Strong Leadership Looks Different Now
Many of us were taught that leadership meant pushing harder, working longer, having all the answers, and powering through at all cost.
But now we need:
Emotional Intelligence | Trust & Humanity | Courage to Change


KindShift is a space to practice that shift
with support, language, and community.
Because the truth is, many of us already lead with care.
With integrity. With courage.
But at what cost?
The new leadership model can’t depend on your constant effort.
It has to be supported by design, habits, language, systems, and community that make courageous leadership sustainable.
I'm Deb Mitchell.
KindShift is my heart work.
Courageous Kindness in Leadership
This isn’t just about leadership development, it’s about a shift, a KindShift, in the way you show up in every area of your life.
Think back to a moment when someone showed you kindness, compassion, or empathy.
Like me, you probably still carry those moments. They shape how we see ourselves, how we lead, and how we connect with others.
For me, leaning into kindness didn’t just make me a stronger, more effective leader, it made me a better partner, friend, and human. But I’ve also seen what happens when kindness is absent: toxic leaders, broken trust, and teams stuck in survival instead of growth.
That’s why I created KindShift, to redefine leadership for today’s world.
Backed by mindfulness training, business leadership expertise, and research, KindShift is both a method and a movement. It’s how we move from burnout and friction to resilience, innovation, and thriving teams.

Deb Mitchell
Creator of KindShift
Founder, Inspired Consulting Solutions
