After retiring from a 27-year career with the City of West Hollywood, I found myself wondering who I was without the work. I had gone from being an HR subject-matter expert—the person people came to for answers—to not knowing where I fit or what came next.
I understood what it felt like to question your identity and purpose.
After completing my coaching certification, I began working one-on-one with people. I kept finding myself drawn back to conversations about work and career. Our work becomes such a large part of how we see ourselves—and often the first thing people ask is, “What do you do?”
When I began focusing on career coaching, the pieces came together. I could use my years of HR experience, my coaching skills, and my own experience of finding purpose again.
Now, I get to help others recognize what they bring, reconnect with who they are, and find their own path forward.
my story
The human experience at work matters.
I know how heavy work can become when you can’t name what you need or see a way forward. I experienced that at times in my own career.
Through my Human Resources career and now my work as a coach, I’ve learned that capable people rarely struggle because they lack talent.
Often, the pressure has become so loud that they can no longer hear themselves. The critical voice takes over, and fear begins shaping how they respond.
That fear may be real, even when what it’s telling them isn’t true. I don’t believe in dismissing it. That voice may have protected or motivated them at one time. The work is understanding it so it no longer makes every decision.
Watching someone recognize that pattern, find their own words, and begin trusting themselves again is why this work matters so much to me.
Why I Do This Work
Many of my clients come to coaching believing they're reacting to a difficult boss, a stressful meeting, or a career decision.
As we talk, they often discover that something important to them is being challenged—perhaps respect, fairness, being heard, or being trusted.
When those things are challenged, it's natural to become defensive. We second-guess ourselves, replay conversations, avoid speaking up, or start showing up in ways that don't feel like us.
Awareness creates choice. And that's often when confidence begins to return.
I was a caregiver once. And I can relate to what you are going through.
giving back
Caregivers often carry an enormous emotional load, and it can feel difficult to admit when you’re overwhelmed — especially when the person you’re caring for is the one most in need.
Each year, I volunteer a portion of my coaching hours to support caregivers. I offer these hours because giving back matters to me, and I’ve learned that being with people in these moments is healing for both of us.
If you're a caregiver and would like support, you're welcome to reach out. I'd be honored to connect.
City of West Hollywood
27 Years in Public Service
University of Redlands
BA in Business Administration & Management
Martha Beck Inc., Level 2, ICF-accredited (225+ hours based on ICF Core Competencies & Ethics)
Wayfinder Life Coach Certification
Throughout my Human Resources career, I worked with employees, supervisors, managers, executives, and labor organizations on recruitment, employee and labor relations, workplace conflict, investigations, organizational change, and career development.