You care about something bigger than yourself.

Here are some other things that are true about you:

• You know what it takes to help others and yourself succeed.

• You value introspection, creativity, and social engagement.

• You want to make things better—for others, for your community, and for yourself.

• You desire to bring all of your gifts, talents, and passions into your work.

• You feel a calling that goes beyond a traditional 9-to-5.

• You understand the importance and role of psychotherapy in addressing issues coaching cannot.

• You sense an urgency about the changes you want to make.

• You need an approach to learning and growth that brings real results.

• You welcome spirituality, psychology, philosophy, and ethics into your leadership development.

You also may be experiencing experiencing one or more of the following:

• A challenging transition in your life, career, or leadership

• Changes in your sense of mission, calling, and vocation

• Difficulties leading in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times

• Stress, burnout, and depletion from taking on too much

• Conflicts over priorities, values, or personalities 

• Imposter syndrome

• Cultural changes and misalignments

• Struggles in balancing it all

I’m your catalyst for change.

My story:

For nearly a decade, I was an award-winning professor of nonprofit leadership communication. I loved teaching and mentoring students and enjoyed the thrill of discovering new ideas. But academia was also isolating. I wanted my work to touch the world.

I now support people transforming the lives of others. This work inspires every part of me: the joy of a master teacher, the curiosity of a sociologist, the pragmatism of an executive, the wisdom of a philosopher, the creativity of a designer, the empathy of a friend. It integrates my intellectual passions: organizational leadership, social ethics, religion and spirituality, and psychology. And it draws on my 13 years’ experience in the social sector.

As an ICF-certified coach and NARM®-informed professional with a Ph.D. in rhetoric, I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach. I serve nonprofit executives, religious leaders, educators, community organizers, and others seeking change.

My credentials:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric (Duquesne University) focused on interpersonal, organizational, and ethical communication

• M.A. in Corporate Communication (Duquesne University) focused on nonprofit leadership

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• Graduate of Duquesne University’s ICF-accredited Professional Coach Certification Program

• NARM®-Informed Professional with expertise in developmental, cultural, and intergenerational trauma

• Two books and 25 academic essays on nonprofit, educational, and faith-based leadership

• 2017 Book of the Year Award from the Religious Communication Association for my book on religious institutions in crisis

• 9 years as an award-winning, tenured professor of leadership communication

• 13 years as an award-winning nonprofit communication practitioner and consultant

We meet through coaching and online workshops.

My coaching helps you negotiate challenging transitions so you can serve others better.