What to Expect
Fireside Conversations Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe – We’ll gather around the fire to reflect on a short pre-readabout O’Keeffe. Her deliberate way of living becomes a spark for open conversation about what truly matters in our own lives.
Guided Reflection & Coaching – In pairs and small groups, you’ll explore what feels most important right now. With simple prompts and relaxed dialogue, you’ll notice what gives you energy — and how to invite more of it into daily life.
Mindful Movement & Stillness – Quiet pauses to help you feel grounded and present.
Mineral Spa Soak – We’ll rest and rejuvenate in Ojo Caliente’s natural hot springs — a true delight for body and spirit.
An Intimate Circle – A small, welcoming community where you can share experiences and insights with ease. Many participants discover lasting friendships and peer mentors this way.
Time to Just Be – Spacious moments to wander, journal, or simply rest. No agenda — just time for yourself and the beauty of the high desert. People are losing touch with themselves while chasing success. We push, we strive, and sometimes we forget to pause and ask: What really matters?
Meet your Facilitators
Leah N’Diaye, MA, CPCC, ACC, ICF Certified Executive Coach
Leah N'Diaye is an executive coach, leadership consultant, and founder of Lion's Tooth Leadership. A Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation, she helps high achievers create lives that feel aligned, not just accomplished.
Before founding Lion's Tooth Leadership, Leah spent more than 20 years as a management consultant and organizational development leader, helping organizations navigate transformation, mergers, and large-scale change. She has led her own teams, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and coached executives and leaders across industries, including teaching mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills to banking leaders in Silicon Valley. She knows firsthand what it's like to feel the constant pull between performance, family, ambition, and well-being, and she understands the pressure of trying to lead others without losing yourself in the process.
As a wife, mother of twins, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of human development, Leah has spent years exploring what truly creates a meaningful and sustainable life. She believes the most important skills we develop aren't just technical, they are also the human skills that determine how we lead, make decisions, build relationships, and experience our lives.
Through the Internal Compass™ Workshop, Leah combines evidence-based coaching, practical leadership experience, reflective practices, and meaningful conversation to help people reconnect with themselves. Participants leave with greater clarity, practical tools they can use immediately, and a renewed sense of direction, both professionally and personally.
Emily Hibbs, Co-Facilitator, Certified Yoga Instructor E 200 RYT
Emily joins us as a co-facilitator, bringing practices that help participants stay grounded while life is in motion.
In addition to her work in the program, Emily runs her own wellness business as a yoga teacher, mindfulness practitioner, massage therapist, and guide for people seeking greater balance in their lives. As a dedicated single mom and business owner, she understands firsthand the real balancing act between work, family, and caring for yourself. Her work comes from lived experience, not theory.
Emily weaves mindfulness into everyday life. Through nature, play, movement, breath work, and practical tools, she helps others discover simple ways to create moments of steadiness and presence—even in the middle of busy lives.
Her approach is warm, practical, and deeply human. She reminds people that caring for themselves is not selfish; it’s what makes it possible to care for everything else that matters.Because calm isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.
Kate Zappitelli Guest Mentor Coach | Returning Participant, April 2026 Cohort
Kate Zappitelli is an executive coach, leadership consultant, and Principal at Karrikins Group, where she helps leaders and teams build alignment, strengthen relationships, and lead through change. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with more than 15 years of experience developing leaders.
Kate joined the April 2026 Internal Compass™ Workshop as a participant and found the experience deeply meaningful. She returns this year as a Guest Mentor Coach because she believes in the power of this work and wanted to give back to a community that had such a positive impact on her. Throughout the weekend, she'll be available to support participants and contribute to the shared learning experience.