What Drew Me to Coaching
Humanity is one of my core values which has led me to be interested in psychology, belief systems and the arts all my life.
Yet after high school, I choose to study computer science and pursue a career in the Tech world, which I did for 10 years. I was drawn to what we humans could create with technology and how we might make the world better with it.
In early 2006, I was working as product manager in a start up when I decided to go back to school and study psychology hoping to later make a career change.
What immediately drew me to find out more was the idea of
supporting people in a partnership where their struggles were not viewed as potential pathologies or problems to be “fixed” but rather opportunities for growth and transformation.
This deeply resonated with me.
Since then and until today, I am committed to growing my expertise.
I keep learning about coaching, embodiment, mindfulness, trauma, neuroscience and other related disciplines.
In my own life journey of healing my own wounds and leading my life and business, I have found and developed practices and rituals that incorporate conscious movement, yoga, Fendelkrais, dance, creative writing , improv, using oracle cards, painting – to name some elements – which I also weave into my work to different degrees.
If you are willing to expand your awareness and develop your creative power to navigate the challenges you are facing and to intentionally build your path forward, I am here for you.
Certifications and Education
- Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Co-Active Certified Coach (CPCC) by the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
- Integral Associate Coach by Integral Coaching Canada
I have studied and integrate: shadow work; family constellation and systems coaching; mindfulness; embodied facilitation; interpersonal neurobiology; enneagram; CBT; attachment theory; ADHD and trauma informed approaches.
Professional Experience
Above 4,000 hours of coaching experience with clients from 16 different countries.
For almost 2 decades, I have coached countless individuals from all over the planet. I have also worked with many teams in the corporate world developing ways to improve their communication and efficacy as well as with couples working with relationship issues.
I collaborate with the Modern Health platform both as coach and mental health coach.
In addition, I bring years of experience in coach development.
In the past 17 years I have been teaching coaching as part of the CTI (Co-Active Training Institute) certification faculty holding various roles.
I also mentor coaches in their pursue of ACC and PCC credentials.
Personal Details You Might Find Interesting about Me
- I am not religious but I am spiritual. I believe in the precious intelligence of Life which surrounds us and includes us (some call it G-d, others the universe) and in the power of Love.
- In 2014 I was diagnosed with PTSD after a panic attack. I struggled with anxiety and low moods which led me to educate myself in trauma, and go ever more deeply into my own process of healing with the help of therapy and coaching.
- I am a proud mom of 1.
- I find peace and inspiration in nature, music and art.
- I am a photography and art apprentice.
- I write poetry and short stories.
- I have actually moved homes more than 35 times throughout my life. I have often felt the “outsider” which may have further shaped my commitment to work for a more loving, curious, humane world.
