About Me
My Story
I started coaching in 2003 when I discovered that coaching was the perfect way to use my unique blend of skills and expertise in working with people through change and transition.
I speak from experience.
Like you, my life has been full of events that have changed things drastically and suddenly.... Some were unexpectedly easy to adapt to, and some nearly impossible to accept and come back from.
I was fortunate to have people in my life who provided guidance, mentorship and coaching. Without it - I might still be here, but the path would have been considerably bumpier.
My path has not been straight and it has not been narrow. But every step on my journey has brought me to this, right now, with you. And I'm right where I need to be.
My Experience
Early in my career, as a teacher I learned the value of encouragement in learning new habits or skills and motivating others. I learned how quickly we can get discouraged and how that stops us from achieving at our highest potential.
As a trained therapist, I learned the value of truly listening to others and respecting different experiences and points of view. I learned about how deeply we attach to our beliefs and stories, and how often that gets in our way.
As a nutrition coach and trainer, I learned about the motivational causes of poor lifestyle choices and how to identify the obstacles getting in the way. I also learned about the importance of mindset and attitude in approaching change, and how to be patient with the process. Change -- even positive change -- is a process.
As a successful business entrepreneur, I learned the value of courage in making big decisions. I learned how fear of consequences stops most people from taking action. I learned the importance of personal values in creating transformational change or making big life decisions--personally and professionally.
Now, as a business and life coach, I get to blend all of those lessons every day and help others to learn them, too.
My Purpose
In the last couple of years, my life has taken even more turns and has changed quite drastically. My long and (mostly) happy marriage ended, I moved to a new city and state, I sold a successful business and I completely changed direction with my career... again. I started over.... again.
Somewhat reluctantly, and full of self-doubt, I took risks and made big decisions. Was it scary? Absolutely. Did I doubt myself and question my decisions? Every second. Did I do it anyway? Yes.
How did I do it? By using the tools I picked up along the way from MY coaches, my mentors, my teachers, my counselors, and my trainers.
How did it turn out? Better than I could have ever imagined or created on my own. I'm here, now, with you, doing exactly what I'm meant to do.
Through all of the experiences I have had in my life, what I have learned is that my calling--above all things--is to make a difference in the lives of others who just need a little help navigating the path of change and getting there. If that's you, I want to hear from you!
About Coaching With Me
Learn to Live a Life in Motion
When your life is in motion, you are moving forward. You are growing, experiencing and enjoying life, and taking advantage of the opportunities that come your way. My purpose as your coach is to help you get your LIFE IN MOTION so that you can enjoy all that life has to offer and experience JOY.
Why Coaching?
Let's face it - change is hard. Sometimes we choose change. Sometimes we don't, and change happens anyway.
A coach can help guide you through the process of changing, adapting, growing, and even embracing the opportunities that are ahead when life changes direction, or you make a courageous decision.
If you're contemplating a change in career, relationship, lifestyle, or for personal development, a life coach can guide you, teach you, and support you in achieving things in your life that you’ve wanted—or once had & want back.
Who is Coaching For?
Everyone! I coach people just like you—motivated, competent individuals who are smart and resourceful, who may simply be stuck, in need of a little direction, or are contemplating a big life change.
Perhaps you need a little direction. A little focus. A little push to do all those things you’ve wanted to, but for some reason or another haven’t. Or maybe life took you by surprise and turned on a dime.
I coach clients like you through transition, change and transformation. I work with you to set goals, identify obstacles, and create and implement a plan to get you there successfully.