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Meet Zoë Dean Smith

Transformational Heart-Centered Leadership & Purpose-Driven Consultant

Helping individuals, leaders and organizations find clarity, courage and purpose - worldwide.

 

As a globally recognized leadership expert, facilitator, speaker and award‑winning social entrepreneur, I’ve worked with organizations like Vital Voices and the International Finance Corporation to design capacity‑building programs that scale impact across communities and empowered changemakers, entrepreneurs and mission-driven teams across 30+ countries to define purpose, build resilience and transform their lives.

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With over two decades of global experience, I support individuals, leaders and organizations to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, sustainable change. Whether through custom-designed programs, immersive retreats, curriculum development or strategic facilitation, my work is grounded in values-driven strategy and heart-centered leadership. I bring a unique ability to identify emerging trends, surface root challenges and design experiences that align vision with action. By creating spaces where values and purpose become truly actionable, I help people and organizations achieve clarity, resilience and sustainable results - one intentional step at a time.

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Why I do this work

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the spark in people - that moment when doubt gives way to possibility. Across more than 35 countries, I’ve worked with leaders, changemakers and survivors, and one truth continues to guide me: we all have the potential to live and lead with greater clarity, courage and purpose.​​​

 

I believe in heart-centered leadership - grounded in empathy, guided by values and committed to meaningful impact. Sometimes we just need someone to walk alongside us - to hold space, ask the right questions and reflect the bigger picture back to us.

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That’s why I do this work. Not just to set goals or shape strategy but to create the space for deep transformation. I believe in the power of a well-timed pause, a safe space to realign and the courage to take the next step forward. If that’s the chapter you’re ready to write, I’d be honoured to walk that path with you.

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Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose for Changemakers

Unlock Your Full Potential with Zoë Dean Smith 

Helping You Lead with Purpose, Live with Intention, and Thrive Through Change

Career Transition & Reinvention

Program Design & Facilitation

Holistic Life & Well-being Mapping

Transformational Coaching & Mentorship

Leadership & Social Impact Strategy

Ready to take the first step towards your next chapter? Book a session with Zoë Dean Smith and begin your journey towards clarity, confidence and purpose.

“Working with Zoe Dean Smith is literally like having a conversation with your smartest, bestest friend -- the one who both kindly holds your stories without judgment, and challenges you to reach for more than you can imagine for yourself. Being coached by her was one of the most rewarding gifts I've ever given myself.”

Karen Walrond

Leadership Consultant | Speaker | Author of Radiant Rebellion & The Lightmaker's Manifesto,

United States

"Participating in Zoe’s holistic workshop was a turning point for me. Her program didn’t just offer tools or insights — it offered transformation. Through her guidance, I found clarity in my personal life, renewed purpose in my professional path, and even the courage to take on challenges I never imagined possible — including running a marathon!"

Karla Ruiz Cofino

Founder of Digital Strategist,

Guatemala

"This is an amazing opportunity to invest in your employees or team for them to see their potential in life. The team was buzzing about this for days after. It generated valuable conversation and allowed each of us to share insights into what we want our futures to look like."

Danielle Trujillo

Transformational Leader | Municipal Court Administrator, 

United States

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"You were never meant to play small.
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our next chapter starts with one bold step"
Zoë Dean Smith

Contact

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Email: zoe@zoedeansmith.com
Tel: +1.202.674.5986

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