Where Spirit, Science, and Strategy Become the Way You Lead.
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I am Dr. Denise Simpson, Ph.D. Founder of the Contemplative Leadership Discipline. Creator of the Applied Contemplative Leadership Method.
Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
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30+ Years of Leadership, Research & Executive Coaching
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Founder of the Contemplative Leadership Discipline
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What Is Contemplative Leadership?
Rooted in ancient and spiritual contemplative tradition, Contemplative Leadership integrates spiritual growth with leadership mastery.
This approach recognizes leadership as a sacred calling, accessed through contemplative practice, and oriented toward serving something greater than organizational success alone.
Through The Five Universal Leader Principles, leaders learn to lead from deep presence rather than reactivity, finding stillness and spiritual grounding that enables transformational impact even in turbulent times.
Is This Right For You?
For over 27 years, I have walked beside leaders in boardrooms, classrooms, and spiritual sanctuaries. I hold space for them to remember who they truly are and why they were called to lead.
But I did not begin here.
Like so many, I started my leadership journey by imitating those who came before me.
I silenced my intuition.
I performed perfection.
I chased metrics.
And in doing so, I betrayed my own soul.
Until…
A dark night of the soul brought me to my knees in the middle of my "successful" career.
There, in the depths, I awakened to a truth I could no longer ignore:
There is another way to lead.
One that is rooted in presence, peace, and purpose.
That way is called Contemplative Leadership, guided by The Five Universal Leader Principles.
This Path Is For You, If:
You want to lead with integrity and inner alignment
You are open to spiritual principles in leadership
You desire to stay calm under pressure
You are tired of performance-driven leadership
You long for meaningful, lasting impact
If you only want tactics without inner or spiritual work, this may not be your path.
If you are still unsure, I invite you to take my brief quiz below!
Are You Being Called To A New Way of Leading?
Find out below!
Welcome to The Sanctuary!
I created a sanctuary for leaders ready to awaken to the truth of their divine calling, embody leadership as a sacred responsibility, and ignite a transformation that ripples far beyond themselves. Here, leadership is not performed. It is lived with soul, with presence, with purpose.
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Before You Go!
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