Break free. Lead boldly.
Live by design.

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What lights
you up?

You’ve done everything “right.” Now you want to do what’s true.

You’re asking: Why do I still not feel fulfilled? How do I guide—myself or a team—at a higher level, without burning out or losing myself? Where’s my true north in all of this?

Deep down, you know: Real satisfaction doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from alignment with your values, energy, and core you.

When you’re aligned, you come back into your body with purpose. It feels like an invitation, not pressure—and everything shifts: your presence, your impact, your sense of satisfaction.

Isn’t it time to become who you were born to be?

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My Focus Areas

I create a space where you can be yourself, think clearly, and build real momentum
at your own pace.

Because true transformation only happens when it feels both safe and real.

My Focus Areas
My Approach
My Story

Coaching Focus Areas

Wherever you are—stepping up, shifting gears, or starting fresh—I’ll meet you there.

LIFE DESIGN COACHING HELPS YOU:

  • Reconnect with what lights you up

  • Let go of “shoulds” and choose what matters

  • Align goals with your energy and core values 

  • Design a life that feels unapologetically yours

Reimagine What’s Possible

What would your life look like if it was truly yours? If you feel disconnected, lost, restless, or hungry for more meaning, let’s design a life that fits who you are now.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER:

  • 1:1 Life Alignment Coaching

  • Virtual retreat or intensive

  • Custom Coaching Packages (starting with 3 sessions or 3 months for new clients)

  • No judgment, just clarity—and the occasional zen stick.

LEADERSHIP COACHING HELPS YOU:

  • Clarify your vision and what truly matters

  • Build emotional resilience and address the whole person (mindset, habits, rest, nervous system)

  • Communicate with presence and authenticity

  • Lead powerfully—without losing your spark

Lead from Your Core

Tired of climbing someone else’s ladder—or leading from a version of yourself that no longer fits? Whether you're managing complexity, stepping into bigger roles, or refining your impact, leadership gets easier when it comes from alignment, not performance.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER:

  • 1:1 Life Alignment Coaching

  • Virtual retreat or intensive

  • Custom Coaching Packages (starting with 3 sessions or 3 months for new clients)

  • Grounded, compassionate—yet not afraid to challenge you

CREATIVITY COACHING HELPS YOU:

  • Revive your creative energy 

  • Build habits, routines, and structure that turn inspiration into momentum

  • Move through resistance with clarity, compassion, and Kaizen small steps

  • Launch what’s next—on your terms

Reignite Your Creative Flow

The ideas are there—but perfectionism, pressure, or burnout might be holding them back. Sometimes, it's not a lack of vision—it’s a lack of rhythm. Let’s free your creative voice and build the habits that help it thrive.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER:

  • 1:1 Coaching or Group/Cohort

  • Virtual retreat or intensive

  • Custom Coaching Packages (starting with 3 sessions or 3 months for new clients)

  • Kindness first—followed by a well-placed nudge.

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Coaching works—because alignment works. The data backs it up:

People who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them; with accountability, that number jumps to 76%

Over 50% of coached individuals feel more confident

61% report greater fulfillment

Performance can improve by up to 70% through coaching

Real clients, real shifts:

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My Approach

The ARC Blueprint: That Path That Powers It All

After years of working with high performers and creators, I noticed a pattern: transformation follows a clear arc. That insight became my signature approach—the ARC Blueprint. Just like every great story follows an arc, so does real change.

A | Align — Who are you, really? What do you want? What’s your audacious vision?
R | Release — What’s in the way?
C | Create — What’s your next aligned step—bold or small?

Your desires aren’t distractions — they’re a map.

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About Me

You’re in experienced — and deeply human — hands.

With 30+ years in business, coaching, and leadership, I’ve worked with Fortune 500 execs to creative soul-preneurs. I bring depth, humor, and a grounded approach that blends proven frameworks with what I call practical magic. I’m a Master Coach, ICF-certified, and deeply invested in my own growth—because we can’t guide others further than we’re willing to go ourselves.

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Curious about what’s possible? Let’s explore this together.


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