Leading Toward Liberation in Workplaces and Communities
I help higher education and social impact leaders create humane, liberated workplaces where people thrive and where courageous leadership drives lasting results.
Why Liberation Matters:
Too many leaders feel caught between their values and the demands of their institutions.
You want to do right by your people, but the systems you work within often pull you into cycles of burnout, disengagement, and surface-level fixes that don’t last.
It doesn’t have to be that way. You can choose a different path.
I help leaders:
Lead with their integrity intact, even when models for doing so are scarce
Create healthier work cultures that attract and retain talented colleagues
Recover from toxic or unhealthy environments
Find balance in their work to avoid burnout
Build inclusive teams that reach their potential
Chart career paths aligned with their deepest values
Ways We Can Work Together
Leadership doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Whether you’re guiding a team, an institution, or an entire community, you deserve support that is both practical and principled.
Keynote Speaking
Engaging, interactive talks that move audiences from inspiration to action. My style is relational, not performative — expect to reflect, connect, and leave with practical steps.
Coaching
Confidential, values-driven coaching for leaders who are ready to lead with courage, clarity, and integrity. Together, we’ll turn liberation-focused principles into everyday practices that fit your context.
Consulting
Customized strategies for culture transformation in higher education and nonprofits. I help organizations move beyond surface-level initiatives and into systemic change that lasts.
How I Work With Leaders
My approach blends:
Lived leadership experience as a dean and higher education leader
Psychological insight as a clinical psychologist and certified coach
Liberation-focused frameworks from my book Leading Toward Liberation
I don’t just deliver a talk and leave. I stay engaged by asking questions, sparking reflection, and helping leaders and teams take courageous but practical steps toward thriving workplaces.
The Book
Leading Toward Liberation
Your guide to creating liberated, humane workplaces in higher education and beyond.
Endorsed by leaders in Jesuit institutions and rooted in both scholarship and lived experience, Leading Toward Liberation combines reflection prompts and practical tools that you can use immediately in your leadership journey.
“Her keynote was engaging and powerful — our leaders are still talking about the reflections she invited them into.”
– Speaking Host
“Annmarie helped me see a way forward when I felt stuck between my values and institutional pressures. I left each session with clarity, courage, and practical steps.”
– Coaching Client
“This book is a must-read for leaders who want to align their values with their leadership practice.”
– Reader of Leading Toward Liberation
Ready to lead with courage and create a thriving workplace?
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