"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want."
Belief and Intention
We believe the world needs the unique good have in you.
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We believe you have access to all the wisdom you need to do the work you have in you.
We believe your power comes from the presence of Love in you.
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We believe your True Self resides in this expansive Love.
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We believe your loving presence is enough.
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We create spaces for self-exploration and transformation.
We help beautiful things flourish.
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We invite, not push.
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We access the transformative power of authentic community.
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We intend to elevate voices that have been muffled through oppression, marginalization, and ignorance.
Lao Tzu
SoulLed Philosophy
At our core, we all have an innate wisdom.
At DeepWell we believe that we all have an inner wisdom that is characterized by things like compassion, courage, creativity, and empathy, but we also have inner realities like fear, self-protection, wounds, and self-critique. It is important to understand both sides of ourselves in order to lead from an authentic and empowered place.
Self-knowledge plays an integral role in the leadership journey. Yet life is busy and full of distractions that can keep us from turning toward ourselves and understanding our innermost thoughts, feelings, and motivations. This disconnection from our true selves leads to disconnection from others and can prevent us from living our best lives. Through consultations, retreats, and community conversations, we strive to help you better understand yourself and the world around you. SoulLed consulting creates space for exploration and teaches skills to access the best parts of ourselves; ultimately allowing us to lead with more profound impact. Together, we make space to tap into the deep Love within us – Love of Self, others, and the work we do in the world. From this foundation, we can access our uniqueness and wisdom bringing balance to our lives, success in our work, and holistic wellness to our being.
Meet the leaders behind DeepWell.
Meet Dr. Kelli Gotthardt
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Kelli is the Founder and Executive Director of DeepWell Life & Leadership. She is an author, pioneer, advocate for women, and lover of travel.
Kelli’s passion is catalyzing growth in others. She loves initiating authentic, life-giving conversations, and making space for the transformation that occurs as we learn to engage from inner strength, fueled by compassion and clear identity.
Her diverse background includes 20 years in leadership development in the corporate world and over 30 years in nonprofit leadership around the world. She has taught yoga, loves to paddle board, and has always wanted to be a backup singer (as long as it isn’t for a country music band).
She is a mom to 3 adult kids and 1 daughter-in-law, and a grandma to 1 – all of whom stir deep love, great joy, and new learning. She is a wife to Richard, who is her companion on the journey. They live in Santa Cruz, California with their dog, Max, where they enjoy long walks, local wines, and exploring the unique gifts the coastal community has to offer.
May you recognize in your life the presence, power, and light of your soul. "
John O'Donohue