I coached employees at all levels for more than 10 years before starting Q4 Consulting, Inc. back in 2002. I hold a PsyD in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional  with deep experience in healing trauma, and an extensive professional background in organizational systems work and development.

I’ve had the good fortune to train with excellent coaches. To that end, I’m  certified as an Integral Coach through New Ventures West, as a Master Somatic Coach through the Strozzi Institute with additional embodiment training through Leadership Embodiment and Zen Leadership. I’ve trained at the Center for Mindfulness at U Mass Medical School  and am certified as a mindfulness practitioner through the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego. Study of ontology and language with Fernando Flores at Pluralistic Networks rounds out my commitment to clearly thinking and powerful conversations.

When working with clients, I’m certified to use a number of professional assessments including The Leadership Circle Profile (TLCP), Emotional Competence (EQ), Focused Energy Balance Indicator (FEBI), the Leadership Effectiveness Analysis, and Lominger’s Talent Suite.

My “sweet spot” is the intersection of women leaders and those aspiring to cultivate and lead conscious businesses.

I work with lthose who are ready to up their game of leadership and building a lasting leadership legacy.  I challenge leaders to first engage themselves in the work of transformation, and then to communicate their vision with impact and clarity to others.

As a result, they improve their personal effectiveness, resilience, and work satisfaction, while creating greater engagement and productivity within their work teams. In our work, leaders and their team members uplevel their awareness, mindsets, strategies and skills to take leadership and team collaboration and performance from functional to excellent.

I work best with clients who are committed to success and are willing to do what it takes to learn (which typically includes getting uncomfortable, making mistakes and perhaps even failing at something), are committed to long-term growth and change, and understand the value of investing in themselves and their teams.

Hard-working, responsible, and successful people who want to up their game in life, while having fun and learning will benefit most for our work together.

Since coaching takes time, dedication, and a commitment to action, those looking for quick fixes, or who aren’t willing to get into the thick of the learning process typically aren’t a good fit.

Working with clients, consider me all in—in to you becoming your best self, in to you developing that new skill, taking that new risk, living into a better version of yourself as a leader, whatever your role.

I use an embodied learning approach as the starting point.  Working in this way promotes catalytic shifts in awareness, mindset and the skills needed to be successful.

Since I work with only a few clients at a time, you can look for a lot of personalized attention and challenge (even a push when needed) that will result in clarity, accountability, and celebration.

We’ll start with a complimentary Discovery Call to make sure we’re the right match for one another, and go from there. Learn more about Core Presence Coaching Offers.

Nope—Change takes time. Since your current thoughts and emotions, behavior patterns and habits didn’t form overnight, neither will your new, intentional ones.

That said, sign up for a Discovery call so I can learn more about your concerns. What I can say is that I’m 100 % all in for those I do work with, and would certainly bring that commitment to working with you

Unlike therapists or counselors, where the focus is often on diagnosing a problem with the professional’s expertise and then solving it, or healing the past, working with a coach is a generative experience where the focus is on co-creating new outcomes: skills, opportunities, futures.

If you imagine a cross between a hard-driving sports coach, a strategic thinking partner, a good old-fashioned and trusted friend, you’ll find an effective coach–one who will work you hard.

As your coach, I’ll ask powerful questions that have you look inside yourself for answers. I’ll challenge you, and “hold” you to your vision for yourself.  I’ll give you practices to stretch towards your future, and opportunities to develop the skills, strategies, and mindsets to fulfill on what’s most important to you.

Having spent much of my career working with trauma, families and couples, yes, I still keep a few select hours open for clinical clients who also receive my best attention and challenge.

Often if you’re into the DIY approach, you’ll end up feeling isolated, frustrated and stuck. Besides, if you could shift (your perspective, attitude, skills, etc) on your own why haven’t you already? All of us can benefit from alternative perspectives since they sharpen our awareness, and open possibilities. Top athletes rely on their coaches to bring out their strengths, improve on their weaknesses, and push their best performance. The same is true in life and work.

Busy-ness is not only common today, but often paraded around as a badge of honor. It’s not.

Being busy can deplete all your energies, those you really need to make a difference. Learning to pause will help, and here I’ll be your biggest supporter. Yet, truth be told, your own level of your engagement and commitment will drive how fast you see results.

It can be difficult to believe that you’re worth the investment of this kind of focus and attention, it might even feel unnerving. Yet, I know first-hand how helpful it’s been to have someone at my back, and holding me to my own commitments. Going it alone simply prolongs the process of moving towards developing the skills and tapping into your aspirations for the future.  And, consider this, what’s the cost to you if you don’t work with a coach?

Sure! I’d love for you to sign up for my bi-monthly e-newsletter! You can also download my FREE e-book, The Leadership Pause: Cultivating Your Life’s Potential by clicking here. 

Absolutely! Set up a complimentary Discovery Call with me so we can talk about your concerns in more detail and I can answer any questions you have.