This history and collective experiences are the foundation of my coaching, guiding clients to find their own equilibrium across career ambitions, home, family, and community commitments.
My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and a deep commitment to your success. Whether it's strategizing for your next career leap or finding joy in life's small moments amidst a bustling schedule, I am here to support, listen, and assist you in discovering tailored solutions that resonate with your personal and professional goals. Together, we can ensure that every successful step forward is aligned with what matters most to you - your family and your career.
In over two decades of leadership, I've fine tuned an ability to grow and nurture teams, evident in my leadership of a company division's expansion from a single program of 6 employees serving 100 children and families to multiple programs of 350 dedicated individuals serving over 4500 children and families spanning two states.
This journey wasn't just about numbers; it was about mission and values. It was about children and families. It was about steering through unpredictability of changing times including the unimaginable Covid pandemic and embracing intensive organizational changes.
Navigating the delicate dance of combining a high-powered career with a full and active family life required resilience, adaptability, and a strength-based mindset. The challenges my spouse and I discovered while raising two wonderful sons brought abstract concepts like empathy, effective communication, accountability and self-care into sharp focus, and I'm prepared to help you find ways to reflect your most cherished values in a holistic way, at work and at home.
As I have transitioned into my Career 2.0, my family remains my personal "why." I believe in supporting the success of other career-minded professionals who have caregiving responsibilities. Your journey is unique, and I will bring my unique blend of experiences and decades of professional passion to the project of supporting you as you integrate your executive-level endeavors with your precious family commitments.
My career pivot during COVID-19, managing family responsibilities with two sons in college, exemplifies my adaptability. My approach centers on valuing practicality over perfection, maintaining flexibility, and strategically preparing for various outcomes. I focus on deeply understanding others, tuning into not just their words but also the meaning behind them. These life experiences shape my coaching, offering unconditional encouragement, empathy and discovery of strategies for navigating complex work-life dynamics.
and explore new destinations where I have not yet been. I have been to multiple cities in 14 European countries and 33 out of 50 of the United States with so much more of the world to see!
One of my biggest aspirations is to be a volunteer baby snuggler on a maternity/NICU floor when these programs reopen from pandemic precautions.
but I need to make more time for it. I make an excellent carrot cake and amazing mashed potatoes from secret family recipes.
with my husband, two cats, and seasonally with my two sons who are in college.
I stay active and prioritize my health by walking and/or running every day.
Leo and Lincoln, an extroverted tiger and an introverted tuxedo kitty.
Then, swiftly shifting gears to care for an aging parent, offering support and compassion in the midst of their needs. Meanwhile, managing the joyful chaos (and often unexpected detours) of raising small children, from school runs to bedtime stories.
This compilation of executive decision-making, caregiving, and parenting is a reality for many. It's a world I understand, have supported, and personally navigate, enabling me to offer real, empathetic guidance for those juggling these diverse, demanding roles.
When I pause and ponder my journey, I am grateful I have found this path. I am reflective of the dynamic and ever changing experiences, the collection of challenges and triumphs that have led me here. From spearheading the growth of a company division to nurturing a family, each step has been a testament to resilience and adaptability.
With the many hats I wear, I've encountered and overcome diverse hurdles, always learning, always evolving. My strength lies in these experiences - the real, the raw, and the profoundly human.
It's about helping others move forward to navigate their complex worlds, blending professional ambitions with heartfelt personal commitments. This is my purpose – to partner with to inspire and witness others amplify their own extraordinary journeys with insight only experience can bring.