Supporting cultural nonprofits to thrive in our ever-changing world.
Executive coaching and leadership development for arts and heritage professionals.
Leadership in the arts requires courage, clarity, and care.
With over 20 years of experience in the gallery and museum sector — including a decade as an Executive Director — Astrid Heyerdahl supports cultural and nonprofit leaders navigating growth and transition.
Rooted in International Coaching Federation-aligned coaching ethics and trauma-informed practice, Astrid brings both strategic insight and embodied perspective to Executive Director mentorship and leadership development. Her work helps emerging and established leaders build confidence, resilience, and alignment — guiding organizations forward through grounded, values-based leadership.
“Astrid is an inspiring and skilled leader, a well-respected administrator and social entrepreneur, and a creative and energetic change maker... She is very experienced and knowledgeable in her field. I always appreciated her collaborative approach and respectful communication in diverse team and organizational environments. A wonderful colleague.”
— ANGUS GRAEME, COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS