A Logical Creative

Serious, Competent, and a tad bit Irreverent

I love words and have a knack for creating simple systems. I am a published non-fiction author, eBook creator and blogger, a video producer/editor and slide deck creator. I also have what I call ‘audience ears.’ I can help massage your message so that your audience is engaged and easily understands you, while maintaining your voice.

Writing on behalf of another person is not dissimilar to coaching. Both require active listening, presence and the ability to get into another person’s world.

I appreciate the unusual, am a champion - and fan of - those who think for themselves, who can’t help but challenge the status quo.

My favorite clients bring a delightful combination of dedication to their craft alongside their unique sense of things. I’ve learned that no matter the profession, there are innovators in every one; some of my favorite clients have been financial planners and scientists. They bring all of themselves to their work, genuinely care about their clients, and are innovators in their fields. They just can’t help it, it’s who they are.

 

When I get to see life through another’s perspective - and there is alignment, that’s important, too - it’s heaven. If you’re nodding your head as you read my words, we could work well together. By the way, I’m not strictly a ‘yes’ woman. I offer my perspective when I sense something can be better presented. And, in the end, you are the authority in what and how something gets done.

I was a ‘remote’ worker long before it was a term - starting in the mid-90’s with dial up! - and am accustomed to using common communication tools for our collaborative efforts.

Previous Roles, Training & Volunteer Projects

  • Owner, Lifework Business Partners. Work-Life Integration coach for independent service professionals committed to building a profitable ‘lifestyle’ business. Served over 100 owners in US, Canada and Europe.

  • Volunteer, Pilot Small Business Mentoring Program, Green America. Assisted in developing a mentoring program for certified business owners. Worked with the department head to review certification applications.

  • 1st Director of Training and Licensing, Get Clients Now! ™ Facilitated 55 group programs, teaching and supporting new licensees and other service professionals through the 28-day marketing program. Helped owner, C.J. Hayden, rewrite and update the facilitator manual. Brought the program to several franchise companies and professional organizations.

  • Graduate, Corporate Coach University. Certificate in corporate coaching.

  • President, Orange County Chapter of the International Coach Federation, 2004. Leadership team, 2002-2006

  • Volunteer Coach, Working Wardrobes, career guidance for teens aging out of foster care system in the Orange County, CA.

  • Certified Work Less, Make More (R) Coach. Selected by the creator, the late Jennifer White, to co-edit the weekly newsletter and facilitate Success Teams for new licensees.

  • Western Regional Training Store Manager, Brentano’s bookstore. Spent a week with each new manager, teaching them the ins and outs of effective store management, from the nitty gritty of inventory management to hiring and training booksellers.

I turn to nature for relaxation and a smile.

It reminds me - and I dare say us - that life is quite spectacular. We can even find inspiration from the smallest of our fella creatures on Earth. 

 
Spiderwebs: the miracle of the smallest of our creatures.

Spiderwebs: the miracle of the smallest of our creatures.

I had an opportunity to help out on a small alpaca farm in Colorado in 2017. This wee one was the the first of two cria babies born that year.