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Somatic Leadership Coaching | Embodied Leadership Development

For leaders who want to show up with more presence and less armor.
​Online and in San Francisco.

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Many of the leaders I work with come to me at their lowest point.

They have been called out, received harsh feedback, or even cancelled.

Their confidence has crumbled.

Their nervous systems stay on high alert, replaying what went wrong.

They feel ashamed, afraid to take up space, afraid to cause more harm.
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​Some are considering leaving leadership altogether.

This is the moment when leadership matters most.

The world needs people who have faced themselves and are willing to lead from a deeper, steadier place.

​My work helps you rebuild that steadiness in your body so you can lead with clarity and integrity again. We work on developing your embodied leadership BODY. 

What is somatic leadership coaching? 

Somatic leadership coaching helps you lead from your body, not just your intellect.
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You learn to stay present in the heat of the moment, to feel what is true, and to act from your deepest values. This work builds your capacity to navigate pressure, conflict, and visibility with clarity and care. It supports you in holding power with integrity, rather than force.

My book How to Hold Power: Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect  (Penguin Random House) lays the foundation for this approach -- relational, embodied, and liberatory leadership. In coaching, we bring those ideas into your actual life and work.

​What changes

You know your own limits before you hit them. You stop breaking yourself -- and others -- in the process.

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You say what's true and repair what breaks. You build a culture where feedback isn't feared and conflict doesn't metastasize.
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Your relationships at work become real. Real relationships build teams that actually function, organizations that people don't flee.

Somatic leadership coaching is for you if:

You're new to leadership and want to build it right from the start
You've received hard feedback and want to grow from it rather than collapse
Team conflict or communication breakdown is costing you -- in performance, retention, or your own sanity
You're struggling with stressful relationships at work and don't know how to shift them
You've been called out or cancelled and want to rebuild with integrity
You lead people and it's taking a toll on your body, your sleep, your sense of self
Somatic training for leadership

​What we work on together

​Embodied leadership presence -- leading with groundedness, not performance. Knowing what you feel, what you value, and what you need before the room asks you to perform certainty you don't have.
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Relationship and communication skills -- building trust with business partners, teams, and direct reports. Navigating conflict without shutting down or blowing up. Creating a culture of genuine feedback and care.

Recovery and repair -- if you've caused harm, been through a public fallout, or lost your footing, we do the real work of rebuilding. Not image management. Actual change.

Custom team training -- online or in-person, I work with teams on the specific skills that shift culture: navigating change, repairing conflict, communicating across difference.

​From the work

"From the outset, Pavini skillfully held the space for our team, creating an environment that encouraged us to drop into our bodies and engage with the coaching process on a deeper level. What stood out most was the seamless integration of somatics and leadership principles -- their unique methodology helped us understand the connection between our physical presence and leadership skills. The sessions were not just about acquiring knowledge; they were about experiencing a profound shift in our awareness. The impact extended beyond the sessions themselves, creating a tangible bond within our team. We were better equipped to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and collaborate more seamlessly. Dr. Moray is the ideal choice if you're looking for a coach who can help your team drop into their bodies, foster genuine connections, and elevate their leadership skills."

Kellie Cole
Kellie Cole Corporate Training

"Pavini is a complete asset to any team and has enormous potential to facilitate the transformation of the culture of any organization in a deep, real and sustainable way. I wish every organization had a Pavini!"

Louisa Phillips
Louisa Phillips Leadership Coaching

"Pavini offers a very productive mix of personal learning along with opportunities for implementation on a corporate level. Their passion and vision for greater inclusivity shines through each and every session. Working with Pavini was a true gift and transformational experience."

Joanne Gardocki
Joanne Gardocki Team Coaching

"Perhaps their strongest skillset is how they're able to hold space for difficult conversations and make sure everyone in the group feels welcomed and validated, while also challenging us to think differently. I have worked with a lot of coaches, and I can't think of a more masterful coach than Pavini."

Elizabeth Clair de Lune
Elizabeth Clair de Lune Team Coaching

"Pavini shows up to each session grounded, present, prepared and supportive. Having a facilitated space for my team and I to show up and vulnerably speak about what is true for us has been a game changer in the way that we approach work and communication."

Gina M.
Gina M. Team Coaching

I help leaders recover from fallout/burnout
​and build powerfully alive work cultures.

Somatic Coaching for the workplace and leaders
Does having a better relationship with your body to level up your leadership sound good? 
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Let's talk about your needs, and how somatic leadership coaching can help.
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