My Journey
From Corporate Powerhouse to Heart-Centered Leadership Catalyst
Have you ever felt that life was nudging you towards something greater, even when everything seemed perfect on the surface? That's exactly where my story begins.
Picture this: I was living the dream, or so I thought. A high-flying career in human resources, jetting across the globe, climbing the corporate ladder with four beautiful children at home. I had it all – the title, the paycheck, the respect. But sometimes, life has a way of shaking us awake when we least expect it.
It was just another day at the office when I received a call that changed everything. My daughter was sick, but this wasn't your average cold or flu. Something was terribly wrong, and for the first time in my ambitious career, I did something I'd never done before – I stepped away. I took a leave of absence, my heart pounding with fear and uncertainty.
In that moment, my world tilted on its axis. All those late nights at the office, the missed bedtime stories, the times I'd wished my children would just stay in their rooms so I could work more – it all came crashing down around me. I had been so focused on excelling, on pushing not just myself but my children to achieve, that I'd missed the most important thing: truly seeing them, truly being present.
This was my wake-up call, my moment of reckoning. I realized that success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. I had been living someone else's definition of success, and it was costing me everything that truly mattered.
When I returned to work after those life-altering months, my colleagues could see the change in me. They knew, even before I did, that I wouldn't – couldn't – stay. The fire that had driven me to climb the corporate ladder was now igniting a different path.
With a mix of terror and exhilaration, I made the leap. I left the security of my corporate job to start my own business. Was I scared? Absolutely. Did I make mistakes? More than I can count. But each misstep was a lesson, each challenge an opportunity to grow.
At first, I thought I'd focus on health coaching, drawing on my experience as a personal trainer. But it took a brutally honest conversation with a coach of my own to realize I was standing on a mountain of gold – my years of corporate experience, my deep understanding of leadership and human potential.
That day, everything shifted. I embraced my true calling: empowering leaders to transform not just their careers, but their lives. And you know what? The moment I aligned with my authentic purpose, doors began to open. Former colleagues, bosses, and connections from my corporate life started reaching out, seeking my guidance.
I've since worked with countless executives and teams, teaching them the art of strategic communication, the power of authentic leadership, and the importance of balancing ambition with well-being. I've seen firsthand how transforming one leader can ripple out to impact entire organizations and communities.
But here's the truth: I'm not just teaching these principles – I'm living them every day. My journey taught me that true leadership isn't about titles or power. It's about presence, empathy, and the courage to be vulnerable. It's about lighting the way for others while continually stoking your own inner fire.
Now, when I stand in front of a room full of leaders or work one-on-one with an executive, I bring my whole self – the corporate high-flyer, the worried mother, the woman who dared to redefine success on her own terms. I share not just strategies and techniques, but the hard-won wisdom that comes from facing your fears and choosing growth over comfort.
My mission now? To ignite that same transformative spark in you. To help you redefine what success means on your own terms. To show you that leadership isn't just about what you achieve, but about who you become and how you impact others along the way.
So, let me ask you: Are you ready to ignite the potential within you? To lead not just with your mind, but with your heart? To create success that resonates with your deepest values?
If you're nodding right now, feeling a flutter of excitement (and maybe a little fear) in your chest, then you're in the right place. This is where your transformation begins. Let's ignite your leadership journey together.
