About Me
Clarity is kindness. Chaos is solvable. People deserve better.
I've spent 15+ years in the trenches, leading communications for 14,000 employees at Oracle, launching programs for 5,000 global team members at AWS, navigating crises at startups, and building frameworks that moved companies from #6 to #3 in industry rankings. And here's what I've learned: Most organizational problems aren't strategy problems. They're communication problems in disguise.
When teams aren't executing, it's often because the message didn't land. When stakeholders resist, it's usually because their values weren't considered. When leaders struggle, it's typically because they're trying to be someone they're not.
I believe leadership isn't about perfection; it's about clarity, authenticity, and strategy.
You don't need to sound like every other executive. You need to sound like the best version of yourself. That's where real influence lives, in the space between who you are at your core and how you show up when stakes are high.
I also believe people are my true currency.
I hold a high bar for kindness, even when delivering hard truths. I've developed a lot of grit navigating toxic environments, failed initiatives, and organizational chaos. That experience taught me something critical: The leaders who succeed aren't the ones who avoid difficult conversations, rather they're the ones who know how to navigate them with empathy and precision.
My approach is simple: We start with self-awareness, build operational frameworks, and practice until it's second nature.
No fluff. No theory you can't apply on Monday morning. Just real tools that work in real situations, because I've built them, tested them, and used them to drive measurable results.
If you're ready to stop imitating other leaders and start leading as your authentic self, let's work together.
Why I’m Different
I’m not your typical executive coach. Here’s why:
I've built this, not just studied it. The frameworks I teach are the same ones I deployed at Fortune 500 companies and startups. These systems that drove measurable results for thousands of employees, not theories from a business book.
I focus on outcomes you can measure. We'll know this is working because your stakeholders will be more aligned, your team will execute more effectively, and your executive presence will open doors.
I teach operational communication. Not just inspiration but the real skills that align teams, drive programs, and manage change in ways that stick.
I start with YOUR values. Every toolkit is built around your Personalized Value Portrait, so your leadership feels authentic, not forced.
I've been in the trenches. I know what it's like to face skeptical executives, navigate toxic environments, and deliver results under impossible pressure. I bring that grit to every conversation.
I hold a high bar for kindness. You'll be challenged and supported and never diminished.
Credentials / Speaking / Publications
Speaking Engagements
Featured Speaker at Ragan’s Internal Communication Conference (2022-2024)
Guest Speaker at Easterseals, Women at Amazon, Amazon Mental Health & Well-being, Women in Tech Regatta, WiT Align, Fireside Chats, Oracle Engineering Community
Credentials (Certifications, Courses, Education)
University of Toledo - Bachelor of Arts
University of Washington - Strategic Leadership Program Level 1 & 2, Writing for Readability
Stanford University Online - Designing Your Career
DeepLearning.AI - AI for Everyone
Microsoft - Management Excellence: Model, Coach, Care
LinkedIn - Daily Habits for Effective People Management, Leading as a Highly Sensitive Person, Be the Manager People Won’t Leave, Body Language for Leaders, Persuasive Coaching
Amazon - Making the Unconscious Conscious, Understanding and Mitigating Bias
Oracle - Project Management
Gotham Writers Workshop - Business Writing
Publications
Featured on Ragan.com, LinkedIn, University of Washington, Tether Tools