BIO

My greatest enthusiasm is for finding unconventional ways to get great results. As a child, I climbed the railing instead of the stairs. Striving for independence, my three-year-old self focused to finish a task: 'I do myself' was my motto. I've since struck a balance between that three-year-old's mantra and empowering groups through facilitation. It's no longer about me. These days my passion is orchestrating communities, and facilitating change and personal growth in others. It's about paying special attention to communication, asking the right questions and using visuals to better understand dialogue.

As a graduate of the Carey School of Business of Johns Hopkins University (with an MS in Organization Development), I mastered the art of the unconventional presentation and relearned a bit about myself: I have a passion for teaching folks how to present well. As a Lead Instructor for Outward Bound, I revitalized my presentation style towards facilitation, sharing the belief that 'learning by doing' is the way to go. I also have a degree in Studio Art and English from Lafayette College.

Art. One can think of art on walls or art in action, i.e., management. Engaging in learning leadership, conflict management, and problem solving via visuals, visioning and dialogue moves us beyond typical daily meetings.

I work to link art, management & 'home'. These connections aren't always apparent. By focusing on sensory experiences such as visualization of a common goal, explaining events as stories, and using color to illuminate emotion people work better. This occurs because we create engaging experiences to support people and teams in change. At home, we operate in comfort, in space where we know how to apply our knowledge within relationships supporting our process. Can we be this comfortable at work? Will this lead to greater productivity at work? I've found it to be true. How much more productive could you and your colleagues be?