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The Chiwona Collective

Inspire · Empower · Evolve

About


Hi, I’m Linda Chiwona Jackson.


I've always been drawn to helping people grow.


I started my career as an Assistant Designer and spent the next 31 years in the apparel industry, eventually becoming Senior Vice President of Design and Art at Carter’s. I loved the creativity, the collaboration, and the possibility of creating something that didn't exist before.


But somewhere along the way, I realized the part I loved most was the people.


I loved seeing something in someone before they could quite see it themselves. Helping someone find their voice. Watching a new leader begin to trust their instincts. Those were the moments that stayed with me and eventually led me here.


Today, I’m a Certified Integral Coach® and the founder of The Chiwona Collective. I work with individuals and leaders navigating growth, change, and transition, helping them reconnect with their own authority and discover what's possible next.


I know what it means to lead.


Over my career, I led an organization of approximately 100 creative professionals within a multibillion-dollar portfolio of brands. I developed future leaders, navigated organizational change, and worked across functions to turn vision and strategy into business results.


I understand the complexity of leadership: balancing people and performance, building trust, influencing across an organization, and making difficult decisions when the path forward isn't clear.


Leadership taught me that results and people aren't separate conversations. That lived experience is an important part of what I bring to coaching.


Areas of Focus


Our work is shaped by your goals, challenges, and what you're hoping to develop. This may include:
  • Leadership transitions: Stepping into new roles, organizations, or expanded responsibilities.
  • Executive presence and communication: Strengthening clarity, confidence, and composure in high-stakes situations.
  • Influence and relationships: Building trust, collaboration, and alignment across complex organizations.
  • Leadership effectiveness: Moving beyond individual achievement to developing others and leading with a broader organizational perspective.
  • Self-awareness and impact: Understanding how your communication, decisions, and presence affect others.
  • Leading through change: Developing resilience, sound judgment, and steadiness during uncertainty and organizational change.
  • Personal and career transitions: Reconnecting with what matters, exploring new possibilities, and navigating what's next.


The work we might do together


Whether you're navigating a leadership challenge, questioning your career direction, or facing a personal transition, our work begins with what's important to you.
Together, we'll explore the patterns, beliefs, and expectations that may be shaping your choices, strengthen your ability to navigate challenges, and experiment with new ways of leading, working, and living.
Because insight matters. But what you begin to do differently with that insight matters too.




Packages

Complimentary 30-Minute Chemistry Call

Curious about what's possible for you? Let's talk!
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Complimentary 30-Minute Executive Coaching Consultation

Supporting leaders as they grow their capacity, navigate complexity, and meet the evolving demands of leadership.
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What’s Next? | Three-Month Coaching Partnership

A three-month coaching partnership to find clarity, reconnect with what matters and move intentionally toward what’s next.
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Testimonials

Linda coached me through one of the most transitional seasons of my life, and the impact of our work together has stayed with me. She helped me uncover a blind spot I didn’t even realize I had…my struggle with vulnerability and the ways it was impacting different areas of my life.

What I appreciated most about Linda was her ability to create a safe space while still challenging me to look deeper. She helped me see myself, my patterns, and even my definition of strength differently. That awareness has genuinely changed how I show up in my relationships, leadership, and life.

Linda didn’t just coach me through a transition; she helped me grow through it. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and the lasting impact of our work together.

- Shundrika

What set Linda apart wasn't just her talent, it was how she showed up as a human being. Kind, thoughtful, and deeply invested in the people around her. She has a natural ability to bring out the best in others. I experienced that firsthand. As my coach, she mentored me, challenged me, and helped me see potential in myself I hadn't fully recognized.

It comes as no surprise that Linda is thriving in her coaching practice. She spent her entire corporate career doing exactly this, helping people navigate tough moments, step into their potential, and become the best versions of themselves. She brings the same calm, authenticity, and deep empathy to every client she works with.

If you have the opportunity to work with Linda, take it.

- Stella

"This coaching experience has been one of the most impactful and grounding experiences I've had in a long time. I appreciated having a space where I felt truly seen, supported and challenged in a healthy way. from the beginning, there was a level of trust and connection that helped me open up and grow honestly."

- Patrice

"Working with Linda felt supportive and affirming. I especially appreciated the gentleness and encouragement she brought to every conversation, along with her ability to positively mirror back parts of myself I couldn't always see clearly. I left our work together feeling more confident, grounded and compassionate toward myself."

- Jennifer

Linda created a safe space where I could openly share my challenges, ask difficult questions, and navigate my experiences with honesty and vulnerability. She didn't just listen; she challenged me to address obstacles head-on, raise my expectations for myself, and continue pursuing bigger goals.

- Maritza

To say Linda transformed my life, feels like an understatement. She has championed my 12+ year career in the children’s apparel space. Linda has the special talent of balancing both creative and business acumen while also approaching every challenge with compassion and grace. As SVP of Design, Linda was a strategic and influential leader who set a clear creative vision and direction. Her expertise in consumer insights, product innovation, and team development consistently elevated both the brand and the people around her. Linda fostered a culture of collaboration, inspiring teams to think boldly, and builds strong cross-functional partnerships that drive results. Her combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and authentic leadership makes Linda an exceptional trusted business partner and mentor. Linda is a heart-led leader who passionately goes above and beyond to grow talent and guide her team.

- Natasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work with you?
Our work together is a partnership. I’ll listen deeply, ask questions that invite you to look at things differently, and sometimes challenge you to notice what may be just outside your awareness.

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We’ll start with what’s present for you and get curious together about what may be underneath it.

I’m not here to give you a formula or tell you who you should become. My role is to create a space where you can slow down, hear yourself more clearly, and begin to discover what feels true for you.
What is Integral Coaching?
Integral Coaching looks at the whole person, not just the challenge in front of you.

We may explore what you’re thinking and feeling, what you’re noticing in your body, the relationships and environments around you, and patterns that may have helped you get where you are but may not serve you in quite the same way anymore.

And we don’t stop at insight. Together, we’ll develop practices that allow you to experiment with new ways of being in your actual life. The goal isn’t simply to understand yourself differently, but to create meaningful and lasting change.
Who do you work with?
I work with people from many different backgrounds, with a particular connection to creatives, creative leaders, and women navigating seasons of growth and transition.

You might be stepping into greater leadership, questioning what comes next, rebuilding confidence or self-trust, navigating a career or life transition, or simply realizing that the way you’ve been moving through your life or work no longer feels right.

You don’t need to have a perfectly defined goal before reaching out. Sometimes discovering what you really want is part of the work.
How is coaching different from consulting or mentoring?
There are times when advice and expertise are exactly what we need. Coaching is different.

Rather than giving you my answer, I’m interested in helping you discover your own. We’ll explore how you see and experience the situation, what may be shaping your choices, and what new possibilities might become available when you begin to see things differently.

My own experiences certainly inform who I am as a coach, but our work together is about your life, your leadership, and your way forward.
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
You don't have to know before we meet.

That's part of why I offer a complimentary chemistry call. It's simply a conversation: a chance for me to learn a little about you and what’s bringing you to coaching, and for you to experience a little of how I work.

There’s no pressure or expectation. The relationship matters, and I believe we should both have an opportunity to decide whether working together feels like the right fit.

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