Alayned Coaching & Consulting

Where purpose meets profession—and alignment becomes a way of life.

Who We Are

Alayned (pronounced “Aligned”) is a culturally grounded consultancy designed to help mission-driven organizations and individuals lead with purpose and live in alignment. We curate transformative spaces where professionals align what they do with who they are.

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Who We Serve

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Alayned exists for mission-driven leaders who are ready to lead and live differently. Many arrive at a crossroads—professionally, personally, or both—searching for clarity that speaks to who they are, not just what they do.

They are Black high-achieving and purpose-driven women, often navigating systems never built with them in mind. They want more than surface-level advice. They want space to reflect, tools that work, and guidance that honors their complexity and their culture.

We also partner with mission-driven organizations—nonprofits, philanthropic institutions, and advocacy-focused companies—committed to cultivating meaningful leadership from the inside out.

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Logos of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, African Leadership Academy, and Australian Government with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Logos of Old Mutual, Partnership for America's Children, and Nelson Mandela Foundation with their respective names.

A Selection of Organizations We’ve Been Honored to Partner With

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Logos of Vodacom, Pan Macmillan South Africa, and onafriq on a gray background
Logos of Diversi, a symbol with a circle and silhouettes of people around it, and Equal Education with stylized text.
Logos of Seed Academy, PEGASYS, and Safrican side by side.
Logos of Naspers, Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, and Ris.
Logos of Mastercard Foundation, St. Sithians College, and Neo P in philanthropy.
Logos of FNB, Cohesion Collective, and Ford Foundation
Digital Action, Child Rights International Network, and Makosi logos.
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Coaching

What We Do

Our coaching is grounded in purpose and built for impact. Whether you're navigating a transition or already leading, we offer personalized support to help you move with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

At Alayned, our consulting is grounded in purpose and shaped by lived experience. We partner with mission-driven organizations to design strategies, programs, and solutions that honor identity while driving impact. Whether it’s strengthening leadership, cultivating culture, or developing new initiatives, we bring clarity, courage, and cultural integrity to every stage of program design and delivery—so your team can do its best work without losing sight of who you are.

Our signature course Accelerate, is an eight-week developmental experience for leaders ready to reclaim momentum and move forward with clarity and confidence. Best for leaders who:

  • Are at a crossroads in their career

  • Feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next

  • Have a clear vision for their future, but aren't sure how to get there

Whether you're seeking clarity or need a roadmap, Accelerate is a course designed specifically for leaders who want to pursue their career ambitions while living authentically and in alignment with who they truly are.

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Consulting

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Courses

  • What Others Say...

    "On some level, all of us are in a transition and any transition is easier when you believe in yourself and your talents. Obenewa helped me make the transition into thinking more deeply about my new role as a Senior Marketing Executive. She was instrumental in providing me with a sounding board for strategic decision-making while helping me identify skills I did not know I had."

    -RM, Nonprofit Marketing Executive

  • What Others Say...

    “I was able to use what I learned in the course Accelerate in my career as an academic immediately.  Within a year of the course I was promoted, I was published in a book for the first time, presented at two international conferences, and was asked to join UN panel as an expert.  Accelerate is one of the best professional decisions I ever made.”

    -LT, Associate Professor

  • What Others Say...

    "Obenewa’s facilitation is dynamic; never formulaic, never predictable. Her capacity to enable participants to look in the mirror and reflect on what they see is impressive. And she has an uncanny ability to weave the lightness of humor and fun into a tapestry with the heavier threads of contemplation."

  • What Others Say...

    “Obenewa has a unique talent creating a welcoming environment, inclusive of the team's existing knowledge and experience. She impressed us with how seamlessly she created an open dialogue among a diverse group and encouraged growth on each of our personal journeys."

    -AG, Allied Health Professional

  • What Others Say...

    “There is so much I took away from this journey – it completely changed my life, my leadership, my relationship with my work and with the people I work with, and most importantly, who I am in my work.”

    -CM, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

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