Mind the gap
between who you are
and how you lead.
A coaching practice for leaders and professionals navigating the distance between strategic clarity and self-awareness. You don't need more information — you need better clarity.
Where strategy meets self-awareness.
Four principles that guide every conversation. Each one surfaces something most leaders overlook — what you believe, what you value, and how you actually show up.
Clarity over information
You don’t need more data — you need to see through the beliefs and assumptions already shaping every decision you make.
Strategy + self-awareness
Hold both. Most coaching picks a side. The real work lives at the intersection — where your values meet your vision.
Anchored in core values
When you’re clear on what you actually value — not what you think you should — decisions get simpler and leadership gets more honest.
Reads the room
Attuned to what is said and what is felt. The stories we tell ourselves shape the room before we walk in — we learn to catch that.
Unite the people who run the room.
For owners, directors, and senior leaders who need their leadership team rowing in the same direction. A blended engagement that combines 1:1 coaching with team workshops and strategy sessions — so alignment isn’t a retreat topic, it’s how the work actually runs.
- 1:1 coaching Individual sessions with each leader to surface blind spots, beliefs, and competing priorities.
- Team workshops Facilitated sessions that build shared language, trust, and honest dialogue across the leadership layer.
- Strategy sessions Working meetings that translate alignment into decisions — not just discussion, but direction.
Pick the path that matches the room you’re in.
Executive work and private coaching each have their own rhythm — start where it resonates.
For leaders & organizations
For founders, directors, and high-potential leaders. A confidential partnership focused on communication, decision quality, and the culture you actually want.
- 1:1 executive coaching (3 / 6 / 12 / 12+ month)
- Leadership team off-sites & alignment work
- Values alignment & leadership vision workshops
For individuals in transition
For anyone navigating a shift — in career, identity, or direction. Whether you’re rethinking what’s next or reclaiming what matters, the work is warm, grounded, and practical.
- Discovery call — 60 minutes, no commitment
- 3-month clarity package (6 sessions)
- Integration support, including Reiki on request
“The gap is the space between what is said and what is felt — between your strategy and your self-awareness. The work is learning to catch it.”
This sentence is the connective tissue for everything below — the two-path funnel, the engagements, the way the work feels.
What clients have said.
What clients have to say about the work.
It’s hard to express the totality of my gratitude, working with Cleary has been a transformative experience. She brings a grounding and centering presence to each session, creating a space where growth feels both supported and deeply authentic. Her coaching has equipped me with invaluable tools to navigate complex professional situations with greater clarity, confidence, and integrity.
What sets Cleary apart is her ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and provide constructive feedback that empowers rather than discourages. The sessions were always focused, practical, and tailored to my unique needs and industry challenge. I have grown personally and professionally working with Cleary, and her guidance has provided me greater confidence and clarity in my role as a leader.
Engaging in executive coaching with Cleary has been a pivotal factor in my professional evolution as a leader. Her approach is both strategic and deeply attuned to the nuanced challenges of leadership in complex operational environments. Through our work together, I have significantly sharpened my communication skills, particularly in the areas of intentional word choice, executive presence, and managing difficult conversations with clarity and poise.
My experience with Cleary Canelas at Catching the Gaps was profound and uplifting. Over the time I have worked with her, I have found not only a mentor and guide but a compassionate ally — someone who listens, inspires, and brings out the best in everyone she meets.
I’ve only been working with Cleary for 6 months now but I feel like I’ve known her forever. She is extremely kind and compassionate. I’ve worked with other therapists in more traditional talk-therapy, but for the first time, I feel like I’m actually making progress in my own growth. I’ve been able to see my issues with more clarity and accountability. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to take better care of themselves and their lives.
I cannot say enough about how much Cleary has supported me through challenging times. Her expertise in conflict resolution, confidence-building, and showing up authentically has been truly invaluable. She is someone I deeply trust, respect, and appreciate for her wisdom and practical approach to everyday life challenges. I couldn’t have navigated some of life’s more difficult moments without her guidance and steady support.
Cleary Canelas
Have you ever walked into a meeting where everything sounded fine — but something underneath felt off?
With years of experience leading high-performing teams, I’ve become deeply attuned to the dynamics that shape workplace culture — both what is said and what is felt. I work with leaders and organizations to strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with clarity, presence, and authenticity.
My approach blends practical leadership development with a deep understanding of emotional intelligence, energetic awareness, and personal alignment. I support leaders in building trust, creating healthy team environments, and showing up in a way that is both grounded and impactful.
As a certified coach and holistic practitioner, I bring a unique ability to bridge strategy with self-awareness — helping individuals and teams thrive professionally while staying connected to what matters most.