Your journey to making Shift Happen

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  • Sharpen your leadership skills

    Gain access to proven tools and techniques that will immediately improve collaboration and communication resulting in more cohesiveness, trust, clarity and achieve better results

  • Manage Overwhelm and Stress

    You encounter high-pressure situations at work and seek to develop stress management techniques and maintain composure in challenging environments.

  • Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb

    You have built a successful career but constantly doubt your achievements, fearing that you are not comparably deserving of your success. Despite external recognition and accomplishments, you struggle with a persistent belief that you are a "fraud". You want to address these thoughts and build self confidence.

  • Resolve Anger Management

    You acknowledge that anger has negatively impacted your relationships with colleagues and are proactively seeking strategies to respond rather than react to situations.

  • Create a plan to Overcome Burnout

    You are experiencing one of the five stages of burn out . You need immediate relief and long term resources and skills to address the consequences associated with a negativity spiral. You are looking to integrate insights and tools into your leadership style to create a healthier work environment for you and your team.

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  • Creating Small Significant Changes

    Committed to creating easy habits for
    long-term personal and professional growth.

    Example: You are committed to creating an online daily tracking habit of wins and challenges towards a long term goal.

  • Exemplify Accountability

    You are ready to take ownership of your actions, both successes, and challenges, and are proactive in being accountable for your decisions.

    Example: You take responsibility for project setbacks, openly communicate with the team about challenges, and actively seek solutions to overcome obstacles.

  • Create Change

    You have a genuine commitment to personal and professional growth, recognizing the need for positive changes.

    Example: You recognize the need for a cultural shift within your team to foster better communication. You agree to have one on one conversations with each of your team members each week at which time they will be able to ask questions, present challenges, and receive support from you.

  • Did any of this resonate?

    If so, then we might be a great match!

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How does a co-creative partnership work?

Your commitment:

  • You actively engage in setting specific, measurable, and achievable goals during our coaching sessions. You envision your future by articulating clear objectives and outcomes you desire. Between sessions, you’ll take intentional steps toward your goals, utilizing the strategies and action plans developed during our coaching discussions. Regular updates and reflections will help refine the goals as needed. This is the secret to building sustainable habits!

  • You demonstrate a resilient and unwavering commitment to change. Despite facing challenges or setbacks, you will persist in pursuing your aspirations. You will engage in open and honest discussions during coaching sessions, expressing determination to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress. This determination serves as the driving force that will propel you forward, even when faced with uncertainty or discomfort.

  • You embrace discomfort as an integral part of the growth process. You willingly step outside your comfort zone, exploring new perspectives and approaches suggested during coaching. You view discomfort not as a deterrent but as a signal of personal and professional expansion. You actively seek and implement new strategies, acknowledging that true growth often requires navigating unfamiliar territory

  •  You take full responsibility for implementing the action plans and exercises outlined in our coaching sessions. You recognize the importance of consistent effort in creating lasting change. You actively track and evaluate your progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges. By holding yourself accountable, you contribute to the establishment of new habits that align with your goals and aspirations.

    You will become a proactive and empowered participant in your own transformation, embodying the principles of goal setting, determination, resilience, openness to discomfort, accountability, and full responsibility for your growth journey. As a result, you will gain the Description text goes here

My commitment:

  • Throughout our coaching journey, I will actively support you in envisioning your desired future and setting realistic goals. By consistently aligning our efforts with your long-term vision, I serve as a reliable partner in holding you accountable to the steps needed to achieve your objectives. This forward-focused approach helps maintain momentum and ensures sustained progress over time.

  • What’s that? Are you running for the door? No problem. I like a good challenge and I have yet to meet a conversation that ended with someone literally running for the door. Okay, seriously, part of our coaching relationship involves me candidly challenging any self-limiting beliefs or behaviors that may hinder your growth. I'll provide honest and direct feedback, helping you confront and overcome obstacles. This process encourages self-awareness and promotes positive change by addressing patterns that may be holding you back.

  • I will guide you to focus on your strengths, successes, and positive experiences. By exploring what has worked well for you in the past, we can leverage these insights to foster a mindset of continuous improvement and self-discovery. I will pay careful attention to not only what you say but also what remains unspoken. This approach allows me to understand your emotions, concerns, and aspirations. By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, we can explore and address the underlying factors influencing your journey.

  • As your accountability partner, I will help you set clear, measurable goals related to enhancing your emotional intelligence. Through regular check-ins and progress assessments, we'll celebrate successes and navigate challenges together. This collaborative accountability fosters a sense of responsibility and empowers you to stay committed to your personal and professional development.

How I became a JourneyBee…

With over two decades of coaching and people leadership experience in both corporate and noncorporate settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. My journey has been marked by consistently maintaining high retention rates, fostering effective team communication, and employing a strengths-based approach to empower individuals within remote and in-office teams.

My passion for coaching truly took root during a pivotal moment in my career. When faced with the decision to relocate with my company (which would have been my 28th move, eep!) or stay in California, I chose the latter. This choice prompted me to reflect on my career trajectory, leading me to the realization that coaching had evolved from a profession to a vocation. However, the transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship presented its challenges, and I found myself grappling with excuses, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, and ultimately, a bad case of analysis paralysis.

Enter my own coach—a pivotal figure who guided me through the fog of uncertainty, providing the clarity and insight I needed to pursue my dream of establishing a coaching business. This transformative experience ignited a deep-seated commitment to paying it forward, to helping others gain clarity, navigate obstacles, and take decisive action towards their desired outcomes.

In my current role, I collaborate with individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and teams to assist them in overcoming sticking points and paving the way for a more supportive, productive, and engaged work environment. My coaching philosophy revolves around fostering a strengths-based approach, creating processes for open lines of communication, and empowering individuals to leverage their unique talents for personal and professional growth. 

What sets me apart as an Emotional Intelligence (EI) coach is my extensive background in people leadership and a commitment to investing in each person's development. I understand the intricacies of building and leading teams, and I am dedicated to helping my clients cultivate the emotional intelligence needed for success in their respective fields.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding startup, or a team looking to enhance collaboration, I am here to guide you. Let's work together to navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and create a pathway towards a more fulfilling and successful professional journey.

If you’d like to learn a little more about my core values click on The Deeper Journey link below.

The Deeper Journey

Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it?
If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.

-Ted Lasso

ICF Board Member

Director, Sponsorships and Partnerships, SFBAC

Education and certifications

University of Montana, B.S. with an emphasis in Management and Marketing

University of Delaware NSE Program

Certified Life Coach (ACC credential in process)
- Lumia

PPPC-Positive Psychology Practitioner Certification

Certified Practitioner Mindfulness Instructor

Certificate in The Science of Happiness
- Yale University

Continuing education

Leading Virtual and Remote Teams
- Harvard University Extension

Influencing Others
- American Management Association (AMA)

Effective Conflict Resolution

- American Management Association (AMA)

Power of Persuasion
- American Management Association (AMA)

Leading Change
- Harvard University Extension

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (for Managers)
- American Management Association (AMA)

Corporate employee
resource programs

Learning and Development focus group representing Vanity Fair Corporation (VFC)

Diversity and Inclusion committee representing VFC

Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN)
- Learning and Development Chair VFC

  • JourneyBee Coaching… What’s in a name?

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  • Journey

    At JourneyBee, we recognize the significance of the journey— a deliberate progression towards personal and professional growth. Our services are designed to guide individuals and businesses through a purposeful and transformative experience, ensuring a path of continuous improvement and sustainable results.

  • Bee

    The choice of 'Bee' in our name signifies qualities such as diligence, teamwork, and navigation. Just as bees work with integrity and collaboratively towards a common goal, we bring these principles into our coaching and consulting. Our commitment is to provide focused, purposeful, and dedicated support to navigate challenges and achieve results.

  • Coaching and Consulting

    'Coaching' represents our personalized guidance and support, fostering individual and organizational development. It involves a collaborative partnership where we empower clients to enhance their emotional intelligence and achieve their goals. 'Consulting' underscores our role as strategic advisors, providing expert insights and solutions to optimize business processes and drive success.

  • JourneyBee Coaching and Consulting

    In combining 'Journey,' 'Bee,' 'Coaching,' and 'Consulting,' we present a comprehensive approach to personal and professional development. JourneyBee is more than a name; it reflects our dedication to offering a unique blend of coaching and consulting services. We strive to guide individuals and businesses towards resilience, growth, and success, fostering a journey of results driven performance and fulfillment."

 FAQs

  • Simply stated, I help people help themselves. you will be leading your own journey, experience, and outcome. My role is to be a “thought partner” to guide and help you clarify what it is you want, what’s getting in the way of what you want, what your not seeing in yourself, and how to best get you to where you want to be.

  • Science based methodology, professional experience and EQ soft skills are essential for effective coaching. My formal training comes from a bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Montana, and an ICF approved intensive program (Lumia) which focuses on an evidence-based perspective deeply rooted in the sciences of applied positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, goal-setting theory, solution-focused coaching, and applied meaning. I improve my knowledge through ICF approved continuing education programs. To see a list of my personal experience and credentials please check out the ABOUT page. It’s important to understand what type of coaching you are investing in!

  • Therapists
    Therapy supports those experiencing psychological anguish so acutely that it gets in the way of everyday life. The goal with therapy is to generate awareness so people can return to life in a more functional way or baseline. Therapy works with past healing whereas coaching takes off where therapy leaves them toward future goals and forward based actions and strategies.

    Mentors
    Are experts in an area, situation, or niche that the mentee wants to learn from.

    Consultants
    Give advice based on their expertise and experience.

    Coaches
    Primarily focus on defining a future vision and developing a tactical plan to achieve those goals. Clients are the ones that do all the heavy lifting in creating change.

    Coaching is:

    • Client focused and directed

    • Co-Equal Partnership

    • Here and now

    • Forward vision, action, and goal-oriented

    • Joint Strategy

    Outcomes:

    • Goal setting, future visioning, goal accomplishment, increased mental clarity and focused, hopeful and purpose driven outlook on life, believe in capability to transform and change lives.

    • Coaches provide the client with tools and processes so they can decide what’s best for themselves.

  • Most of my sessions take place online. Contact me if you live in the S.F. Bay Area and would prefer to meet in person. I do host in person retreats as well. Join my email list for free coaching tips, stories, shenanigans, and upcoming events!