Welcome to my profile! I am a seasoned leadership and team performance architect who elevates organizational dynamics. My career began in education, where I cultivated foundational skills in communication and learning. These skills were further developed during my tenure at IBM as a Sales Agent, enhancing my strategic client engagement and sales proficiency.In 1993, I established Focus Creative Group, aiming to revolutionize corporate presentations and meetings for a primarily Fortune 500 audience. We received over 30 Telly and Communicator Awards for our client production, recognizing communication effectiveness and impact.My leadership journey at Focus Creative Group was instrumental in mastering team leadership and project management dynamics, especially under intense pressure. These experiences were pivotal as I transitioned to my consulting practice in 2008, which evolved into Black Diamond Leadership in 2016, emphasizing leadership excellence and team collaboration.During my tenure as a Vistage Chair, I mastered facilitating high-performing executive sessions and advanced in executive and leadership coaching. I also deeply engaged with successful CEOs to help them navigate complex leadership challenges and foster a culture of strategic peer learning.Beyond my professional endeavors, I am profoundly connected to my roots in Los Angeles and my passion for skiing. As a past president of the National Speakers Association regional board and an active member of PIHRA and the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, I contribute significantly to my local and professional communities. I served as a National Ski Patroller for over 15 years in Big Bear, California, where I honed my leadership and team-building skills.Black Diamond Leadership symbolizes my professional ethos and reflects my personal journey. The precision and resilience I learned from skiing mirror the strategic and adaptive leadership I foster in organizations. Join me in embracing a leadership model that champions high performance, nurtures trust, and enhances emotional intelligence and psychological safety.
Listed skills include Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership, and 35 others.