About

My mission is to help divorced professional reinvent their lives by developing new strategies for careers, parenting, and relationships.

I, like you, am a divorced professional. I have nearly 20 years in corporate and business environments, the last eight as a divorcée.  Although much of my career has been as an analyst and number cruncher, the place I felt that I added the most value was when I consulted my clients, talking with them to figure out what they wanted and needed and then building research projects to help them achieve their goals.  Through the process, I built trust by listening to the client and focusing on their real needs, beyond the simple request.  If clients asked for one thing like focus groups, many times I would propose something else, like a survey, if I felt it would better serve their needs.

In all walks of my life, so many times I’ve heard people say “I can’t believe I just told you this – I’ve kept this to myself for so long”. Why does this happen?  I listen and am not judgmental.  I am deeply humbled by the trust these people have shown in me and have honored their trust.  And people know that I truly care and want to help.

I felt very successful in my professional life but not completely fulfilled. For years, I wanted to put my interpersonal skills to use in helping people in their everyday lives.  Every year, I would give excuses to why now was not the time to make the change  – it will take too long, I don’t want to lose my source of income, there isn’t enough time, what will my friends/family think?  And after putting it off for so long, I finally made the choice to dive in.  Coaching has completed the circle for me.

I chose to focus on divorced professionals because I am one. I know what kinds of pressures you face daily to keep a balanced and happy life.    The demands are great, but you can make the choice to live the life you want.  I did and I’m happier for it.

Values, beliefs and philosophy

• Happiness is a choice. You choose how you respond to the many ups and downs in your life.  As Michael Jordan recently said, “…limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”
• I believe my clients are all creative, resourceful and whole. Everyone has the answers to their problems within themselves, but they sometimes need a helpful hand to draw those answers out.
• Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. When you feel good, others around you feel good too.  Plus, you set a great example.
• Setting simple and achievable goals makes your life much easier. With laser focus on what you truly set out to do, you can achieve most anything you set your mind to.

Major accomplishments

I haven’t won any awards, written any books, or won contests (outside a raffle or two). What I have done is overcome and adjusted to life after divorce by tapping into my true nature and believing in myself.  And I am proud to say that I couldn’t have done it without others, professionals and loved ones, that have helped me negotiate the rapids of post-divorce life and enabled me to find my own path.

Education/Training/Schools/Associations and Credentials

1. University of California, Irvine – B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude
2. University of Texas at Austin – MBA in Marketing
3. Certified coach from Coach Training Alliance (December ’09)
4. Member of International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Hobbies

I am an avid lover of eclectic range of music, including country, jazz, rock, pop, r&b, and even middle-eastern. Basketball is another passion of mine; I love to watch, and play, but especially coach kids.

Most importantly

More than anything in the world, I love my children. They have, through being the wonderful growing people that they are, taught me so much about real priorities, patience, and perseverance.  I would not be half the man I am today without them.