Helping those who help others, lead with connection.

Equip your team with practical strategies for trauma-informed, connection-centred ministry.

Connection is at the heart of personal and community transformation.

Ministry isn't about doing more—it’s about doing what truly matters.

In a world full of programs and pressure, it’s easy to lose sight of what transforms lives: trust, safety, and relationship.

Real ministry starts with connection—and that starts with you.

My role? To equip you with faith-aligned, practical tools that strengthen your team, support your wellbeing, and reflect the heart of your mission.

Connection-Centred Ministry

(Self-paced Training: Early Access Now Open)

Build a trauma-informed, connection-first culture in your ministry with this self-paced course for Christian leaders and teams.

You'll explore faith-aligned principles and practical strategies—based on the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)model—to create deeper, lasting impact in your ministry (without burning out in the process).

Whether you’re leading a church, mentoring volunteers, or supporting vulnerable people, this course equips you to lead with compassion and clarity.

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In-house Training For Your Team

Custom team workshops to help your ministry or nonprofit team build greater connection and trust for deeper impact.

TBRI® Caregiver Training

Support vulnerable children through the evidence based Trust Based Relational Intervention® Caregiver Training.

Connection-Centered Poverty Alleviation

Chalmers Ambassador coaching and consulting to help your ministry apply a biblical, relational approach to poverty and development.

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Not Sure Where to Begin? Start Here:

Step 1: Reflect on Where You're At

Download the free self-reflection guide to explore how trauma-informed care is (or isn’t) showing up in your leadership or team culture.

Download the Guide

Step 2. Learn the Framework

Get early access to Connection-Centered Ministry, the on-demand training that equips you to lead with trauma-informed clarity and connection.

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Step 3. Bring it to Your Team

For group access to online training, or custom in-house workshops, get in touch to explore what will work best for your context.

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"Beyond her technical skills, Leonie is passionate about our mission and vision. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to our team. She motivates and inspires those around her. We are grateful for Leonie’s contributions to Mother’s Heart’s success."

Chhom Sarith, Mother’s Heart Organization, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

"I have worked alongside Leonie with a number of international projects and seen Leonie respectfully and humbly connect with teams, respond with compassion and provide trauma-informed strategies attuned to the unique needs of each team. I have observed how teams trust her authentic relational training approach."

Michelle Grant, Counsellor, Consultant, Supervisor

Free Trauma-informed Ministry

Self-Reflection Tool

Access the practical guide to help you reflect on where a trauma-informed approach is (or isn’t) showing up in your team and ministry.

You’ll also receive occasional tools and resources from me to support connection-centered leadership.

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Hi, I’m Leonie.

I'm a TBRI® Practitioner, Chalmers Ambassador, and faith-based trainer and consultant passionate about helping leaders cultivate safe, connected teams.

With nearly two decades of local and international experience across the for-purpose sector, I equip leaders with practical, biblically aligned strategies that support trust, healing, and lasting impact.

You can learn more about me here.