"I help people and organizations turn their vision into reality."
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Andrea Downie, M.Ed., Organizational Consultant + Leadership Coach

MY WORK

I lead projects and programs, manage change processes, and work collaboratively with leaders to develop talent and build organizational health.  I also support leaders across sectors as they work to align action with vision, manage energy, build trust, and lead confidently.

MY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

I earned a master’s degree of education in counseling psychology, completed post-graduate training in the field of professional coaching, and currently engage with coursework in awareness-based systems change.  I spent the first leg of my career working with individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector in roles ranging from direct client service to executive in varied settings including public schools, community based organizations, behavioral healthcare, and higher education. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to support many individuals and organizations in realizing their goals, and to design and manage several empowerment-based programs and projects.  I have also practiced mindfulness for more than two decades, and I regularly seek out opportunities to expand my knowledge, skills, and expertise so that I can offer the highest quality of service to my clients.  

MY APPROACH

​I focus on strengths while holding challenges and obstacles within the context of the big picture view.  My educational and professional experiences have afforded me the opportunity to develop an understanding of the conditions that promote (and limit) optimal functioning and to zero in on the emotional and functional needs of people. My knowledge of change theory, group dynamics, organizational development, human development, design, and systems theory provide the foundation that I draw from when building projects and creating engaging and transformative experiences.  I love to bring ideas to fruition and to solve complex problems; and I am deeply committed to helping people and organizations realize their potential, and bring new ways of thinking, being and doing into the world.

MY WHY

Modern life is dynamic, complex, and ever changing!  Amidst the constant barrage of information, responsibilities, and activities it can be difficult to have the experience of feeling both grounded in our day-to-day actions and aligned with and inspired by our big picture vision.  When we take time to get clear about what our potential is, what we need to support us, and what we want to create in the world- we shift from reactive mode into a more proactive and responsive stance.  And, when we initiate action from a place of conscious awareness- we bring more balance and harmony into our lives, our businesses and organizations, our communities, and the world around us.