Together we can do this. I have coached individuals for hundreds of hours while on my own certification path. I’m now twice certified in the Enneagram, as well as with Learning Circle Profile’s Leadership 360, and Newfield’s foundational and ICF accredited Ontological Coaching program. And I’ve had three very different mentor coaches over those years.

What do you get from working with a coach certified through the ICF ? You get an experienced coach who knows the field. That means, we follow strict ethical guidelines. We understand what it means to partner with you. We possess the skills to give you the space to explore your thinking, and to develop awareness on your own terms, and in ways that resonate with you in your personal and professional life experience. It offers you another layer of trust and credibility.

My clients tend to already be high-functioning and highly intelligent people. And literally everyone experiences times of burnout and living in chronic stress. Everyone who is honest with themselves also has times when they feel off-purpose, or out of sync with what they do and what they really want. I work with a lot of leaders, but also a lot of hard workers who would like to understand themselves better in order to have more impactful conversations–with themselves and in turn with others.

With a background early on in ministry, and then evolving into that of a teacher and professor, I know how to listen and what to listen for. I know when to support and when to challenge. I know to ask permission before giving feedback, and I don’t take credit for my client’s successes. Yes, as a part of building this site where people can find me, I have posted a few testimonials. That’s all a part of the “business end” of building a coaching practice.

The real work is yours. The achievements to celebrate are yours, while you take ownership of where you’re creating the conditions for your struggles.

It’s hard work, and there are times where all could use a coach.