Luann Barndt
Helping You Lead with Clarity, Calm, & Purpose in High-Stakes Environments Embodied Leadership • Conscious Action
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ICF Certification: PCC
Certifications: Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University Executive Certificate in Facilitation, Georgetown University Master Somatic Coach, Strozzi Institute Leadership Embodiment Coach, Wendy Palmer Positive Intelligence® Coach, Shirzad Chamine PhD Action Learning Coach (WIAL) Zen Leadership, Ginny Whitelaw, PhD Body = Brain™, Amanda Blake, PhD Emotions-Centered™ Coaching, Dan Newby Conversational Intelligence for Coaches Enhanced Program®, Judith Glaser Narrative Coach™ & Integrative Development, David Drake PhD Power of Embodied Transformation (Coaches Rising) Art of Developmental Coaching (Coaches Rising) Transforming Teams (Coaches Rising) Neuroscience of Change (Coaches Rising) Using Adult Development Theory to Coach Leaders Coaching through Postconventional Transitions Using Archetypes + Polarity Dynamics to Cultivate Well-being Body-based Conflict Transformation, Paul Linden, PhD Body-Centered Inquiry, Jonathan Foust U.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future SOAR Facilitator (Success through Observers Action Results, Chalmers Brothers Somatic Experiencing® TRE Certified (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) Nei Gong/Qigong (Lotus Nei Gong)
Languages: English
Professional Background
Luann is a transformational leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator with several decades of experience guiding leaders in mission-critical, complex, and high-pressure environments. As the Founder of Axiom Quest LLC, she partners with leaders and teams to develop the clarity, resilience, and strategic presence required to lead effectively in dynamic systems.
With more than 600 hours of coaching over 200 clients across government, industry, and mission-driven organizations Luann helps leaders strengthen decision-making, navigate ambiguity, communicate intentionally, and build trust across diverse teams. Her coaching integrates neuroscience, somatics, and systems-thinking to create measurable shifts in how leaders show up, relate, and act.
Before launching her coaching practice, Luann served in leadership roles at two U.S. Coast Guard training centers and as faculty at the National Defense University., designing programs for leaders responsible for coordinating complex operations. Her background brings credibility with technical, professional, and operational leaders who value precision, readiness, and grounded decision-making.
Luann holds advanced degrees in national security, organizational learning, and leadership coaching. Her doctoral research explored the transformative power of embodied learning and how leaders create lasting behavioral change. A lifelong explorer, of the human experience, she helps clients unlock resilience, energy, and purpose in their most vital leadership moments.
Coaching Philosophy
Leadership begins with present - how we show up in moments that matter most. I believe meaningful transformation occurs when leaders align inner awareness with intentional action. My coaching integrates somatic awareness, emotional intelligence, and real-time practice to help clients shift from automatic reactions to conscious, value-driven choices.
I work with leaders navigating challenges, transitions, complexity, and high pressure. Together, we explore what truly matters, cultivate grounded confidence, and strengthen communication and relationship skills that enhance influence and collaboration.
My approach blends neuroscience, adult development, embodied learning, and systems thinking to support leaders in:
- staying centered under pressure
- making clear, grounded decisions
- communicating effectively across disciplines
- navigating conflict without reactivity
- building resilient, high-performing teams
- leading with integrity, purpose, and authenticity
This work is more than achieving goals - it's about transforming how you lead, live, and serve. My intention is to help you lead from the best of who you are, with courage and confidence that is felt, trusted, and sustainable.