About
Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do with theirs.
Hello ♡ |
I help people solve wicked problems, create the impossible, and enjoy their wild and precious life.
I’m a coach and designer on a mission to bring clarity, meaning, and contentment to everyday life. I believe that the best way to predict the future is to create it. I'm here for you. Over the years I’ve forged a path through different careers and industries, from psychology and medical research to architecture, strategy, and software design. As a consultant, I’ve led the strategy, design, development, and launch of well-known and well-loved products and services experienced by millions of people every day. As a coach, I empower people to achieve exponential results in a way that feels meaningful and good. My superpowers include clearing a path through the noise, uncovering the signals, and inspiring and emboldening people to dissolve limitations and create what once seemed impossible. Most importantly, I help people enjoy their life already. Like the song reminds us, "Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think." I was a high performer in my consulting career but wanted to make a greater impact that lasted beyond my work on a particular project. After pivoting my practice a few times, I decided to get a coach. She helped me realize that the mountaintop I was working so hard to climb to was right under my feet. I was already there. I've always been intensely passionate about the human experience, and now I focus on just that. It’s a different kind of difficult, with a staggering return on investment: the awesomeness of a life I enjoy every single day, with work that doesn't feel like work. I want that kind of awesome for you, too. |
Key moments
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1977
Born in Chicago to an immigrant teacher and engineer.
From my mother, who came to America without knowing a word of English, on a ship that lost all her luggage, I learned that anything is possible. And that a single person can change the world.
From my father, I learned patience, the Socratic method (though he just called it common sense), and how to develop my own ideas and opinions. Later in life I realized that he also taught me empathy.
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1983
At the age of six, during a large theater production of Snow White in Chicago, stood up on my seat and yelled at the Evil Queen when she gave the poisonous apple to Snow White.
When my sister was born, I became determined to make the world better so that she could grow up feeling safe, happy, and loved.
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1999
Earned bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Chicago. Worked as a researcher in medical and genetics labs.
Became a consultant and entrepreneur.
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2000
Began designing buildings, services, systems, and digital experiences, focused on how to optimize environment to enhance human experience. Developed a passion for behavioral design.
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2003
Earned master’s degree in architecture from University of Illinois at Chicago.
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2007
Began designing large websites, software, and fully integrated experiences across contexts and environments.
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2008
Began designing complex systems and processes, businesses, and organizations.
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2013
Lost almost everything I owned in a flood on my birthday, including the apartment I had just moved into after a divorce. Had the life-changing realization that human experience comes from the inside-out, not the other way around. Absolute freedom.
Did coaching and leadership training with Coaches Training Institute.
Met my future husband.
Fulfilled a lifelong dream and certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and Wilderness EMT in Alaska.
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2014
Gave birth to my first child, a girl. Learned, beyond any shadow of doubt, that control is a total illusion. Life became much lighter and more fun after I figured that one out.
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2017
Residential training in Non-Violent Communication.
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2018
Certified as a Professional Integral Coach after a year-long training with New Ventures West.
Gave birth to my second child, a boy. Finally understood the meaning of “We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Completed Three Principles training with Michael Neill and Mary Schiller.
Joined New Ventures West as adjunct faculty for their year-long professional coaching program.
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2019
Completed Three Principles practitioner training with Pransky & Associates.
Certified as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by International Coach Federation.
Testing concepts for three different startups that will improve quality of life and bring people together.
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2020
Accredited as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by International Coach Federation.
Certified in Level 1 Focusing.
Founded Freezier, a company that helps busy people cook regularly while improving quality of life.
Certified as an accountability coach for behavioral transformation.
Certified in eCPR, a trauma-informed process to provide support to people in crisis.
Certified as Conscious Business Coach.
Completed training in health and wellness coaching with Wellcoaches.
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2021
Completed Embodied Leadership training with Strozzi Institute.
Certified as an Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner.