What does Tarot have to do with Work and Leadership? (Spoiler Alert: Everything!)
This morning, I read tarot on the beach for a client — and a dear friend.
The sun was rising. The tide was rolling in. And as we turned the cards, I was struck again by how powerful unconventional tools can be in helping us make sense of life.
Especially in moments of transition.
Especially when we feel overwhelmed, untethered, or unsure.
Especially when we’ve tried all the logical options and still can’t find clarity.
Tarot — and other intuitive systems like astrology, Human Design, and even feng shui — don’t promise answers. What they offer is reflection. A pause. A different way of looking at things.
They remind us:
🔮 You are not stuck.
🔮 There are always new perspectives available.
🔮 You can trust your inner knowing.
These tools open us up — not only to possibility, but to ourselves. And they do it in a way that is unexpected, disarming, and deeply human.
The Unexpected Wisdom of the “Woo”
When people think of tarot, they often imagine crystal balls or vague fortune-telling.
But when I bring tarot (and other tools) into my work with teams, what actually happens is far more grounded — and more transformative.
These unconventional practices spark reflection.
They surface patterns.
They allow us to name the truth of what we’re experiencing — often before we’ve found the words for it.
They prompt real conversations, the kind we rarely have in structured environments.
I’ve seen teams walk away more connected after a single reading than they were after a dozen meetings.
Why?
👉🏽 Because these tools disarm us in their quirkiness.
👉🏽 Because they bypass our posturing and invite curiosity.
👉🏽 Because they let us practice discernment — not just absorb instruction.
👉🏽 Because they remind us that our inner world is relevant to our outer work.
You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Pause
Most people come to me when something big is happening — a job shift, a promotion, a relationship crossroads, a moment of doubt or burnout.
But you don’t need a crisis to reflect.
There’s value in the practice of reflection itself.
In tending to your inner knowing.
In creating space to regroup, reimagine, and reorient.
This morning’s reading on the beach reminded me of that.
It was two people, a deck of cards, and the quiet wisdom of the ocean. No agenda. No outcome. Just clarity arising from presence and perspective.
So, What Does This Have to Do With Work?
Everything.
The way we lead, the way we show up, the way we connect — all of it stems from how deeply we know ourselves.
That’s why I founded The Corporate Psychic — to support individuals and teams in bringing intuitive tools into the workplace. Not as a gimmick, but as a strategy for cultivating emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and trust.
And for those who prefer something more structured or secular, I offer a parallel path through Essential Teams — where the tools are different, but the intention is the same: to create space for reflection, conversation, and connection that actually transforms how we work together.
Because what we’re really after — whether through tarot or team offsites — is the same: Clarity. Alignment. Human connection.
Curious?
If you’ve ever dabbled in the “woo,” had a tarot reading, or just felt there must be a better way to build teams and lead authentically — I’d love to hear from you.
And if nothing else — I hope this post reminds you that reflection isn’t a luxury. It’s a leadership skill. And a practice. One that’s always available, even as two friends, on the beach, watching the sunrise.
