Welcome to Conscious Leadership

Shift Above The Line provides conscious leadership coaching designed to help leaders shift from a place of reactivity, resistance, and threat (below the line), to one of responsiveness, acceptance, and trust (above the line), where creativity, innovation, flow, connection, and collaboration occur best.

Ryan & Alison Webster

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For over a decade weā€™ve learned and practiced the principles of conscious leadership and weā€™re passionate about helping others unlock their potential.

By embracing conscious leadership, you can shift from closed, defensive, and struggling to be right, to open, curious, and committed to learning and growth.

Through personalized coaching, practical tools, and compassionate support, weā€™ll help you create real, meaningful, and lasting change.

And while we emphasize ā€œconsciousā€ leadership, weā€™re not talking about some mystical state or realizing a higher truth, but rather being more mindful and aware so that we can take action that improves our work and life.

What We Offer

One-on-One Coaching

Experience personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to your leadership goals. Over eight weeks, weā€™ll work together to:

  • Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

  • Develop skills to help manage stress, burnout and conflict.

  • Cultivate a mindset of growth, collaboration, and creativity.

Each session includes:

  • A 60-minute video call for in-depth coaching.

  • Explanations of core concepts to enhance understanding.

  • Techniques and practices to implement leadership strategies in your daily life.

  • Accountability and progress reviews for ongoing growth.

Workshops for Teams and Organizations

Empower your team with conscious leadership principles through interactive workshops. Topics include:

  • Create a culture of accountability and trust.

  • Learn clear and open communication.

  • Improve emotional intelligence and employee well-being.

  • Enhance collaboration and psychological safety.

  • Align teams and organizations for greater focus and effectiveness.

  • And moreā€¦

Customized Programs

We can customize programs to fit your specific needs and adjust our offering by number of participants, length of coaching, level of support, etc.

Key benefits of conscious leadership:

  • Creativity, innovation, and collaboration occur best when we operate above the line.

  • Below the line, its difficult for them to occur at all (survival trumps high-level problem solving).

  • Leading above the line results in sustainable happiness, which is essential for long-term health, engagement, and success.

  • Happiness leads to lower stress, better physical health, and lower cost of healthcare.

  • Above the line creates higher engagement and higher engagement environments.

Latest from the Blog

LEADING FROM ABOVE THE LINE

Self-awareness and acceptance are the keys to transformation, helping leaders recognize reactive patterns, choose curiosity over defensiveness, and consciously align behaviors with their goals by shifting from below to above the line.

4 QUESTIONS CONSCIOUS LEADERS ASK

Conscious leadership begins with self-awareness, acceptance, and responsibility, guided by four questions that help leaders recognize their state, embrace their current reality, cultivate willingness to change, and explore new possibilities for growth.

5 COMMITMENTS FOR ENDING DRAMA

Drama ends when we take radical responsibility, choose curiosity over being right, focus on unarguable facts, listen consciously, and appreciate generouslyā€”shifting from blame and entitlement to growth, connection, and gratitude.

Testimonials

Hear how our work leads to conscious leadership and personal growth

Participating in the Shift Above the Line program was a pivotal choice for me as I embarked on a new career journey. What stood out the most was the seamless integration of professional and personal growth, reshaping how I engage with colleagues and loved ones alike. From reestablishing curiosity to learning the art of conscious listening, this program exceeded my expectations in every aspect.

ChloƩ Bigio

Thank you, Ryan, for the insightful sessions! The focus on mindset was refreshing and impactful. I found your techniques, like mindful breathing and pre-planning responses, useful. I highly recommend this program, especially for those who struggle with limiting beliefs.

Di Lyu

With a full workload and family life, I felt overwhelmed. Realizing change was needed, I embraced the program. Under Ryan's guidance, positive shifts were noticeable quickly, making home and work life calmer. The weekly topics were instantly applicable to interactions, leading to compounding positive changes. Shift Above the Line offers easy-to-understand concepts, actionable steps, and impactful discussions, exceeding expectations. Highly recommended for those seeking a better way.

Andrew Carter

Joining the course was transformative as I sought to live more consciously, especially at work. Alison's practical guidance empowered me to navigate relationships authentically and transparently, making this course invaluable for anyone aiming to enhance their leadership skills.

Ahmad Kibwana (AK)

Struggling with stress and limiting beliefs, I was looking for not only career advancement but also resilience. Through the program, I discovered the power of presence, openness, and self-awareness, guided by Ryan's insightful coaching. Ryan's commitment and dedication to conscious leadership left a lasting impact on my personal and professional journey.

Greg Sturcke

Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?

Discover how Conscious Leadership can transform the way you lead, connect, and thrive. Book a free introductory session to explore our coaching programs and find the right fit for you, your team, or your organization.