My Story

Growing up with single-sided deafness (SSD), I learned how to relate outside of my comfort zone and lean on adaptive skills for processing information and deep listening. This required me to develop a strong observational and relational lens, which began my lifelong love for studying human behavior. 

This fascination with human behavior brought me into the arts, where I studied theatre and film, and academia, where I studied childhood development, psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). 

In my professional life, this passion for human behavior has been a thread throughout positions I have held across a range of industries, including entrepreneurship, author coaching, VC coaching, publishing, marketing, and brand. Particularly in these fast-paced environments, I came to understand how deep listening can strengthen team effectiveness and better align a company or entrepreneur with their target audience. 

I'm dedicated to the pursuit of beauty, with a mission to facilitate transformation through the art of creation and strategic project launching. Whatever your creative pursuit, my mission is to listen deeply, identify the essence of your vision, and amplify this to create something that resonates deeply with the world. 

Training & Education

  • My final qualitative phenomenological research project was on Single Sided Deafness and downward cross-modal plasticity. I explored the impact of hearing impairment on the day-to-day as well as how the brain adapts and makes up for this sensory loss.

  • Completed a one-year Master Practitioner NLP program in Marin, CA. This practice has informed the work I do with clients.

  • Trained within the ICF CoActive Professional Coaching Institute. This curriculum is also taught at Stanford within the MBA Program.

  • Trained at a weekend program at Stanford and have been practicing this form of non-violent communication for over 6 years.

  • In a former life, I studied theatre and film, producing live theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

  • As a part of my fascination with the human experience, I studied human behavior and the origins of most of our built patterns - the first few years of our life.

  • Embodiment is a crucial part of integration. During our work, I will sometimes invite you to connect with your body for deeper insight.

What I Believe:

Addressing the Whole Person

Our personal, business, and creative realms reflect one another. Patterns or barriers appearing in one area often surface in others. By nurturing awareness in any aspect of our lives, we catalyze positive change throughout.

Practicing Accountability

Embracing accountability for our decisions and experiences propels us toward empowerment, whether as leaders or creators.

Compassion as a Choice

Cultivating tenderness toward ourselves and addressing the underlying needs beneath reactions or fears fosters empathy for others, whether they're team members, family, or clients.

Curiosity as a Tool

Embracing curiosity, both about ourselves and others, guides us to deeper understanding and innovative solutions.

Transformation through Creation

Initiating a project, achieving a goal, or manifesting something tangible in the world inevitably transforms us. Remaining conscious and present throughout the process is the key difference between enduring change and laborious progress.

Aligned Values & Behavior

Perfection isn't the goal, but striving to align beliefs with actions fosters integrity and self-trust. Establishing accountability partnerships for mutual reflection enhances this journey toward congruence.

Favorite Projects

  • Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, I coached and mentored staff of portfolio companies, driving staff satisfaction and performance and strengthening culture.

  • Co-founded a 6,000 sq ft co-working center in Berkeley that offered yoga, co-working, event rentals, and communication practices. Closing due to Covid introduced a new set of tools and an unexpected gift: learning to sit with the grief of a business loss and dream. This loss led the way to a surrender and unexepcted freedom.

  • Built and launched the self-publishing division of KN Literary- HayHouse's go-to literary agency partner.

  • Led the rebrand of the world's most licensed publishing company.

  • Pioneered the launch of a supplement line based on proprietary technology, driving market entry and establishing the brand internationally.

  • Collaborated with traditionally published and self-published authors to prepare for and execute their book launches, while also building thought-leadership brands for aspiring authors.

  • Produced award-winning live theatre productions in Los Angeles.

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