B.S. Slayer. Speaker. Coach.
One part tenderness, two parts humor, and 100% “let’s do this thing!” I am a results-driven leadership coach and motivational speaker who focuses on authenticity, confidence, actualizing potential, and achieving goals. I excel at inspiring, infusing optimism, creating momentum, and celebrating successes.
My passion is people, and my intention in life is to have a positive impact on the world. I believe that by focusing on being courageous and compassionate, we can share our best selves with others. My superpower is helping clients hone in on what’s most important and then make progress towards what truly matters–finding the determination to realize their full potential, in business and in life.
Working with entrepreneurs and executives for more than 20 years means I’m highly skilled at collaborating with talented, ambitious people who have tons of drive and dedication, and I am highly successful in building brands and communities.
I have nearly two decades of marketing experience and have spent the last 10 years of my career leading teams inside of scaling organizations. As a VP of Marketing, I helped with the execution of building and selling the company Trover to Expedia, and grew Cheezburger – the brand that popularized memes.
Over the course of my career, I have demonstrated success in creating growth strategies for businesses, brands, and teams. I have also been highly successful in building B2C businesses. I have a BS in Marketing from Arizona State University and a strict no BS policy with my clients. All of that expertise and energy is what I now apply to my individual clients….and, well, it works.
On top of my professional experiences, I know it’s possible to push past your perceived barriers because I’ve done it in my personal life. I have lived with chronic depression and anxiety since childhood. Living with mental health challenges can be an isolating existence and part of my personal mission is to destigmatize outdated and false perceptions. Speaking about the roadblocks (self-imposed and otherwise) I have encountered throughout life, and coaching others who struggle similarly is a pursuit that started because I want my clients, and especially those living with chronic mental illness, to know that they are not alone.
My personal development education path has been a process of implementing tools like mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassion; and cultivating practices in vulnerability, authenticity, and kindness. I don’t consider myself an expert however, I have focused on personal and professional mastery for a very long time. I’ve tried and failed a lot, and I live to share those learnings with my clients. I’m finally living the life I really want, and I want to help you do the same thing.
When I’m not deep in Real Talk, you can find me on adventures exploring the PNW, seeing live music as often as possible, watching romantic comedies, or road tripping with friends and my four legged love–my dog, Charity. I’m a music junkie and a healthy eating foodie. A few of my favorite things: Spotify(!!!), group fitness classes, Paleo desserts, sunshine, puns, and family. More than anything, I love helping people discover their most badass self and say “yes” to their potential in life. I hope you will become one of those people.
Coaching is not a replacement for mental health therapy, counseling, medication, or other treatment. Coaching does provide opportunity for you to grow, but I cannot speak to the depth of what that growth might be, as it is truly individual. As someone who has lived with mental illness the only guarantee I can give is that coaching with me will be a place where you are acknowledged and cared for as the amazing human that you are. I hope that has an effect.