Coaching is my second career. I’ve been working with leaders at all levels since 2015, following my certification through New Ventures West. From the beginning, I experienced the work firsthand, learning that what we resist often points directly to where growth is needed. That insight continues to shape my approach today, as I remain committed to my own development alongside coaches around the world.

My first career was in the medical device industry, where I spent decades pioneering new technologies across startups, Fortune 500 companies, and as co-owner of an orthopedic distributorship. I learned leadership in real time from exceptional mentors, challenging environments, and the realities of high-stakes execution. Mission-driven and relentless, I often pushed beyond sustainable limits without recognizing the personal cost. 

A cancer diagnosis and surgery became a turning point. During my recovery, working with horses in Southern California changed how I understood leadership and rekindled my love of horses and their powerful presence.  It brought together my lifelong interest in neuroscience, the lessons from the barn, and a deeper understanding of how people think, feel, and act under pressure.

Leadership coaching became the natural next chapter—one grounded in experience, science, and a commitment to helping leaders perform at a high level without losing themselves in the process.