Background

My background in positive psychology, post-traumatic growth, and neuroscience play an integral role in my approach to personal and professional coaching. Prior to becoming a coach, I was a senior executive at a financial management firm where I worked in Business Integration and Corporate Sustainability. During my battle with cancer, I experienced the severe gap in out-patient resources which led me to found Carved by Cancer™ – a support network for cancer survivors.

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Expertise

Positive Psychology Coaching

I am continually learning about the latest research in positive psychology and how to best serve my community.

Professional experience

I have over 25 years working with process management, organizational behavior, and corporate sustainability.

Registered Yoga Teacher

I acquired additional yoga teacher training for cancer and cardiac patients, mindfulness and neuroscience.

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Personal Journey

My cancer journey began with shock, fear and confusion. When diagnosed I was in the 11th month of a year-long yoga teacher training program. Strong and healthy… except I had cancer. During treatment I felt powerless, at the mercy of the medical system and the amazing humans intently focused on me and saving my life. When it was over, I slowly healed from the physical trauma of surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation.

I understood that my life was different but I felt trapped trying to squeeze into the old normal. Inside I suffered silently and alone dealing with the long-term side effects of my treatment. I felt wildly disconnected to my self, my body, my meaning and my purpose. For 17 years I lived with this inner conflict.

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And then my life shattered again. It is unfair to say my marriage ended because of my inner struggle after cancer but I will admit it was a factor. From those shattered pieces, I began my long road of healing. On it I discovered and became passionate about positive psychology, post traumatic growth and self discovery. Through this work I found my way back to me. A path I remain on but happily seek others to join on this journey to our highest potential.

I am active and enjoy regular Pilates, yoga, and meditation practices. Adventure and travel are two of my top priorities. Nature is my playground and music moves me. Most importantly, I am honored to be the mother of two young men and so blessed to be here on this earth and able to witness them sharing their genius with the world. We enjoy grand adventures together.