My passion is to empower individuals to live in alignment with their values and strengths and bring their best self to their relationships and communities.
As a Coach, Facilitator and Mediator I center human relationships, mindfulness, and communication in my work. I know that at the heart of growing communities and organizations is growing each unique person. I have 25 years of experience exploring both the art and science of adult development while asking leaders to stretch inward for a more embodied leadership to cultivate connected and trusting teams. My workshops and coaching focus on the deeply human need to learn and innate desire to realize one’s full potential.
A front row seat in how humans relate in groups and organizations has provided insight into how much time and energy is spent on avoiding what is difficult (conversations, people, and projects) managing people’s impressions, seeking external validation, while longing for more confidence to be authentic. Drawing on the wisdom of adrienne maree brown, Brené Brown, Resmaa Menakem, David Whyte and leadership pioneers from Minds at Work and the Presencing Institute, I share insight on ways to achieve personal transformation and overcome obstacles to change. My work aligns with the inner development goals (being, thinking, relating, collaborating, acting) put forth by the UN as a pre-requisite for all sustainable global change.
I have an MA in Comparative Education from the University of Maryland College Park, am a Co-Active trained coach, Mediator, and Minds at Work trained facilitator. My decades of experience in coaching, adult development, human resources and the co-operative movement create a unique alchemy of lightness, wisdom and a listening presence.