COMMON QUESTIONS
What kind of coach are you?
I am a leadership coach for mission-driven professionals—especially women. To me, leadership isn’t about a title or position of authority, it is a set of behaviors and starts with leading yourself. The work we do together in coaching is about you. All of you. Together we will discover who you are and who you want to be, alongside what you do and what you want to do in your life.
We will work on the goals you bring to coaching, and new ones that emerge through the process. Our work together often creates shifts across many areas of life, not just the goals you start with.
In terms of credentials, I’m a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and follow the ethical guidelines established by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Do I have to be in a certain place in my career to get coaching?
Coaching is for anyone at any point in their life or career.
Typically, my clients are mid-career, senior level or executive professionals who want more from their work and life. Often, they want to navigate specific relationship or strategic challenges, grow their personal leadership impact or looks towards a new horizon personally or professionally.
My clients are curious about who they are at their core, want to make new choices in service of how they show up in the world and care deeply about creating a positive impact on the people they lead and the people they serve.
How is coaching different from therapy?
Although coaching shares some similarities with therapy and can be therapeutic, there are important distinctions between the two approaches.
Coaching is oriented towards supporting people in their personal and professional development, while therapy is rooted in mental health support.
People need different kinds of support at different moments in their lives and I find that coaching and therapy can work nicely together when that is what the client needs.
As a CPCC who is committed to the professional ethics of coaching, and holding a designation as a trauma-informed coach, I understand when it may be in a client’s best interest to refer the client (or specific topic that has emerged in coaching) to therapy.
What do I need to do to prepare for coaching?
If you are reading this, a lot of the hard work is done already!
The fact that you are curious about coaching tells me that a part of you is ready for something new to emerge. I’d love to help you get in touch with that voice and have easier access to your inner resources.
Once we agree to work together, I have a structured process that begins with self-reflection and goal-setting.
We also recognize that your goals for coaching can change as “life gives you feedback” along the way. As your coach, I will support you from start to finish to make sure that our work together serves who you are, who you are becoming and what you want to achieve.
What is co-active coaching?
Co-Active is a coaching model that helps people achieve their goals by addressing their whole life and integrating various aspects of their life. As coach and client, we work in partnership to maximize your potential.
The coaching relationship is a confidential, safe partnership. Together, we will explore all aspects of your life, looking at who you are and what you want. We will set personal and professional goals, explore obstacles from new perspectives, and co-design strategies that allow you to move forward with clarity, taking active steps to live the life you want.
I trained at Co-Active Training Institute, the largest coach training and leadership training organization in the world. I have experienced the transformative impact of the co-active coaching model myself and witnessed the impact it has on my clients.
What results will I get from coaching?
Coaching looks different for everyone — because you bring your own goals, questions, and definition of success.
Most clients leave with greater clarity about what they want, more confidence in their decisions, and a stronger sense of how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable and true to their values.
Along the way, you might strengthen key relationships, navigate a leadership challenge with more ease, or simply create space to think more clearly about what matters most.
Coaching is a partnership. What you put into it shapes what you get out of it — and the direction is always yours to set.
Can a coach help me change careers or industries?
One of the common reasons that people look for a coach is to consider making a career change.
I have worked with many clients who are in a process of career exploration. Sometimes this looks like working towards a promotion, other times, it is an external job search and, for some clients, there is an open-ended exploration of totally new fields of work or ways of earning a living.
Some clients, following a process of exploration, decide to stay in their current role or organization. For them, viewing this as well-informed and empowered choice is success.
I have worked with clients to land a new job at a company that feels like a better cultural fit or offers more growth potential. I have also supported clients to start their own business.
How do I know if I need coaching?
Coaching is for anyone ready to invest in themselves — whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply curious about what's possible.
In my many years as a coach, I have also noticed some moments that tend to get people curious about coaching.
These include:
- Feeling stuck, dissatisfied or burnt-out at work, either in a particular role, organization or field
- Facing a big, sticky problem, either with stakeholders, strategy or project(s)
- Starting a new job or stepping into a new management or leadership role
- Hitting that ‘mid-career slump’ - you’ve had success and are wondering what comes next
- Ready to start or accelerate a job search and looking for new perspectives, support and accountability
- Thinking about the next phase of your professional and personal life, for example post-retirement (whatever that looks like for you)
- Starting a new business, as a fulltime entrepreneur or side hustle
Are you the right coach for me?
I am a big advocate for everyone experiencing the power of coaching. I also believe that there is a coach out there for everyone and for different moments in life.
I work with lots of different kinds of people. Many of my clients are experienced women professionals. Often they are highly driven, put others’ needs ahead of their own and are deeply moved to make a positive impact in their community or the world. I create space for honest reflection, going beyond the surface to explore what truly matters.
If you are committed to growing your self-awareness and ready to examine patterns that may no longer be serving you, I would love to talk about how coaching can support your goals. Get in touch!
I’m nervous about getting personal. What kinds of things will we talk about?
You're here because something inside is worth paying attention to — a question you haven't had space to explore, a goal you haven't fully claimed, or simply a sense that it's time to invest in yourself.
Coaching isn't about fixing what's wrong. It's about getting clear on what you want — whether that's a bold new direction, a more sustainable way of working, or simply a deeper understanding of what matters most to you.
For that kind of clarity to emerge, our conversations will naturally touch on many interconnected aspects of your life and work. As a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and trauma-informed coach, I'm comfortable with the full range of emotions that come with being human. My role is to create a space where you can think clearly and honestly. And as the client, you're always in the driver's seat — you choose where we go.
Do you work with clients virtually?
Absolutely! I work with clients all over the world. I am based in the US Eastern time zone but, when we get started we work together to design the timing and session frequency that works for you.
For private coaching, I offer the choice of video or voice, or some combination. I typically use Zoom but can work with Teams, WhatsApp, Google Meet or whatever platform works with your system and bandwidth.
How do we get started?
I always start with a complementary alignment call to see if we are a fit in terms of chemistry, connection and your goals for coaching. In our conversation, I'll ask a few questions to understand where you are and what you'd like to achieve.
These calls are confidential and provide a space for you to ask questions and for us to get to know each other.
Schedule a complimentary alignment call by accessing my calendar or filling out a form. I’d love to connect and answer any questions you may have about me or coaching.