ABOUT
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To reframe leadership as a self-led, heart-centered way of being—empowering leaders to align with their values, lead from within, and create cultures where people and performance thrive together.
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To inspire a global movement of leaders and organizations rooted in Kokoro—where emotional intelligence, alignment, and growth replace burnout, bureaucracy, and disengagement.
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At Ensō Mindset, we believe leadership is not a title—it’s a way of being.
Inspired by the Ensō circle, we embrace leadership as a lifelong practice—imperfect, impermanent, and always becoming.
In Japanese, the kanji Kokoro (心)—heart—teaches us that resilience isn’t about force, but presence. We don’t fight through hardship—we carry it, with grace and alignment.
Even in English, the word leadership comes from lædan—to guide—and -ship—a state of being.
At its core, leadership means: “The state of being one who guides.”Through curiosity, courageous action, and conscious reflection, we help leaders return to themselves—so they can lead others from a place of alignment, not performance.
Because transformation doesn’t begin with control. It begins with presence.
My Why
My Why is to rehumanize leadership and redefine culture—so every individual feels empowered to show up with clarity, emotional intelligence, and purpose.
I exist to create environments where people are not managed, but aligned.
Where culture isn’t controlled—it’s co-created.
When people lead from within, they don’t just perform—they thrive.
Anette Lan
As a proud Canadian-Japanese leader, my heritage deeply inspires the work I do. At the heart of Ensō Mindset is my Jiichan’s (grandfather) calligraphy of Yamaya Lan (山谷 蘭)—meaning "Mountain Valley Orchid." This symbol of resilience, growth, and balance has shaped my mission to empower leaders and organizations to flourish, even through challenges.
Blending cultural values with over a decade of People & Culture and HR professional expertise, I guide leaders to align values, nurture emotional intelligence, and create meaningful impact. Grounded in both heart and strategy, my work bridges personal growth with organizational success, cultivating workplaces where people thrive and where legacies take root.
Ensō Infinity Growth Model (∞)
Leadership is an evolving practice of alignment, adaptability, and mastery. The Ensō Infinity Growth Model guides leaders through continuous cycles of learning, experimentation, and transformation.
At its heart lies Kokoro (心)—the unity of heart, mind, and spirit, fostering presence and purpose. The model follows the principles of Shu-Ha-Ri (守破離):
Shu (守) – Learn: Build foundations and learn from the masters with persistence and discipline.
Ha (破) – Experiment: Challenging conventions, test ideas and adapt with consistency and humility.
Ri (離) – Mastery: Embody wisdom, align with purpose, and lead with impact.
By embracing curiosity, discipline, and gratitude, leaders navigate complexity with clarity and confidence—where growth unfolds naturally, like a tree that still grows.
Do you feel a disconnect between where you are and where you want to be?
Whether it’s aligning your personal goals or creating a thriving, engaged team, coaching can bridge the gap. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, address limiting beliefs, and align your vision with intentional action.
For individuals, this means clarity, confidence, and purpose.
For business leaders, it means a culture of growth and meaningful results.
Find your 'And So' moment—where reflection turns into action and potential transforms into impact.
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