Leadership Development for High-Responsibility Leaders

A 6-month leadership development program paired with intentional outdoor recreation designed to help leaders deepen self-awareness, expand their capacity, and lead with greater clarity under pressure.

The Performance Edge

A sustained leadership and professional development experience combining International Coaching Federation credentialed practitioners.

Executive Coaching

12 individual coaching sessions per participant.

Outdoor Leadership Labs

Kayaking, Mountain biking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, and more with professional outfitters.

Integrated Performance Work

Decision-making, resilience, emotional regulation, leadership identity, and sustainment.

What Makes Us Different

Whole Person Leadership

Works with the nervous system, not just mindset.

Real-World Pressure Environments

The river and trail become leadership laboratories.

ICF-Credentialed Practitioners

Delivered by The Lion’s Garden Group’s bench of credentialed coaches and facilitators.

Identity-Driven Development

Addresses who leaders are, not just what they do.

Develop the leaders you have, or pay to replace them

Leadership development isn’t just about building a team. It’s about creating and investing in team members that can drive your business and your organization forward without constant direction and feedback.

Investing in leadership coaching for your team means investing in your company.

With leadership coaching with The Lion’s Garden Group you can expect:

  • Reduced leadership attrition
  • Improved decision quality under pressure
  • Stronger team cohesion
  • Measurable confidence and capacity gains
  • Faster onboarding of internal promotions
  • Our programs are designed to help fast-paced organizations build strong, confident leaders that can make decisions under pressure in intense environments.

    Organizations that invest in structured leadership coaching consistently outperform those that don’t.

    The Program at a Glance

    The Lion’s Garden Group provides:

    Leadership curriculum
    Executive coaching
    Facilitation
    Integration and sustainment work
    Program design and client experience

    Downriver Canoe Company provides:

    River access
    Equipment
    Guides
    Outdoor logistics
    Safety and terrain expertise

    Recent Adventures with The Lion's Garden Group

    Who This Program Serves

    Built for leaders operating in high-complexity environments.

    Corporate & Technology Leaders

    Government Contracting & Federal Program Leaders

    Military Veterans Advancing in Civilian Leadership

    Individuals Who are Building Confidence

    High-Performing Individual Contributors Moving into Leadership

    Teams Navigating Change, Growth, or Restructuring

    About the Lion’s Garden Group

    Woman-Owned. Military Spouse-Owned. ICF-Credentialed.

    The Lion’s Garden Group brings together more than 20 ICF-credentialed practitioners serving executives, government leaders, military and veteran populations, first responders, and high-responsibility professionals across sectors.

    Ready to build a leadership team that performs under pressure?

    Schedule a discovery call to discuss your organization’s needs and receive a customized program outline.