About
Who I work with:
I’ve worked with a variety of organizations from established global leaders to startups and in a variety of industries including fintech, SaaS, media, manufacturing and wellness.
My current coaching programs focus on supporting startup founders and mid-level managers as they navigate key leadership challenges.
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First-Time Founders who want to develop essential leadership skills and strengthening their executive presence so they can lead their teams effectively. Results show in lower employee turnover rates, higher employee engagement and better return on time spent professionally.
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Mid-Level Managers who feel stuck in their careers, want to gain clarity on how to achieve their goals, increase their visibility, be recognized as a leader and grow professionally.
A Holistic Approach to Developing
the Leader & the Person:
Leadership coaching is about developing skills and achieving professional goals, but many leaders also seek deeper personal growth and fulfillment.
Drawing from my background in Communication and Counseling Psychology, I take a holistic approach. The tools utilized in sessions help leaders navigate the personal challenges of leadership while strengthening their ability to lead effectively.
While some of the tools I use in coaching may resemble those in therapy, the two are distinct. Therapy takes a deeper, more comprehensive look at a person’s past and present experiences, relationships and behaviors, while also considering future goals.
Coaching is more focused on the present, helping individuals move toward their personal and professional aspirations.
Both can be powerful, depending on what a person is looking to explore or gain.
Client Impact:
My clients report gaining:
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Strategic direction including identifying roadblocks to effective change.
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Leadership skills development and effective implementation of them
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Enhanced self-awareness and the ability to lead aligned with their values
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Increased communication skillsets including tailored tools to address their unique conversation challenges
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Personal growth and the resilience to overcome stress and burnout
Certifications & Qualifications
B.A. in Communication from USC - 2002
M.A. in Communication from UC Boulder - 2005
M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Dominican - 2012
BetterUp Leadership Coach - 2017 - 2022
Founded Spring Ahead Coaching - 2019
Conscious Business Coaching Program - 2019
Positive Intelligence Coach Training - 2021
Executive and Individual Contributor Communication Coaching since 2005
