Meet Tracy.
Coach, teacher, and founder of The Tortoise Institute.
As a certified emotional intelligence teacher and leadership coach, I partner with people to help them move from autopilot to awareness. Together, we slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters — both at work and in life. Whether you’re leading a team through challenges, navigating personal transitions, or ready to step into the “bigness” of new opportunities, I’m here to support your journey of connecting with your core values through emotional intelligence-based coaching and workshops.
Slow & Steady Isn’t Passive, It’s Powerful.
At The Tortoise Institute, we believe that stepping back helps you move forward with greater clarity, compassion, and intention. Our approach integrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and practical coaching tools — empowering you to lead, live, and connect with more ease and authenticity.
Who We Work With
Corporate Clients
Middle managers and performance leaders ready to strengthen their leadership skills and emotional awareness to enhance their effectiveness and create positive team dynamics.
Individuals
I work with individuals ready to embrace personal growth, manage stress, and build greater self-trust through 1:1 coaching support.
Why The Tortoise?
When choosing a name for my practice, I kept returning to the tortoise and its profound wisdom.
Most people think of Aesop’s fable — the tortoise and the hare. While the hare races ahead, the tortoise moves with deliberate, steady purpose. Slow and steady wins the race. This captures the essence of lasting change: real transformation in mindset and emotional intelligence isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about consistent, patient work and trusting the process.
But there’s another layer. The tortoise carries everything with them — their shell is their home, protection, and history. They must learn to move gracefully through the world with all of it.
This is exactly what we do as humans. We carry our experiences, patterns, fears, and wisdom wherever we go. The real work isn’t about escaping our past — it’s about learning to carry it with grace, awareness, and intention.
At The Tortoise Institute, we honor both aspects:
The patience required for genuine transformation, and the courage to move forward while carrying all that makes us who we are. We offer the tools and support to help you navigate life’s journey with greater awareness, resilience, and authentic presence.
Sometimes, slow and steady doesn’t just win the race — it transforms how we understand what winning means.
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