​I literally grew up in a barn—horse barns. From age 7 through college I could be found with dirt under my nails, hay in my hair, and tired from the physical and mental work of caring for, riding, and competing sport horses. Although I didn’t recognize it then, alongside the horsemanship and riding skills I was learning, I was also gaining powerful self-awareness, leadership, and other priceless life skills from the many horses and amazing coaches I worked with. You can’t force a 1000 pound animal to do something. There must be trust, partnership, and clear communication, which is built on calm, confident energy, transparency, and honesty (true leadership qualities). No tricks or shortcuts, just dedication and a willingness to learn and evolve.

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After obtaining my degree in Leadership Development, I stepped out of the barn and spent the next 20+ years in talent and leadership development consulting and coaching, creating meaningful impact for organizations of all sizes and industry. And while I worked with wildly successful and passionate people, discussions revealed how so many struggled, hiding behind a mask and spinning too many plates with a belief that it was required to be successful at home/school/work . Heck, I’ve done this too and know how it can compromise our health and zest for life. It’s an easy trap and unfortunately many people don’t have someone in their corner to really listen, ask tough questions, and help them navigate through looking behind the mask, prioritizing what’s really important, getting unstuck, and taking their next big leap.​​