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My background

A lifelong advocate of intentionality, I’m passionate about helping people lead more self-aware, empowered, and fulfilling lives.

As a certified coach with a formal background in social work, my career began with a decade of mental health service delivery, policy reform, and community development. While based in Canada, my work and research spanned three continents, including a number of international aid projects in South Africa.

Wanting to work on a global scale in a sustainable way, I shifted into speaking, coaching, and teaching online in 2015. I also wrote Self Care at Work and Everyday Mindfulness to share practices I’ve used to support myself and my clients over the years.

Scroll down to learn more about my approach, the values that guide my work, and the different ways we can work together.

Approach

Personal

A holistic approach tailored to your needs, values, priorities, and commitments.

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Purposeful

Focused on intentional, impactful action for consistent and sustainable outcomes.

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Practical

Evidence-based tools and actionable takeaways to support your next steps.

Core values

intention

Intention creates impact. Being aligned with your values, deliberate in your actions, and present with people leads to meaningful and sustainable success.

empathy

Empathy is the keystone of connection. Cultivate relationships and create environments where people feel safe, included, respected, and valued.

Empowerment

Every individual is the expert of their life and has authority over their decisions. Take ownership of yours while inspiring and equipping others to do the same.

Integration

Integration bridges the gap between knowledge and practice. Taking simple, practical steps to apply what you learn is the path to meaningful, lasting change.

Sustainability

Play the long game. Prioritize your health,  focus your energy, manage your stress, align with your values, and set clear boundaries so you work and live well. 

Growth

Life is dynamic. Cultivate a curious mindset, take an active approach, and recognize we are all on our own journey of learning, adapting, and evolving.

Services

Coaching

Fast-track your progress and sustain results with actionable coaching sessions.

courses

Learn and grow on your schedule with self-directed online courses.

Speaking

Book a keynote or workshop to create an impactful experience.

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