I primarily support arts, heritage, and cultural nonprofits across Canada, including museums, galleries, artist-run centres, cultural organizations, and community-led initiatives.
My work is grounded in BC and Ontario experience and is offered primarily online, allowing me to work with clients across the country.

My practice blends 20 years in the museum and gallery sector, a decade as an Executive Director, and ICF-aligned executive coaching with somatic, trauma-informed leadership tools.
This approach recognizes that leadership is not only strategic — it is relational, embodied, and rooted in values and care.
I don’t offer prescriptive solutions; I support leaders in cultivating clarity, integrity, and grounded, people-centered decision-making.

Equity is a core commitment in my practice. I work from an understanding that cultural organizations exist within complex histories and systems, and meaningful change requires reflection, accountability, and care. It’s not a label or a fixed achievement—it’s an ongoing, relational practic.
My approach aligns with sector values related to access, cultural safety, and community responsibility.
I hold awareness of my positionality as a white settler and approach this work with humility and collaboration. I understand that my work takes place within systems I’ve benefitted from. Equity, for me, means being conscious of that reality and choosing practices that reduce harm, build trust, and make space for voices, knowledge systems, and leadership traditions long marginalized by the sector.

Yes. While my cultural leadership experience is rooted in BC and Ontario, I work with leaders and organizations across Canada and internationally.
Most sessions take place online, and I am available for in-person workshops in BC and by arrangement elsewhere.

No. The program supports new EDs as well as experienced leaders navigating complexity, role expansion, board relationships, or organizational change.
Each pathway — Foundations, Essentials, and Immersion — adapts to your context and stage of leadership.

Coaching (through Inhabit Wholeness) focuses on personal resilience, leadership presence, and embodied self-awareness using International Coaching Federation-aligned methods.
Consulting (through Astrid Arts & Heritage Consulting) includes strategic support, governance clarity, board education, and organizational leadership development.
The two practices are distinct but connected through shared values: care, reflection, and integrity.

Confidentiality is essential. All coaching and consulting conversations are private, following ICF ethical standards and Canadian consulting norms.
I do not share session content with boards or staff unless explicitly agreed upon.
For organization-wide projects, communication expectations are set together at the start.

We define success collaboratively at the beginning of our work.
This may include specific leadership goals, improved governance relationships, clarity in communication, or progress on strategic priorities.
Progress is reviewed regularly and includes both concrete actions and shifts in confidence, alignment, and leadership presence.

Yes, when helpful. I can support Executive Directors individually while also facilitating sessions with boards or senior teams.
Boundaries and confidentiality are always clearly outlined so all parties feel supported and aligned.

Sessions can be rescheduled with 24 hours’ notice.
Cancellations within 24 hours may count as a used session unless due to emergencies.
Multi-month engagements include clear cancellation terms within the proposal and agreement.