All I ever wanted was to tell stories for an audience. That and be a boss. And make the world a better place. Ok and also eat really good food that I could grow myself. And spend time with family and friends...

So. First I started as an actor. I trained and studied performance, improvisation, and public speaking. Then, I turned my sights towards directing and became the captain of the creative ship as a professional theater director. But I knew there was more, so then I studied the art of leadership and governance and got hired to be the Executive Artistic Director (aka “the boss”) of a theater company.

Tell stories. Check.
Be a boss. Check.

But I knew that I could have an even bigger impact on my community (and a ripple effect to changing the world) by helping other people lead THEIR organizations and industries, get elected to public office, or get promoted into those coveted “decision-making” roles. So I became a coach.

Help make the world a better place? Check.

And along the way, “grow my own food & spend time with loved ones” filled in. That part came from recognizing patterns of burnout and perfectionism that were keeping me from fully enjoying both work and life and deliberately making change to prioritize balance and health. I wish I could say that changing these patterns was as easy as rhubarb pie, but in fact it took years. (And it’s still a work in progress!)

Since I work with people who are ambitious, smart, busy, and focused (like me!), I know how easy it would be to say, “Here’s your quick external tips, tricks, and tools. Peaceout.” But we’re not cookie cutters. Each person deserves to be met exactly where they are and to be treated like a 360-degree human. Giving people a 10-point bullet list of “how to do effective public speaking” Does. Not. Work.