After retiring from a 27-year career with the City of West Hollywood, I completed my coaching certification excited to begin working with people one-on-one.
As I began coaching, I realized I was drawn to the more difficult workplace conversations. I had seen the same pattern throughout my years in Human Resources—a difficult work environment can quietly drain your joy until you realize you're no longer showing up as the person you want to be.
That's where my Human Resources experience and coaching came together. Helping people rediscover what lights them up—and bring that back into their work—has become the foundation of my coaching.
my story
The human experience at work matters.
After more than 20 years in Human Resources and now as a coach, I've learned something.
People rarely struggle because they lack talent or experience.
They're often trying to make sense of a work experience that no longer feels aligned with who they are.
That's why my coaching isn't about giving advice. It's about helping people understand what's really driving their decisions so they can move forward with confidence.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED
Over the years in my career and in my coaching practice, I began to notice a common thread in many workplace situations: people's core values were being challenged, often without them realizing it.
Helping someone recognize that connection can be incredibly powerful. Once they understand what's really happening, it's amazing to watch their perspective shift and their confidence return.
I believe our values are one of our greatest sources of personal power. When we understand them, we can navigate work with greater confidence without losing ourselves along the way.
WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE TRUE
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
Twenty-seven years working with employees, leaders, and hiring managers gave me a front-row seat to how careers really unfold.
Human Resources taught me to listen without assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and understand the many perspectives behind workplace challenges.
Coaching helped me build on that foundation by learning how to help people recognize what's shaping their decisions and move forward with greater confidence.
Together, those experiences shape how I coach today.