About My Practice 

Helping Make Sense of What’s Changing

My work has evolved over more than 15 years of working closely with people, leaders, teams, and organizations during moments when something important needed to come together.

My background spans organizational development, talent and leadership development, coaching, facilitation, training, and supporting people through career and personal transitions. Across these different roles, I kept retuning to the same kind of work: helping people make sense of what’s happening, understand what matters, and figure out how to move forward.

That’s the work I do today.

It might be a professional figuring out what’s next, a leader working through a difficult situation, a team struggling to get on the same page, or an organization or board navigating change.

The common thread is the same: something important isn’t clear yet.

What I Bring

I bring an understanding of both people and how organizations work, informed by education, professional experience, and years of working alongside individuals and groups.

I hold a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and certifications in executive coaching, organizational development, leadership development and succession strategy, and DISC communication consulting.

My experience includes partnering with CEOs and senior leaders, building leadership and professional development programs, supporting organizational transitions, and facilitating conversations when something important needs to be worked through.

I’ve also been trusted with a number of firsts. I held an organization’s inaugural Talent & Organizational Development role during its transition from division to independent agency, led its first HR Director search, and helped created its first Professional Development University. Earlier, I developed a company’s first training catalog.

Across these experiences, I’ve learned to look beyond the immediate issue, pay attention to what’s happening beneath the surface, and help people connect the dots between what they see and what needs to happen next.

How I Work

There isn’t one set way to do this work. I draw on coaching, facilitation, organizational development, and collaborative problem-solving, depending on the situation and what would be most useful.

I don’t come in assuming I already know the answer. I work with people to understand what’s happening, explore different perspectives, and make visible what’s not clear yet. From there, we determine what to do with what we’ve uncovered.

The goal isn’t simply to understand a situation. It’s to use that understanding to make decisions, strengthen alignment, or take a meaningful next step.

Why This Work

I’m drawn to the messy middle: the point where something has changed, the usual way of doing things no longer quite fits, and the next step isn’t obvious.

These moments can be uncomfortable, but they can also be where something important becomes possible, when people see a situation differently, have a conversation they needed to have, or find a way forward that wasn’t clear before.

If something important isn’t clear yet, let’s talk.

Welcome!

Short Bio

 

Simone R. Wilson, M.A.

I help leaders, teams, and organizations make sense of what’s changing and find a way forward. With more than 15 years of experience across organizational development, leadership development, coaching, and facilitation, I bring both an understanding of people and how organizations work. I hold a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and have worked closely with leaders and organizations through change, transition, and moments when the next steps wasn’t clear.

 
 

Co-author of the following books

Book cover titled 'Sister to Sister: A Guide for African American Girls', featuring a young African American girl holding an orange flower in front of her mouth.

Author of the chapter entitled “Guiding Light.” In this chapter, I challenge readers to identify their values, be true to themselves and live with confidence, and develop a supportive network.


Book cover titled 'How to Break the Glass Ceiling Without a Hammer', promoting career strategies for women.

Author of the chapter entitled “Charting the Pathway.” In this chapter, I share tips and strategies for becoming an active player and taking the necessary steps to manage your career so you can achieve your professional goals.