ABOUT ME

I am a mountain girl and first generation college graduate. I grew up in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains: waterskiing, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting.

This black and white photo is a testament to my journey of growth, discovery and confidence. Until just recently, only my closest family members had ever seen it. Just look at those big buck teeth! 😁 Ever since my dad took this photo, he wanted to frame it and display it in the living room. I wouldn't allow it. I hated the way I looked and always felt pressure to be different than who I really was, no matter how much encouragement my parents gave me. Living small felt safe, so I hid.

Until now.

I've come to adore this photo, not just because it captured me in a rare state of youthful contentment, but because nothing feels better than embracing your authentic self, big buck teeth and all. Once I discovered the confidence to show up as me, every day, everywhere I go, I became unstoppable.

This is why I coach.

Here's how I got here.

I started my career in an investment finance startup trading equities and fixed income. I prepared for the CFA. Then life shifted. With three kids and a husband running a business, I made the hardest and most intentional decision of my life: I stepped away from my “forever” career to build our family foundation.

Parenting full time was harder than anything I had done in my career. I gave it everything I had and there were plenty of days it humbled me in ways my career never did. When I finally decided to return to work, nothing prepared me for what came next. After over a year of trying to break back in, I felt discouraged, frustrated, alone and irrelevant. My 12+ years of professional experience, education and a strong work ethic seemed to be overshadowed by the career gap on my resume. I tried to keep it together on the outside but on the inside, I doubted everything, mostly myself.

Fortunately, my deep frustration didn't overpower my will. I still believed I had more to give beyond my season of nurturing. I started working with a coach and something shifted - I saw possibilities instead of barriers. I found clarity and with that came more confidence. I enrolled in an MBA program which re-activated my love of learning, my sense of purpose, my belief that the best was still ahead. In addition, I was showing up for my family more mindfully and authentically.

While in the MBA program, I studied the intersection of psychology and business. I became obsessed with understanding why some people thrive in their roles, while others don’t. I dove into the science of positive psychology, leadership, and how people-centered organizations actually perform better.

In addition - and more importantly - I wanted to prove that taking time to nurture your family doesn’t have to derail your career. It can be a strategic shift in priorities where a person continually learns and expands.

After my MBA graduation, I found my jam, a fulfilling career in leadership and people development. This eventually led me to coaching.

I know firsthand what it's like to lose and rebuild a professional identity. That experience is at the core of everything I do.

My career spans 20 years in finance, marketing, operations, and leadership. I bring all of it, the business acumen, the MBA, the lived experience of navigating big transitions, into every coaching relationship.

I work with high achievers and leaders who are good at what they do but have started asking a different question. Maybe they've been at it for years and want something more. Maybe they stepped away and are ready to get back in. Maybe they just know there's a next chapter but can't quite see it yet. I help them get unstuck and go after it.

Since becoming a coach, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of professionals and executives. My clients include leaders at Ford, Amazon, BP, Sysco, and the U.S. Department of State. I also serve as a Board Advisor for Make A Difference Now, a nonprofit empowering youth and women around the world, and I mentor global changemakers through the Young African Leadership Initiative.

Nothing lights me up more than helping people make bold moves with purpose.

PS: Dad, thanks for taking this photo and putting up with my drama over it. You captured something magical. It just took me years to see it. ✨