The Deaccelerator: A Clearing for Clarity
The Deaccelerator provides a structured way for busy women leaders to pause — putting down the weight of daily obligations and responsibilities and picking up clarity about themselves and their future.
Each session gives participants an opportunity to work with one of the rhythms — Rest, Remember, Recast, Realize — processing what they're carrying and receiving the clarity that emerges. There will also be an opportunity to connect in community, sharing what became clearer and how they will move forward with boldness and intentionality.
What’s possible…
Clarity about what you've been carrying — and what you're ready to put down
A daily practice that creates space to hear yourself again
A different relationship with yourself — one rooted in being, not just doing
For Leaders Who Are…
Tired of being tired
Teetering on the edge of burnout
Conflicted about slowing down
Don't know what it's like to not be in control
Ready to try on a version of yourself you've set aside
Want to practice pausing at their own pace
What Leaders Have Said of Their Pause…
"There's a version of myself that did not operate out of fear. She is understood, validated, accepted, appreciated. And with those things, I can dream bigger."
"I noticed the connection between the weight I’d been carrying and a deeper sense of unworthiness — and named it for the first time."
"Somewhere along the way, I stopped choosing myself. The radical selfishness I used to have — the kind that made challenge feel exciting — got buried under years of self-sacrifice. Today reminded me it's still there. I'm leaving reassured that I can find my way back to her."
Claim Your Spot for the Fall 2026 Cohort
The Deaccelerator includes four sessions total: three group coaching sessions plus one 1:1 coaching session. Each session takes place at 12pm ET.
Participants must attend session 1 on October 7 and then have flexibility to choose which additional two group coaching sessions they’d like to attend – creating a personalized rhythm within the program. 1:1 coaching sessions are scheduled on a rolling basis once three group sessions are completed.
October 7, 2026 [Mandatory]
November 4, 2026 [Your Choice]
December 2, 2026 [Your Choice]
February 3, 2027 [Your Choice]
March 3, 2027 [Your Choice]
The enrollment period is September 14 - October 1 and is capped at 10 participants. Previous Clarity Pause attendees receive priority enrollment.
The investment is $1,234 — four sessions, four rhythms – Rest, Remember, Recast, Realize – moving toward one direction: clarity. Each session is one step closer to the clearest version of yourself.
6-month timeframe
3 group sessions (60 min each)
1 private 1:1 coaching session (60 min)
Choose your sessions
FAQs
What happens after I submit my interest form?
Your responses are reviewed to confirm fit. If you're accepted into the program, you'll receive a link to pay and register for the first session on October 7.
What is the investment?
The investment is $1,234, due in full or through a payment plan (see below).
Do I have to pay in full?
The full $1,234 is due at registration. If a payment plan is more accessible (50% due October 5, 50% due March 1), email me at elandria@ayokapartners.com and copy Iniki Franklin at wildflowerkulture@gmail.com.
What if my schedule changes? Will make-up sessions be offered?
You'll choose your sessions in advance based on what works best for your schedule. Because this is a small group moving through the program together, make-up sessions will not be offered.
Is there a date by which the 1:1 private coaching session must be scheduled?
Ideally, your 1:1 private coaching session will be scheduled before March 31, 2027. In some cases, it can move into April if there are extenuating circumstances.
How does the Deaccelerator experience compare with The Strategic Pause, the signature 1:1 coaching engagement?
The Deaccelerator is the soup and salad — it nourishes you and prepares you to go deeper. The Strategic Pause investment starts at $12,000 for six months of support. Your Deaccelerator investment ($1,234) will be applied to The Strategic Pause if you decide to continue the journey.
What happens if all 10 spots fill before my application is reviewed?
You'll be placed on a waitlist. If a spot doesn't open up in this cohort, you'll receive top priority for the next cohort.
Are sessions held virtually?
Yes, all sessions are held virtually over Zoom.
What if I need to withdraw from the program?
No refunds will be issued. However, a credit can be applied to a future cohort or to The Strategic Pause.
The About Elandria Jackson Charles
Elandria Jackson Charles is an executive coach, sabbatical guide, and speaker who spent two decades leading high-impact revenue strategies across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors — from early-stage organizations to a $200 million institution — before founding Ayoka Partners.
Now she supports women leaders to pause with intention, whether it's a full season of stepping away or a "sabbatical moment." She believes clarity is within reach for all of us. We just have to pause long enough. It's the most underutilized leadership strategy.
Her coaching is anchored in the 4Rhythm Framework: Rest, Remember, Recast, and Realize — a container designed to support leaders in moving their most important work forward with greater ease and flow. Trusted partners include the Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Hewlett Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, The Highland Project, KIPP Atlanta Schools, and GirlTrek.
