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I love that I can bring anything I am dealing with to Renee. She listens with kindness and helps me look for answers that feel right within the world and universe we live in. Her broad skill set brings together an invaluable combination of professional, life, and spiritual coaching. I have never felt as connected to my spiritual path whil
I love that I can bring anything I am dealing with to Renee. She listens with kindness and helps me look for answers that feel right within the world and universe we live in. Her broad skill set brings together an invaluable combination of professional, life, and spiritual coaching. I have never felt as connected to my spiritual path while working in a corporate environment as I do while working with Renee.
If you have ever struggled with your spirituality, found it difficult to conform to traditional belief systems, or felt that a part of you is not fully formed, I encourage you to connect with Renee at Waylighter Life. Her approach is gentle and sincere, and she has truly found her calling in helping others. ~ Gretchen
I’ve had the privilege of working with Renee during a pivotal point in my career. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate the shift from senior to executive leader. Her ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and expand how I think about leadership has made me a more strategic, confident, and intentional leader
I’ve had the privilege of working with Renee during a pivotal point in my career. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate the shift from senior to executive leader. Her ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and expand how I think about leadership has made me a more strategic, confident, and intentional leader. She brings a rare blend of insight, empathy, and precision that pushes you to see possibilities you might otherwise miss.
What distinguishes her coaching is the way she bridges aspiration with action — translating big-picture ambition into tangible shifts in how you lead, influence, and communicate. Her guidance doesn’t just inspire change; it makes it real, sustainable, and deeply personal. I’m deeply grateful for her partnership and would recommend her to any leader ready to grow into their full potential. ~Tara
Renee is the kind of leader who leaves people better than she found them. She brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, emotional intelligence, and steady leadership — especially in moments of ambiguity or change.
She challenged me to think beyond execution and into why decisions were being made: how leaders absorb change, how teams
Renee is the kind of leader who leaves people better than she found them. She brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, emotional intelligence, and steady leadership — especially in moments of ambiguity or change.
She challenged me to think beyond execution and into why decisions were being made: how leaders absorb change, how teams experience transitions, and how trust is built through consistency and transparency. She never offered answers prematurely; instead, she asked thoughtful questions that sharpened my judgment and expanded how I approached stakeholder partnership, influence, and long-term impact. She creates space for growth, encourages honest reflection, and leads with integrity and care — without ever losing sight of results. ~Saeeda

Renee Gillespie helps people bring more meaning and connection to their lives, work, and relationships. She coaches and consults internationally, blending practical tools with sacred cultural wisdom to help people step confidently into the world to make a difference. Passionate about the mythic dimension of everyday life and leadership, she's the creator of Waylighter Life channel on YouTube.
An anthropologist by background, Renee cares deeply about what makes us human and has advised major brand companies as they sought to understand and engage their clients, colleagues, teams or patients. She continues this work today, helping entrepreneurs and solopreneurs clarify the story of their work with clients.
She was a senior executive at an international technology company for a decade and has lectured and coached leadership and team decision-making at Wharton and other top schools. Renee holds a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from University of Colorado at Boulder and a B.A. from Wake Forest University.
An experienced career and life coach, she lives in the Northeast United States. When not working, she's happiest walking the shore and wondering about things like how to collaborate with sea urchins.
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