Hello! Thanks for your interest in learning a bit more about me…
I’m a pretty spiritual chick. I believe in a force greater than me, and as long as I’m doing my part, I trust that that force is ready to rally behind me and help me along. It can for you, too. And that’s just part of the work I do with my clients as an Intuitive and Spiritual Life Coach.
Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, I watched my father build a very successful tax firm, seeing his first clients in a back section of our house that he made into his small office area. Due to his hard work and his spreading reputation of the care he took when meeting with his clients, his business grew relatively quickly, and soon he was leasing an office space in town. It was by watching him that I first learned the importance of putting relationships before results.
I had a pretty terrific 8th grade English teacher when I was a kid. A kind, older man, aptly named Dr. Devine. He shared, enthusiastically, his passion and love of words – the arrangement of them, the power within them, and the impact they had on their readers. He taught his students the various parts of speech through songs and jingles. On any given test day, you’d see us tapping our pencils on our desks or tapping our feet as we sang the songs to remember the role of the direct object in a sentence. I knew then that my life’s journey would involve words in some fashion.
Off to college I went where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications with concentrations in Journalism and Writing. After college, I worked as the Managing Editor of a magazine. In the small office, I wore many different hats. I was responsible for reviewing and editing every word that went into each biweekly issue – whether that was advertisements, “fillers”, or articles – they were all my babies. I was also given the unique responsibility (for an editorial person, that is) of laying out the actual magazine. I loved the diversity of duties at my job – it always kept me on my toes!
The other key component of my job was helping novice writers get their words published. Our magazine was a quick, conversational-type read – a great place for new writers to get their feet wet. Through my coaching them on Writing 101, I also found myself coaching them on the obstacles they encountered while trying to meet the deadline. I helped them with time management, eliminating energy drains to make the space they needed to write, and offering support and accountability in their getting the now manageable action steps completed.
I found myself gravitating more and more toward this aspect of my job, which led me to enrolling in the Schools of Coachville for my formal coach training. I then began coaching people on the side – writers and non-writers, and over time, built my business enough to leave my magazine job and become a full-time entrepreneur.
Isn’t life funny with the roads it takes you down to get you where you’re supposed to be? Today, as a spiritual life coach, writing coach, and professional speaker, I partner with clients to help them attain their goals, whether that’s more time for themselves, a new career, pursuing a passion, or developing more intimate relationships. Through the elimination of energy drains, the definition of action steps, and the establishing of effective boundaries, I gently guide clients down the path they’ve longed to travel.
Because everyone’s journey is unique, I customize my work to fit an individual client’s needs. The focus of my work includes, but is not limited to, self care, career, relationships, boundaries, energy drains, and spirituality — often encompassing all of the above! I believe that honoring our spirit, at its deepest level, is the key to a truly fulfilling life.
Combining my life coaching work with my experience in editing and writing coaching, I also support and guide new writers, hobby writers, as well as writers working to get published. As a former Managing Editor, I have been in the seat of accepting and rejecting articles, and therefore, know what editors want to see. The services I offer through my company include an educational and coaching component, where I help writers identify and overcome obstacles standing between them and their writing goals, while helping them to understand the components of strong writing.
I am very fortunate to do work that I love and to meet all sorts of wonderfully interesting people. I look forward to getting to know you! Perhaps our working together could be just what you need! I invite you to take advantage of my offer of a complimentary exploratory chat by clicking here to schedule a time or calling me at (978) 358-7614.
