About Crossroads Leadership Studio
Every life includes crossroads.
We believe the moments that challenge us can also change us.
A career transition. A difficult decision. A relationship ending. A diagnosis. The loss of someone you love.
Crossroads Leadership Studio was born from firsthand experience with life's unexpected turns—and the realization that navigating change isn't just about finding answers. It's about learning to trust yourself.
We created a space where professional expertise meets lived experience. Where you can slow down, challenge expectations, reconnect with what matters, and move forward on your own terms.
Because the goal isn't to become someone else. It's to become more fully yourself.
— Katy - Founder Crossroads Leadership Studio
what makes us different?
Experience matters. So does being human.
Our coaches bring different professional backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences to the work we do.
We've led teams, built businesses, navigated loss, challenged expectations, and faced crossroads of our own.
We combine that experience with professional coaching practices and a shared belief:
You don't need someone to tell you who to become. You need the space and support to discover it for yourself.
Meet Your Coaches
Different experiences. Shared purpose.
Finding the right coach is personal. Each of us brings a unique perspective, professional expertise, and lived experience to our work.
Explore our backgrounds and choose the coach who feels right for you.
katy lindell
Founder and Coach - Crossroads Leadership StudioKaty brings more than 30 years of leadership experience with globally recognized brands, including Gap, Starbucks, and Apple, where she led high-performing teams and helped people recognize their potential.
Her perspective extends beyond the workplace. Having navigated cancer, grief, and significant life transitions, Katy understands firsthand what it means to face uncertainty and redefine what's next.
Today, she coaches people navigating career changes, health challenges, grief, identity, and life's unexpected turns—helping them challenge expectations, reconnect with their values, and make decisions they trust.
Her belief is simple: What makes you different is your strength. And learning to trust yourself changes everything.
Katy holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Arizona, a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude from Whittier Law School, and a professional coaching certification from the Jay Shetty Certification School.
Leadership · Identity · Life Transitions
dawn dariliek
Coach - Crossroads Leadership StudioDawn brings a diverse background in entrepreneurship, the arts, and nonprofit work, along with a deep commitment to helping others navigate life's challenges.
Her personal experiences with grief, pet loss, caregiving, and family transitions shape her compassionate approach to coaching. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she also understands the complexities of identity, acceptance, and navigating difficult family dynamics.
Dawn creates a supportive space where clients can process change, reconnect with their strengths, and find a path forward that feels authentic to them.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, practical support, and the belief that even life's hardest transitions can lead to meaningful growth.
Dawn studied International Relations and History at St. Edward's University and holds a Life Coach certification from IAP Career College.
Grief & Loss · Caregiving · Family Dynamics
lane gosnay
Coach - Crossroads Leadership StudioLane brings decades of experience in entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, law enforcement, and the music industry, including founding The Bugle Boy, an internationally recognized live music venue.
A breast cancer survivor who has navigated significant personal loss and workplace discrimination, Lane brings resilience and firsthand understanding to her coaching. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she also understands the challenges of identity, acceptance, and living authentically.
Lane creates a supportive space where clients can navigate uncertainty, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with confidence.
Her approach is grounded in resilience, authenticity, and the belief that meaningful change begins with trusting yourself.
Lane holds a degree in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University and certifications in Happiness Life Coaching and Transformational Coaching.
Resilience · Identity · Life Transitions
Different experiences.
One shared belief.
You already have more within you than you realize.
Let's find the right coach to help you move forward.