I get to the bottom of things.

Human beings are complicated. The issues we think we’re facing are often merely symptoms of something deeper. And unless we address the underlying issues, we are doomed to repetition. We know we can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results, and sometimes we don’t know what to do differently.

My work is about discovering your bottom line. It’s about understanding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your concerns and aspirations. I help you identify and address your real issues, find new ways to tackle old problems, and achieve your deepest desires. I don’t give you the answers; I help you tap into your own inner guidance. We work together to move you from thinking, “I don’t know,” “It’s too hard,” or “I can’t,” to “I know what to do,” “It’s doable,” and “I can do it.”

What is my promise to you? When you work with me, you will:

• build trust in yourself and others
• act authentically at work and at home
• get beyond the limits of existing “walls” and entrenched patterns
• engage in healthy relationships
• expand your contributions without exhausting yourself
• inspire the people around you
• learn to listen and follow your inner guidance
• make choices that enliven you

My passion is to help you find fulfillment by putting your purpose to work. I am committed to helping you express yourself authentically, by living your life as you were meant to live it. Rather than getting caught in the trivia, that too often can be consuming, my goal is to support you in choosing to focus on where you can make the most difference and gain the most satisfaction.

I've been there. I understand.

I’ve made mistakes. I’ve struggled with life decisions. For example, I used to measure success through my parents’ eyes until I made the decision to trust my own inner guidance. I replaced the fear of being judged by others with the growing confidence that it is my deep inner knowing that leads to my fulfillment.

My life experiences have challenged me to grow, to become stronger and more self-confident. They have taught me what it’s like to feel confused, to take small steps toward transforming my life. Each failure has taught me the value of compassion; each success, the value of humility.

I bring all of myself to my coaching. I know when to push and when to pull back. I offer loving support as well as clarity and focus. I ask the questions you don’t want to contemplate. It is always heartening that people tell me they are very comfortable sharing their fears and hopes with me.

We teach what we need to learn. And what we need to teach and learn comes from our deep-seated purpose. I believe we all have unique reasons for being here. We all have a unique contributions to make. And we all want to be fully engaged.

Living in concert with your purpose and passions will bring you freedom, joy, and peace. It will enable you to make a generous, creative contribution to your work, family, and community and organization. You will be your best and full self—in each interaction every day.

Life is not so much about what is happening in the outer world, but how we interpret it. Paying close attention to your inner life is the secret to creating the outer life you desire.

Everyone feels the pull between feeling inadequate and feeling powerful. When you embrace this paradox, you can be more courageous, more effective, and more at peace with your life.

Taking responsibility for your life is pivotal in reaching your goals: We are responsible for our choices, decisions, mistakes and successes. If we blame, dodge, feel victimized, punish, we loose, not the other person. It is when are fully accountable that change has a chance.

There are six keys to living a fulfilling life. They are integrity, a passion for learning, the desire to contribute to something meaningful, an insatiable curiosity about everything around you and compassion and respect for yourself and others.

Life is a continuous path of learning and change: It is our mission to embrace it. No matter how old we are we still grow, mature and develop. Although we have success; there are always more opportunities to expand wisdom, meaning and personal significance in our unique lives.

Coaching will be enlivening, even when tackling challenging issues. When you can lighten up and laugh at yourself, you can more readily make positive changes in your life and in the lives of those you lead. Having fun will be part of the process.