You make the road by walking.
I can help you find your way.
Nancy Steinhauer
Principal ⋆ Leader ⋆ Coach
Nancy is a terrific coach! She is a skilled, thoughtful and empathetic listener who knows exactly what questions to ask in order to get one’s creative juices flowing. Her expert coaching helped me move through a particularly stagnant period in my life when I needed a refresh, and was yearning for a new direction. With humour and sensitivity she gently helped me clarify my goals and my vision for the changes I wanted to create for myself. I emerged with a new passion and a new business! I highly recommend Nancy as a coach. She’s like a kind and gentle wind shepherding you to your own destiny.
—Kathleen Le Roux, Arts in Health Practitioner & Entrepreneur
Nancy Steinhauer
I believe that each person’s journey is unique. With my background in educational leadership and my work as a coach, I support people in creating meaningful lives—whether that’s about career change, finding purpose, or building confidence. Your path may not be clear right now, but that’s okay. You make the road by walking.
“In four coaching sessions with Nancy, I have absorbed vital lessons about how to think strategically, the power of the right questions, plus a range of principles and nuts and bolts knowledge specific to school leadership. I’ve brought these lessons to both my personal and professional life, with fantastic results. I found Nancy’s brand of coaching to be expert, agile and robust. You can engage her services with confidence!”
Jackie Smith, Teacher (and now Principal)
My Services
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Educational Leadership Coaching
Leadership can be isolating—but it doesn’t have to be. With almost 20 years as a principal, I bring insight, empathy, and practical experience to our work. I’ve lived the challenges and rewards of leadership. I understand the pressure, the purpose, and the need for honest reflection. Through Educational Leadership Coaching, I help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I am an ICF Certified Coach.
Consulting to educational organizations
Strong culture, smart planning, and navigating change—these are the areas I’m passionate about. They’re also the foundation of any thriving school or organization. I work with teams to create environments where people feel valued, supported, and aligned around a shared purpose. Whether you're moving through a period of transition, looking to strengthen your leadership, or simply need space to think strategically, I bring a calm, collaborative approach to the process. Together, we’ll create momentum that supports real growth.
Professional and Personal Coaching
With a background in education and leadership, I’ve spent years helping people grow—professionally and personally. Now, through coaching, I work with individuals who are navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply feeling ready for something more. Whether you’re making a career shift, trying to find balance, or exploring what’s next, coaching offers space to pause, reflect, and move forward with greater intention. This work is about helping you reconnect with your values, discover limiting beliefs, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want to build.
Group Coaching
Group coaching offers a powerful alternative to one-on-one coaching. It’s more affordable, and just as impactful—bringing together individuals around a shared topic to learn, reflect, and grow in community. These small-group sessions offer not only expert guidance, but also connection and support from others who truly understand your experiences. Whether you're navigating change, deepening your leadership, or reimagining what’s next, group coaching creates space for insight and encouragement.
Current topics include:
– Leadership Team Retreats – Parenting Your Exceptional Child – Navigating Career Transitions – Reconnecting with your Inner Teacher – Taking the Next Step to Leadership – Thinking Like a Principal– Finding Your Footing: Life After 50
