Imagine sitting down with a kind, caring, and wise friend—someone who’s walked through life’s challenges and triumphs, who understands the human experience, and who offers insights wrapped in humor and genuine warmth. That’s how I approach coaching, speaking, and writing: as a conversation, not a lecture, where the focus is always on you and your path forward.
My work is rooted in a philosophy championed by Dr. Amy Cuddy: leadership starts with warmth. Strength and competence are important, but it’s trust and compassion that unlock creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful engagement. It’s why I’ve been described as “disarming,” even by a former CEO of Boston Scientific, who said he’d “never met a more disarming person who can make a person so open and comfortable from the jump.”
Whether I’m working with Fortune 500 teams, ex-convicts seeking a fresh start, or organizations like Novartis, Pfizer, and the US Navy, my goal is always the same: to create a space where people feel seen, valued, and capable of growth.
My Amazon Best Seller, featured by CBS’s Gayle King during NFL Head Coach interviews, explores themes of self-motivation, leadership, and the human journey. It’s a reflection of the lessons I’ve learned through successes, failures, doubts, joys, and suffering—all of which have shaped my approach to helping others thrive.
Together, we can craft pathways to clarity, balance, growth, and connection—empowering individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential.