CHRYSALIS LEADERSHIP STUDIO

The world is reorganizing.

So is your identity.

We teach the art of navigating the crossing.

Chrysalis Leadership Studio is home to the Threshold Method™ — a body of work for navigating identity transition in an era of permanent disruption. Through writing, coaching, AI-powered tools, and community, we help leaders and seekers move through the space between who they were and who they're becoming.

Begin Your Crossing

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The coming decade will bring more identity disruption than any period in living memory.

AI is reorganizing work. Institutions are fragmenting. The stories we told about who we are — our careers, our cultures, our roles — are dissolving faster than new ones can form.

The public conversation is about skills. We focus on something deeper: what happens inside a human being when their world reorganizes — and how to navigate that crossing with coherence, courage, and grace.

THE THRESHOLD METHOD™

A framework for navigating identity transition

The Crack

The moment the story stops being true.

The Freefall

The space after, before anything new has formed.

The Noticing

A new quality of presence. Attention before action.

The Crossing

Living the question rather than answering it.

The Inhabiting

Identity recomposed as a living practice.

Drawn from 20 years of direct practice with leaders across 40+ countries. Five stages. One architecture. The same crossing, whether the threshold is personal or civilizational.

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Three Pathways, One Commitment: Your Next Chapter

Midlife & Career Pivots

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For professionals at a crossroads, ready to renew purpose and direction.

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Expat Transitions

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For leaders navigating cultural shifts, identity realignment, and belonging across borders.

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Legacy Design

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For seasoned professionals shaping what endures — aligning success with significance.

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A Guide Who’s Walked These Turning Points

Aaron Perkins, ACC

For over 15 years, I’ve walked with leaders, creatives, and changemakers at defining moments — from executives at LinkedIn and Coinbase to founders, expats, and professionals across cultures. Some were burned out. Others were on the cusp of reinvention. All were ready for something more aligned.

This isn’t about hacks or hustle. It’s about slowing down enough to ask the right questions — the ones that reconnect you to your values, your voice, your truth. From there, we move forward with clarity and conviction — not just toward a goal, but toward a version of you that feels unmistakably whole

Begin your turning point and take the first step into a future that is clear, aligned, and unmistakably yours.

Meet Naya: AI Journaling for Turning Points

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Naya isn’t just another tool. She’s a companion — a quiet guide at the edge of change. When you feel stuck, restless, or on the verge of something new, Naya helps you turn reflection into momentum.

Drawing on solution-focused coaching methodology, Naya offers prompts that illuminate strengths, surface insights, and create coherence between where you are and where you want to go.

Created by Chrysalis Leadership Studio, Naya blends rigor with soulful design. She’s not about quick fixes — but about helping you author the unfolding story of who you’re becoming, and the legacy you’re ready to live now.

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What Clients Say

“I would highly recommend Aaron as a coach. Aaron coached me through the start-up phase of my new business, and it was the perfect support at the right time. His calm, warm presence, coupled with deep listening, thoughtful questioning and supportive challenge, helped me to feel deeply heard and seen, gain clarity on what came next, and to connect all of my moves back to purpose. Aaron helped me transition into a new professional identity and practice, and I am very grateful.
—Amanda K. Entrepreneur
Melboure, Austrailia
“Aaron has been an incredible executive coach. With his business knowledge, he was able to help me bring my vision to life. Once we established our goals, he developed a unique, heart-centered, results-oriented lesson plan tailored to my professional and personal aspirations. Aaron listened, observed, and offered specific, actionable insights and strategies that further helped my growth throughout the coaching sessions. He has provided me with a vast amount of knowledge on positioning myself in a career I truly enjoy. Aaron is a highly qualified, motivational, and inspiring executive coach; I highly recommend him to anyone wishing to improve their executive presence.”
— Brenda H., Marketing Director , Shiok Meats
Singapore
“Aaron has been an amazing support to me as a coach. He helped me to navigate a particularly challenging situation offering me sound advice, perspective, and guidance. Not only did he open my eyes, but he also helped me feel more empowered.”
— Wendy H., LinkedIn Learning
Sydney, Australia
“I have been coached by Aaron over a few months and I have found the experience to be extremely valuable so far. Aaron has boosted my confidence and supported me to uncover development areas to think about that I would not have got to on my own. He has helped me to get out of my comfort zone and have a different perspective on my career trajectory.”
— Simran J. Sales Director, LinkedIn
Sydney, Austrailia
“I could not speak higher of Aaron and the impact he has had on my growth and development. Aaron is a brilliant coach and a great guy. Working with Aaron: we were able to identify areas to improve, he challenged me to go outside of my comfort zone and provided techniques and guidance on how to handle certain situations. Aaron enabled me to achieve my personal goals and get to the next level in my journey. I highly recommend Aaron as a coach to anyone who is looking to challenge themselves to become a better leader or anyone who is looking to move into their first leadership position.”
— Samuel G. Head of Business Development, Uber Sydney, Austrailia.

Ready to begin your turning point?

Across Borders, Within Reach

No matter where you are in the world, meaningful change begins with a single step. I coach clients online across time zones, and in person at Marina One in Singapore and in Bali, where I curate transformational retreats

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