Clarity. Strategy. Space to Breathe.

Coaching and consulting for high-capacity leaders ready to slow down, reflect, and move forward purposefully.

You’ve been the strong one for too long.

You’ve spent years leading teams, holding communities, and serving causes that matter. But somewhere along the way, you stopped leading yourself. Now you’re tired. Foggy. Quietly wondering: Is there another way to do this? This isn’t burnout—it’s a threshold. And something in you knows it’s time to cross.

Why what you’ve tried hasn’t worked.

You’ve tried coaching. Retreats. Strategy sessions. Wellness tips. But most of it was too fast, too surface-level, or too focused on performance. You don’t need another “fix-it” framework. You need space. Perspective. Support that sees the whole of you—heart, mind, and mission.

Quilombo is a space for clarity, restoration, and forward movement.

We support high-capacity, mission-driven professionals and organizations through flexible, human-centered offerings.

I am Gustavo, a seasoned strategist and Mayo Clinic-certified wellness coach in training. My work blends emotional grounding with strategic clarity. Whether you are navigating personal depletion or organizational complexity, I will walk with you to help make change real.

What if it could feel different?

Imagine waking up with clarity. Feeling rooted in your purpose again. Making decisions from calm—not chaos. Showing up for others without abandoning yourself.

Whether you’re rebuilding your inner rhythm or reimagining your organization’s direction, there’s a better way. And it starts here.

Here are three ways we can work together:

Coaching

  • A wellness-focused, emotionally grounded coaching journey designed to help you reconnect with yourself, clarify your next steps, and build a sustainable rhythm.

  • High-capacity professionals navigating burnout, leadership fatigue, or identity shifts.

    Ideal for nonprofit leaders, creatives, caregivers, or anyone in a season of personal or professional transition.

    • A calm, steady space to reflect and reset

    • Biweekly coaching sessions (3- or 6-month options)

    • Personalized well-being and values alignment work

    • Gentle structure to support meaningful, lasting change

Strategy Advising

  • A high-trust space to think clearly, make aligned decisions, and move from vision to action. This is strategic support that respects both your mission and your pace.

  • Founders, executive directors, and mission-driven creatives who need clarity, momentum, or help navigating complex decisions.

    Especially helpful for “what’s next?” conversations or stuck points in your work.

    • One-on-one strategic clarity sessions

    • Optional planning, synthesis, or decision mapping

    • Flexible format (one-time intensives or retainer-based support)

Custom Projects

  • Culturally informed, collaborative consulting that integrates people, purpose, and strategy. Designed for organizations ready to align internally and move forward with intention.

  • Small to mid-sized nonprofits, coalitions, or community-rooted organizations seeking facilitation, alignment, or strategic direction with heart and nuance.

    • Custom design and facilitation tailored to your goals

    • Retreats, strategy sessions, or planning processes

    • A relational, high-trust partnership grounded in care and context

What people I worked with are saying:

  • Michaela O'Donnell

    BA, MDiv, PhD
    Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership

    Gustavo is an exceptional thinker and facilitator. He instinctively understands people and the layers of dynamics present in any room. He can see a problem from many sides and help others do the same while skillfully and disarmingly guiding people to discover what they need to move toward the future. Plus, working with him has been one of the great joys of my leadership journey.

  • Ed Walker

    BASS, MBA, MBE
    Executive Director of A Rocha International

    I’ve worked with Gustavo on two projects. Both involved considerable complexity across worldwide strategies for multiple organizations across a federated structure. I’ve loved working with him. I’ve found him to be sharp, intelligent, creative, supportive, and authoritative. I’ve loved my meetings with him where I have got to bounce ideas off a fast and strategic mind carried with good humour.

  • Rebecca Janke

    MSW
    Parent Consultant

    Gustavo and I worked in partnership on a charity board during a time of intense transition when we could not see into the future during the murky days of the pandemic. Gustavo encouraged the team to share and consider diverse points of view, provided clear strategic ideas, and helped maintain operational efficiency during the transition. His calm presence, keen intuition, and positive humour helped us navigate with clarity and collaboration.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Book your free call – Share what’s really going on.

  2. Choose the right support – Personal coaching, strategy help, or custom facilitation.

  3. Move forward with support – Rebuild your rhythm. Lead from clarity.

What Happens If Nothing Changes?

When nothing changes, burnout deepens. Teams start to drift. The vision that once felt so alive begins to fade. But with the right support, clarity returns. Energy builds. And you find the courage to lead with integrity—without abandoning yourself in the process. One honest conversation could be the beginning of everything shifting. Let’s talk. Book a free discovery session today.

More about our brand

Quilombo draws its name from the historic traditional communities in Brazil where escaped slaves organized collectively for freedom. Like these settlements, we believe in harnessing creativity and collective effort for communal success. With innovative strategies to optimize resources, streamline operations, and foster collaboration, we embody the spirit of resilience and inventive problem-solving, empowering clients for sustainable growth and success.