A Private 1:1 Space for Those Others Rely On

Maria Gregory

Someone Leaders Can Lean On.

"I'm the person leaders turn to when they've carried things far on their own and simply want a steadier place to think, breathe, and be human again."

Coaches & Therapists

Founders & Executives

Leaders Who Hold Space

Start a Conversation Is This for You?

You don't have to hold it all alone. Start with a conversation, not a commitment.

Deep Inner Work

Private 1:1 only

"The ones who carry everyone else rarely make space to be carried themselves. My work begins where your normal support system ends."

For Those Who Carry the Most

Those who take care of others first..

For the ones others lean on

Who I Walk With

Any profession. One kind of leader.

I look at the kind of responsibility a person carries.

if you're the steady one in the room this space was shaped with you in mind.

As you read these roles, just notice if a quiet part of you goes, "…yes, that's me." Even if you rarely say it out loud.

Patterns I See Over and Over

If you see yourself in more than one, that's often where the deepest work begins.

Founders & CEOs

Leader Type

You built something from nothing. Now you're carrying the weight of everyone who depends on it — and sometimes, you wonder who's carrying you.

Coaches & Mentors

Leader Type

You hold space for others constantly. But where do you go when you need someone to hold space for you?

High-Responsibility Leaders

Leader Type

You're the one people turn to. The steady one. The one who figures it out. But who do you turn to?

If you're reading this thinking "this is me, but I don't quite see my label here" — you're exactly the kind of person this work tends to find.

Private Guidance

1:1 Work With Me

A private, steady space for the people who carry everyone else.

This is a quiet, confidential space for leaders who rarely get to set their armor down.

What this space is

This is a quiet, confidential space for leaders who rarely get to set their armor down. Here, you don’t have to be impressive or “on.” You can simply be human — and explore what you’re carrying with someone who understands.

What this space is not

This isn’t a performance room, a hype environment, or a place to prove anything. You don’t need fixing — you deserve a steadier place to land.

How we can work together

Clear containers, deep work, and practical clarity — without turning your life into a “project.”

Clarity & Alignment Sessions

We peel back the noise so you can reconnect to why you lead and where you're truly going.

Emotional & Spiritual Grounding

You get a steady space to process what you're holding — emotionally, spiritually, mentally — without needing to be "on."

Strategic Leadership Support

When the decisions are heavy and the path forward isn't clear, we create space to think clearly.

“If you’re already feeling a small yes — even a quiet, shaky one — this is what it looks like to explore working together.”

Format

1:1 private guidance (online, with in-person options where possible)

Who it’s for

Leaders, mentors, coaches, and professionals who hold responsibility for others

Next step

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The Guide Behind the Guides

"I'm the person leaders speak to when they've outgrown generic advice and need someone who can meet them quietly, honestly, and without judgment.

Most of the people I walk with don't 'need' help in the traditional sense. They're capable, seasoned, and deeply self-reliant. What they want is a place where their insight, strength, and humanity can all exist at the same time — without being filtered through a title."

"Along the way, I've founded and served in initiatives focused on growth, healing, and education — including the I RiseUp group of organizations and community-focused programs for youth.

Today, my calling is more focused: to walk alongside the people who walk alongside everyone else."

"Even the most self-sufficient leaders deserve a place where they don't have to hold everything on their own."

Published Works

Books by Maria Gregory

Stories, reflections, and faith-rooted writings

These books were written for people who carry a lot—leaders, caregivers, builders, and believers—who rarely pause to tend to their own souls. Each one invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover strength, hope, and courage in quieter ways.

Conversations Through Psalms

When Prayer Feels Hard, Let the Psalms Speak

Written as gentle conversations rather than formal prayers, this book walks with readers through the Psalms during seasons of illness, grief, confusion, and quiet waiting. Originally created for a dear friend recovering from a stroke, it became a companion for anyone who doesn't know what to say—but still wants to pray.

Independent 2024

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The Lion You Don't See

Strength, Faith, and the Courage to Keep Going

This is a book for the strong ones—the ones who keep showing up, holding others together, and pressing forward even when unseen. Through story and reflection, it reminds readers that courage isn't always loud, and faith often grows strongest in hidden places.

Independent 2023

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The Christmas Lion Who Shows the Way

A Story of Light, Courage, and Hope

A tender Christmas story for children and adults alike, this book gently reminds us that even in the darkest nights, love and light still lead. Perfect for families, quiet evenings, and anyone who needs a reminder that hope always finds a way home.

Independent 2023

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Thinking of Publishing Your Own Book?

I’ve walked the full publishing journey—from fragile first drafts to finished books held in trembling hands. If you’re carrying a story, a message, or a legacy that needs to be shared, I’d be honored to help you bring it to life with care and clarity.

Story Discernment

Helping you clarify what your story is truly about—and why it matters

Manuscript Shaping

Gentle guidance to strengthen flow, voice, and emotional clarity

Publishing Pathways

Support navigating self-publishing, hybrid, or assisted publishing

Legacy & Launch Support

Thoughtful planning for releasing your book into the world with purpose

Let’s Talk About Your Book

Legacy & Impact

Decades of Walking With Leaders

"Long before I ever used language like 'Someone Leaders Can Lean On', I simply showed up — listening, serving, and walking alongside people in their real lives.

As you read through these, notice what they stir in you about your own journey of service and leadership."

2009-Present

American Christian Counselors Association

Years of supporting individuals through challenge, growth, and transformation.

Where have you quietly been holding space for transformation in others?

2004–2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Over a decade spent empowering youth and helping them see what's possible for their lives.

Who has benefitted from your presence in ways you may never fully see or know?

2012–2014, 2018

Invention Convention League

Standing with young innovators, encouraging them to trust their creativity and believe in their ideas.

Where are you currently calling out courage and creativity in others?

The Lion You Don't See

"I wrote The Lion You Don't See as a story — but it's also a mirror.

It was created to remind you that strength doesn't always look loud. Sometimes, strength looks like the way you keep showing up, even when no one sees the weight you're carrying.

The same lens I used to write this story is the lens I bring into our 1:1 work together: helping you notice the quiet, steady lion you've always carried inside."

When you strip away everyone's expectations of you, what does your inner lion actually want to say?

The Human Behind the Work

The roles that keep me grounded.

"Before I'm anyone's mentor, I'm a human being in real relationships, with real people who see me on my good days and my undone days."

Wife

I'm building a life of deep partnership and shared purpose.

Where do you feel most deeply partnered in your own life?

Stepmom

I show up with patience, presence, and unconditional love — even on the messy days.

Who in your world sees the soft, imperfect version of you?

Big Sister & Guide

I've spent years standing beside people who just needed someone in their corner.

Who has stood in your corner — and when was the last time you let them?

Aunt & Godmother

I hold space for the next generation with joy, prayer, and a lot of listening.

What kind of ancestor or example do you secretly hope to be remembered as?

"These roles remind me that every 'leader' is also a human being with a heart, a family, and a story — including you."

Maria Gregory

Who I Walk With

Founders & CEOs

Coaches & Mentors

High-Responsibility Leaders

1:1 Work With Me

What this space is

What this space is not

How we can work together

Clarity & Alignment Sessions

Emotional & Spiritual Grounding

Strategic Leadership Support

The Guide Behind the Guides

Books by Maria Gregory

Conversations Through Psalms

The Lion You Don't See

The Christmas Lion Who Shows the Way

Thinking of Publishing Your Own Book?

Story Discernment

Manuscript Shaping

Publishing Pathways

Legacy & Launch Support

Decades of Walking With Leaders

The Lion You Don't See

The Human Behind the Work

Wife

Stepmom

Big Sister & Guide

Aunt & Godmother

Ready For Someone In Your Corner?

"Let's start a conversation"

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Phone

Location

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