are, you’ll recognize it.
Edge of Change Leadership (Free)
You begin to notice something is shifting.
The First Edge
You understand what’s happening with a little more guidance.
The Threshold Room
You move through it in real time, and begin to lead differently.
How to go deeper: The Threshold Room
For those who recognize they’re in a deeper leadership threshold and don’t want to navigate it alone, there is a space to go further.
The Threshold Room is my private membership for leaders who are ready to stay with these moments long enough to lead differently on the other side.
This is a founding member space, hosted privately outside of Substack.
Inside, you’ll find:
private audio reflections - Notes from the Threshold
live Threshold Salons (guided conversations and reflection)
deeper teachings and resources
a space and community to be in this work with others
This is where understanding becomes lived experience.
If you feel ready for that level of depth, you’re invited inside.
For those who want deeper guidance
For a smaller number of leaders, I offer private advisory services and small-group work.
This work is for leaders who are not only navigating a threshold but are ready to transform how they lead.
To apply what’s emerging in real time.
To make aligned decisions.
To build and lead in a way that reflects who they are now.
This is where leadership changes, not just in insight, but in practice. This is where you become the leader who leads what’s next.
If you feel called to explore this level of work, you can reach out or schedule a Leadership Threshold Session
Who I work with
In my private work, I primarily work with women leaders.
Here on Substack, this space is for all leaders navigating the edges of change.
People who:
are ready to lead what’s next
want to build something more sustainable
and know they can no longer lead the way they used to
Help me shape this work…
I’d love to hear from you!
If you want a prompt…
What feels like it’s shifting in your leadership right now?
And what do you need support with the most?
I’m so glad you’re here.
-Meghan