Introduction: Whether speaking, coaching, consulting or writing, my work goes far beyond textbooks and teachings to come from a deeper place, a unique combination of personal and professional experiences.
Many years ago, despite being a health educator and speaker, I found myself severely stressed and depressed. I used specific tools and practices in my personal life which then helped me transition holistically (whole self) into a healthier mindset, physical body and spiritual foundation. I used my education, professional experiences, research and intuition to change my life and go on to create my first company in 2011. I maintain a healthier lifestyle by using those tried and true practices and via my certification as a Wellness Coach. I am currently completing another certification, Holistic Life Coach.
I feel that by pulling from my own experiences, it always helps keep me grounded, relatable, and in a position of compassion (not pity) for my clients and audiences.
When writing, I most enjoy the moments of inspiration (eureka!) that come where it feels like spirit just whispered something in my ear and I have to write right then! During those times, writing takes place in a state called flow. Everything around feels like it's blocked out and it's just me and the computer or pad of paper and a stream of thoughts. When I wrote my book, there were moments that my fingers seemed to move by themselves without force or overly conscious thought.
When coaching or teaching, I most enjoy the middle to end process of helping my client to identify their own solutions. From the outside, it may appear that a coach provides the answers. On the contrary, we are skilled in asking the right questions and guiding in a way that allows the client to discover their own solutions - whether they want to see them right away or not.
When consulting, I truly enjoy helping clients arrive at the solution to their challenge, which on their own was tough to get accomplished. Consulting provides me such a satisfaction in knowing that I can show others how, using their own tools and systems, to streamline business, create revenue opportunities or strengthen foundation.
When speaking, I most enjoy (whether it's for 1 person or 500), seeing the light bulb go off when something I've said resonates with them. Believe me, I can see it every time whether visibly or sensing the way people's energy changes. Some of my messages have moved people to tears, not in an angry or sad way, but in a way that allowed serious relief and release of old, pent-up limiting beliefs they were holding on to. I certainly don't enjoy making someone cry! However, knowing that some bit of the message I brought may have unlocked something with the power to change their lives, is humbling.
