An award-winning, best-selling author, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience (from driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to consulting to international development to education...), I serve clients who span all sectors, from technology and entertainment to government and education, and all levels of leadership, from rising stars to c-suite veterans.

 

As an ICF-certified (PCC) leadership coach trained at Georgetown University, I have partnered with leaders from companies, schools, and organizations such as Delta Airlines, Harvard Business School, Victoria’s Secret, St. Anne’s School, Boise Cascade, Kimball Union Academy, Rocket Lab, American School of Dubai, Gentherm, 3Pillar Global, Milton Academy, Norfolk Southern, and the United States Army.

 

By blending a lighthearted style, good humor, and hard-earned humility with a keen ability to get to the heart of the matter and the confidence to compassionately challenge when needed, my approach helps leaders expand their self-awareness, leverage their strengths, improve their listening skills, prioritize their wellness, and optimize life both at work and at home. If you feel coaching is the next step in your self-improvement journey, let me know, and we will set up a complimentary call to see how we might partner together. Please check out a few of my client testimonials to get a sense of what it is like to work with me.

 

A strategic listening expert and dedicated leadership wellness practitioner, I speak and facilitate workshops on “Next Level Listening,” “Next Level Leadership,” and “Next Level Wellness.” If you are looking for a compelling professional development experience for your team, reach on out. I am here to help.

 

My first book, School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way, is about the ups, downs, and all-arounds of school life and leadership. 

 

Born and raised in Minnesota to a bricklayer dad and bookworm mom, I call Crested Butte, Colorado and Madrid, Spain home. 

 

Oh, and I love to take pictures. Not that the world needs another photographer, but this interest has proven one of my most helpful wellness practices. You can check out a few of my favorite photos here. 

One last thing: a life-long dream I have is to someday add to my family a therapy dog named Fred. I'll keep you posted on my progress. 🙌