My story…

“Well, you’ve got the experience!”

That was the response from one of my teenagers when I explained that I coach people as they navigate transitions in life - like having kids, getting divorced, adjusting to a new town, deciding on career change or retirement, (and much more). Change, whether we want it or not, is part of life.

I’ve been a professional dancer, choreographer, educator, mentor and coach for over 30 years. I’ve had a myriad of jobs including directing my own dance company, chairing a performing arts department at a large state university, being an intern at an environmental engineering firm, selling point shoes to dancers, and teaching and coaching dancers of all ages. Along the way I’ve learned that it’s not what you do in life, but how you are embodying your life’s purpose (what you most deeply believe in) that has the greatest impact on your level of contentment and satisfaction. I’ve certainly had my share of choppy waters, which led me to exploring mindfulness & embodiment and to eventually seeking coaching certifications in life coaching, health coaching, and mind-body coaching.

Through these endeavors I have developed a coaching system that uses a range of modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs, including dialog, body mapping, guided meditation, embodiment practices, visualization, journaling and more.

All of us go through times when we are struggling to make life decisions or to navigate the transitions that are before us. That’s when having a system to follow, a guide to help us find our way, and an accountability partner to keep us on track can be a key part of our journey as we move toward living our most authentic and fulfilled life.

That’s where coaching comes in!