Safe Passage Coaching, LLC
About Us
Your Journey. Your Power. Your Transformation.
At Safe Passage Coaching, we believe in the power of the human spirit to heal, grow, and lead.
Our name is rooted in the legacy of the Middle Passage—a history marked by unimaginable hardship and profound resilience. We honor that legacy by creating pathways for transformation grounded in compassion, authenticity, and excellence.
We specialize in human-centered, holistic coaching that uplifts professionals and leaders—especially those from BIPOC and marginalized communities.
Our focus areas include:
- Leadership Coaching & Executive Development – Step into your power with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
- Career Development Coaching – Align your values, vision, and strengths to create meaningful professional growth.
While our work centers on those historically underserved, we warmly welcome all individuals seeking purposeful, whole-person development. Whether you’re exploring new possibilities, leading through change, or seeking deeper alignment in work and life—Safe Passage Coaching walks with you every step of the way.
Why Safe Passage Coaching?
Why Safe Passage Coaching
At Safe Passage Coaching, we believe transformation isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright.
Rooted in a deep respect for history, culture, and the human journey, our work honors resilience and empowers individuals reclaiming their power today.
We walk alongside leaders, executives, and professionals navigating meaningful transitions—helping you lead, live, and connect with greater authenticity, confidence, and clarity.
Our coaching is holistic, human-centered, and liberation-focused, supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through an approach that integrates:
- Somatic awareness (connecting body and emotions for grounded presence)
- Relational intelligence (enhancing connection, communication, and empathy)
- Trauma-informed sensitivity (creating safety and understanding for all lived experiences)
This is not therapy—but it is deeply therapeutic. Every conversation honors your humanity, fosters growth, and empowers transformation.
Our Approach: Coaching the Whole Person
Safe Passage Coaching blends strategic insight with embodied awareness, helping clients integrate their professional goals with personal wholeness.
Our approach includes three interconnected pathways:
🔹 Leadership Development
Lead with clarity. Influence with purpose.
We help leaders cultivate self-awareness, confidence, and the capacity to lead authentically in complex, evolving environments.
Through personalized coaching, clients strengthen emotional intelligence, executive presence, and their ability to inspire and influence with integrity.
🔹 Career Transformation
Align your work with your worth.
We guide professionals through transitions, promotions, and pivots—aligning career goals with personal values and long-term vision.
Our process combines strategy and self-discovery, enabling clients to move forward with confidence, resilience, and renewed purpose.
🔹 Relational Well-being
Grow together. Communicate with care.
Because leadership and career growth don’t exist in isolation, we support clients in developing relational awareness and communication that fosters collaboration, empathy, and connection—at work and beyond.
This integration strengthens relationships and enhances your capacity to lead and live authentically.
🌍 Trauma-Informed & Somatic Principles
Our holistic approach is grounded in trauma-informed and somatic principles that honor the full human experience:
- 🛡️ Safety First – Emotional, psychological, and cultural safety are foundational.
- 🤝 Trust & Transparency – We build authentic relationships through clarity and consistency.
- 💪 Empowerment over Rescue – We don’t fix or diagnose—we help you reclaim agency and strength.
- 🗣️ Choice & Voice – You guide the pace, focus, and goals of your journey.
- 🌿 Cultural Humility – We honor systemic and generational influences while supporting liberation and belonging.
This isn’t an add-on—it’s our foundation. Every coaching relationship is built on dignity, compassion, and respect for your lived experience.
How We Work
Every engagement is co-designed to reflect your unique story, goals, and context.
Our process includes:
- Discovery – Clarify your goals, strengths, and opportunities.
- Co-Creation – Design a personalized roadmap for growth and transformation.
- Integration – Build practices that sustain growth in real-world contexts.
- Reflection – Assess outcomes, celebrate progress, and anchor insights.
Through this process, clients experience measurable outcomes and deeper alignment between who they are and how they lead.
Safe Passage Coaching
Coaching with Purpose at Safe Passage
The Safe Passage Approach – Coaching the Whole Person
At Safe Passage Coaching, development is never one-dimensional. Every engagement is rooted in the belief that growth in one area fuels transformation in all others. Our holistic, human-centered approach supports the whole person through an integrative, trauma-informed, and somatically aware process that honors both personal and professional dimensions of leadership.
🔹 Leadership Development
Cultivate the clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence to lead authentically in complex environments. Through reflective practice and embodied awareness, leaders learn to influence with purpose, empathy, and integrity.
🔹 Career Transformation
Navigate purposeful transitions and align your career with your values, strengths, and long-term vision. Our blend of strategy and self-discovery empowers grounded confidence and clarity about what truly matters.
🔹 Relational Well-being
Strengthen the ability to connect, communicate, and collaborate with empathy and integrity. Exploring the somatic and emotional layers of connection deepens trust, belonging, and relational effectiveness in every sphere of life.
Each coaching journey is personalized and intentional, grounded in the belief that every person is creative, capable, and resourceful.
By integrating strategic insight, embodied awareness, and compassionate inquiry, clients expand their capacity to lead, work, and live with authenticity and alignment.
At Safe Passage Coaching, coaching is more than a service—it’s a transformative partnership where you are seen, heard, and supported as you discover new ways of leading, relating, and being in the world.
💬 What Clients Are Saying
Transformation Begins with You...
At Safe Passage Coaching, transformation begins with the truth: you are already creative, capable, and resourceful. Through this reconnection, clients experience meaningful growth in leadership, career, and relational well-being.
With over 20 years of experience in human resources and coaching, Miller Simmons brings a rare blend of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and deep empathy. As an ICF PCC Certified Coach, he creates a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. As David Brooks writes in How to Know a Person:
“The ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”
Client Reflections:
“Miller’s coaching has been transformative. Not only did he provide practical strategies for advancing my career, but he also helped me develop a deeper understanding of myself and my leadership style.”
— Career Transition Client
“Miller offers more than just guidance; he creates an environment where clients feel seen and heard while serving as a steadfast ally on their career and leadership journey.”
— Executive Coaching Client
“Miller was fantastic! He provided thoughtful and actionable feedback. I look forward to working with him again soon.”
— Leadership Development Client
Whether navigating a career pivot, stepping into leadership, or strengthening professional relationships, clients trust Safe Passage Coaching to walk alongside them—delivering clarity, compassion, and lasting results.
The Safe Passage Experience
The Safe Passage Experience – Coaching the Whole Person
At Safe Passage Coaching, transformation is more than a goal—it’s a journey of becoming.
Every coaching engagement is designed to meet clients where they are and walk with them toward where they’re meant to be.
We offer three core coaching pathways, each delivered through a holistic, whole-person approach that integrates emotional awareness, somatic intelligence, and trauma-informed practice:
🔹 Leadership Development
Cultivating the clarity, confidence, and capacity to lead with authenticity, empathy, and impact.
Through reflective dialogue and embodied awareness, leaders expand emotional intelligence and presence—creating influence that is purposeful and humane.
🔹 Career Transformation
Aligning professional growth with personal values, strengths, and long-term vision.
Our process integrates strategic insight with self-discovery, helping clients navigate transitions and pursue meaningful work with clarity and confidence.
🔹 Relational Well-being
Honoring the complexity of human connection by guiding individuals and teams to build emotionally rich, resilient relationships.
Through intentional dialogue, compassionate support, and relational intelligence, clients strengthen trust, communication, and belonging across all spheres of life.
Each pathway is distinct yet grounded in the same belief: every person is creative, capable, and resourceful.
At Safe Passage Coaching, we create the space for clients to rise into their fullest potential—professionally and personally—through a process that honors the mind, body, and spirit of the whole person.
💬 Client Reflection
"Working with Safe Passage Coaching was more than a professional investment—it was a personal awakening. I came in looking for career direction and left with a deeper understanding of who I am as a leader, a partner, and a person. The coaching process helped me reconnect with my values, clarify my goals, and take bold, aligned action. I felt seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way."
— Leadership & Career Client
The Safe Passage Approach - Empowering the Whole Person
🔹 Leadership Development
Leadership is more than a title—it’s a way of being. At Safe Passage Coaching, we help leaders cultivate the clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence to lead authentically in complex, evolving environments.
Through personalized coaching, clients strengthen executive presence, strategic vision, and grounded integrity—empowering them to create meaningful impact with humanity at the core.
🔹 Career Transformation
Career growth is more than a milestone—it’s an expression of who you are and what you value.
At Safe Passage Coaching, we help professionals align their careers with their purpose, strengths, and long-term vision.
Through strategic planning, reflective inquiry, and embodied awareness, clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence—achieving not only advancement, but fulfillment.
Here, your work becomes a reflection of your wholeness, not just your résumé.
🔹 Leadership & Relational Well-being
Leadership begins within -
We help leaders cultivate the clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence to lead authentically in complex, evolving environments.
We blend strategic insight with somatic and relational awareness, enabling leaders to navigate challenges with grounded presence and integrity. Through reflective practice, clients strengthen their ability to inspire trust, make conscious decisions, and foster cultures of belonging and impact. Leaders who are courageously human.
Coaching Relationship: Coaching is voluntary and the agenda is driven by your personal and professional interests and goals. You can expect your coach to encourage and support you as you explore possibilities and to engage you by asking powerful questions, sharing observations, and providing a safe, supportive space for discussion and collaboration. Your coach will count on you to be committed to your personal and professional development, open to accepting feedback, and willing to challenge current beliefs. You should also make time to complete agreed upon coaching and career development activities between sessions.