Marijke Strong is the executive secretary for the Regional Synod of Canada (Reformed Church in America), a pastor, a spiritual director, a creative writer, a reader of books, an amateur gardener, and an avid kayaker. She is also a coach and consultant with The Leader’s Journey: Coaching Toward Wholehearted Leadership (www.theleadersjourney.us). The Leader’s Journey offers leadership coaching and organizational consulting for personal emotional intelligence and organizational health.