About H. E. Wong: Strategy as Relational Practice
I’m H. E. Wong (she/they)—an ICF-credentialed coach (ACC), systemic change facilitator, and longtime advocate for sustainable, equitable growth rooted in human dignity and collective care. I’m also a neurodivergent, queer parent of two, and my coaching practice shifted in a fundamental way when I became a parent inside systems that were never designed for me—or my family—to thrive.
That lived experience sharpened what I had already learned through years of work in public education and not-for-profit advocacy: that systems don’t change through pressure or performance alone. They change when people feel regulated, resourced, and supported in relationship. For over 15 years, I’ve worked in complex, high-stakes environments—not simply in formal roles, but alongside people navigating real constraints, competing demands, and deep care for their communities. Early in my career, I learned that organizational health is inseparable from human and relational health, and that insight continues to guide my work today.
My practice is grounded in the belief that meaningful change emerges from clarity rather than control. Whether co-founding a citywide advocacy effort, supporting school communities through periods of transition, or facilitating immersive retreats and learning spaces, my purpose has remained consistent: to help individuals and groups find steadiness, discernment, and alignment so they can move forward with integrity and sustain themselves over time.
I partner with people and communities to build capacity for change—starting right where they are, with what is already present and possible.
My Philosophy: The Three Pillars of Sustainable Growth
My methodology is rooted in the belief that external organizational success is directly tied to internal human clarity that only comes from presence. I don't provide quick fixes; I build capacity for enduring transformation.
My practice is founded on three integrated pillars:
1. Presence: The Foundation of Leadership
Before action comes awareness. I utilize neuroscience-informed and somatic practices to help leaders and teams regulate the nervous system, interrupt reactive patterns, and access deep insight. Presence is the foundation that allows you to pause, reflect, and make strategic choices rather than default to old habits.
Value to You: Reduced burnout, greater focus, and the ability to lead effectively in complexity and crisis.
2. Reflection: The Engine of Equity
True organizational growth requires honest inquiry. I facilitate rigorous, equity-centered reflection—on individual values, team dynamics, and systemic structures—to clarify misalignment. This process illuminates the barriers to equitable performance and informs intentional strategy.
Value to You: Clarity on organizational blind spots, alignment of internal values with external action, and a clear roadmap for systemic, equitable change.
3. Action: The Path to Sustainability
Reflection without execution is simply theory. I partner with you to translate insight into concrete, measurable steps, designing effective learning curricula, refining governance models, and establishing clear accountability systems. This phase integrates strategic planning with operational implementation.
Value to You: Sustainable infrastructure, high-impact talent development, and the capacity to execute strategy with integrity and purpose.
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Leadership & Presence Coaching
Leading from a Centered Place
For: Leaders, Executives, Directors, and Entreprenuers ready to deepen their impact.
The Invitation: Stepping into greater leadership doesn't require more effort; it requires deeper presence. I offer bespoke, one-on-one coaching to help you find your steady core amidst the complexity. Our work focuses on strengthening your inner voice, building capacity for complexity, and translating your values into clear, purposeful action. I use the Presence-Based Coaching framework and integrate somatic and neuroscience-informed practices—because transformation must be felt in the body to last in your leadership.
➡️ How We Partner:
Deep Coaching Containers: 1:1 and small-group coaching designed for sustained growth.
Purpose-Centered Planning: Strategic visioning that aligns your professional goals with your personal integrity.
Embodied Leadership Retreats: Workshops focused on building the emotional and physical resources needed for equity-rooted leadership.
The Value: I help you stop reacting to chaos and start leading from a place of clarity, courage, and authentic, sustainable power.
Learning & Organizational Strategy
Designing Cultures of Growth
For: Teams and Organizations committed to transforming their internal capacity and culture.
The Invitation: I partner with you to transform your organization's learning culture. Instead of simply delivering training, I help you design systemic growth infrastructure. I create learning experiences that are culturally responsive, neuro-inclusive, and deeply engaging, ensuring that your talent development is not a checklist, but a powerful engine for collective alignment and performance improvement.
➡️ How We Partner:
Custom Curriculum Design: Creating adult learning sessions built for measurable, long-term impact.
Vision & Alignment Workshops: Facilitating collaborative sessions to clarify shared team values, set future strategic goals, and build commitment to collective action.
Systems Audit & Redesign: Analyzing current L&D systems and implementing inclusive practices to drive equitable outcomes and retention.
The Value: We move beyond surface-level training to build a culture where every team member has the resources to grow, contribute, and stay.
Community Building & Team Retreats
Alignment Through Shared Experience
For: Teams, Organizations, and Community Groups seeking deep connection, strategic alignment, and renewed purpose.
The Invitation: True alignment happens when teams step away from the daily grind and connect on a human level. I design and facilitate custom retreats, offsites, and community-building engagements focused on restoring purpose, navigating conflict, and strengthening the relational core of your group. Leveraging my background in somatic and restorative practices, these experiences move beyond typical team building to foster trust, psychological safety, and courageous communication. The photo above is me sharing yoga in community at the inaugural Future Front Creative Retreat at The Line Hotel. Photo by the wonderful Yvonne Uwah
➡️ How We Partner:
Custom Retreat Design: Full-service planning and facilitation for strategic offsites or team wellness retreats.
Restorative Group Facilitation: Guiding teams through difficult conversations and conflict resolution using relational and equity-centered frameworks.
Embodied Practice Integration: Incorporating movement, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to ground the team and integrate learning on a deeper level.
The Value: We move from fragmented effort to aligned intention. Equip your team with the practices and shared vision necessary to execute goals with renewed energy and sustainable collaboration.