"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” J.W GoetheWhen you do, you can be fully expressed to create the life, work, and impact you want. It’s that simple and that difficult, and it is possible. I work with people who are willing to take responsibility for their world. When you take that on you are a leader. The world wants leaders who are empathetic & intuitive so they can better navigate an uncertain world. It is not about competencies and never about status in the pecking order. It begins with learning how to be present to yourself and to your inner emotional world. It starts and ends with you.I also work with those in transition. Are you in a “space between stories”? Do you have a dream you are no longer willing to put off because it calls to you so powerfully? Are you ready to forge a path to it even in the face of fear? are you ready to break free of other people's expectations and live life on your own terms? I've done it and so can you. I also wear a branding hat. Being a brand explorer is a bit like being an archaeologist. We excavate until we uncover your core promise to the world. Cutting through the clutter to your essence creates clarity. There is an energy that can be harnessed when you get your ‘why’. And from there, new possibilities open up, whether you’re a business, non-profit, start-up, or one person out to change the world.MORE ABOUT ME“Only Connect..live in fragments no longer.” -E.M. ForsterThis quote is my tagline. I connect my analytical side of my science and communications background with right-brained leanings towards creativity, connection, and full self-expression. I bring all that together as a certified Co-Active Coach and Brand Explorer.I grew up in many countries in Africa and also lived in India, the United Kingdom, and the USA. You could say it was a fragmented childhood, but I learned to traverse cultures nimbly and consider myself a citizen of the world. During the pandemic, I relocated to Lisbon, Portugal (sight unseen given travel restrictions) and I now call it home.I bring decades of meditation and mindfulness practice to my work. Don’t be surprised if we start our work with a short meditation to get you present so we can deal with what you've been avoiding. And I love a good poem.My clients are from diverse backgrounds. I especially enjoy supporting underserved communities (including BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ communities). My greatest rapport is with people who are motivated to improve our world in some way and find ways to be in service to themselves and others.