Several years ago I found myself living out my dream; I was recently promoted, running a large creative team, working on Billion dollar brands, and was among the top talent of a well known global agency. Instead of feeling elated I was lost. I felt dead inside.
When the EVP of our media agency asked me how I was doing, I broke down in tears. In a busy restaurant in downtown Chicago, I admitted that I didn't understand myself anymore. Fortunately, my colleague was empathic and knew what might help me figure out this new life stage. She gave me a lifeline, the name of her executive coach.
Working with a coach helped me to understand what was going on for me and take control over my situation. For years, I stuffed down my own needs in order to advance my career. I ignored the fact that life might look different after having a newborn and a toddler at home. Turns out, I wasn't leading myself well or my team.
My coach helped me to see the value of personal development, especially as a leader. I learned about my values, my needs, and how to develop boundaries. The process was so transformative that I had to share it with others so I went back to school to get certified as a coach. Now, as an ICF certified coach, I get to see that same growth in my own clients as they shift from a place of misery to a place of confident strength.
Maybe it's your turn?
Maybe you have hit a wall in your career and are no longer fulfilled? Perhaps your team isn't living up to their potential? Or you are finally ready to launch your small business but have no idea where to start? Whatever the challenge you face, I tap into my years of leading in the creative industry and draw from the principles of positive psychology.
I love to help clients:
- Become stronger leaders
- Define their own personal brand
- Develop a sustainable work/life rhythm
- Cast vision and imagine what is possible for themselves and others
- Develop strategic direction and success frameworks to lead their teams
- Create a business map to success
- Incorporate tools and structure for maximum impact
If you feel like you aren't leading yourself well, making enough progress on a personal goal, or don't even know where to start with a current challenge (heck, you know I've been there!), check out my coaching options.
If you'd like to use me to help you or your team overcome a strategic or brand challenge check out my consulting details.
Living my best life:
My home is in Redondo Beach, CA with my husband and two boys. Travel, adventure, and nature are at the top of my list. I'm a voracious reader (and Audible listener) of non-fiction business and leadership development books – also, a huge fan of podcasts. I walk my rescue pup Indy 3-4x a day because we both like fresh air and exercise. On most days, I am up early since my 6 am workouts help keep me sane. It's important for me to give back to my community: I volunteer on a frequent basis at my sons' schools and within our church where I get to use my love of leading leaders and teaching new ideas.