I believe in expanding and leveraging human potential, and that organizational growth is commensurate with leadership growth. Compassionately and courageously guiding successful leaders to take responsibility for the impact they have on their world by facilitating courageous conversations is my life work.In my primary work as a Leadership Coach I listen to and facilitate conversations with leaders who are committed to developing a healthy, highly productive culture and workforce. I also host a monthly CEO roundtable for Vistage Int'l and provide dynamic individual coaching sessions for thought-leaders and life-long learners hungry to grow their businesses and know they can't do it alone.After spending 20 years on a trading floor, I am comfortable with calm amidst chaos and complexity. That helps in the leadership development workshops offered to senior teams where communication, leadership and conflict issues obstruct authentic conversation.The conversations NOT happening are the downfall of businesses and relationships.What's needed?• Creating and holding a safe environment• Masterful listening• Expert facilitation• Accountable, forward-looking action• Courageous conversationMy formal education is in English Literature and Economics from Northwestern University. After college, I jumped into the chaotic world of trading commodities and running a brokerage business at the Chicago Board of Trade for nearly 20 years. Over the last decade I spent thousands of hours of practicing my craft and getting certified in several modalities including leadership development, personal and professional coaching and mediation.Specialties: CEO's, Presidents, Business Owners, Executive Teams, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Leadership Circle Profile 360 Assessment, Team Coaching Diagnostic Assessment, Mediation, Relationship coaching, ADR, Leadership Development, Conflict management, Systems Facilitation, ICF Certified.