About me
My coaching focuses on helping clients create sustainable and fulfilling work for themselves, their teams, and their business. I work with businesses, business owners and leaders, entrepreneurs, and those aspiring to be. I have a unique set of skills, experience and knowledge and I am inspired to share it with my clients.
I have an extensive background as a lawyer and in bringing my expertise into business settings to help my clients create practical, actionable solutions. I graduated law school in 1997 and spent the next 14 years building a successful business deals practice as a partner in a Detroit area law firm. I spent the next decade with a large corporation building and leading a team of legal professionals, and in 2020 became General Counsel of an affiliated company providing a full spectrum of legal and other services across the organization.
My corporate work helped me hone and develop my leadership and coaching skills. My style of leadership is people first. I am always looking for the balance between individual wellbeing, team engagement, and business success.
During this time, I became a certified Leadership Circle coach beginning my work coaching and training leaders to support and enhance their leadership effectiveness. I am also a Certified Working Genius Facilitator helping individuals, teams, and groups discover their geniuses and create more joy in their work.
I live in the Detroit suburbs and tend to a lush pollinator garden that is one of my creative passions. I was born and raised in Texas and made my way north as a competitive professional ballroom dancer. It was here I learned my first and most formative lessons around work-based partnerships, how the demands of the system influence creativity, and feedback.
I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with you.