Grace Space Invitation
The Seekers & Advocates
We are Wisdom Seekers.
We stay curious.
We ask honest questions.
We listen for what’s true—within ourselves and in others.
We believe clarity is cultivated, not rushed.
We resist easy answers in favor of deeper truth.
We are Growth Advocates.
We don’t stop at insight—we choose embodiment.
We practice courage in real life, real relationships, and real decisions.
We stand for growth even when it’s uncomfortable.
Especially when it matters.
We know confidence requires fostering around beliefs we hold.
We engage courage when we are ready.
We do not rush ourselves or others.
We create Grace Space.
A space to respond instead of react.
To question instead of accuse.
To stay receptive rather than defensive.
To foster constructive versus destructive communication.
To choose connection over protection.
To cultivate freedom instead of control.
To lead with trust rather than fear.
We believe we are not behind.
Not broken.
Not late.
We are becoming.
And we choose to grow—with clarity, confidence, and courage—together.
Grace Space
Creating Spaces We Want to Live and Lead In
No one is born a great leader. It takes time and experience and intentional work. Undoubtedly, the world is hungry for more leaders who will do the right thing, model a positive response to conflict, and choose the path of fairness and accountability.
Grace Space is about acknowledging the “spaces within and spaces between us” to give honor and offer courteous goodwill as we commit to being fair and honest. So, I offer seven practices around Grace Space that provide the tools we need to get there. As leaders, it’s about getting our hearts right so we can serve those we lead in ways that call out personal potential while also achieving high results.
“Grace Space feels like a breath of fresh air, a voice that comes alongside you and gently offers you the encouragement you need to grow into the best version of yourself, and to help the people you lead to do the same. But this book isn’t all hypotheticals and big ideas, it also offers practical wisdom and takeaways that you can start applying immediately.”
Sharon McMahon
Author of New York Times Best Seller:
The Small and The Mighty
“I want to live in the Grace Space that Heather leads us to discover. This space is for us all. It is not too good to be true, but a reality that we can all give and receive. Read it with an open heart and mind, and you will be changed. I know I was.”
Bob Goff
Author of New York Times Bestsellers:
Love Does, Everybody Always, Dream Big, and Undistracted
“What quality differentiates the people who serve others from the ones who serve only themselves? It’s grace . . . Learn from Heather about the freedom that comes when you extend grace to others at home, at work, and in your community.”
Ken Blanchard
Coauthor of The New One Minute Manager® and Simple Truths of Leadership
About the Author
Dr. Heather Penny is a leadership coach and trusted advisor helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals guided by 3C Living and Leading. With a Ph.D. in Human Services, an M.A. in Educational Leadership, and global coaching experience, she serves leaders and teams to find clarity in their vision, develop confidence in their abilities, and take action with their courage.