From an early start as a medical scientist, and a long career developing and promoting products in the medical device and healthcare tech markets, I have seen the results of my efforts making a difference in peoples’ health, and in improving the efficiency of the healthcare industry. I am smart and analytical which led to much of my success, but I experienced anxiety and self-doubt from not knowing my true self and purpose. Then, a decade ago I had a major cycling accident resulting in many medical issues to significant loss and change in my family, I have seen and overcome many of my limiting beliefs, gained many tools to keep me aligned with my best self, and feel gratitude for this moment. I discovered coaching in 2022 and instantly realized this was my purpose, or at least my new purpose. I now have the capacity to be with others’ feelings, concerns, or challenges, and to bring presence and perspective. I work with motivated clients who have endured adversity and are seeking resilience and an empowered, authentic self. Adversity can come in the form of significant grief and trauma, or in the form of business challenges and failures.
Training, Credentials and Certifications as a Professional Coach.
I am a Newfield Certified Coach (NCC) from Newfield Network, an ICF accredited program (Level 2), and am working on gaining my ACC accreditation.
Describe what you hope to gain and contribute as a member of the board.
I joined the board as Director of Education in January 2024, not long after becoming a coach, because I wanted to surround myself with talented, experienced coaches and to consciously expose myself to many different styles and tools of coaching. I have been committed to serving the community by bringing excellent presenters and diversifying the educational offerings of ICF Colorado. I have been acknowledged for my passion which has lifted the energy of our community and has contributed to an increase in membership and program attendance. In 2025, my intention is to become President Elect while continuing my term as Director of Education. My goal is to learn the roles and responsibilities of being President from the current president, Andy Scantland, and to continue to bring my passion for advancing the practice of coaching and my own learning. In 2026 and beyond, my goal is to empower the ICF Colorado board and its members to grow as individuals and as a community, so we can continue to be leaders in the larger coaching world in advancing the practice of coaching.
I do not have a particular focus on DEI in my work, yet it influences every conversation I have. Growing up in Montreal to a multiracial family in a bilingual community, DEI was part of the fabric of life. I have a firm belief that we are all diverse in our own way, and that is what makes human interaction so beautiful and fascinating. I have my own biases, and I actively own and look at my biases in order to grow myself and to have more compassion for those around me. As a leader in the ICF Colorado community, my role is to foster DEI in the community through conversations with my team, as well as by modeling good behavior in myself.