ABOUT DESIGN IDEAL CONSULTING
Reimagining Leadership Through Strategic Rest
We help leaders and organizations build a culture of renewal, clarity, and sustainable performance so they can lead with purpose without losing in the process.
Rest is not the opposite of performance.
It is the foundation of sustainable leadership.
Dr. Erin Wilson
TRUSTED VOICE. GLOBAL IMPACT.
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KEYNOTES DELIVERED
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UNIVERSITIES & ORGANIZATION
FEATURED IN
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
PODCAST GUEST ON
LEADING SHOWS
AUTHOR
OF STRATEGIC REST IN LEADERSHIP
RESEARCH IN
HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY
THE CHALLENGE
The modern leadership crisis is real.
Leaders today are navigating more complexity than ever yet running on less energy, less time, and less support.
Burnout is rising.
Chronic stress and overextension are eroding clarity, creativity, and wellbeing.
Connection is fading.
Disconnection from self, others, and purpose is impacting teams and organizational culture.
Performance is suffering.
Sustainable results are impossible when leaders are running on empty.
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THE CHALLENGE
Why strategic rest changes everything.
SCIENCE
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Grounded in research on neuroscience, psychology, and human sustainability.
LEADERSHIP
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Designed for leaders who want to create impact without self-sacrifice.
HUMANITY
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Centered on the belief that people—and the planet—were never meant to be exploited.
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OUR STORY
The journey to strategic rest.
Design Ideal Consulting was born from a simple but powerful truth: Organizations flourish when leaders have the capacity to lead.
After more than two decades of research, teaching, and working with leaders around the world, Dr. Erin created a framework that helps individuals and organizations build cultures of renewal, clarity, and sustainable performance.
This work is both deeply personal and profoundly practical—because real transformation begins when we honor our humanity.
MEET DR. WILSON
Researcher. Speaker. Leadership Advisor.
Dr. Erin Wilson is a leadership researcher, keynote speaker, and the founder of Design Ideal Consulting.
She holds a PhD in Leadership Studies and has spent her career exploring the intersection of human wellbeing, organizational culture, and sustainable performance.​
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20+ years of research and teaching
200+ keynotes and leadership experiences
Author of Strategic Rest in Leadership
Trusted by universities and organizations
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AWARENESS
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See clearly. Understand the patterns, pressures, and possibilities.
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RESTORATION
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Create space to renew energy, clarity, and perspective.
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RENEWAL
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Centered on the belief that people—and the planet—were never meant to be exploited.
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IMPACT
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Centered on the belief that people—and the planet—were never meant to be exploited.
THE STRATEGIC REST FRAMEWORK™
A proven path to renewed leadership.
Our framework helps leaders and organizations build capacity, restore energy, and lead with intention—so everyone can thrive.
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
Transformative. Practical. Unforgettable.
Dr. Erin's keynote was a turning point for our leadership team. We left with practical tools and a renewed sense of purpose.
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— CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Global Healthcare Organization
A rare and powerful voice that combines deep research with profound humanity. Every leader should hear her.
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— DEAN OF STUDENTS
Leading University
Our entire organization is still talking about the impact. This work changes the way we lead and live.
— PRESIDENT
Nonprofit Organization
​Ready to rethink leadership and build a culture of renewal?
Let's create meaningful change, together.