In 2012, I found myself at a career crossroads. Despite my background in career development, I had launched two uninspiring businesses, and my nonprofit job had lost its grant funding.

Assessments reiterated what I already knew, and while business trainings taught fundamentals, they lacked the capacity to guide my direction. 

I embarked on the journey of discovering my life's purpose and next steps by participating in career workshops and psychology trainings.

During one of these workshops, I confronted my experience of being bullied as a child and I found that the blueprint for designing a fulfilling career that would guide the right business venture had been inside of me all along, hiding in my childhood memories. These memories became the catalyst for transforming my pain into a driving purpose.

The experience of being bullied sparked a deep desire for connection and belonging within me. This longing has shaped my career path, where I thrive in fostering profound connections for individuals to discover themselves and find belonging through their business.

I left my nonprofit job to start Inner Compass Coach in 2014 and have helped hundreds of clients find career or business fulfillment by exploring their childhood memories.

Childhood serves as a profound guide, revealing what energizes us, what holds us back, and what brings us fulfillment. These insights act as a compass, aiding in making aligned decisions — from choosing the right profitable business to effectively operating within it.

My hope for you, through working with Inner Compass Coach and exploring your childhood memories, is to have a transformative experience that will guide you toward starting the right business or realigning your current one.

• Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW.09924380
• Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice, University of Denver
• Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor (GCDFI) National Career Development Association
• Certified Career Service Provider (CCSP), National Career Development Association
• EMDR Trained

Association Affiliations

• National Career Development Association
• Former Outreach Chair, Colorado Career Development Association

• Who do you typically work with? I specialize in working with introspective, action-oriented mid-career to executive-level professionals who want to start a business, but are struggling to land on an idea, or established business owners who feel stuck. My clients share common traits of being entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial spirited self-starters with strong execution skills, and they exhibit a willingness to take calculated risks. Through my process, which facilitates low-risk testing, I assist them in navigating through the uncertainties. These clients are open to engaging in diverse activities such as play, introspection on past experiences, proactive networking, and experimenting with ideas on beta clients—all geared towards attaining the clarity and direction they desire.
• What does the coaching process entail? For business discovery/realignment coaching, typically involving bi-monthly meetings over a three-month period. Upon registering for coaching, you gain access to comprehensive course materials, with flexibility in navigating the program at your own speed. If you decide to become a service provider and seek additional support in creating resonant marketing, developing your thought leadership, or determining your IP or signature system, we can continue focusing our coaching on those endeavors. If you decide to start a brick-and-mortar business, franchise, or tech company and need support with obtaining funding or with your launch, I will refer you to other coaches/companies since that is not my area of expertise.
• If I aim to identify my business direction within three months, how much time per week is needed for coaching? To identify your business direction, dedicating 3 hours per week in the first month is sufficient, whether you're looking to start or realign your business within three months. This tends to increase up to 2 hours a day as you progress with business research and beta testing your ideas. However, this program is flexible and can be adjusted to match your preferred pace, whether faster or slower, to accommodate your schedule.
• What if I decide not to start a business at the end of this program? Can you still help me? Absolutely! We can refocus our program. With over a decade of experience in career coaching, we can change your focus to finding your fit in the workforce.
• What are your coaching fees? I have a materials fee of $150 and I charge $275 per 45-minute session. The average client works with me for about seven 45-minute sessions.
• Do you provide refunds? No, refunds are not offered. However, you have the flexibility to discontinue services at any point.
• Do you offer a sliding scale for fees? No, I strongly believe in empowering clients to recognize their true worth and charge accordingly in their business. I firmly believe that paying for value helps you feel comfortable charging your value. However, if you require a payment plan, I’m happy to discuss that with you.
• Can you point me in the direction of lower-cost services? Yes, you can reach out to your local SBDC, SBA, or Score. While they do not offer business direction services, you can receive low-cost support and mentorship that can help you learn business fundamentals and help you build a business plan.