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Research suggests that the most effective coaching relationships are highly correlated to the client’s willingness to be challenged by the coach. The challenge could be to support the client as they decide to travel through their personal zones of fear, uncertainty and discomfort that are maintaining their status quo. I endeavor to develop a very high level of trust with my clients so that they will empower me to challenge them to breakthrough their barriers and pursue their dreams.

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Coaching Philosophy & Specialties

My philosophy is that coaching is a sacred gift, a powerful tool to partner with leaders to help them maximize their potential. Coaching is me at my best; leveraging my extensive life experience and wisdom to help my clients transform their lives. Each coaching engagement is tailored to the unique needs of my client’s personal journey, dreams and challenges.  There are no cookie cutter approaches here.

For me, coaching is all about servant leadership. It is my contribution to the planet, helping social leaders and others make positive changes to themselves, their organizations and the world. 

​I am a big believer in evidenced based approaches to coaching and the science of human behavior change. My accreditation is from a Graduate Program at Northwestern University where I earned a Certificate in Organizational & Leadership Coaching. I am certified in the Hogan Assessment, considered to be one of the most statistically valid personality assessments.

Coaching Influences

My coaching approaches are deeply influenced by personal development work I have done incorporating:
 

• Mindfulness
• Neuroplasticity – Positive Experience Dependent Neuroplasticity
• Competitive Physical Training – Marathon, Triathlon, Duathlon & CrossFit
• Positive Psychology
• Goal Setting and Fear Setting
• Values Based Decision Making
• Intentional Change Theory and Positive Emotional Attractor (Boyatzis)
• Energy Management – Physical, Emotional, Mental & Spiritual
• International travel experiences; volunteering, trekking, cultural immersion
• Survival Training
• Buddhism & Eastern Traditions

Coaching Clients

My coaching sweetspot is engaging with talented and ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders and executives. People that are endeavoring to figure out how to best make a positive impact on the world. I enjoy high leverage situations where an effective coaching partnership can lead to a leveling up for the client and hopefully subsequent increased social impact.
 
If you are located in the Chicago area, we can meet in person if it makes sense. I work remotely with clients all over the country.
 
I typically work with:
 

• Entrepreneurs
• Social Entrepreneurs
• Founders
• Leaders & Emerging Leaders
• Executives
• Athletes

Process for One-On-One Coaching

Below is the model of the coaching journey that I refer to as a process guideline. Although the coaching process will not be a linear or predictable one, these are the major milestones that we may experience.