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About Me

Coaching is something I became passionate about many years ago because it enables deep lasting changes. You can tell when it’s working because people have that “Ahhh Ha!” moment, where suddenly something clicks and insight takes root. That moment is amazing, it's why I coach.

The challenge is using that inspiring new insight. All too often we back away from it. I call this the “Yeabuts”. It goes like this: “I know I want (or should or need) to do that, but… I don’t have the time, It’s too difficult, I don’t know what to do, I don’t have the money, I’m not capable…” You get the idea. How do I know about the Yeabuts? I’ve used them too!

My Yeabuts went on until one day I realized that dreaming about being on my own was not enough anymore, I had to make changes because I needed to improve my life.

I also discovered that the Yeabuts come back, like when I decided to take on a partner and, later, stepping into entrepreneurship. Plus, they aren’t limited to your professional goals. I found myself using the Yeabuts when handling relationships, making lifestyle choices and managing my health – which meant I wasn’t fulfilling my aspirations in any of those areas.

The good news is the more you address the Yeabuts the easier it gets to spot them and set them aside. When you do that you can begin to make real progress. For me getting started was the toughest part and it kept me stuck. I’ve learned once you take a few paces you begin to create momentum and then its easier to find your stride.

These days I consider myself a First Steps Coach, because my preferred coaching work focuses on helping women take those crucial first steps. I put my experience to work for my clients. Together we work on setting aside Yeabuts, dynamic planning and adopting healthy self care habits to support building their new business. We put those Ahhh Ha moments to work to achieve business results and personal success.