background & education

I first experienced coaching when I reached a plateau in my own career. Having someone help me look at my situation with greater objectivity changed how I approached it. That experience led me to pursue coach training and certification, and to help bring coaching into the workplace at Medtronic.

My background includes executive and life coaching, emotional intelligence, and years of working with people facing decisions, responsibility, and change. I bring that experience into our conversations, along with the understanding that your circumstances deserve to be understood on their own.

My role is to listen, ask useful questions, offer perspective, and help you turn what you learn into action. We make room for honest reflection, practical steps, accountability, and some humor along the way.

I’m developing a donation-based portion of my practice alongside paid, ongoing coaching. For longer-term coaching, the relationship matters. We’ll take time to understand what you’re looking for and whether working together feels right for both of us.

education, training, and certificates

Executive & Professional Coaching Mastery (2010-2011)

Mastering Coaching Skills: Gained an advanced understanding of executive and professional coaching at the University of Texas at Dallas. This ICF Level II accredited program emphasized ICF Core Competencies and evidence-based coaching methods.

Master Change Manager Expertise (2011)

Leading Organizational Change: Certified as a Master Change Manager from GE Healthcare, equipped with skills for driving and managing significant organizational transformations.

Advanced Executive Coaching Techniques (2009-2010)

Executive Coaching Excellence: Trained in advanced coaching skills and 'Coaching for Performance' principles at Performance Consultants International, focusing on leadership and management coaching.

Emotional Intelligence Specialization (2009)

EQ Assessment Proficiency: Specialized in emotional intelligence with EQ-360 and EQ-i certifications from Multi-Health Systems, Inc., providing a comprehensive view of emotional intelligence for individuals and teams.

Accredited Coaching Certification (2008-2009)

Global Coaching Standards: Attained the Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation, demonstrating over 100 hours of coaching experience and a mastery of advanced coaching skills.

Foundational Marketing Education (1986-1990)

Marketing Foundations: Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Denver, including an international focus with studies in Hong Kong and China, laying a solid foundation for a global perspective in coaching.