Coaching is
an advantage
studies indicate coaching decreases perceived stress
and increases resiliency, mental fitness and wellbeing, and goal attainment
Authenticity | Clarity | Flow
coaching approach
Authenticity, Clarity, and Flow are pillars underpinning our coaching approach in working together. Each element fosters progress in the context of these challenging and exciting times.
These are interwoven elements of evolution in exploring your goals and you—as a whole human being: professionally and personally; emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually; at work and home; at play and at rest. We cannot separate these things; they are integrated within us and our lives.
These pillars can apply at micro and macro levels and to individuals, teams, departments, and organizations.
Coaching starts with the pause we seldom take. This is your consistent, dedicated, confidential space, where you get to slow down to think, think again, and think differently. You leave hamster wheels and whirlwinds outside the door. We partner to envision, reflect and learn, explore, plan, experiment, and act. It's making space to do really important work on what you really want, what's getting in your way, and designing and taking steps forward.
Authenticity
Learning to show up authentically, evolving, and living into true presence and essence of self. Being mindful of your core values and of who, how, what, and why you want to be. This is unlearning, re-learning, and re-investing in who you really are.
Clarity
Being crystal clear is first keeping in mind your core purpose with what you really, really want. Clarity is strongly foundational. It can emerge and fluctuate. Slowing down for clarity, to explore and iterate, gives enriching intentionality to everything.
Flow
Now it is easier to deeply commit, pulled by your motivating higher purpose and seeing your important and meaningful goals. This contributes a state of flow, always growing and moving forward in a more easeful, purposeful, and enriching way.
about coaching
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."
But what does this mean for you? Imagine having a dedicated partner who helps you turn your aspirations into reality—someone who combines cutting-edge neuroscience with practical wisdom to accelerate your growth and impact.
Unlike therapy that explores your past, coaching focuses on your future, helping you:
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Quiet self-limiting beliefs and amplify your natural talents
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Make clearer, more confident decisions
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Develop stronger leadership presence
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Create deeper impact in all areas of life
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Build more meaningful relationships
Why Coaching Works: Research from Harvard Medical School's Institute of Coaching and MetrixGlobal shows that professional coaching delivers exceptional returns through enhanced performance, clearer thinking, and improved well-being. As you develop these capabilities, you naturally elevate those around you, creating ripples of positive change in your teams, family, and community.
This isn't just about professional success; it's about becoming fully alive in every domain of life. Whether you're navigating career transitions, building stronger teams, or seeking deeper purpose, coaching provides the structured support and accountability to make it happen.
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Based on studies from Harvard Medical School's Institute of Coaching and MetrixGlobal LLC research on coaching ROI.
Executive Briefing: Case Study on the Return on Investment of Executive Coaching, Merrill C. Anderson, Ph.D. MetrixGlobal, LLC
Coaching Benefits, Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate
It's a match! The role of coach–coachee fit for working alliance and effectiveness of coaching, The British Psychological Society, June 2024
my story
Decades of Cross-Industry Wisdom | A Lifetime of Transformation
As a Royal Roads Certified Executive Coach, I bring an unusually diverse portfolio spanning 25+ industries—from high-tech startups to law enforcement, from natural resources to higher education. This breadth allows me to speak your language, whether you're in IT, finance, or professional services. I coach leaders and emerging leaders, particularly those with diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests. It is my honour to coach almost globally and to serve with The Human Coaching Network and the TED Fellows program.
My coaching philosophy is shaped by an extraordinary journey: from growing up in a Scottish hippie household to living in a Rocky Mountain ashram, from conquering corporate burnout to mastering mindful leadership. These experiences inform my unique ability to bridge practical business acumen with deep personal growth.
Some of What Sets Me Apart:
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Master Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (Mental Fitness)
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Black Belt Lean Educator & Facilitator
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Certified in Team Coaching, Symbolon, DiSC, Lumina Learning, Advantage Management Consulting's Coaching Skills for Leaders facilitation, and SupportingLines Institute's High Performance Index
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Expert in applied-neuroscience, trauma-informed and bias-aware coaching approaches
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Extensive leadership, project management, and team-building background in operational leadership across customer success, sales, HR, IT, finance, and R&D
I'm a perpetual student of human potential, continuously integrating cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom traditions. My approach combines rigorous business methodology with somatic leadership practices, helping clients achieve sustainable transformation.
Currently co-authoring "Sparks," an innovative series on team development, I remain actively engaged in expanding the boundaries of leadership development. My global practice serves leaders who aren't just seeking improvement—they're pursuing transformation.
Having navigated my own journey through burnout and workplace addiction to discovering authentic leadership, I offer more than theory—I bring lived experience evolving in lasting ways, authoring and creating my own destiny in how I live and serve in the world.
Ready to work with someone who combines corporate sophistication with deep human understanding? Let's explore how we can create ripples of positive change in your world.
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