Naoma Riordan, L L C
Helping People Live, Lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Interfaith spiritual direction, speaking, books, and reflective resources for people and organizations seeking renewal, clarity, and purposeful growth.
ABOUT NAOMA
A Guide for the Journey
Naoma Riordan is a certified spiritual director, author, speaker, Navy veteran, doctoral candidate in educational leadership, and educator with more than 15 years of experience.Her work brings together contemplative reflection, educational leadership, and practical support for people seeking clarity, renewal, and purposeful growth.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
A Space to Pause and Listen
Spiritual direction offers a confidential, reflective space to notice the movement of the sacred, explore meaningful questions, and listen for the next faithful step.Naoma welcomes people from different faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, cultures, identities, and life experiences—including those who are questioning, uncertain, or unaffiliated with a religious institution.Individual sessions are offered virtually through Zoom. Your first session is complimentary; ongoing sessions are $100 each. Group spiritual direction is available for $25 per participant.
SPEAKING
Conversations That Invite Reflection
Naoma offers engaging speaking experiences for educators, leaders, churches, conferences, and community organizations.Blending personal stories, professional experience, thoughtful reflection, and gentle humor, she creates space for audiences to pause, reconnect with purpose, and consider new possibilities.Speaking topics may explore educator renewal, leadership, culturally responsive teaching, moral injury, spiritual direction, life transitions, the sacred pause, and themes from Called to Teach.Each presentation is thoughtfully shaped around the audience, setting, and purpose of the gathering.
Find a Spiritual Director
The relationship between a seeker and a spiritual director is deeply personal. Explore spiritual directors with different backgrounds, traditions, approaches, and areas of experience to find the companion who feels right for your journey.
BOOKS & RESOURCES
Spirit, Struggle, and Sacred PauseTeaching is more than a profession. It is a calling shaped by relationships, responsibility, sacrifice, uncertainty, humor, and hope.In Called to Teach: Stories of Spirit, Struggle, and Sacred Pause, Naoma Riordan reflects on the spiritual and emotional dimensions of education while inviting readers to reconnect with purpose, reflection, and renewal.Paperback: $14.99
Kindle edition: $9.99
Published November 11, 2025
RETREATS & EVENTS
Space to Rest, Reflect, and Reconnect
Retreats and reflective experiences offer room to step away from daily demands, listen more deeply, and reconnect with purpose, community, and the sacred.Naoma offers customized experiences for educators, women’s groups, faith communities, leadership teams, schools, and organizations.Offerings may include one-day retreats, educator-renewal experiences, guided reflection, contemplative practices, group spiritual direction, and sessions tailored to an organization or event.Virtual and in-person experiences are available based on the needs and location of each group.
CONTACT
Begin a Conversation
Questions about spiritual direction, workshops, coaching, speaking, books, retreats, or future classes? You do not need to know exactly which service fits before reaching out.Begin with a conversation, and together we can explore what would best support you, your group, or your organization.
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