"Our voice is the greatest gift we have. Individually it is powerful but collectively it is UNSTOPABLE."

- Stefanie Poole

Hi, I'm Stefanie

I help women at the helm of mission-driven organizations spark innovation, amplify impact, and thrive — not just survive.

I am a leadership strategist and non-profit Founder and Director who partners with bold women changing the world through their organizations. With over fifteen years of for purpose leadership, I have a deep understanding of both the heart and hustle of this important work, I support leaders ready to:

Lead with heart and intuition
Break outdated leadership molds
Build visionary teams and programs
Create lasting change — without burning out
Change the perception and expectations of the not-for-profit world

"I work with women who are done playing small. Your mission is too important. Let’s lead with clarity, courage, and community."

Leadership can feel lonely, but it doesn't have to be...

No one talks about how lonely leadership can feel — especially for women.

As a woman leading a non-profit, you're expected to have it all figured out.

The strategy.
The staffing.
The funding.
The vision.
The emotions.
The everything.

And because you're in service to a cause bigger than yourself, it can feel like there's no room for yourself in the work.

You’re holding space for your team, your board, your community — but who holds space for you?

This is the silent weight female leaders carry.

You can’t always be honest with your board.
Your team looks to you for constant direction.
Friends and family love you, but don’t understand the pressure.
And even in women’s circles, few people know what it's like to lead an organization in real crisis or growth.

It’s not just about stress.
It’s about isolation.

But this is where I can help...

I've created a space for YOU to be held.

A space where women leaders are understood, not judged.
Coaching that acknowledges the emotional + strategic weight of leadership.
A community that connects women leading at the edge of change.
Resources that support both the heart and head of leadership.

You don’t have to lead alone.

Whether it’s through the DisruptHERS membership, 1.1 meet-ups, or our private leadership group, I create spaces for you to:

Be real, not perfect
Get support and be held
Find aligned strategy — and sustainable energy
Connect with other powerful for purpose female leaders
Build bold leadership from the inside out

Offerings

Speaking and Media

Motivational Speaking
Talks and Workshops
Guest writer; blogs, magazines, newspaper
Podcast guest

DisruptHERS

DisruptHERS is a bold movement for women leaders in the not-for-profit (for purpose) sector who are ready to challenge the status quo, shake up traditional leadership and create lasting impact

Consultation

Not for profit Leadership
Strategy and Vision
Change Management
Effective Communication
Multidisciplinary teams
Mental Health and Addiction