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Who

So. Who the heck am I? And more importantly, why on Earth should you trust me?

 

Well, that's easy: Because I show up and I listen.

 

For me, it's all about meeting my clients where they are at, and then working together to build a bridge to success, so that they can achieve the goals they seek to accomplish.

 

My Background

I am a thespian. Yes. You read that correctly. I am a trained performance professional with over 25 years of theatrical training and experience under my belt. I received a Master's Degree in Performance from the prestigious Yale School of Drama (now called the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale) and have worked on stages (primarily), television (somewhat) and movies (a smattering of small roles in a few independent projects) ever since.

 

But what I cherish more than performing is the opportunity to work with people who want to improve their communication game - whether it's public speaking opportunities, political campaigns, leadership development, or simply gaining confidence in how they show up in a room, every single day. THAT is WHY I love coaching; to see the work I am passionate about making an indelible and positive impact on the lives of my clients, and in turn, the lives my clients touch.

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I bring a performer's sensibility to the work and infuse my coaching with the principles of performance cultivated over a career of collaboration, storytelling, listening, being present and, most importantly, being intentional.  

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Developing new skills around HOW we communicate is challenging, frustrating and definitely sometimes the very LAST thing that anyone wants to engage in. But if you do; if you CHOOSE to engage in this work, I promise you the rewards -- the CONFIDENCE you will gain, and the IMPACT you will have on others -- will absolutely be WORTH the effort!

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My clients mean everything to me, and MY success is measured by THEIR success. 

 

Whether it's individual coaching, small or large team workshops, or even a massive organizational change campaign -- partnering with me will lead you to discover whole new communication toolkits, strategies, frameworks and philosophies that will immeasurably benefit you, your organization and your clients and customers.

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I cannot wait to work with you!

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(...I am)

Seattle Children's, 2017
Hyatt Corporation, 2019
OARS rafting clinic, 2022
(not for me!)
Kauai, with my family, 2023
(what I live for!)

Education

1998-2001

The School of Drama

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

Master's of Fine Arts, Performance 

1990-1995

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey

Bachelor's of the Arts, English and Theatre (double major)

Call 

917.992.4725

Email 

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