Empowering You to BECOME WHO YOU ARE
At Soul Purpose, we help leaders navigate stress, power, and performance by understanding their nervous systems.
Life is short. Create joy.
About me
About Soul Purpose
About Soul Purpose
Natasha Zike (she/they) is the founder of Soul Purpose and the creator of the Safety Ladder, a trauma-informed framework that helps leaders regulate their nervous systems and lead with calm, clarity, and connection—even under pressure.
With 20+ years of global experience in Fortune 500 tech, Natasha blends neuroscience, leadership, and lived experience to help individuals and organizations build cultures of belonging grounded in psychological safety.
She’s an award-winning LGBTQ+ thought leader, bestselling author, and sought-after keynote speaker. Natasha lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two young kiddos.
About Soul Purpose
About Soul Purpose
About Soul Purpose
Soul Purpose is a leadership development and speaking practice grounded in nervous system science, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed transformation. Founded by Natasha Zike, the business helps leaders and organizations stay regulated, resilient, and real under pressure.
At the heart of the work is the Safety Ladder—a practical framework that translates neurobiology into everyday tools leaders can use to navigate stress, build awareness, and lead with clarity. From high-stakes meetings to moments of identity tension, Soul Purpose offers a grounded path to more connected, courageous leadership.
Through keynotes, workshops, intensives, and ERG consulting, Soul Purpose supports teams and individuals in creating cultures of belonging—where people don’t just perform, but thrive.
About my services
About Soul Purpose
About my services
At Soul Purpose, I deliver keynotes, workshops, and leadership intensives that help people lead from a regulated place—especially in high-pressure, identity-challenging environments.
Using the Safety Ladder framework, I teach science-backed, trauma-informed strategies for emotional regulation, resilient leadership, and psychological safety.
Whether for a Fortune 500 team or an intimate ERG gathering, each experience is tailored, impactful, and designed to create lasting change.
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🛠️ Work With Me
Science-backed experiences for resilient, emotionally intelligent leadership.
All services are available in-person or virtually and tailored to your audience size, industry, and goals.
🎤 Keynote Talks
Inspire change from the stage with talks that blend neuroscience, lived experience, and actionable tools.
Examples:
- The Calm Leader’s Advantage
For corporate/ERG audiences navigating identity, leadership, and safety at work.
- The Myth of ‘Getting Over It’
For women business owners and entrepreneurial leaders under pressure.
🤝 Workshops
Half-day immersive sessions designed to help teams practice regulation in real time and lead from a grounded place.
Signature Workshop:
- Safety Under Pressure
Practical, interactive training using the Safety Ladder to grow self-awareness, leadership clarity, and team resilience.
🧪 Leadership Intensives
Full-day transformational experiences for leadership cohorts, executive teams, or ERG/BRG groups ready to go deeper.
Signature Intensive:
- The Resilient Leader Lab
A powerful blend of education, group dynamics, and real-time feedback that equips leaders to thrive under pressure—without losing themselves.
🧭 ERG Strategy & Consulting
Build an ERG that’s more than just events—build a movement.
I help Employee Resource Groups move from overwhelmed volunteers to empowered culture-shapers. Whether you’re launching an ERG, struggling with engagement, or ready to evolve from “nice to have” to strategic partner, I bring 20+ years of lived experience and leadership insight to support your goals.
Services include:
- Vision & mission alignment
- Identity safety & psychological safety workshops
- Executive sponsor engagement & allyship strategy
- Programming & communication planning
- ERG leadership development & burnout support
- Intersectionality, retention, and metrics consulting
Formats:
- Strategic advisory sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Multi-session consulting engagements
- Workshop add-ons for existing ERG events
🌍 Who I Work With
- Corporate teams & senior leadership
- ERGs, BRGs & DEI programs
- LGBTQ+ leaders and allies
- Women entrepreneurs and business owners
💻 Let’s Collaborate
Looking to create an unforgettable experience for your team or audience?
Get in touch ➝