After retiring from a 27-year career, most of it as an HR Manager, I knew I had more to give—so I became a coach.
Part of it was wanting to be of service. But I also wanted to take a closer look at my own life—and the patterns I had created to protect myself.
A constant loop of stories about myself and others kept me from being my beautiful self and blocked my joy. And over time, I realized I was the one keeping it going.
That awareness changed everything.
how i got here
And here’s the part I didn’t expect—replaying conversations, second-guessing myself, and not being able to let things go, even long after they were over.
Then something else showed up. Being around people started to feel different. I pulled back more. Kept to myself. I leaned more into isolation than being social. I was lonely-even though I had friends and family who loved me.
I had done therapy and read the books, but I still couldn’t shift out of it. It took time, but eventually I made the choice to get out of my own way and ask for help.
I found a coach—not the first one or the second, but the right one for me. I started to see what I had been carrying, and slowly, things began to change. I could see the good again.
Now when I look back, I think—wow… you did that.
This is why I do this work—because I know what it feels like to lose yourself, and I also know you don’t have to go through it alone.
Most people celebrate retirement… I went straight back into my head.
For 27 years, I worked in city government, most of that time as an HR Manager, often called into the most difficult situations.
I was the one people relied on—the one who handled the tough cases—and I took pride in that.
But over time, something shifted.
The work that once felt meaningful started to wear on me.
I found myself questioning things I normally wouldn’t—hearing that voice of “I’m not good enough” and “why is this happening to me?” even when I knew better.
I was exhausted and burned out. So I retired early.
I Was the Strong One Until I Wasn't
My Story: From HR to Life Coach
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 (20 years in leadership, majority as HR Manager)
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 of sitting with people in their hardest moments taught me more about human nature than any textbook ever could. Add professional coach training to that, and you get someone who knows how to hold space for the truth, and help you move through it.
My years in HR weren’t about policies, they were about people. Every day, I was helping others navigate conflict, loss, and reinvention. That experience taught me how to listen for what’s underneath the story and guide people toward what’s next.