"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style"
-- Maya Angelou
ELEVEN YEARS AGO,
EVERYTHING CHANGED.
I was working in the corporate world, feeling very lost and struggling to find my own voice. And then something incredible happened - I watched a very good friend of mine accomplish something I had thought to be impossible. It fundamentally changed my mind and I began to ask myself "If she can do this, maybe I can too?" And then it occurred to me - the key mind-set difference between her and I was that she simply BELIEVED it was possible for her. That realization was a game-changer for me.
After that I began to take more risks and step towards the things in life that I truly wanted. The questions kept coming as well as my zest for seeking answers in every self-help book I could find. I loved this type of inquiry so much that it lead to me becoming dedicated to my own self-transformation. Through this process I found Life Coaching.
After the profound change that happened for us all in 2020 I decided there could never be a better time to finally take the step toward my goal of becoming a Life Coach and helping others along their path. In 2022 I completed my certification from the Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training Program.
Working on my Life Coaching business has turned out to bring more joy into my life than I had imagined. I'm so excited to see how journey will unfold.
Beginning my journey at forty-five with more life experience has helped me become a better Life + Leadership Coach.
For the past twelve years I've been dedicated to my craft as a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue + Sports Massage for professional teams. Over this time I've had the privilege of working closely with three esteemed teams: The Portland Timbers (2015-2018), The Portland Thorns (2016-2018) and the Portland Trailblazers (2018-2023). It has been very exciting and challenging. I traveled with the teams to different cities around the world. I've worked with so many talented people in sports industry over the years and seen so many amazing places.
Working at this elite level gave me access to leaders and change-makers at all levels and has forced me to grow in ways I never could have imagined. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have the right kind of leadership within teams of athletes, coaches of athletic teams, and managers of entire athletic organizations. Which is how I came to be so interested in leadership as a whole. I noticed that those leaders who routinely acted from a place of vulnerability, courage and compassion were absolutely the most successful with their teams. My focus is on how we can become better leaders in our own lives by acting from a place of authenticity, vulnerability, empathy, courage and compassion. Leading from this place has the power to help us affect positive change within ourselves, our communities and ultimately, the world.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
Working in my garden, taking long walks on the beach, being out in nature, spending time with family, friends & my cat Luna.
Traveling! One of my goals is to travel around the world. My passport only has a few stamps so far, but I'm looking forward to filling it up!
Self-Coaching. Most of my off-time is spent working on my own personal growth journey. I have a passion for learning and a strong desire to keep evolving in my understanding of myself and of the world around me.
Being a Life + Leadership Coach. I absolutely LOVE the challenging conversations and holding space for someone in finding their own unique version of a empowerment
Education & Experience
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Certified Wayfinder Life Coach ~ Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training
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Graduate Nevada School of Massage Therapy, Las Vegas, NV
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Licensed Massage Therapist ~ Portland Trailblazers (5 Seasons)
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Licensed Massage Therapist ~ 12 years experience