Back in 2011, when working as a career counselor for high school students, I realized that I didn't feel fulfilled in my career.

I began the journey of looking for my life's purpose and dream job through participating in workshops and psychology trainings.

During one of these workshops, I confronted my experience of being bullied as a child and I found that the answers to a fulfilling career had been inside of me all along, hiding in my childhood memories. Through exploring my childhood memories, I could transform my pain into purpose.

Because of being bullied, I desire deep connection and belonging. This longing has shaped my career path, where I thrive in fostering profound connections for individuals to discover themselves and find their place in the workforce. Additionally, my high creativity enables me to curate unique experiences that kindle their inner fire, offering clarity in career or business directions.

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

Childhood memories are the doorway to understanding your inner compass — what comes naturally to you in your career, what motivates you deeply, and the impact you want to make through your career or business.

My hope for you is that by working with Inner Compass Coach and exploring your childhood memories, you have a transformative experience and find more personal and professional fulfillment.

• I’m INTUITIVE as heck and I know what to say and just how to say it to support you in weighing options and evaluating decisions.
• I’ve been a career and business coach for over a decade and have worked with hundreds of clients in my private practice alone! I promise I’ll be real with you about your options and what you can realistically expect in your transition.
• As a trained therapist, I integrate psychotherapy techniques and exercises to help you overcome obstacles and propel your professional growth.

• Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW.09924380
• Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice, University of Denver
• Bachelor of Social Work, Community Practice, Arizona State University
• Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor (GCDFI), National Career Development Association
• EMDR Trained
• Career Coaching Completion, Next Stage Purpose
• Waldorf Teacher Training Certification, Rudolf Steiner Centre, Toronto

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 feel stalled in their careers. They experience dissatisfaction despite being comfortable with their current income and are eager to pivot or make a change but lack clarity on their next steps. My clients are open to diverse activities, including play, introspection on past experiences, and proactive networking, all aimed at gaining the clarity and direction they seek.
• What does the coaching process entail? My coaching typically involves bi-monthly meetings over a three-month period. Upon registering for coaching, you gain access to comprehensive course materials. While I provide recommendations on the pace of completing the content based on your goals, you have the flexibility to navigate the program at your own speed.
• If I aim to identify my career direction within three months, how much time per week is needed for coaching? To identify a new career direction within three months, you'll need to dedicate 3 hours per week during the first month. The time commitment tends to increase in months two and three as you progress with your job search or business startup. However, this program is flexible and can be adjusted to match your preferred pace, whether faster or slower, to accommodate your schedule.
• I'm undecided between changing my career or starting a business. Can you assist with both? Absolutely! Our coaching can encompass a dual focus to address both career change and business startup aspirations.
• What are your coaching fees? I have a materials fee of $150 and I charge $225 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 realize their true worth and assist them in confidently negotiating salaries. My work revolves around not only helping clients discover more fulfilling career paths but also providing support during salary negotiations. As a result of our collaboration, many have effectively negotiated higher salaries or better benefits, often surpassing the cost of my services.
• Can you point me in the direction of lower-cost services?  You can explore my book or online course for accessible resources. Additionally, I've provided details of referral partners on this page. Feel free to contact them directly to discuss their fees. For those in need of even more budget-friendly or pro-bono coaching, I suggest reaching out to your local workforce development center. Alternatively, consider connecting with your alumni career services, often available through your college or university.  

I’ve had quite the journey to get to where I am now. My first career was as a scientist. The work was interesting and kept my brain busy, but I always felt that something was missing. I also noticed plenty of people I knew and worked with in the same situation but didn’t know how to change their lives, or were afraid to do so.

In time, I realized that I wanted to work more closely with people and be more of a helper than an analyst. From there, I began working as an advisor at a college, where I mostly assisted older college students in understanding what they wanted from their education and determining their best career path. 

Now as a holistic career consultant in private practice, I help people discover what truly motivates and energizes them so they can create the life they want and have a career that supports it. Once they gain that clarity, I show them the best ways to find employment based on my extensive training and in working with recruiters, various career coaches, outplacement firms and my own personal experience in the job hunt.

In addition to my own practice, I am a contractor for a large outplacement firm. Here, I have helped over one hundred mid and executive-level clients who were laid off from companies such as Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, and Pfizer. Many of these people have not looked for jobs in decades, so part of my role is to educate them on how to market their talents and employ effective job search strategies.

Whether you are new to the working world or an experienced executive, it's more important than ever to be clear about what you want, what you can offer an employer, and how to efficiently look for work. After all, you deserve to have the life you want and the career that supports it.

• I've been where you are — spending considerable effort finding my true direction. Through trial and error, I learned invaluable lessons on discovering a career that truly aligns with one's identity. Now, I'm here to share those insights and help you efficiently find a career and job that resonate with who you are.
• I approach careers holistically, prioritizing your understanding of your needs, values, and sources of happiness. These are pivotal in avoiding aimless job transitions and guiding you toward a purposeful career trajectory.
• Leveraging my background in outplacement, I empower individuals to enhance their skill marketing, navigate job searches adeptly, optimize social media for recruiter engagement, and master effective networking and negotiation strategies. If we collaborate, I'll work closely with you, employing these proven methodologies to ensure you're equipped to find a career and job that truly reflect your worth and aspirations.

• Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University 
• Master’s degree from the State University of New York
• Certified Global Career Development Facilitator (Center for Credentialing and Education)
• Certified Career Transition Coach (Career Thought Leaders)
• Certified Life Coach (Life Purpose Institute)
• Taught college courses in career development to traditional age college students as well as adult career changers.