Clarity, conviction & resilience to create a lasting impact in your life and organization
Great leaders are developed through reflection, courage, and continuous growth.
I work with brave, intelligent leaders and high-performing professionals who seek to explore their blindspots and welcome challenge. Grounded in decades of medicine and leadership experience, my approach meets you where you are and guides you to where you aspire to be.
Not a guru. Not a mentor. A strategic partner to help you be your authentic self and create the life you want.
Trained by The Hudson Institute of Coaching.
Grounded in evidence based, whole-person methodology for over 30 years.
Decades of combined performance, health, and physician coaching.
Maximal performance, improved health, increased reilience.
Based in Portland, Oregon, working globally
Coaching clients across all time zones and the globe.
Ethics and confidentiality come first
Trust and a safe space are always the foundation for progress.
About
the process
What I bring that most coaches don't is twenty years of reading people in the highest-stakes environments imaginable.I know what it looks like when someone is telling you what you want to hear vs. the truth. I know how to hold space for someone in their worst moment. That's not a credential, it's a lived experience. It changes the quality of the coaching relationship in ways that are hard to quantify but impossible to miss.
Refinement, Not Overhaul
Your skills and hard work got you here. We focus on sharpening what works, changing what doesn't, and developing new awareness and skills.
Consistency Under Pressure
Clarity is crucial when conditions are demanding. This work supports steadiness when it matters most.
Presence That Endures
Over time, sustained presence and reflection support a posture that remains calm amid chaos.
What is coaching and how is it different from therapy or consulting?
Coaching is a partnership that focuses on helping you achieve clearly defined goals through a forward-looking, action-oriented approach. While coaching considers the whole person and seeks to understand you in detail, it does not delve into the past to heal psychological wounds as therapy does. Instead, coaching centers on your current situation and the path forward. Unlike consulting, coaching does not provide direct answers or tell you what to do. Rather, it supports you in accessing your own clarity, challenging assumptions, and taking meaningful action. You remain the expert on your own life and career.
What does "clarity" mean in the context of your coaching?
Clarity in my coaching encompasses four main dimensions: clarity of purpose (understanding what you stand for), authenticity (leading in alignment with your true self), resilience (managing pressure without losing your sense of self), and equanimity (remaining steady amid uncertainty).
How soon will I see changes?
Most people notice shifts during each session- more clarity, calmer days, better routines. Transformative changes generally develop more gradually as new behaviors become patterns.
What do I need to prepare?
Just bring yourself, a quiet space if possible, and an openness to explore what’s going on in your life and a willingness to see things from a new perspective.
Who do you work with?
I have coached people from all walks of life, but I specialize in three groups: C-suite executives navigating complexity and scale, physicians battling burnout or stepping into formal leadership roles for the first time and senior leaders who are in career transition or seeking deeper alignment between their values and their work. If you're a high achiever who feels stuck, unclear, or ready to level up your leadership, this work is for you.
How long are do coaching engagements typically last?
Coaching relationships begin with a free consultation call to assess fit and clarify your goals. Typical engagements involve semi-monthly 50-minute sessions over a defined period, often 6–9 months, with between-session reflections and accountability. For leaders needing a faster approach, a Clarity Intensive is available, usually spanning 1–3 sessions. The frequency and duration are tailored to your individual needs.
Do sessions happen in person or virtually?
Most sessions are conducted virtually via a secure video platform, allowing flexibility regardless of location. Clients across the country and internationally benefit from this arrangement. If you are local to the Portland metropolitan area, some sessions may be held in person.
How do I know if coaching is right for me right now?
Coaching works best when you're ready to be honest, do the inner work, and take action. You don't need to have it all figured out; in fact, most clients come with a sense that something needs to shift but aren't sure what. If you're coachable, curious, and committed to growth, the timing is probably right. The consultation call is the best way to find out.
What qualifies you to coach both leaders, executives and physicians?
I spent 20 years practicing emergency medicine- a field that demands real-time decision-making under pressure, team leadership in high-stakes moments, and the ability to remain steady when everything around you is in motion. I have started several businesses and held leadership roles both in and outside of the medical field. These lived experiences are the foundation of my coaching. Additionally, I received my coaching training at the Hudson Institute, one of the most respected coach training organizations in the world.
How much does coaching cost?
Coaching is a significant investment in yourself, your career, and your leadership. Fees vary depending on the engagement type and scope. I'm happy to discuss specifics on a consultation call. My services are designed for senior leaders, physicians and executives, and the pricing reflects that level of depth and expertise. If you're unsure whether the investment makes sense, the consultation is the right place to start that conversation.
Can my organization or employer pay for coaching?
Yes, and many do. Coaching is increasingly recognized as a strategic investment in the corporate world, healthcare systems, medical groups, and leadership development programs. I can provide documentation and invoicing appropriate for organizational reimbursement. If your employer has a professional development budget, coaching often qualifies.
Is everything I share in sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is foundational to the coaching relationship. What you share stays between us. The only exceptions are standard ethical obligations, such as imminent risk of serious harm. If your employer is sponsoring your coaching, we'll be transparent upfront about what, if anything, is shared (typically limited to participation and progress milestones, never session content).
Still have questions?
The best next step is a no-pressure conversation. Let's see if we're a fit.