My Journey
Life as a Lawyer:
I began my work life as a lawyer, first in a boutique firm doing litigation in many different areas, and later in a large firm focusing on commercial litigation.
I loved the people side of my work, and I valued the many skills I gained from my legal education and training. I have deep respect for the law and lawyers, and the high standards they are held to in their profession. Representing the interests of my clients and doing everything I could to be the best advocate possible was a privilege and an honor.
At the same time, I often felt like a round peg in a square hole. For myself, I yearned for more integration of my head and heart. I realized that my core gifts and passion were in the areas of human development and potential, and organizational systems and change.
New Life Direction:
After having children and taking a break from law, I found my life direction in several places. My bookshelves were filled with books on human potential, psychology, spirituality, nature, and poetry.
And, deep down I had wanted to major in psychology but decided to pursue law as a more “practical” choice. I began completing various independent course work and workshops, becoming fluent in many new modalities, while continuously developing my own enlivening sense of internal resonance and self-knowing.
I chose coaching as my second career to work in an environment where I create mutually self-empowering relationships.
I have found myself inspired and full of gratitude to witness the profound personal and professional transformation that clients experience as they embrace the journey of self-awareness and actualizing their purpose and potential.
One of my most astonishing revelations is that the magnitude of unique creative vision within each of us is unlimited.
I grew up in the Midwest and lived in the Seattle area for many years, having practiced law on both coasts. I channeled my overdrive as a lawyer into marathons and triathlons, learning how to challenge my own inner barriers.
Currently living in Los Angeles, I love traveling far and wide whether for social visits, special events or providing my professional services. One of my favorite trips is to visit my two vibrant young adult children who are both currently living in New Zealand!
I enjoy living healthy, discovering beauty, art and music, taking hikes and ocean walks to connect to nature, learning from life, and finding the humor in inspiring conversation while relaxing with family and friends.
My Manifesto
We discover the answers and wisdom we need inside ourselves. Our work and lives bring us challenges that reflect to us where we are stuck or limited in our perspectives, as well as instinctive insights and sparks of joy that brighten our best way. We can continue with the same efforts being blocked, or we can choose a new way to grow and evolve. As we open to all aspects of ourselves, including mind, body, spirit, and imagination, we find our authentic essence. From our state of natural flow, we can live consciously, with compassion and courage. We celebrate ourselves and others. We create. We say yes.
We show up for others by showing up for ourselves.
Navigating subtle internal change with dramatic worldly results is much more fun, easy and exciting when you are in conversation with a trusted guide.