Build Your
Personal Power
Deep Reserve is a consulting and personal development business that specializes in helping you build personal power. We believe when someone decides to build their personal power with intention, their world begins to shift and opportunities, previously unavailable, become possible.
A deep reserve of combined internal and external power produces a layered, deeper life. When we have this deep reserve of personal power, we are prepared, engaged, and excited to navigate the complex and changing world around us.
What is Personal Power?
Personal power begins as a seed within each person and with the right training, tools, mentorship, and inner journey work, this seed transforms into a massive and mature tree; one that lasts for generations. Developing strong personal power helps you first gain authority and influence in your life; and as it grows stronger, it shows you how to release it all too. When you release it all, only then can you focus on the specific purpose, you and you alone, were designed to accomplish during this life.
This work is different from many materials that showcase power as increased authority, titles, fame, or wealth. Personal power is about knowing who you are, what your purpose is, and having the confidence to pursue an elevated life.
Carissa Ryström
Carissa’s journey is a blend of personal growth and professional expertise, shaped by her diverse background in business consulting, agriculture, and nonprofit work. Her story took a pivotal turn several years ago when she encountered The Real Power model, created by Janet O. Hagberg, in a leadership training. This experience had a profound impact on her, sparking deep personal reflection and transformative changes in how she approached not just business, but every aspect of her life.
Initially introduced to the model from a business perspective, Carissa was focused on increasing personal power in the workplace. However, as she delved deeper, she found that it extended far beyond her professional life. She applied the principles of personal power to her thought life, spirituality, family, and the way she interacted with her community, and saw every area flourish as a result. This holistic growth prompted her to recognize that the power of this model could be life-changing for others as well—if only they knew it existed.
Carissa’s professional journey has spanned both the private and public sectors. Before focusing on farming and nonprofit work, she worked with consulting firms in Washington, DC, and Northern California, specializing in strategy, organizational development, and grant services. These experiences gave her valuable insights spanning industries and sectors, further informing her approach to leadership and empowerment.
Her work, whether in consulting, farming, or nonprofit service, is driven by her personal mission: to help others identify and ignite their own inner power, leading them to live with greater freedom, effectiveness, and purpose.
About
Our Services
At Deep Reserve, we offer a range of services designed to help you activate your personal power, understand and overcome repetitive barriers, and live within your focused purpose.
Whether you’re looking for a one-time seminar, ongoing workshops, or personalized advising, we have the right tools and resources to guide you on your journey.
Seminars
Discover Your Power in a Day
Our seminars offer an engaging introduction to the stages of personal power. In a half-day or full-day format, participants will explore where they are on the personal power journey and learn about each of the six stages from Hagberg’s Real Power: The Stages of Personal Power. You’ll gain insights into your strengths and opportunities for growth, leaving with a clearer sense of how to move forward in living into your personal power with greater awareness.
Perfect for: Individuals, teams, or organizations looking for a powerful starting point to explore personal power in a short, impactful session.
Workshops
Deep Dive into Personal Power
Our workshops and class series provide an in-depth exploration of each stage of personal power over multiple sessions. Participants engage in reflective discussions, interactive activities, and group learning to deepen their understanding and make meaningful connections. These workshops allow for ongoing growth and the opportunity to implement what you’ve learned step by step.
Perfect for: Those who want a more comprehensive, hands-on approach to building their personal power, with ongoing support and deeper group interaction.
Advising
Personalized Guidance for Your Journey
Our one-on-one advising sessions are designed for individuals who want support as they navigate their personal power journey. These sessions help you address specific challenges, uncover your strengths, and plan your next steps. We’re here to guide you, but remember: real growth comes from within. There are no shortcuts, but with our help, you’ll have a trusted partner to help you stay on course.
Perfect for: Anyone looking for customized guidance, whether you’re just starting out or working through advanced stages of personal growth.
The Work
When personal power grows, so does everything else in a person’s life – their freedom, thinking, healing, serving, and so much more. This transformation converts low power chaos into high power purpose.
Deep Reserve focuses on identifying and building personal power. We recognize power is one of the most complex, hidden, and layered parts of ourselves – but as we uncover it, we use it to mature the ego, achieve expertise, and then slowly deconstruct the ego so we can invest into our deeper purpose and calling. Much like this Japanese pottery ‘Kintsugi’ (meaning “repaired with gold”), there is nothing stronger than a person’s brokenness mended with the most powerful practices in the world.
