My Story

Growing up with single-sided deafness shaped how I listen and move through the world. It taught me to hear in layers—to attune to nuance: what’s said, what’s implied, what’s felt, and what lives in the pause. Slowing down to notice these subtleties has revealed that the biggest insights, shifts, and transformations often emerge from what is unspoken.

That sensitivity sparked a lifelong curiosity about human behavior and creativity. I explored this through multiple disciplines—studying psychology, childhood development, and theatre, and later training in Co-Active coaching, NLP, somatics, and group process work. Each path expanded my understanding of how people think, feel, connect, lead, and create.

My professional background spans entrepreneurship, coaching, publishing, marketing, and brand strategy. I’ve supported founders, creatives, and leaders across industries—from startups and wellness brands to literary agencies and thought leaders—not just through coaching, but by actively leading and executing launches. Whether guiding a team through transition or helping an author bring a long-held book to life, I partner with clients to align their inner clarity with the work they’re here to share.

At my core, I believe transformation doesn’t happen after the goal is reached.
It happens through the process—by becoming someone who can hold what they’re creating.

That’s the partnership I offer—as a coach, consultant, and facilitator—for people building something real from the essence of who they are.

Training & Education

  • My final qualitative phenomenological research project focused on single-sided deafness and downward cross-modal plasticity. I explored neuroplasticity and how the brain adapts to compensate for sensory loss. This left me with an understanding of how the mind can transform through adversity and how small shifts can lead to profound changes.

    In my work as a coach, I draw on this knowledge with client work. Whether you're facing challenges, seeking personal growth, or aiming to align more deeply with your vision, I guide you to trust your capacity for change—finding new ways to adapt, grow, and create meaningful impact

  • Completed a year-long training in the ICF-accredited Co-Active Coaching model—one of the most renowned and respected coaching programs worldwide, grounded in personal transformation and professional leadership development.

  • Completed a T-Group training at Stanford and have been practicing this dynamic, experiential approach to non-violent communication and interpersonal leadership for seven years. This practice is especially powerful when presencing what is happening in the moment and articulating it clearly.

    I draw on these skills to support clients with communication challenges or in navigating group dynamics, helping them bring awareness to the present and express themselves with clarity, accountability, and authenticity.

  • Completed a year-long Master Practitioner NLP program in Marin, CA, where I gained advanced skills in neurolinguistic programming that continue to inform and enhance my work with clients.

  • I studied human behavior and the foundational patterns shaped in our earliest years, earning an AA in Early Childhood Education.

    Research shows that up to 80% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life, a critical period during which most of our programming is formed.

    This understanding informs my work with clients, as I recognize how early experiences shape behavior, communication styles, and emotional responses.

    By helping clients uncover and shift limiting patterns from these formative years, I guide them toward greater self-awareness in both their personal and professional lives.

  • In a former life, I studied theatre and film, producing acclaimed live productions in Los Angeles.

    This experience taught me how to manage large, complex projects from inception to execution while embracing the creativity and flexibility needed to thrive in unpredictable environments. Through experiential learning and improvisation, I honed the ability to adapt quickly and think on my feet—skills I now use to help clients navigate challenges, bring their creative visions to life, and execute their own ambitious projects with confidence.

  • Embodiment is a crucial part of integration. During our work, I will sometimes invite you to connect with your body for deeper insight.

  • Growing up in a home immersed in the Alexander Technique—both of my parents were practitioners and ran a teacher training school—I absorbed its principles through osmosis.

    Later, while training in the performing arts, I studied the technique more formally, deepening my understanding of body awareness and tension release.

    Today, I integrate this practice gently with clients when tuning into the body, releasing tension, and cultivating greater physical and emotional presence.

What I Believe:

We’re Whole Systems

Our personal, creative, and professional lives are deeply interconnected. When we bring awareness to one, we unlock change in all.

Accountability is Empowerment

Embracing accountability for our decisions and experiences propels us toward empowerment, whether as leaders or creators.

Compassion is a Skill

Compassion begins with how we meet ourselves.
From there, it ripples outward—into leadership, relationships, and growth.

Curiosity is a Tool

Curiosity is a powerful disruptor. When we get curious—rather than critical—we unlock fresh insight, soften resistance, and open space for growth.

Creation is a Catalyst

 Starting a project, writing a book, launching a business—these aren’t just goals, they’re thresholds. Creation changes us. The process is the transformation, if we let it be.

Integrity is the Alignment of Self

When our actions match our values, we build self-trust.

That alignment is where confidence lives.

Favorite Projects

  • Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, I coached and mentored staff of portfolio companies, driving staff satisfaction and performance and strengthening culture.

  • Co-founded a 6,000 sq ft co-working space in Berkeley that integrated yoga, co-working, event rentals, and communication practices. The closure due to Covid brought both challenge and opportunity, offering a profound lesson in sitting with the grief of business loss and unfulfilled dreams.

    This experience led to a deep surrender and, unexpectedly, a sense of newfound freedom.

  • Built and launched the self-publishing division of KN Literary, HayHouse's trusted literary agency partner, while also establishing and leading the marketing department.

  • Led the rebrand of the world's most licensed publishing company.

  • Pioneered the launch of a supplement line based on proprietary technology, driving market entry and establishing the brand internationally.

  • Collaborated with traditionally published and self-published authors to prepare for and execute their book launches, while also building thought-leadership brands for aspiring authors.

  • Produced award-winning live theatre productions in Los Angeles.

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