There are times in our lives when we want to make change or address
something from our past so we can develop a new direction. Wandzia did
so after more than twenty successful years as a public sector executive
during which time she held division manager, department head, assistant
city manager, and city manager positions in medium and large local
government agencies. In these capacities, Wandzia lead, managed, and
transformed complex organizations and implemented programs resulting in
widespread organizational and community benefit. Wandzia has always
been able to see the “bigger picture” and the interrelationship of all
components. Her leadership abilities and love of teaching led her to
inspire and mentor many others. She served as an “organizational
translator” between policy makers and operations; government, citizens,
businesses and educators; people and systems, technologists and
business partners. For most of this time, Wandzia juggled the demands
of her career with those of being a single parent and caregiver for her
aging mother.
Wandzia’s life change came after she lost the connection between her
passion and her work. An unexpected career disappointment was the
wake-up call to not just do the “expected” next career move. She
resigned from her position and embarked on a healing process through
the Ford Institute. Through this work, Wandzia uncovered her
self-sabotaging beliefs and habits. She re-discovered her vocation to
guide, teach, and support others in finding the purpose of their own
life experiences. Wandzia now owns a successful management consulting
business and coaching practice. She co-created the Performance Leadership
program, a comprehensive approach to assist leaders at all levels to
understand the complex dynamics that impact organizational performance.
Wandzia is also a tenured trainer at the Continuing Education for
Public Officials (CEPO), a leadership development program; a certified
trainer of Sentient Systems’ Beyond Bravery: The Courage to Lead, an organization development program, and Success Signals,
a communication skills training program. Wandzia serves as President
and Board Member for the Władysław Poniecki Charitable Foundation, has
a loving and flourishing marriage and a beautiful, growing family.
Wandzia truly understands and appreciates the challenges life can
present – challenges that sometimes knock us off-balance or remove our
daily joy. As a coach, she specializes in working with (1) public
sector and non-profit executives and managers who are in transition and
(2) working parents seeking greater balance in their lives. Wandzia
treats all her clients with compassion, dignity, and respect. She
honors their courageous work and effectively supports them in their
self-discovery of their own inner truth. Her clients experience a new
found freedom and joy in working with Wandzia and being able to
recognize a new or renewed path. They are able to rediscover a true
sense of self and eagerness in changing their lives and enhancing their
personal and professional performance.
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