About
I couldn’t sleep. It was 2:00 am, and my then one-year old had been asleep for hours – a sure sign I should have long been in dreamland. But you know those nights when your mind is so active that you simply can’t go to bed? I felt like something deep inside my gut was yearning to burst out, and any effort to ignore this “thing” was not working. I finally sat at that creaky table, pen in hand, a notebook open to a blank page, and began to write. And write. Liberally, messy, scattered across the page, words trailing up the page vertically, scribbles and circles highlighting a point I could barely read as I wrote quicker than my hands could write legibly. Three hours and at least four cups of tea later, I sat back in my chair and stared at the page. Finally, what needed to come out was born.
It was my life’s mission contained in a single sentence:
Build bridges of understanding and compassion while
tearing down walls of prejudice and fear.
I read it aloud, then silently, then aloud again, and then sat, still. I was suddenly overwhelmed with this sense of finally really getting who I am at my core. I laughed out loud – marveling at this magical moment when suddenly, out of nowhere, I knew my purpose. Was it being in Puebla – out of my comfort zone? Disillusioned with my career? Finally ready for this insight? All of the above?
Whatever it was, my mission was clear and in full alignment.
And to this day, this mission is what drives my life’s purpose, my values, my perspectives, my motivation, and my vision. The ServantEDGE is about advancing this mission for individuals and teams who long to – who need to, who are compelled to – find understanding and compassion for themselves; who don’t want fear dictating their decisions or perspectives; who are curious and engaged and want more of life – the living of life, not floating through without touching its textures; who reject — or want to reject — judgement or division; who strive to discover their purpose and live that purpose; who notice emptiness and lack of internal alignment will no longer work and want to do something about it.
The ServantEDGE is about walking with others along their journey so that each person can find the talents and passions and service already living within them – their unique edge — that craves to burst forth and contribute to the world.
This is who I am, who we are at ServantEDGE. We look forward to connecting.
Stephanie
Most coaching or leadership development
organizations are either:
Inspirationalists — good on “stage” but light on depth or lived integration.
Our Core Values:
Growth:
Impact:
Wholeness:
Curiosity:
Service:
We work with leaders and teams navigating professional (and often personal) inflection points, overwhelm, generational divides, burnout, or a sense of misalignment. As part of this work, we support organizations grappling with how to integrate AI into their culture and teams.
Leadership Team
Stephanie Mikulasek
She speaks and coaches on what it means to be human in systems that often forget it—and how belonging is the real ROI of leadership as it rebuilds what division has broken.
Serving as an International Coaching Federation coach, Stephanie holds multiple awards and certifications such as Georgetown University Executive Coaching certification; Transforming Teams with Jim Dethmer; Symphony of Self with Dr. Richard Schwartz; Mindfulness Meditation Teaching Certification with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach; Conversations on the Edge with Cultivating Leadership; Human and Organizational Development with Matriztica; Improving Quality in Education Systems with Harvard University; and Wine, Spirit and Education Trust (WSET) training. Her PhD work focuses on how to leverage immersion experiences to build transformational leaders, supported by a Master of Public Administration in International Management and a Master of Arts in World Religions and Cultures.
Originally from California, Stephanie has two college-aged daughters and now calls the Pacific Northwest home.
Maggie Weiss
Maggie is a sister, aunt, mother, stepmother, and grandmother. She loves the great outdoors, farmer’s markets, musical theater, foreign movies, and gathering with loved ones for dinner.
Monique Nathan
With an M.Sc. in Government from the London School of Economics and a B.A. in Political Science from UC San Diego, Monique is known for fostering cross-cultural understanding, orchestrating international volunteer placements, and advancing educational access. Her professional journey has woven advocacy, education, and photography into a rich tapestry of impact, from rebuilding children’s homes to managing international university recruitment. Fluent in Italian and Spanish, Monique is energized by new collaborations and the spirit of community she finds wherever she goes.
Outside her work, she is an avid photographer, traveler, and enthusiastic supporter of local artisans. She thrives on game nights with her family, exploring the outdoors, and nurturing connections that build a more compassionate world.