My longest career lasted 45 years, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As a rookie, initially in sales, I purchased my first new car—a fire-engine red sports car because it made me feel sexy. A few years later, as a new manager, I bought a four-door red cranberry sedan because it made me feel successful (I eventually sold it to my mother because it also made me feel old). My work, and what it allowed me to accomplish for myself, contributed to my sense of who I was. Work also gave me close relationships with colleagues who felt like an extended family and a shared sense of purpose. We laughed and cried together, won and lost together, competed and teamed for all of those years.

Retirement was the plan, and I knew when it was time. But I realized very quickly that retirement is so much more than a solid financial plan. It is recognizing that you may have more time than you ever thought to do the things you like to do and see the people you care about. BUT many of those people are not retired and don’t have more time.

Questions started to arise like: “Now who do I plan to have lunch with? How many days can I play golf and with whom? Do I enjoy traveling alone? Is my spouse/partner always available to do things with me? Does anyone care what I am doing each day? Do I want to watch all of the Law and Order reruns…again? Babysit five days a week? Should I find a part-time job? Volunteer? What do I WANT TO DO? WHO do I want to be now?”

It can be so much to think about.

Through solid coaching and proven methodology and tools, my world changed from one filled with anxiety and unknowns to one of joy and anticipation of even better things to come.

In addition to work transitions, I have traveled and moved, lost a parent, gained a step-daugher who I adore, lost my partner and soulmate to cancer, and was fortunate enough to witness the birth of my two grandchildren who call me “Grammy.” A life full of transitions. And thankfully, a life where I hope and expect many more. 

Because I can’t seem to stay retired for long, I decided to pursue a new career as a coach, helping others navigate the transitions of their lives. I will work with you to discover a new understanding of who you are in your new role. I will guide you to achieve a better understanding of the parts of you that have been present but not recognized and other parts that are no longer serving you in a healthy way. We will work together with action plans and tools that will assist you in gaining awareness and perspective on the integration of these parts of you. 

With my full attention and help, you will establish a route to living your best life, accomplishing your goals, thriving in your new role, and being the best that you can be in that role or any role you choose to fill, whether personal or professional. You will get back to the essence of the true you.

I look forward to helping you with compassion, kindness, and guidance to help enable you to live your healthiest life.